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.
Become a Member
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.
GANYC Certified Guide
After spending over a decade organizing and conducting tours throughout China and Taiwan, I have over the past couple of years shifted my professional touring expertise to my beloved hometown, New York City. I conduct river-to-river tours (i.e. lower Manhattan, West Village/East Village, 42nd…
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Member Images
Empire State Building and Macy's
Ayinde Stevens
Governors Island FAM Tour
Magnet and cast-iron detail in SoHo
Ed Perlmutter
Dinosaur
Deborah Blau
July 4, 2022 at Battery Park
George Tonkin
Chrysler Building and Grand Central facade
Ayinde Stevens
West 45th Street Theaters
Ayinde Stevens
Radio City Music Hall
Ayinde Stevens
Always Look Up! ("RISE" on 45th Street)
Deborah Blau
Park Avenue in the Spring
Ayinde Stevens
NYC Rat Tour
Marc Landman
Happy 400th Anniversary NYC in Times Square
Harvey Paul Davidson