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!
400th Anniversary of New Amsterdam!
GANYC is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam and the importance of New York City to the United States and the world.We will be offering a variety of tours and initiatives.
2025 GANYC Apple Awards March 3, 2025
The GANYC Apple Awards celebrate those who make New York City great! Over a dozen awards are given out each year to individuals & organizations from across our five boroughs.
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Become a GANYC Member!
If you have a NYC sightseeing guide license, we welcome you to join us. Benefits include networking opportunities, members-only tours + events, optional liability insurance, and more!
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.
400th Anniversary of New Amsterdam!
GANYC is celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam and the importance of New York City to the United States and the world.We will be offering a variety of tours and initiatives.
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.
Meet Becky Hoffman, a woman who brings much enthusiasm as a New York City Tour Guide! In 1997, Becky trained with ITMI (Inernational Tour Management Institute) and has been an active tour guide since her graduation. In 2000, she became a licensed certified NYC tour guide. In adddition to directing…
GANYC Executive Board 2026-2027
GANYC held elections this past month among its membership for the 2026-2027 Executive Board.
The winners are--
President: Michael Morgenthal
Vice Presidents: Katherine Hill & Rosemary Shmavonian
Treasurer: Sara Lyons
Secretaries: Daria Walcott & Jose Raudales
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Member Images
July 4, 2022 at Battery Park
George Tonkin
GANYC Members tour the High Line
Cherry Blossoms and the East River
Ayinde Stevens
January 2020 Meeting at the N-Y Historical Society
Coney Island FAM tour
GANYC FAM Tour of New Amsterdam
General Grant National Memorial, Harlem
George Tonkin
Chrysler Building and Grand Central facade
Ayinde Stevens
Canal Street looking downtown
Emma Guest-Consales
Boat Ride to Dead Horse Bay
NYC Rat Tour
Marc Landman
Brownstone facade
Ayinde Stevens