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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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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 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.
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.
Lyall’s love for history is a lifelong pursuit and his research while writing tours is extensive. A Tour Guide for fifteen years, Lyall’s experience in tourism blossomed from being the owner of Boston Bike Tours (1999 to 2011), pioneering the bicycle tour industry in Boston. His tours are based on…
Stephanie Azzarone's "Fabulous Fountains of New York"
GANYC member Stephanie Azzarone has published a new book, Fabulous Fountains of New York. We congratulate her on this success! You can read more about this book here: https://fordhampress.com/fabulous-fountains-of-new-york-hb-9781531511838.htmlHer first book, Heaven on the Hudson: Mansions,…
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Coney Island FAM tour
Sunset over the Upper Bay
Emma Guest-Consales
GANYC FAM Tour of East Harlem
July 4, 2022 at Battery Park
George Tonkin
Chrysler Building and Grand Central facade
Ayinde Stevens
Radio City Music Hall
Ayinde Stevens
Dinosaur
Deborah Blau
General Grant National Memorial, Harlem
George Tonkin
Cherry Blossoms and the East River
Ayinde Stevens
NYC Rat Tour
Marc Landman
GANYC FAM Tour of New Amsterdam
Magnet and cast-iron detail in SoHo
Ed Perlmutter