How to Become a New York City Tour Guide

GANYC Board member Jeremy Wilcox was among the guides interviewed for The City NY's piece "How to Become a New York City Tour Guide".

The article explores how the NYC government legally defines a tour guide, the licensing and exam process to become a legal guide in the city, what it takes to be a successful guide in a crowded industry, and more.

Remember: It is essential when hiring a guide in New York to hire a vetted, licensed guide. Another reason to hire a GANYC guide!

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Michael Gray I am a graduate of the University of Minnesota (B.A. Philosophy) and Columbia University (M.A. Elementary Education). I lived and worked... read more

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