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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.
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GANYC 2026 Apple Awards
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.

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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.

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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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Meet Our Guides
Deborah Steigerwald
Welcome to exploring NYC.  My name is Debbie and I am "The Happy Tour Guide", I design fun adventures that people love to go on! I have lived in NYC for 25 years and have a sincere love of travel and interacting with people from around the globe.   Marriott Vacation Club Activities…
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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
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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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Member Images
People in front of a mural in Spanish Harlem NYC Spanish Harlem tour Leigh Hallingby
Group of people standing together NYC Rat Tour Marc Landman
Sunset over the Upper Bay Sunset over the Upper Bay Emma Guest-Consales
Giant pink pigeon foot Dinosaur Deborah Blau
Group of people walking on the Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY Coney Island FAM tour
West 45th Street West 45th Street Theaters Ayinde Stevens
The Metropolitan Museum of Art FAM Tour
Boat Ride to Dead Horse Bay
Magnet in SoHo Magnet and cast-iron detail in SoHo Ed Perlmutter
ESB Empire State Building and Macy's Ayinde Stevens
Brownstone facade Brownstone facade Ayinde Stevens
Park Avenue Park Avenue in the Spring Ayinde Stevens