NYC's 400th Anniversary: It All Started Here!

Take a Free Tour on Sunday June 22 or Send a Greeting

 

Join the Guides Association of New York City in celebrating the 400th anniversary of the Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam. This milestone recognizes the significance of New York City to the United States and the world. We are offering a variety of historical tours of NYC, highlighting the many, many FIRSTS that all started here! 

 

Take a Free Tour on Sunday June 22

On Sunday June 22, GANYC is offering free walking tours across Manhattan to celebrate the NYC 400 Anniversary! Come join the best tour guides in New York to explore the many facets of Manhattan that have developed since the Dutch incorporated New Amsterdam in 1625. Whether you are a local or a visitor, we’re sure you’ll find something to capture your interest! Tours are free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required. This program is being produced in cooperation with the Manhattan Borough President’s office

Click on any of the tours below for more information and to register. Tours run rain or shine!

Morning Tours

Lower Manhattan, Wall Street and Battery Park City Walking Tour
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

665 Miles and Counting: The History of the New York City Subway 
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Murals and Mosaics of Spanish Harlem 
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Forgotten Jews of Harlem 
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Hamilton's New York 
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Afternoon Tours

Unlocking the Secrets of Gramercy Walking Tour
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Exploring Grand Central Terminal and the Subterranean LIRR Station 
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Central Park Afternoon Walking Tour 
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Extra! Extra! The Colorful History of New York City’s Newspapers Downtown Walking Tour 
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM 

Evening Tours

 



 

I Want To Send A Greeting To NYC!

We invite you to participate and send your video greetings to New York City in celebration. We would love people from around the world to send a short greeting to New York City, wishing it a Happy 400th Anniversary. The videos will be posted on the GANYC Social Media entities: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube (maybe more).

 

Guidelines and Tips for:

General Public || Small Businesses || Travel and Tourism Professionals

 

 

 

 

 

For the General Public: 

1. Keep it short. We would love for the greetings to be between 15 and 45 seconds
2. Include your name and where you are from 
3. Send it to us at NYC400@ganyc.org
4. Include your username on Instagram, etc. so we can tag you! 
5. Include hashtags -- where are you from, interests (#sports, #pizza, etc)
6. Once it is live, feel free to share and invite others

 

 

 

 

 

Businesses: 
Businesses, especially the small and family-owned, are the lifeblood of this amazing city. This is your chance to wish NYC a Happy Anniversary AND tell us about your business
 
1. Keep it short. We would love for the greetings to be between 15 to 45 seconds
2. Tell us who you are and what business you own/represent. Where are you located?
3. What makes your business special? Is it a first? Is it the only one of that type? Is it generationally owned? Does it have the best of something? 
3. Send it to us at NYC400@ganyc.org
4. Include your username on Instagram, etc. so we can tag you! 
5. Include hashtags -- (#candy, #bakery, #familyowned, etc.)
6. Once it is live, feel free to share and invite others
 
Example: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIohXmVsjkX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
@bestnyctourguides #cooperative #tourguides #nyc400 #400yearsoffirsts @GANYC
 

 

 

 

 

Travel and Tourism Professionals:
If you are a tour guide or involved in the tourism industry, now is your chance to send well wishes to this great city and promote your small tourism business. 
 
1. Keep it short. We would love for the greetings to be between 15 and 45 seconds
2. Tell us who you are and what your tourism company is called or a tour you love to do
3. Send it to us at NYC400@ganyc.org
4. Include your username on Instagram, etc. so we can tag you! 
5. Include hashtags -- (#statueofliberty, #timessquare, #harlem, etc)
6. Once it is live, feel free to share and invite others
 
Example tour guides: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIyjYmLMxBA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
 @bestnyctourguides @Ganyc #nyc400 #400yearsoffirsts