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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.

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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.

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Christine Lazzara
Being a Native New Yorker, I am your go-to person for all things NYC.  Think of me as the Local Friend you wish you had.   I live like a Tourist so you can visit like a Local!Licensed guide, Certified Tour Director and insatiable explorer, New York is my home and, my home is your…
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Park Avenue Park Avenue in the Spring Ayinde Stevens
Canal Street looking downtown Canal Street looking downtown Emma Guest-Consales
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Statue of Liberty mural Always Look Up! ("RISE" on 45th Street) Deborah Blau
GANYC Members tour the High Line
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ESB Empire State Building and Macy's Ayinde Stevens
Governors Island FAM Tour
Cherry Blossoms Cherry Blossoms and the East River Ayinde Stevens
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Boat Ride to Dead Horse Bay