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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.
2026 Apple Awards coming up on March 9!
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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2026 Apple Awards March 9th at Merkin Hall
The GANYC Apple Awards celebrate those who make New York City great! Join us at Merkin Hall, cocktails at 6:30, show at 8:00. Hosted by Justin Dylan Nastro. Over a dozen awards are given out each year to individuals & organizations from across our five boroughs.
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.
Since summer 2008 Matt has been giving guided tours of New York City to all kinds of audiences: school groups on private coaches, travelers from all over the world on Water Taxis and double-decker buses, and small groups and families by foot and subway. The one constant in all these tours: Matt’s…
Emma Guest-Consales Elected to WFTGA Executive Board
The biennial World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (WFTGA) conference is taking place in Fukuoka, Japan. We thank all the GANYC members in attendance for representing our association.
In particular, we want to congratulate our own Emma Guest-Consales for her election to the next…
Member Images
Canal Street looking downtown
Emma Guest-Consales
Governors Island FAM Tour
The Metropolitan Museum of Art FAM Tour
Park Avenue in the Spring
Ayinde Stevens
Empire State Building and Macy's
Ayinde Stevens
Always Look Up! ("RISE" on 45th Street)
Deborah Blau
DUMBO FAM tour
Magnet and cast-iron detail in SoHo
Ed Perlmutter
Sunset over the Upper Bay
Emma Guest-Consales
Happy 400th Anniversary NYC in Times Square
Harvey Paul Davidson
West 45th Street Theaters
Ayinde Stevens
Cherry Blossoms and the East River
Ayinde Stevens