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Presenting the America250 Tour Festival!
The Guides Association of New York City is proud to present the America250 Tour Festival, June 27-28, 2026. GANYC guides are offering free tours to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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GANYC 2026 Apple Awards
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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Presenting the America250 Tour Festival!

The Guides Association of New York City is proud to present the America250 Tour Festival, June 27-28, 2026.
We will be offering FREE WALKING TOURS throughout New York City to commemorate the America250 Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence, and to continue celebrating NYC400.

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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Rich Garr
Rich has been exploring the NYC since the late 1990s, mostly by bike and subway. His interest in connecting people with art and culture of the past and present is reflected in the unique line-up of tours he created for his own company, Gotham SideWalks. His tour guide career springs from a desire…
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GANYC heads into Fall! A couple round-ups:1. GANYC has had a number of great meetings at NYC venues this year. Follow our YouTube to see the recordings each month:https://www.youtube.com/@guidesassociationofnyc/videos2. GANYC members continue to be featured in the news.Christina Stanton was…
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Statue of Liberty mural Always Look Up! ("RISE" on 45th Street) Deborah Blau
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Cherry Blossoms Cherry Blossoms and the East River Ayinde Stevens
Boat Ride to Dead Horse Bay
Radio City Music Hall Radio City Music Hall Ayinde Stevens
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Sunset over the Upper Bay Sunset over the Upper Bay Emma Guest-Consales
ESB Empire State Building and Macy's Ayinde Stevens
July 4th 2022 at the Battery July 4, 2022 at Battery Park George Tonkin