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Home > New York City > Shopping Tours > Garment District Special Access Shopping Tour
Garment District Special Access Shopping Tour
USD $66.00

Garment District Special Access Shopping Tour

New York City, United States of America

Shop like an industry insider in the Garment District, the epicenter of fashion in New York City! On this 3-hour guided walking tour, you'll visit private wholesale showrooms not accessible to the public, see where the contestants lived from the television show 'Project Runway', access hot designer sample sales for this season's styles and more.

This New York Garment Center Shopping Tour is a must for shoppers who want to experience one of New York's last wholesale districts at work. You'll visit the buildings of world-famous designers, whose work impacts fashion the world over. Add a visit to the world's most famous trim store, with your expert guide to lead the way, and this is the perfect morning tour for fashionistas, "better clothing" bargain hunters, and the fashion curious.

The best kept secret deals on fashion await with privileged access to six wholesale showrooms--not open to the general public--and hidden sample sales for the latest trends. No last season leftovers, snag deals on women’s designer and “better wear” fashions anywhere from 50-80% below retail. You might even catch a designer at work in their inner sanctum.

Amid all the designer deals and bargains, your shopping expert will share the history of the area, point out key landmarks in the area such as M and J Trimmings, one of the world's most famous trim stores, featured in the New York Times and Martha Stewart Living Magazine and tell you where to find Mood Fabrics, best known for being "the" place to buy fabric on the hot reality show Project Runway.

Don't let the bargain-hunting end with the tour. You'll receive a list of other notable sales of the day for an independent shopping experience. You're an industry insider now!

Small-group tour is limited to 12 persons for a more personalized experience. Participants must be 18 years of age or older.

USD $66.00
Traveler Reviews
Review by:   Wesley H,    May 2018 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
I dont generally speak for my wife as she is more than capable of speaking for herself but I am writing this review because I bought this tour as part of a 25th wedding anniversary present to her. Since this tour is strictly for womens apparel, I was basically a tag along / bag holder / wallet bearer. In spite of being the only man on the tour, my wife and I both had a blast. We got to go into studios and see a little of the fashion industry behind the scenes, and we got to meet several of the designers first hand. Keeve was a superb tour guide. She kept us entertained and informed and she kept us moving through Garment District. This tour is definitely not your typical couples tour, but if you are looking to do a way to do some very cool and one of kind shopping, this is your bag.
 

Review by:   Ronnie S,    May 2018 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
Short on information, long on trying to get the people taking the tour to make purchases at the various places visited. We were not familiar with any of the designers visited._br/_ Overpriced for what was offered.
 

Review by:   Lisa W. D,    December 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
We really enjoyed this tour. The tour guide was held up on the train due to no fault of her own and the company made up for the inconvenience. Highly recommend.
 

Review by:   Elzabeth M,    December 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
We had a wonderful time and found some great bargains
 

Review by:   michaelyn t,    November 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
This was a super fun trip. Our tour guide was super fun and did a great job! My only complaint was that a few of the stops were not that great. One place had an amazing showroom, but only let a picture from a VERY small section. It seemed pointless and we saw a bunch of really cute stuff that we could not buy. We also had a stop to a trunk show that was super picked over by the time we got there. The first 2 places were amazing and they basically made the trip worthwhile.
 

Review by:   Pauline M,    August 2017 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
Only worth doing if you have plenty of spare cash!! Got to see designers in their studios and parts of New York you wouldn't normally see but the samples were more expensive than we thought and only took cash! We wanted some history - maybe a different tour?
 

Review by:   MARIA P,    August 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
THIS WAS EVERYTHING I EXPECTED AND MORE !! LOVE AND RECOMMEND THIS ONE TO THE FASHION CONCIOUS _br/_ AND TO BUY DESIGNERS AT OUTLET PRICE
 

Review by:   Paula M,    July 2017 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
I loved the tour. The description should include the fact that some of the showrooms required cash and did not take credit cards. Our guide was very knowledgeable. We did encounter one showroom where the staff was rude and unorganized but the company gave us a list of other sample sales to do. Nice
 

Review by:   Aurora D,    June 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Keve was wonderful! She had so much information to share. We learned so much about shopping in New York. Some day in the future, My granddaughter and I would love to take your SoHo tour and can only hope Keve will be our guide.. _br/_ Thanks,_br/_ M and A
 

Review by:   Diane J,    June 2017 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was so much fun!! I was with my granddaughter and we had a blast!!
 

Review by:   Julie T,    November 2016 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
My mom and I took this tour a week ago and were very lucky to have a wonderful guide- Lisa Marie. She was extremely informative, patient, and a lot of fun. One thing I would recommend for the tour is to not feel pressured to buy the items offered at each location. Also, at one of the designer stops we went to, we were early for our appointment and the designer was very rude and made us feel rushed and guilty because she said another group was going to come in soon. Also, maybe have the tour include more history of the Garment District rather than it feeling like just a shopping tour.
 

