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400th Anniversary of New Amsterdam!

In 2025 GANYC is celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam and the importance of New York City to the United States and the world. Stay tuned for America 205 celebrations this year!

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2026 Apple Awards celebrated on March 9!

The GANYC Apple Awards celebrate those who make New York City great! Over a dozen awards were given individuals & organizations from across our five boroughs. Congrats to the winners and nominees!

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2026 Apple Awards March 9th at Merkin Hall

The GANYC Apple Awards celebrated those who make New York City great! Hosted by Justin Dylan Nastro, over a dozen awards were given to individuals & organizations from across our five boroughs. Congrats to all the winners and nominees!

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.

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.

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Richard Sanford

Richard Sanford our Lingo Planet guide specializes in language immersion tours in The Big Apple...all by bicycle! Whether you want to practice your English, Spanish, Italian or Mandarin Chinese or are a native speaker of one of those languages you'll find a tour that is just right for you…

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