GANYC is the association of professional tour guides in New York City. Learn More
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GANYC's big 50th birthday bash took place on March 1st at the 92nd St. Y
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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GANYC's 50th Anniversary at the 92nd Street Y!
This year marks GANYC's 50th Anniversary, and we celebrated with a huge party 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.
Hi, I’m Miriam, a Swedish transplant that moved to New York from Stockholm in 2004. I live in the “hip”, historic Hudson Valley, in the small village of High Falls.
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GANYC on WFTGA Association Journeys
The latest edition of WFTGA Association Journeys featured GANYC, and its President, Michael Morgenthal. The WFTGA is the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations. These presentations are an opportunity for WFTGA Association Members to share their challenges and success stories.This video…
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San Remo at Central Park West
January 2020 Meeting at the N-Y Historical Society
Blue Whale at the American Museum of Natural History
Flatiron Building
1 World Trade Center Tower
NYC Showtime
Lower East Side -- Eldridge Street Synagogue
Central Park - Belvedere Castle
Brooklyn Jane's Carousel
NY Public Library -- Schwarzman Building
TIME-WARNER CENTER
New York Botanical Gardens - Train Show