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400th Anniversary of New Amsterdam!
In 2025 GANYC is celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Dutch Settlement of New Amsterdam and the importance of New York City to the United States and the world. Stay tuned for America 205 celebrations this year!
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GANYC 2026 Apple Awards
2026 Apple Awards celebrated on March 9!
The GANYC Apple Awards celebrate those who make New York City great! Over a dozen awards were given individuals & organizations from across our five boroughs. Congrats to the winners and nominees!
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2026 Apple Awards March 9th at Merkin Hall

The GANYC Apple Awards celebrated those who make New York City great! Hosted by Justin Dylan Nastro, over a dozen awards were given to individuals & organizations from across our five boroughs. Congrats to all the winners and nominees!

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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Bryce Hill
Flexible & Fun NYC tours. Experience the greatest city on earth! NYC arts/history/pop culture tours. 10 years experience with group tours (both student and adult) and with private tours.
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Recent News
Emma Guest-Consales Elected to WFTGA Executive Board
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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…
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July 4th 2022 at the Battery July 4, 2022 at Battery Park George Tonkin
Radio City Music Hall Radio City Music Hall Ayinde Stevens
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art FAM Tour
Sunset over the Upper Bay Sunset over the Upper Bay Emma Guest-Consales
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GANYC Members tour the High Line
ESB Empire State Building and Macy's Ayinde Stevens
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Park Avenue Park Avenue in the Spring Ayinde Stevens