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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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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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Yannic de Souza
I am a NYC licensed tour guide since 2009, I have over 15 years of experience in hospitality industry/Travel Specialist. Born in Paris, I studied tourism and Urban planning in France before coming to New York.   I have been exploring NYC since the late 1980s, mostly by movings from different…
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GANYC News Round-Up
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GANYC has had a productive 2026 so far! The organization continues to grow with new members, we attended the WFTGA convention in Fukuoka Japan, attended Destination Capitol Hill in Washington DC, held our latest Apple Awards ceremony, hosted dozens of familiarization tours, and are looking forward…
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Happy 400th Anniversary NYC Happy 400th Anniversary NYC in Times Square Harvey Paul Davidson
Group of people walking on the Coney Island Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY Coney Island FAM tour
Sunset over the Upper Bay Sunset over the Upper Bay Emma Guest-Consales
Statue of Liberty mural Always Look Up! ("RISE" on 45th Street) Deborah Blau
Radio City Music Hall Radio City Music Hall Ayinde Stevens
Cherry Blossoms Cherry Blossoms and the East River Ayinde Stevens
Chrysler Building and Grand Central facade Ayinde Stevens
Magnet in SoHo Magnet and cast-iron detail in SoHo Ed Perlmutter
Boat Ride to Dead Horse Bay
Group of people standing together NYC Rat Tour Marc Landman
Park Avenue Park Avenue in the Spring Ayinde Stevens
Brownstone facade Brownstone facade Ayinde Stevens