Length: about 3 hours

Time: 10:00 am
-Wednesday & Friday
March through December

Summary: Tour does not include hotel pick up. Tours are rain or shine. Maximum 12 persons per tour. Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-880-9108.

There is a $5.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order. There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown includes any and all taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can only be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Highlights:

• 3 hour walking/shopping tour of the Garment Center district
• 6 Private Showrooms for Wholesale shopping (or 5 private appointments and 1 Sample Sale)
• List of the day’s other Sample Sales for post-tour independent shopping

Notes:

• Apparel is generally available in traditional women's sizes, 0-12. Occasionally, size 14 is available. No guarantee can be made regarding special sizes, but there are always accessories!
• Maximum 12 persons per tour for a personalized experience
• This is a guided walking tour so please wear comfy shoes and clothing appropriate for "trying on"
• Don't forget your plastic!
• Tours are rain or shine
• Showrooms and sample locations are often industrial spaces and not glamorous
• Recommended for ages 18 and older

  Frequently Asked Questions

  How long is the tour?
  This is ALL about shopping. During the 3 hour program, there will be about 10 minutes of total walking. The rest is shopping. Certain showrooms are not open to the public. Your guide will let you know which stops you can return to shop on your own after the tour.

  How many people are on the tour?
  Group size varies from tour to tour. The maximum group size is 12 guests or less. Your guides aim for a high level of personalized attention on all tours. Your guides are trained to provide a significant amount of guide/guest interaction to insure the best possible tour experience.

  • Is transportation included?
  This is a walking tour so there is no transportation. This tour requires a significant amount of walking, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress weather appropriately.

  • Where will we be shopping?
  We will be shopping at a variety of sample sales, showrooms, notion shops, fabric and bead stores. Sample sales vary from week to week so the sale stops vary from tour to tour.

  What is a sample sale?
  Originally, sample sales existed so designers could make money from selling production samples or samples from their current collections that were displayed for buyers to preview and order. Today, sample sales are primarily overstock/overrun sales at which designers sell items from previous or current seasons that they did not sell to stores. Sample sales usually carry a range of sizes. Sample sales tend to run seasonally with winter clothing sold in November and December and spring items sold in April and May.

  What type of payment is accepted at sample sales and showrooms?
  Many sample sales and showrooms accept credit cards but it is always a good idea to bring cash as many sales either have a minimum charge amount or give a better discount for cash purchases.

  How much time do we spend shopping?
  Because you do not want to miss out on any bargains, about 2/3 of the tour time will be spent shopping. Certain showrooms are not open to the public. Your guide will let you know which stops you can return to shop on your own after the tour.

  Why take this tour in November & December?
  This is Prime Sample Sale Season for holiday shopping!

  Why take this tour in January & February?
  Showrooms will offer deep discounts on Winter merchandise. Besides, it's cold out. What's better to do than shop?!

  Are there any places to stop and rest along the route?
  Plan for an active afternoon because there is a lot to see and you will be on the move! A number of your shopping stops have seating, so you can take a break while the rest of the group shops.

  Is lunch included?
  Lunch is not included. There are some delis and shops in the neighborhood to buy a snack. It is suggested that you eat a hearty breakfast to maximize your shopping time!

  Should I tip my guide?
  It is a customary and very appreciated gesture to tip your tour guide at the end of the tour.

  Tour does not include hotel pick up. Tours are rain or shine. Maximum 12 persons per tour. Reserve online, or call us toll-free at 888-880-9108.

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