Review by:   mrmgobucks,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was very enjoyable and would recommend it to anyone who likes to shop for clothing. While I only bought a sweater one of the 4 ladies on the tour was a cute little blonde who looked good in everything. So it was fun judging what she tried on.
 

Review by:   Julie C,    August 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
My college-aged daughter and I enjoyed this behind-the-storefront tour. Our guide, Melanie, whisked us from place to place with enthisiasm and interest. She included a couple of extra stops that she thought we would like. The really high end clothes were out of our price range but it was still great to see them and others tried them on. We took advantage of great shopping deals and trending fashions at comparably midwestern prices. Very glad we did it!
 

Review by:   Anne T,    June 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
I enjoyed the tour and the good buys on purses and scarves. Clothing was interesting but not in my size I knew that going in. I just enjoyed getting a sense of the types of businesses in the garment district.
 

Review by:   NIna R,    June 2016 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Tour was fun, informative, and added to my and my grandaughters closets. Keve was great guide on tour and as native New Yorker knowledgeable about the city. Highlight was meeting designer Elizabeth Gilette who graciously shared her love of fabric and beautifully designed scarves.
 

Review by:   Nanci L B,    March 2016 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Our tour guide, Sarah Jacobs, was Perfect, engaging and extremely knowledgable! She made the tour enjoyable.
 

Review by:   Alecia D,    December 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Our tour guide, Natalie was wonderful. She enjoyed fashion and was able to share little tidbits about the city and fashion industry along the way. There's a good bit of walking, but it is to be expected for the serious shopper. Nice range of purchase items from high end fur to jewelry to casual and business wear. If you are on the smaller size, say a size 2, 4 or 6 you can get GREAT deals from shopping the sample sales. This is my second tour, but it won't be my last.
 

Review by:   dberube,    December 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was a great tour. We were able to visit designer showrooms and purchase clothing and accessories at up to 50 off retail pricing. Many of the brands can be found in Neiman Marcus, Macy's etc. Our guide was very passionate about fashion which made it all the more fun. I highly recommend this tour.
 

Review by:   Barbara C,    November 2015 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
On the positive side: Our guide was punctual, knowledgeable and friendly. The designers were helpful and pleasant. On the negative side: The showrooms are incredibly small, the selection of merchandise extremely limited and the majority of purchases must be cash only. This tour is geared towards city living and an entertaining lifestyle. This tour is not meant for the average woman. Would not make the investment again when I return to NY.
 

Review by:   Sandra F,    November 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Our guide was amazing! The only reason im givibg the tour 4-Stars is bescuse I was disappointed that the Garment Houses were not more upscale. I expected them to be more high fashion.
 

Review by:   Carol F,    November 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Lots of fun!
 

Review by:   Dr Susan T,    October 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was an excellent tour with access to some designer gems. My only regret was that my suitcase was not bigger. I was on such I high , I forgot to tip the guide - who was fabulous too.
 

Review by:   Teresa B,    October 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Natalie was an outstanding guide answering questions and providing a fun and informative experience. Would love to do it again!
 

Review by:   Barbara H,    September 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Had a great time. Our guide was very fun and friendly. The shops had beautiful clothing and accessories.
 

Review by:   Cheryl Gannon C,    August 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Fabulous shopping tour of the Garment District. Our guide, Keve, was knowledgeable and personable and fun to be with. I can't recommend this highly enough.
 

Review by:   Evelyn B,    August 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We were very happy with the variety of showrooms on the tour, and each of us found something to buy, even my 10 year old granddaughter. Jacque was well-organised, informative and took the trouble to arrange for us to recover an item left behind in one of the showrooms.
 

Review by:   David C,    July 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Tour guide told us all about the places we went to. was very informative and took us to a variety of factories. Guide also gave us directions, advice and places to do additional shopping which was not on the tour. Did not know about the great restaurants in New York however one of the streets we passes she told us about the variety of foods and prices. Very educational tour also.
 

Review by:   Jennifer F,    July 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Hardeep was excellent. I enjoyed most of the stops. Got some great pieces at very reasonable prices. I liked that we also received a list of other sample sales we could go to on our own. We did, and found some great stuff. A college student interested in fashion design accompanied me and she was able to ask designers, student interns and our guide questions about the fashion industry and how to break into it. Our guide gave her some excellent tips and resources to keep her up to date on industry trends.
 

Review by:   Sondra B,    June 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Our guide was friendly, informative and lots of fun. I booked this tour specifically for my 13 year old niece, who is consumed with fashion. Our guide provided so many useful facts and suggestions for her. The showrooms and designers / staff were also fabulous. Many fantastic purchases and memories made.
 

Review by:   Nora N,    May 2015 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
Choices/variety were limited. No shoes.
 

