Aside from its world-famous must-see attractions, New York City can also offer the best shopping experience in the world
. For the intrepid, they can shop to their heart's delight on their own, but others prefer to be guided by people in-the-know. Add some succulent perks
like exclusive access and special discounts, and voila! New York City shopping tours sold like hot potatoes.
Shopping havens galore.
Almost every tour company in the city offers New York City shopping tours, like nytours.us and nyctourist.com. Highly recommended by shopping aficionados are shopping tours in the NoLita and SoHo districts, two of the city's hottest shopping havens where glamorous stars and famous celebrities shop.
For those interested in women's fashion and accessories, shopping tours in NoLita and SoHo usually takes two hours on foot, and costs an average of US$40 per person.
Where New York fashion was born.
For those who are interested in the area where New York fashion is known to have been born, they must take the Garment District shopping tour which usually lasts for three hours, and costs an average of US$ 60.
Designers for less.
If NoLita, Soho, and the Garment District do not provide enough retail therapy for you, take the Woodbury Common Premium Outlet shopping tour, and be overwhelmed by the 220 designer stores selling their merchandise at bargain prices like Burberry, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Coach, Fendi, Dolce and Gabana, Donna Karan, Armani, Gucci, Max Mara, Neiman Marcus, Gap, Adidas, Versace, Nike, Puma, Timberland, and many other establishments which sells not only clothes, but also jewelry, leather, luggage, specialty items, and home furnishings.
"World's largest department store in style."
After all the frenzied shopping in the retail havens of the city, shopaholics still have one more stop to do at the "world's largest department store in style," as what Macy's likes to call itself. To afford its customers a unique and unforgettable shopping experience,
the store offers the Macy's New York VIP Shopping Tour which includes complimentary fashion/beauty consultation with your very own Macy's Personal Shopper/Beauty advisor plus a free gift, a Visitor's Savings Pass, a gift card worth US$25, a complimentary bottle of wine plus dinner for two at The Cellar Bar & Grill, a disposable digital camera,
Frango Chocolates, a bottle of Macy's Spring Water, souvenir bags, and other complimentary products and services. This tour is self-guided, and the price of the tour is included in a specified shopping package.
Going for customized.
For those of you who want to shop at your own pace and schedule, following an itinerary especially designed for your tastes and preferences, consultants like Pamela Parisi can customize a shopping tour for you. Samples of these customized shopping tours which lasts for four hours are those especially mapped for couples, men only, sweet 16 or any birthday shopping celebration, bachelorette party, and girlfriends' bonding shopping parties.
