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Shop Second-Hand + Vintage Fashion in New York City

Shop Second-Hand + Vintage Fashion in New York City

Overview

For TEEN shopping, please see ZTrend's teen tours, created for TEENS

Experience 2.5 - 3 hrs of guided second-hand shopping in New York City with a shopping expert! New York is a fashion forward city, known for its stellar vintage shopping, but with so many great stores, it's easy to miss the city's best.

After a friendly café meet-up, your guide leads you to to 4+ different second-hand shops, with time to try on, and sends you off with a store map so you can keep shopping like a local.

• Shop unique vintage + resale fashion (size 0 - 10) at bargain prices
• Spend up to 20-30 minutes at each location with a personal shopper
• Enjoy your guide's personal attention on this tour, capped at 6 shoppers
• Each guest receives a complimentary mapped listing with more than 30 stores
• Hassle free meet-up location in Manhattan
• You get my ‘keen eye’ when shopping with me
• This shopping tour is available as a private option with flexible dates & start times

City: New York City

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $88.00

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Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $88.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

You will receive a print out of my exclusive mapped guide, revealing an additional 40+ of my favorite shops around NYC to explore on your own -- an excellent shopping resource. My map will ensure that you continue to discover wonderful second-hand shops throughout your stay.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 17 years | no infants - teen tours are avaialble upon request.
All guests are able to stand and walk a distance without difficulty.

What To Expect

ZTrend

Together, we will visit 5+ shops for women's fun fashion and accessories, and at one point we’ll either hop a bus across town or maybe even travel into Brooklyn to visit some more of my favorite shops. Please bring your NYC Metro card loaded with two rides - we may only use one. Your shopping experience will last 3.5 - 4 hours (including 30 minutes cafe time). We’ll walk approximately 1.5 miles and spend 20 min at each location. Restrooms are available at the meeting location, one in-between, and another at the end. - Wear comfy shoes & clothes to easily change in & out of - Eat before - Bring your metro card - Semi-private groups include up to 6 shoppers

Eataly

Our meeting spot: New York City’s iconic Eataly. A vibrant marketplace featuring everything Italian! Arrive early before our tour for delicious Italian coffee, meal, dessert or even an adult beverage!

Flatiron Building

Pass by the Flatiron Building built in 1902, designed by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham.

Flatiron District

We will walk through the Flatiron District of New York City on our way to our first shop of fabulous finds in Chelsea.

Madison Square Park

We may walk through New York’s beautiful Madison Square Park where the original Madison Square Garden once stood in 1879 at the northeast corner of East 26th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan.

William Jenkins Worth Monument

The Worth Monument was designed by James Goodwin Batterson, who founded Travelers Insurance Company, and was also involved in the design and construction of the United States Capitol and Library of Congress in Washington, D. C., as well as the New York State Capitol in Albany.

Western Union Building

1884 Western Union Building - 186 Fifth Avenue is one of more than 130 branch building locations throughout New York City: Western Union Telegraph Company completed the first transcontinental telegraph line--the wires fabricated in iron--on October 24, 1861. Two days later the Government ceased operation of the Pony Express service

Tin Pan Alley

Tin Pan Alley was a collection of music publishers and songwriters in New York City which dominated the popular music of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It originally referred to a specific place: West 28th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues where George Gershwin began his career as a song plugger (sight reader) in New York’s Tin Pan Alley.

Williamsburg

Depending upon the groups desire we may venture out to charming Williamsburg, Brooklyn where we can shop several stores for unique finds.

Greenwich Village

We will walk through the Greenwich Village known for the beatniks and artists in the 1960s where we will visit a couple of stores.

East Village

Depending upon the groups desire we may venture over to the East Village know for it's 1980s punk rock scene and alternative live music in the 1990s.

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Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (84)

Kristi S

Mar 2020

We had a wonderful time shopping with Suzanne. She was so friendly and fun. My teenage Niece, Mom and I had a blast shopping with her. She really knows how to get in there and find some great stuff and for really good prices. Tell her what you are looking for and she will find it! At the end of the day we felt like we had been shopping with a friend.

Response from Host

Apr 2020

Hi Kristi, I apologize for the late response. Thank you for taking the time to leave me a review. It always makes me feel good to know that shopping with me was time well spent. As you must know the city has been closed down due to the global issue. I can't wait for businesses to open up once again. I miss shopping so much! Online shopping is not the same. I hope you and your loved ones are well, and who knows I may see you the next time you find yourself in New York City.

2bgourmet

Mar 2020

Suzanne is so knowledgable, stylish, organized and pleasant. Very helpful and eager to help everyone in the group find what they are looking for. She pulls items for you, but if you don't like it, no problem. Easy to share information with you as you walk to the next location. I would recommend this to anyone that loves to shop for Vintage/Second Hand. There are tons of good deals up for grabs in NYC!

Response from Host

Mar 2020

I am happy to know you had a nice time shopping with me. Over the years I have found that secondhand shopping isn't for everyone, but is amazing for those who can and who will. Hope to shop with you another time!

Travel443080

Feb 2020

I took my daughter and her friend on the free second hand and vintage tour with Suzanne and it was one of the highlights of our trip to NYC! (Hamilton was the other). She took us to a variety of great stores, some more curated and costly and others more of a Goodwill-type thrifting experience. She was helpful throughout, showing the girls how to look for quality and suggesting pieces to try. We only spent an hour and a half but we got some great pieces--including a Yves St. Laurent scarf my daughter has wanted for ages--and had a total blast.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Sounds like you took my 90 minute mini shopping day. Sometimes 90 minutes is all you need to get a lick of the secondhand shopping in New York — It’s perfect for those who are curious or with time constraints. Happy you and your daughter both had enjoyed your time shopping with me. Your review means a lot to me. Super happy on the Yves St. Laurent score!