If you are a NYC licensed tour guide and would like to be listed
on this site, please write to us at info@NewYorkCityTourGuides.com.
NewYorkCityTourGuides.com is not affiliated with the Guides Association of New York City
(www.GANYC.org). Many guides
listed here are GANYC members. You need not be a member of GANYC to be listed on
NewYorkCityTourGuides.com.
*Guides Licenses are issued by the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs located at 42 Broadway, New York, NY 10004
Tel: 212-487-4444 Fax: 212-487-4090 Web site: www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/licenses/021.shtml.
To obtain a license you must:
Be a US Citizenship or have a Green Card.
Be a resident of New York City for at least two years. (Check with the Department for variations on this rule- i.e. NJ residents).
Pass a written examination that tests your knowledge about New York City history, geography, demographics, cultural and tourist attractions.
Here are some suggestions for preparing for the test:
Take some tours. Why not view our Scheduled Tours page to see a selection of tours given by GANYC members. Those sponsored by various Business Improvement Districts (B.I.D.s) are free!
For your convenience, we attach herewith a copy of the application packet that is distributed at the DCA. License_Application_Docs.pdf (450KB !!). It contains valuable study information. Be sure to obtain an up-to-date copy before you decide to take the test.
* NOTE:
Anyone guiding in NYC must be licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs. Bus drivers cannot drive and guide even if they have a valid NYC guide license. The city imposes stiff fines to any individual, bus company or tour operator that breaks the law and hires or uses a non-licensed guide.
