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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!
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.
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.
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.
I am Anette – mother, crafter and immigrant from Germany. I love to explore my beloved new home, its' history, the well-known and also the hidden sights. As a NYC licensed tour guide I want to share my love and knowledge of New York City with you.
I am offering guided tours in English and German.…
FAM: After the Great Fire of 1776: Townhouses, Tenements & Towers with Joe Svehlak
by Joe Clopper
Joe Svehlak’s Lower West Side FAM delivered exactly what its title promised — townhouses, tenements, and towers — while revealing far more than many participants may have expected from such a compact area.
In just under two hours, Joe guided the group through roughly 250 years of…
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GANYC FAM Tour of New Amsterdam
DUMBO FAM tour
Always Look Up! ("RISE" on 45th Street)
Deborah Blau
Park Avenue in the Spring
Ayinde Stevens
The Metropolitan Museum of Art FAM Tour
Coney Island FAM tour
West 45th Street Theaters
Ayinde Stevens
Canal Street looking downtown
Emma Guest-Consales
July 4, 2022 at Battery Park
George Tonkin
GANYC Members tour the High Line
Sunset over the Upper Bay
Emma Guest-Consales
Boat Ride to Dead Horse Bay