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!
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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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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.
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GANYC FAM Tour of New Amsterdam
NYC Rat Tour
Marc Landman
General Grant National Memorial, Harlem
George Tonkin
Boat Ride to Dead Horse Bay
Chrysler Building and Grand Central facade
Ayinde Stevens
GANYC FAM Tour of East Harlem
Brownstone facade
Ayinde Stevens
Radio City Music Hall
Ayinde Stevens
GANYC Members tour the High Line
Sunset over the Upper Bay
Emma Guest-Consales
New York is a Story...
Nina Mende
DUMBO FAM tour