Review by:   Lynn A,    April 2015 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Our guide Keve was amazing. Her love of what she was doing was evident throughout out the tour. _br/_ If it was to become possible a shoe and boot showroom would be a most welcome addition for this happy shopper_br/_ Renee and the last stop Ms zutton were the high lights for myself and my husband_br/_ Thank you!
 

Review by:   Sam R,    April 2015 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
Great Trip! Highly recommended for anyone interested in digging a bit more behind the scenes look in the NYC Garment District! Our guide Christina was excellent! I was accompanying my Wife and was the only male on the trip but still found it informative!
 

Review by:   Diane U,    March 2015 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
Most of the designers had fashions that were for persons who wore a size 2 or 4. Since I do not wear that size, I could not purchase many of the samples. You should advise in your description of the tour about the sizes of the outfits. I probably would not have purchased this tour if I had known.
 

Review by:   Jane C,    February 2015 Review: 2 star rating: It was OK, but could have been better
I expected a more high end tour. Loved our guide, she was great.
 

Review by:   Melissa P,    January 2015 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
The tour was good ... although I was hoping for some history of the garment district. I purchased several pieces of jewelry from an awesome designer from Kentucky. Since I'm not a size 2, that left me out of several of the sample sales.
 

Review by:   Anita S,    December 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This was one of the best tours I have taken in New York. Our guide was professional and knowledgeable and the pace of the tour was perfect. I found some great deals on beautiful clothing that is not available in retail stores. Thank you - I plan on going back in the spring.
 

Review by:   Betty N,    December 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We had a great time, with a wonderful guide. Lots of fantastic "deals" and fun for all of us. I would do it again a heartbeat!
 

Review by:   Scot A,    December 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We took this tour with Christina and had a fantastic time! She is well connected and full of knowledge about all the areas of New York and we came away with an exceptional experience. We saw a side of the city that would have never happened had we not gone "behind the scenes" with Christina. The shopping and designers were very warm and welcoming and we felt no pressure to purchase. I got 2 amazing dresses, 2 handbags and several pieces of jewelry. A future tour is definitely on our to do list and we will bring more money! Christina was a perfect guide and we now have a friend in New York!_br/_ Donna and Scot
 

Review by:   Ruth H,    October 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
We had a great time - Jackie our guide was fabulous - we loved her ! It was fun - the only thing I would suggest is to make it clear in the tour description that you will have the opportunity to purchase items DURING the tour and should bring CASH - Jackie was great and took us to a bank so we could get cash. _br/_ I will highly recommend to others. This was a mother - daughter trip - and it added greatly to our trip to New York - thank you !
 

Review by:   Lori G,    October 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The tour was wonderful! Jackie was our guide and she was bubbly and personable. She was an absolute pleasure to be around. The sites were well chosen and the designers and staff were very nice. Made a couple of purchases on the trip. Great values!
 

Review by:   Kris F,    October 2014 Review: 3 star rating: Worth doing
Confusion about where to meet. luckily we had a phone # expense for what we got
 

Review by:   Maureen W,    September 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Loved this tour!!! Our guide Jackie was so fun and knowledgeable! The showrooms we visited were interesting with beautiful items. Would highly recommend for anyone interested in fashion. Bring cash though as there were 2places that didn't take credit.
 

Review by:   judithb123,    August 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
It was great!! Our Gide Kackie was well informed and fun to spend time with._br/_ My only suggestion: At the time of booking let us no we need cash for some of the things we may want to buy:)
 

Review by:   Gail C,    August 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Lots of fun. Found some great bargains!
 

Review by:   Kathleen G,    June 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
The highlight of my trip! Clothes and accessories were affordable and suitable for my lifestyle. Our leader was cute, helpful yet not pushy. Highly recommend this tour and would definitely take again. Kathleen the shopper.
 

Review by:   Jennifer P,    February 2014 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
This was a great tour; I felt that our guide gave us access to things that I could not do on my own. She did a great job of keeping us on schedule and also of keeping us together as a group. The only way this could have been improved is if we had access to some men's clothing or accessories.
 

Review by:   Gareth W,    January 2014 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Tour was very insteresting, Garment district tour is a must, you get to chat with actual designers while getting some good deals! Katlynn was super friendly and knowledgeable, we really enjoy it.
 

Review by:   Bertha D,    January 2014 Review: 4 star rating: Recommended
My daughter and I enjoyed this tour. Jackie, our guide, was excellent. 3 suggestions: shopping tip--BRING CASH; contact phone number for tour confirmation and questions only. MEET AT TRIM SHOP; omit fur coats/accessories shopping. Would have enjoyed shopping at hat shop/accessory shop.
 

Review by:   Wendi W,    December 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
This tour was one of the highlights of our New York trip for my daughter and I. We had so much fun going behind the scenes. Our guide was great and the variety of places we visited was more than expected.
 

Review by:   E Scott F,    December 2013 Review: 5 star rating: Highly Recommended
Tour was great. Really enjoyed going to the designer showrooms. Would highly recommend.
 

All Traveler Reviews...

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