Top New York City Shopping Tours

There are plenty of high-quality New York City shopping tours to choose from. Looking at ratings and reviews given by previous customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• NYC Private Vintage and Secondhand Shopping Day

• The Ultimate NYC Secondhand Shopping Experience

• Hamptons, Sag Harbor & Outlet Shopping, 1-Day Tour from NYC

• Teen + Young Adult Private Second-Hand Shopping in New York City

• Private Secondhand Bargain Shopping & Styling Tour with a Personal Shopper

Prices for New York City shopping tours vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you're looking for experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now:

• The Ultimate NYC Secondhand Shopping Experience

• Teen + Young Adult Private Second-Hand Shopping in New York City

• Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Walking Tour through Brooklyn, NYC

• NYC Private Vintage and Secondhand Shopping Day

• Cold Spring & Woodbury Outlets Day Tour From NY | Kids 50% Off

Yes, New York City shopping tours are worth it. With the help of a local guide who knows where to go, and will even help you spot the best finds, tours allow you to maximize your time and money. Plus, excursions to outlet malls just outside the city include transportation, so you don't have to deal with the hassle of renting a car or trying to find a comfortable seat on the train.

Per one customer who booked The Ultimate NYC Secondhand Shopping Experience, "We had so much fun with Isra. I was there with my sister, 19-year-old granddaughter, and her mother. Even though I wasn't really into shopping, I went for my granddaughter who had a blast and came back with bags of clothes. It was a packed four hours of shopping with several store visits and a stop at a flea market. We never would have found these shops by ourselves."

Before booking New York City shopping tours, consider your budget. Some tours visit second-hand shops and flea markets where you can find bargains, while others hit up boutiques and famous high-end stores. Also, keep in mind that clothing and shoe purchases greater than $110 are subject to a 4.5 percent New York City sales tax. If you’re looking to visit the outlets on Long Island or north of the city, plan on a longer day, and be flexible with your evening plans, since your return time depends on traffic.

To fully enjoy New York City shopping tours, wear comfortable walking shoes, since you’ll be on your feet most of the time. Also, wear clothes and shoes that are easy to take off if you plan on trying on items. And because some smaller shops and flea market stalls don’t have fitting rooms, or there may be long lines for them, dress in lightweight layers. That way you can slip on sizes and see whether they fit without having to change out of your clothes.