Best Vintage & Thrift Tours in NYC
Discover the ultimate vintage treasure hunt in Manhattan with curated secondhand shopping tours across New York City's most iconic neighborhoods. Explore hidden gems in SoHo, Brooklyn Bridge Park, and Upper West Side thrift stores to find unique retro fashion, antique decor, and one-of-a-kind finds. Compare top-rated local operators to select guided walking tours that blend history, style, and sustainable fashion. Whether you are a seasoned thrifter or a first-time visitor, experience the thrill of discovering affordable luxury and timeless pieces while navigating NYC's vibrant retail landscape. Book your perfect vintage adventure today and uncover the city's best-kept secrets.
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Explore Manhattan's best secondhand shops with a leading stylist and personal shopper. Discover designer finds and unique pieces across six stores. Perfect for all sizes and genders. By the end of this 6-store experience with a bonus outdoor market on the weekends, you'll have bags of secondhand ba...
- Access to a local! Our guides LOVE chatting with you / give you exclusive tips about NYC
- Discounts! Our tour has connections at some of the store - giving you up to 10% off at 3 of 6 stores
- Personal styling, suggestions, and shopping support from our trained guides
- Bags upon bags of deals! $10-$60 average costs
- Don't think - follow! Our guides will take you to up to 6 stores and a market (weekends only)
- We rarely take the subway, but if we do - cost of subway travel is excluded (roughly $3 per person)
- Cost of Goods Purchased
- Madison Square Park
- The Museum at FIT
- Flatiron District
- Flatiron District
- Flatiron District
- Garment District
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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+ diff...
- 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 the experience’s start time.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Drinks
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
- Lunch
- Hotel drop-off
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Transportation to/from attractions
- ZTrend
- Eataly
- Flatiron Building
- Flatiron District
- Madison Square Park
- William Jenkins Worth Monument
- Western Union Building
- Tin Pan Alley
- Williamsburg
- Greenwich Village
- East Village
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
• This is a private, shopping tour for your group only. It's a fun day for the young shopper who is on a budget and enjoys the thrill of the hunt. Get ready to second-hand shop your way through the city at the best shops for fun and inexpensive clothing! Young shoppers prefer current trends worn...
- This is a private and personalized shopping experience closed to your booking only.
- You will receive our exclusive online guide, revealing additional shops.
- RESCHEUDLE: You may reschedule your booking at least 48 hours before the experience’s start time.
- 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 the experience’s start time.
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Hotel drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Food and drinks, other than the "value added offers" specified in your guidebook
- Transportation to/from attractions
- Drinks
- ZTrend
- New York
- Western Union Building
- New York City
- Flatiron Building
- East Village
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Get an insider's glimpse of the best secondhand shopping New York City has to offer with help from a trusted personal shopper and guide. Leave with bags of secondhand bargain deals and designer finds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to the most common questions travelers ask before visiting.The options we compare across booking platforms generally fall between $69 and $690, with a median price of around $214. While the spread is wide, the most common price band for these experiences sits at $98–$450. You can find excellent value in the shopping category, where tours average $198 while maintaining a high rating.
Yes. The data shows that shopping-focused tours represent a genuine value sweet spot. They average a 4.96-star rating at approximately $198, which is at or below the typical price range yet rated at or above the overall average. This makes them a strong choice if you want quality without paying premium rates.
Most of the options we compare include a professional guide (80%). About a third come with an online guide to help navigate listings before you go. Other common inclusions are:
- Flexible scheduling
- Personalized experience
- Transportation provided (in some cases)
Booking ahead is recommended because roughly half of the options we compare are private tours, which have limited capacity. Additionally, about one in ten options is flagged as likely to sell out. On the plus side, 90% offer instant confirmation, so you can secure your spot immediately once you choose.
These experiences are versatile but lean toward younger travelers and families. About 30% of the options are tagged as suitable for teens, while 20% are marked for all ages. Since the primary theme is fashion and shopping, they appeal strongly to those interested in vintage finds and cultural style.
You should plan for a half-day commitment. The duration typically ranges from 2.8 to 4.2 hours, with a median length of 4 hours. This allows enough time to browse multiple secondhand locations without feeling rushed.
Tours are available in three languages: English, Swedish, and Arabic. In terms of movement, walking is the primary mode of transport, used by 60% of the options. This keeps the experience immersive and allows you to explore neighborhood streets directly.
Take the AirTrain to Jamaica Station then transfer to the LIRR or subway.
Individual cards cost $2.90 per ride. Group discounts are not available for standard fares.
Central Park, Battery Park, and SoHo provide excellent free self-guided walking routes.
