The 15 Shopping Tours in New York That Earn Their Price

1.Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,472 reviews · from $47Our pick

Take a scheduled bus from Times Square to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, about an hour from New York City. Shop more than 220 stores, use the digital VIP discount booklet, and return on your booked bus or an earlier service if space allows. English and Spanish assistance is available.

“Excellent. Everything went according to the instructions. The bus was air conditioned and v clean. Both driver and guide were v pleasant and helpful.”

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2.Niagara Falls with Outlet Shopping, 2-Day Tour from NYC

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 992 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $350

Travel from Midtown Manhattan to Niagara Falls with a guide, overnight hotel, breakfast, and seasonal attractions. See the falls by day and after dark, cross into Canada if your documents allow, ride Maid of the Mist in season, then stop at a large outlet mall before returning to New York City.

“Seeing the falls in their glory from both sides. Amazing experience. Our guide for our tour was very friendly and informative.”

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3.Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88Top rated

Meet near Chelsea Market for a three-hour food walk with a local guide. Try tacos, dumplings, pizza, egg tarts, mini donuts, and a seasonal drink, then walk through the High Line, Pier 57, and Hudson Yards. Guides may include Sergio, Chris, Michele, Lara, or Justin.

“Our tour was great, mostly because of our guide, Sergio. While we couldn’t go on the high line because of freezing weather & high winds, Sergio made sure we didn’t miss anything, even at street level. The food was delicious and we learned so much! I can’t wait to go back to Chelsea Market!”

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4.Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shopping Round Trip Service

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 784 reviews · from $65

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, browse more than 200 designer and brand-name stores, collect a VIP coupon book, and return by a flexible afternoon or evening bus. The six-hour service is unescorted and does not include food or hotel pickup.

“Good brands and a lot to offer. However the experience of providing information was quite poor. Information about the VIP coupons/book was not that easy to understand and we still so not know if this VIP was something that was included in the ticket we bought or if it is offered to anyone visiting the outlet by signing up. Tried to chat but did not revive any answer either..”

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5.Brooklyn Food Walking Tour: Local Eats & Family‑Run Shops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 592 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Walk from Smith Street through Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, and Atlantic Avenue, stopping at seven locally owned food shops for pastries, bagels, pizza, Middle Eastern treats, and chocolate. Guides such as Sara, David, Alex, and Mickey mix neighborhood stories with enough tastings for lunch.

“David was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide. The tour provided insights into the history and culture of Brooklyn and New York Also learned some myths we’re not accurate”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 190 reviews · 11 to 13 hours (approx.) · from $179

Leave Midtown at 6:30 a.m. for Southampton, Cooper’s Beach, Sag Harbor, a complimentary tasting at Duck Walk Vineyards, and Tanger Outlets. You’ll travel by van or bus with an English-speaking guide, with multilingual departures available. Expect a full 11 to 13 hours and plenty of time on the road.

“A great trip with a lovely guide who had lots of knowledge and jokes. Just needed longer than the 2 hours at the outlets as it was spread over a large space so didn’t allow much time to visit a variety of shops.”

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7.Hamptons, Sag Harbor, and Outlet Shopping Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 141 reviews · 14 hours · from $179

Leave Manhattan early for a full-day outing through Long Island’s open countryside. Your guide leads you through Southampton and Sag Harbor, past grand homes and harbor yachts, then to a complimentary wine tasting and Tanger Outlets. Expect a long day with plenty of walking.

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8.Foods of NY Tours Chelsea Market Food Tour & High Line Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 141 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $99

Spend three hours eating through Chelsea Market and walking three blocks of the High Line with guides such as Joe, Cindy, or Robin. Expect a full lunch of market tastings, including pizza, a hot dog, cheese, taco, biscuit, crostata, chocolate, and gelato, plus stories about Nabisco, the Meatpacking District, and the old elevated railway.

“A fun experience with a fabulous tour guide. Food was great and portions larger than expected too! Joe was full of knowledge of the area and history facts thrown in made it so enjoyable!”

