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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)

M3238EGelizabethm

Sep 2021

Suzanne asked each person their interests and then did a great job picking stops. Everything was well timed. Suzanne was adept at juggling the stops, knowing when a quick bus ride would be faster, and routing our walks the best way, including a High Line jaunt. My purchases are happily on their way back to Florida.

JenPurcell77

Aug 2021

I was thrilled to have ran across Suzanne's site when searching for the best vintage and thrift shops prior to our trip to NYC. This was the second time my teenage daughter, her best friend and I went to NYC to search out second hand and vintage stores. We did find some good spots our first go around, however, a lot of time was spent researching places only to discover they were either closed or not as great as we read. This time I decided to go to NYC with a well planned out agenda. Thats when I ran across Suzanne's site and I am SOO glad I did! She KNOWS New York and where all the hidden treasures are!!! Even better, she shares her great taste in fashion! She helped my daughter and her friend find pieces with suggestions how to pull the outfit together. She found me a top that I probably wouldn't have seen and it has ended up being one of my favorite tops! What better place to find quality second hand clothing and vintage treasures than New York City! And Suzanne knows them all!! To top it all off, Suzanne will provide you with a print out of all the best shopping spots in New York...as you probably won't be able to hit them all on your shopping day. The list she provides is several pages and most of the places I would have never found in my own search. The girls and I agree, this was the best trip yet!! We will definitely plan another NYC shopping day with Suzanne during our next trip to New York!!! If you are going to New York, book a shopping day with Suzanne. I promise you won't regret it!!

jeneloh

Aug 2021

Great tour! Suzanne was so knowledgeable and helpful. She asked about our style interests, and suggested pieces in the shops we visited. Her map was useful when we explored on our own afterwards as well. I loved the high/low combination of places we visited as well- I bought a shirt at one stop for $2.00, and a fabulous vintage blouse for $19.00 at another. My 17 year old stepdaughter and I had a fabulous time- thanks Suzanne!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

Hi Jeneloh! I'm happy you enjoyed your time shopping with me. There is nothing like second-hand shopping in New York City. I love sharing the experience with visitors. I do hope you look me up on your next visit so we can do it again!