GANYC is the association of professional tour guides in New York City. Learn More
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GANYC guides are the best value in New York tourism. You will get fully-vetted guides who cover all aspects of New York. Many of whom speak multiple languages. Find a guide who’s right for you!
2025 GANYC Apple Awards March 3, 2025
The GANYC Apple Awards celebrate those who make New York City great! Over a dozen awards are given out each year to individuals & organizations from across our five boroughs.
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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.
GANYC Certified Guide
I was born in Staten Island, grew up in the Bronx, lived in Brooklyn in the '70s, Manhattan in the '80s and have resided in Queens for 30 years. I've had my license since 1996, and specialize in neighborhood walking tours, focusing on local history and the "real people" of New York.
GANYC Year In Review
GANYC wishes everyone a Happy New Year! We look forward to a wonderful year ahead of tourism in the greatest city in the world. 2025 is the 400th anniversary of the city, dating back to the Dutch colony of New Amsterdam. Stay tuned for lots of great events.
But first, we want to recap…
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George Washington Bridge
Flatiron Building
Dead Horse Bay at Sunset
Central Park Carriage Horse
Empire State & Full Moon
View from the HighLine
New York Botanical Gardens - Train Show
DUMBO FAM tour
Parachute Jump at Coney Island
Rockefeller Center -- Radio City Music Hall
Woolworth Bldg.
1 World Trade Center Tower