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.
Native New Yorker, Brooklynite: played stickball in the streets and skiball on old Coney Island boardwalk. Lived in the Midwest. Taught ESL in Paris, improv in Rome. Licensed NYC Guide since 1991. GANYC member from 1992--2003, and again 2018. Business Member:…
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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Woolworth Bldg.
View From Governor's Island
Grand Central Terminal
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
GANYC Members tour the High Line
East River
Central Park Turtle Pond
Zuccotti Park
George Washington Bridge
Flatiron Building
1 World Trade Center Tower
Roosevelt Island Tram