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The designation Certified Guide means the marked individual guide has successfully completed and fulfilled all the requirements of GANYC's professional development program that focuses on how to research, plan, and conduct high-quality tours. These guides are authorized to use the designation, "GANYC certified guide."
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Michael Morgenthal
A lifelong New Yorker born and raised in Greenwich Village, Mike is a seasoned tour guide who has designed and led great tours of New York for hundreds of clients from around the world. He loves to show visitors the real New York, off the beaten track places known and loved by locals! In particular…
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Brett Ehrensall
NYC native, born and raised on the Upper East Side! I'm passionate about sharing my lifelong love for this incredible city with visitors. A proud member of the Guides Association of New York City (GANYC), I'm excited to create unforgettable experiences that go beyond the typical tourist path. Let's explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks together!
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Matthew Cummings
Hi, I'm Matthew Cummings. New York City is my hometown and I've always loved it! New York is endlessly fascinating. I'll take you to and through all the major sights of the city, as well as the less known but no less interesting ones, and tell you true, amazing stories about our…
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Ricky Russo
Ricky Russo was born in Trieste (Italy) in 1973 and has lived in New York since 2013. He is a tour guide, DJ, music journalist and historian, creator of radio and TV programs and musical event organizer (from the Peggy Guggenheim Museum to concerts of Italian artists in New York.) He holds a degree…
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Hardy Phippen
Over 15 years of experience leading a wide variety of NYC tours, both general and specialized, for adults or students, organizations as well as individuals.
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Susan Mills Birnbaum
Susan Mills Birnbaum's lifelong fascination with history ignited a journey that transformed her into an ardent advocate for preserving the past and sharing its riches. Armed with a Bachelor's degree in History from Hunter College, Susan's affiliation with The Bronx, Brooklyn, and New York…
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Paloma Moro Hernandez
Enamorada de NY desde la primera vez que nos vimos, he tenido la suerte de poder disfrutar la Ciudad en múltiples ocasiones como visitante, y finalmente, hacer realidad ese sueño que es convertirse en un verdadero New Yorker.
Acompáñenme para conocer Nueva York en español, como nunca lo habían…
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