Private New York City Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Day
At a glance
Private New York City Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Day is a 3h – 3h 30m small-group experience in New York City, United States, operated by ZTrend New York. Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 119 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $128 per person. Included: This is a private, exclusive shopping tour for your group only., Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time., Flexible durations and start times—contact ZTrend to arrange the start time of your choice..
Highlights
- Rated 4.9/5 by 119 travellers
- Small group of up to 5 people for a more personal experience
- 11 stops in one well-planned itinerary
Quick facts
- Duration
- 3h – 3h 30m
- Group
- Small group, up to 5 travellers
- Languages
- English
- Pickup
- Meet at the start point
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Cancellation
- See cancellation policy
Overview
Experience 2.5 - 3 hrs of guided second-hand shopping in New York City with a personal shopper! 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 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.
• All bookings are private, closed to your group only.
• Enjoy your guide's personal attention.
• Shop unique vintage + resale fashion (size 0 - 10)
• 30 minutes at each location
• You will receive an exclusive online mapped guide, revealing an additional 120+ shops.
• Hassle free meet-up location in Manhattan
• When booking all 4 spots, you may bring 5 people!
**IMPORTANT**
For TEEN + YOUNG ADULT shopping, please see ZTrend's "Teen + Young Adult tour".
**To Reschedule:** contact ZTrend at least 48 hours before the experience’s start time (based on local time).
What's included
What's included
- This is a private, exclusive shopping tour for your group only.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- Flexible durations and start times—contact ZTrend to arrange the start time of your choice.
- Customized route and stores visited will be based on your shopping expectations.
- To Reschedule: Contact ZTrend at least 48 hours before your tours start time.
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Food and beverages are not included, but a variety of options are available at our meeting place.
- Lunch
- Tips are warmly appreciated but never required.
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Transportation to/from attractions
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Together we will visit 4+ shops for women's unique vintage + fun resale fashion, and accessories. Clothing sizes will range between 0 - 10 (small - medium) with fewer XS, L, XL sizes. Some shops will offer jewelry, handbags, shoes, belts, hats, and handbags.
At some point we may hop a bus across town or even travel into Brooklyn to visit some more of my favorite shops. Your shopping experience will last 2.5 - 3 hours (including a short meet-up time to evaluate the group’s expectations). We’ll walk approximately 1.5 miles and spend 20 - 40 min at each location. Restrooms, food + beverages, and Wi-Fi are available at the meeting location.
- Shop unique vintage + resale fashion (size 0 - 10)
- Wear comfy shoes & clothes to easily change in + out of
- Please eat before we begin
- Bring your metro card or credit card to access subways + buses
- Semi-private groups include up to 4 shoppers
- Make this tour private when booking all 4 spots, and we’ll include a 5th spot free! -
Stop 2 · 10m
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!
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Stop 3
Pass by the Flatiron Building built in 1902, designed by Chicago architect Daniel Burnham.
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Stop 4 · 10m
We will walk through the Flatiron District of New York City on our way to our first shop of fabulous finds in Chelsea.
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Stop 5 · 5m
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.
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Stop 6
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.
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Stop 7
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
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Stop 8
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.
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Stop 9 · 1h
Depending upon the groups desire we may venture out to charming Williamsburg, Brooklyn where we can shop several stores for unique finds.
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Stop 10 · 1h
We will walk through the Greenwich Village known for the beatniks and artists in the 1960s where we will visit a couple of stores.
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Stop 11 · 40m
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.
Meeting point
We'll meet outside next to the huge gold clock in front of Eataly.
NO END POINT: The end point will be determined by the groups shopping expectations -
Please wait to receive your meeting details via the Viator/TripAdvisor App for complete meeting details & information.
Good to know
- 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 20 years | no infants - teen tours are avaialble upon request.
- All guests are able to stand and walk a distance without difficulty.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Private New York City Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Day take?
The experience lasts about 3h – 3h 30m.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from $128 per person. The final price depends on the date, time and number of travellers, and is confirmed on Viator before you pay.
What's included?
This is a private, exclusive shopping tour for your group only.; Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.; Flexible durations and start times—contact ZTrend to arrange the start time of your choice.; Customized route and stores visited will be based on your shopping expectations.; To Reschedule: Contact ZTrend at least 48 hours before your tours start time..
Where does it start?
We'll meet outside next to the huge gold clock in front of Eataly. NO END POINT: The end point will be determined by the groups shopping expectations - Please wait to receive your meeting details via the Viator/TripAdvisor App for complete meeting details & information.
Can I cancel?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is guided in English.
Is it worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 119 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor, which places it among the top-rated experiences in New York City.
