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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

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $88.00

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Thu 26 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)

WadeShores

Jan 2020

We enjoyed our shop til you drop outing with Suzanne. My millennial niece works for an athleisure company which lends itself to very casual attire. She picked up several dressier pieces that made it out on the NYC nightlife scene that evening! Thank-you Suzanne for a fun afternoon.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Hi Itsa Wade Shores Thing, You're very welcome. So happy to know that you enjoyed the day. And just for the record... your niece is a very pretty young woman with excellent taste! If I remember correctly, she found a beautiful hat and a wonderful leather jacket from London at a total steal. It would be nice to hear from you the next time you happen to be in the city even if it's but to say hi!

whitebelt

Jan 2020

I recently spent four days in NYC with a large, multi-generational group of family members. In the mix of typical NYC activities for visitors, this tour stood out as a memorable, something different/something special experience for two of the college-aged girls, one an experienced vintage shopper and the other a novice. They both found and purchased things that they have since received many compliments on. I expected the tour to be enjoyable for me but not really "my thing," but the experience really opened my eyes: I found it very interesting and fun, much more so than shopping all the usual stores, all the usual merchandise. Our tour group included an NYC resident, who I envy because she can go back to these places any time! Suzanne's tour was well-planned, stopping at a variety of thrift/vintage shops (who knew there was so much variety in thrift shops?) in an easily walkable area. When we mentioned we hadn't had breakfast, Suzanne pointed out Tal Bagels, where we had a great bagel with the loxiest of lox spreads. Heaven. (We caught up with the group at the next shop.) We also appreciated the "insider's list" Suzanne gave us of additional unique and interesting shops in the city, as well as a list, map, and description of her favorite places to go for certain foods/food experiences in the city.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for the lovely review. Please keep me in mind for your future visit to New York City. I'm working on some new things for the spring. I'm glad you enjoyed Tal Bagels. I love their bagels and just think they offer such a professional counter service - the way it was back in the 80s!

FamilyLuxeSeeker

Jan 2020

Suzanne was a fantastic guide! She showed me some really great vintage shops and I found so many great finds. A shearling military liner coat, Chanel camisole ($30), 80's cashmere shirt dress, cashmere sweater ($18), 70's track suit, 60's peacock dress. She even suggests trying new styles you might not pick for yourself - and you are so pleasantly surprised. Her vintage seeking skills allowed me to find 8 quality, stylish vintage pieces in just a few hours - like a vintage heat seeking missile Suzanne gets you where you need to be. Her guides and advice are super too. Thanks Suzanne!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

I'm thrilled to have met such a kindred shopper, spending the day with you on the hunt for those unique pieces to add to your wardrobe. You have the desire to shop and to try things on. Your beautiful style fits your amazing personality! You can't have one without the other. I always say it's one's spirit that wears the clothes — not the other way around. Thank you for shopping with me and taking the time to share your experience with others by writing your review.