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.
Lovelies,
In addition to being a fabulous tour guide, I am also a Broadway & TV actress and opera singer living my dream of working and playing in NYC for over 20 years. Being a New York guide/manager comes naturally. I thrive on sharing my enthusiasm and wonder of New York's rich and notorious…
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
Chelsea Market
GANYC Members tour the High Line
Brooklyn Williamsburg Bridge
Parachute Jump at Coney Island
Lion Projection on The Empire State Building
Staten Island -- St. George
Steinhardt Conservatory - Brooklyn Botanic Garden
NYC Showtime
Brooklyn's Barclays Center
Flatiron Building
New York Botanical Garden - Enid Haupt Conservatory
GANYC FAM Tour of East Harlem