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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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.
José Francisco Ávila is a NYC licensed tour guide, author and publisher, social justice activist, he is author of the books Garifuna Ancestry: and Pan-Garifuna Afro-Latino Power of Pride.He is the founder of the Garifuna Experience in NYC website, a NYC Garifuna tourism destination brand. The…
Free Tours Celebrating NYC 400 on October 25!
GANYC members are offering a series of free walking tours on Saturday, October 25, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of New York City. As we celebrate 400 of firsts, we remember that tour guides are the professionals who help keep our city's history alive! Registration is required. Here is…
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Boat Ride to Dead Horse Bay
GANYC Members tour the High Line
The Metropolitan Museum of Art FAM Tour
Radio City Music Hall
Ayinde Stevens
Dinosaur
Deborah Blau
West 45th Street Theaters
Ayinde Stevens
Coney Island FAM tour
Governors Island FAM Tour
Cherry Blossoms and the East River
Ayinde Stevens
NYC Rat Tour
Marc Landman
Happy 400th Anniversary NYC in Times Square
Harvey Paul Davidson
General Grant National Memorial, Harlem
George Tonkin