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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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Tim Ries
★ Hi, I’m Tim Ries, founder of Tourist New York. Since 2019, I’ve been reshaping how visitors and locals experience the five boroughs. With over 20 years in NYC tourism—including my tenure as Director of Visitor Services at the High Line—I specialize in crafting immersive journeys through both…
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Boat Ride to Dead Horse Bay
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January 2020 Meeting at the N-Y Historical Society
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GANYC Members tour the High Line
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DUMBO FAM tour