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9.Chelsea Market, Meatpacking, High Line Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 123 reviews · 3 hours · from $88

Spend three hours tasting Japanese-style tacos, pizza, doughnuts, and more at Chelsea Market and Pier 57, then walk the High Line to Vessel. An English-speaking guide such as Chris, Justin, Lara, or Morgan adds local history and architecture. Vegetarian options and gluten-free substitutions are available.

“Chris was great! He made sure to make time and connect with each group on the tour. My only suggestion for the tour is to do the High Line portion first. Meaning all the amazing food starts closer to 12:00-12:30.”

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10.Private New York City Vintage + Secondhand Shopping Day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Spend about three hours shopping four or more vintage and resale stores with Suzanne, a New York personal shopper. The route may include Chelsea, Greenwich Village, the East Village, or Williamsburg, based on your style and goals. Expect walking, public transit, and clothing mainly in sizes 0 to 10.

“I was looking for something to do with my teenager that she would enjoy. This was perfect. Our guide knew exactly where to go and what to look for. We walked away with two huge bags of goodies, all vintage store prices. Our time could not have been better spent. I am definitely booking her again next time I am in town, this time for me!”

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11.The Ultimate NYC Secondhand Shopping Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $62

Start near the Ace Hotel and spend four hours exploring up to six secondhand shops and a weekend market in Manhattan’s Flatiron area. Guides such as Mecca, Isra, Kate, Sammy, and Katie help you find bargains, understand fit, and try styles you might miss alone. Expect a small group, light walking, and plenty of shopping time.

“Mecca was amazing! Very professional, helpful and fun. Just know it’s walking but everything is close by and worth it! The experience was great! Very well thought out and the founder was very responsive and friendly! Thank you for an awesome experience and I’m telling all my friends to check u out! I grabbed some great items! Omg!”

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12.Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Shopping Tour from Midtown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 92 reviews · 5 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $47

Ride from Midtown Manhattan to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, about an hour away, for roughly six hours of shopping. You get reserved bus seating, a VIP coupon e-book, several departure and return choices, and room to bring a suitcase for purchases.

“Definately worths visiting the outlet but book the bus directly from the woodbury. We booked it and we made a modification to an earlier time and they did not communicate it with the woodbury buses so we had to wait one hour in the freezing cold since they never boarded us on the time we have booked (after modification) but they let us get on thr bus in the initial time of our reservation(one hour later-so we waited in the freezing cold)”

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13.Semi-Private Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and High Line Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Best value

Start near Chelsea Market at 10 a.m. for a two-hour, small-group walk through the Meatpacking District, Chelsea Market, and the High Line. Expect local stories, views, food stops at your own cost, and guides such as Liz, Patrick, Christine, or Rory, depending on the date.

“Christine was very pleasant and personable. We had a small group so it was easy to hear and questions could be addressed. It was our first introduction to the Highline which we had heard of and the Chelsea Market was an interesting experience to visit. We also walked to see where and what the "Little Island" (park)was.”

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14.Chelsea Market & High Line Food & Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 52 reviews · 3 hours · from $105

Meet your English-speaking guide inside Chelsea Market for eight tastings, including hot dog, Sicilian pizza, cheese, crostata, biscuit, tacos, and gelato. Guides such as Joe and Cindy add local stories before leading you through the Meatpacking District and along part of the High Line.

“I’ve lived in NYC for 5 years and took the tour anyways as a chance to explore Chelsea market. The tour gives you a chance to try almost 10 different restaurants in an affordable manner while also learning some unique history”

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15.Meatpacking District: Chelsea Market and The Highline Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 33 reviews · 2 hours · from $47

Meet near Chelsea Market for a two-hour English tour with a guide such as Conner, Liz, or Gabi. Browse market snacks, hear about Death Avenue, walk The High Line, see Titanic’s intended dock, and finish among Meatpacking District hotels, shops, and bars.

“Absolutely brilliant! The history and information telling the story of the area and architecture was second to none. Our guide Conner was amazing and the experience exceeded my expectation. 5 stars plus all the way. Highly recommend and would do again.”

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