Hire a Guide
NYC licensed guides are the best 'bang-for-your-tourism-buck.' Take the time to learn what our members have to offer. A GANYC member will help you make the most of your time. We also have a wide variety of multilingual guides to aid all international travelers on any service they need.
GANYC members are solely responsible for the content of their profiles on this site.
The designation Certified Guide means the marked individual guide has successfully completed and fulfilled all the requirements of GANYC's professional development program that focuses on how to research, plan, and conduct high-quality tours. These guides are authorized to use the designation, "GANYC certified guide."
Other US tour guide associations have Hire a Guide systems similar to GANYC's. You may contact the San Francisco Tour Guide Guild and the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington DC with the forms on their websites.
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Jerry Ostrover
I am a former teacher who always enjoyed showing friends and family the amazing sights of New York City, so, it was a natural for me to later become a licensed New York City tour guide. I continue to study the history and architecture around the City. There is no other city like it in the world.…
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Krikor Daglian
I'm a resident of New York City for about 20 years, mostly living in the East Village. Since 2013, I've been a licensed tour guide in NY and have lead hundreds of tours in various neighborhoods, including the East Village, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, SoHo and many more. My focus has always been…
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Joseph Salvatore Knipper
Look! It's a fashion-impaired hipster...No! It's a young Santa Claus! ...No! It's Joseph Salvatore Knipper!
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Bruce Roberts
An Actor, Producer, proud Husband and Father, Bruce added Licensed Tour Guide to his resume over 18 years ago ago. Since that time, he has balanced his love for the arts with his passion for history. Many years ago, while walking to work in the theater district, he was discussing the…
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Anette Murgalla-Hollmann
I transferred my passion for New York into a career and offer guided tours mostly in German, sometimes in English or in both languages if you have a mixed group. I am a NYC licensed Tour Guide and with my background as an Account Director in advertising agencies for digital solutions and as an Event Manager I am quite good in planing and executing your customized tour. Let me show you the city!I am also a Marriage Officiant and and can perform marriage ceremonies within the City of New York. I offer this service in German. Read More