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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)

Hglassel

Jan 2020

Suzanne specializes in true vintage but was happy to accommodate me as a teen with a smaller budget looking for some cool thrift finds. She happily spent the afternoon showing me around and I found tons of great pieces within my budget, and got to know a lot more about the city that I wouldn’t have gotten out of any guide book! In addition she left me with a list of other places I could go to as well as all the info for the ones we went to. She’s friendly, knowledgeable, and good at her job! 10/10 would recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Dear Miss H, It takes two to tango! And I have to say that you were an amazing young shopper with great style. Not only did you know what you liked when you saw it, but were able to budget your purchases based on your current wardrobe — that takes foresight and thought. You weren't shy to try on pieces that I had suggested, and even purchased a couple of them if I can remember correctly. I had a fun time shopping with you!

Vickie S

Dec 2019

Suzanne was amazing. She communicated often two days before the tour, so the details on where to meet was easy to follow. Within ten minutes of talking with her, it was clear that she knew her stuff. More importantly, she listened to us and customized the tour based on what we were interested in. Suzanne was also honest about what looked good and what didn't. Result: fab vintage jewelry, Italian boots and vintage handbag, and a amazing dress from St. John! This was part of a birthday trip for my niece, so Suzanne made sure she got the diva treatment. Our last stop was right up her alley. I much appreciated the personal attention. Would definitely go with Suzanne again next time we need an insider's guide to the city.

Response from Host

Dec 2019

Hi Vickie, You have to be the best aunt ever! Her gift from you, to her, visiting New York City was something quite special. A bright memory she will always look back on. Such a lovely time you both must have had together -- I was only happy to have been a part of it. Please keep me in mind for future visits to the city. I would love to shop with the two of you again. Have a merry Christmas and a happy new year!

Jennifer G

Nov 2019

My boyfriend and I had so much fun with her. She showed us all of these different places that I would never have noticed before and that had really interesting finds. She made the trip enjoyable not only with the places she took us to, but also with fun conversation :). I highly recommend a trip with her. She is an actual New Yorker who can really show you those hidden gems in the city. And... for those of you who are wondering about the $28 Jimmy Choo shoes in the title (I know I would be if I were reading this review)... unfortunately they did not fit me :(. But... it will fit some other incredibly lucky person... and it might just be you lol

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Hi Jennifer, As 'black belt' shoppers we know the rules to the game, if the shoe doesn't fit. Shoes are probably the most difficult thing to find second-hand. What you always can do is go to a store where the brand that you want, try them on to see how they fit. Once you know your size sign up for their email and when they go on sale you can always order on line. That's one way of getting what you want at a discount price. Hope to shop with you again on your next visit to New York City. Best to you and your family over the holidays!