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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.
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!
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.
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.
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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Specialties include Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
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…