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.
Hello! My name is Russell and I lead walking tours in NYC. As a born and raised New Yorker, I started The Native NYC Tour because I wanted to share my love and knowledge of NYC that only a local would know. The difference between my tour and most is that our goal is to give personal experiences of…
GANYC RoundUp
GANYC heads into Fall! A couple round-ups:1. GANYC has had a number of great meetings at NYC venues this year. Follow our YouTube to see the recordings each month:https://www.youtube.com/@guidesassociationofnyc/videos2. GANYC members continue to be featured in the news.Christina Stanton was…
Member Images
Sunset over the Upper Bay
Emma Guest-Consales
DUMBO FAM tour
NYC Rat Tour
Marc Landman
July 4, 2022 at Battery Park
George Tonkin
Brownstone facade
Ayinde Stevens
Canal Street looking downtown
Emma Guest-Consales
Coney Island FAM tour
Always Look Up! ("RISE" on 45th Street)
Deborah Blau
Radio City Music Hall
Ayinde Stevens
Happy 400th Anniversary NYC in Times Square
Harvey Paul Davidson
Cherry Blossoms and the East River
Ayinde Stevens
GANYC FAM Tour of East Harlem