GANYC is the association of professional tour guides in New York City. Learn More
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GANYC guides are the best value in New York tourism. You will get fully-vetted guides who cover all aspects of New York. Many of whom speak multiple languages. Find a guide who’s right for you!
400th Anniversary of New Amsterdam!
GANYC is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam and the importance of New York City to the United States and the world.We will be offering a variety of tours and initiatives.
2026 Apple Awards coming up on March 9!
The GANYC Apple Awards celebrate those who make New York City great! Over a dozen awards are given out each year to individuals & organizations from across our five boroughs.
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GANYC Opposes New Measures for Visitors from Visa Waiver Eligible Countries
The Guides Association of New York City stands in strong opposition to proposed federal regulations that would require visitors entering the United States under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to disclose extensive personal information, potentially imposing significant new barriers to travel.
Become a GANYC Member!
If you have a NYC sightseeing guide license, we welcome you to join us. Benefits include networking opportunities, members-only tours + events, optional liability insurance, and more!
GANYC Events and Public Meetings
Our monthly meetings are open to the public and take place in venues across the five boroughs. GANYC members are also welcome to exclusive site visits and FAM (Familiarization) tours offered by fellow guides. GANYC guides offer FAM tours to their peers to receive invaluable feedback and to practice new tours.
Become a Member
Any licensed NYC tour guide is eligible for GANYC membership! Join us at our next monthly meeting and learn the benefits of being a GANYC Guide.
Ben, an authentic, native New Yorker, drove a New York City Checker Cab during college to help defray expenses. This helped him learn the ins and outs of every borough. During his lifetime lived in New York, he has experienced the evolutionary changes of the City's diverse neighborhoods. Ben has a…
Guides Association of New York City (GANYC) Urges US Government to Halt Proposed Requirement for Visitors to Turn Over Years of Social Media, Email and Phone Records to Enter the US
New Measures for Visitors from Visa Waiver Eligible Countries Would Devastate International Inbound Tourism, Threatening Thousands of Jobs and Billions of Dollars in City, State and Federal Tax Revenue
The Guides Association of New York City (GANYC) stands in strong opposition to the proposed…
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Governors Island FAM Tour
July 4, 2022 at Battery Park
George Tonkin
Empire State Building and Macy's
Ayinde Stevens
Radio City Music Hall
Ayinde Stevens
General Grant National Memorial, Harlem
George Tonkin
GANYC FAM Tour of New Amsterdam
Happy 400th Anniversary NYC in Times Square
Harvey Paul Davidson
West 45th Street Theaters
Ayinde Stevens
Dinosaur
Deborah Blau
Sunset over the Upper Bay
Emma Guest-Consales
Canal Street looking downtown
Emma Guest-Consales
Chrysler Building and Grand Central facade
Ayinde Stevens