GANYC is the association of professional tour guides in New York City. Learn More
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GANYC's big 50th birthday bash will take place on Friday, March 1st at 6:30pm
All are welcome. In addition to the party, GANYC will be engaging in all sorts of exciting activities throughout 2024. Stay tuned for more information!
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Celebrate GANYC's 50th Anniversary on March 1st at the 92nd Street Y!
This year marks GANYC's 50th Anniversary, and we're celebrating with a huge party (open to all) at the 92nd Street Y on March 1.
Become a GANYC Member!
If you have a NYC sightseeing guide license, we welcome you to join us. Benefits include networking opportunities, members-only tours + events, optional liability insurance, and more!
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.
Become a Member
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.
A passionate lover of all things NYC, Jason has been a licensed New York City tour guide for over 22 years. Founder & President of Romancing Manhattan Tours, Jason has focused and directed his energies on creating unique, entertaining, informative and custom-tailored itineraries for his guests…
GANYC Report on 2024 WFTGA Convention
GANYC Report on 2024 WFTGA Conventionby Emma Guest-ConsalesFrom January 20th to the 26th 2024, I attended the 20th WFTGA Convention in Siracusa, Italy. The conference took place on the beautiful island of Ortigia, one of the oldest parts of Syracuse which has been inhabited for over 2,700 years.…
Member Images
The Metropolitan Museum of Art FAM Tour
Steinhardt Conservatory - Brooklyn Botanic Garden
East River
Southern Tip of Manhattan "The Battery"
Roosevelt Island Tram
Clock at Grand Central Terminal
Central Park view of the San Remo Building
Brooklyn's Prospect Park - Bailey Fountain
Governors Island FAM Tour
United Nations
Chinatown Mott Street
Lion Projection on The Empire State Building