Financial Crisis Tour: Insightful Wall Street Exploration

Embark on an insightful Wall Street exploration experience with our exclusive Financial Crisis Tour. Led by Wall Street insiders, uncover the sites linked to the 2008 financial crisis and gain firsthand insights into the actions that triggered the recession.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • New York Stock Exchange - The tour does not go inside the Stock Exchange because it has been closed to visitors since 2001.
  • Wall Street - Step behind the facade of Wall Street and learn the true stories of the collapse from the people who lived them.
  • Charging Bull (Wall Street Bull) - Pose for a photo with the famous Charging Bull, a…
What's Included
  • Explore the Financial District and Wall Street
  • Engaging recount of the 2008-2009 Financial Crisis through personal stories and detailed explanations
  • Guided by an experienced professional from the financial industry who is also entertaining
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to the New York Stock Exchange (it has been closed to visitors since 2001)
  • Face mask available for a $1 fee.
Additional Information

Join a Wall Street insider to explore the Financial District and delve into the true events of the 2008 global financial crisis.
Located in the heart of downtown Manhattan, Wall Street is a dynamic center where fortunes are made and lost. It serves as the epicenter where influential financial figures make decisions that can either build or break the…

Location
22 Broad St
Broad Street
Please meet your guide outside of 22 Broad Street, in front of the Blue Bottle Coffee and across from 15 Broad Street. Don’t go inside any buildings as this is just our meeting point. Your guide will be out front wearing an orange hat AND/OR blue jacket
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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918jannickg
May 27, 2025
Insightful and entertaining - We enjoyed a very insightful and entertaining tour through the history of the New York financial district and some mechanisms of institutional stock trading. In addition it was shown how to deal with crowded photospots the New York-way. This tour is an excellent choice to spend a very nice afternoon.
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T8554hideannam
Apr 24, 2025
Great tour of the history of Wall Street and the Financial District - Great tour and easy overview of Wall Street. Jess was really knowledgeable and friendly! He even walked us to our subway stop!
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Rod_c
Apr 15, 2025
Emily did a great job,... - Emily did a great job, very knowledgeable and able to explain complex things in a way we could easily understand.
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Sarah_b
Apr 3, 2025
All of it: architecture, history, real estate and financial management... An outstanding education - Our guide Ben knew not only the historical impact of the buildings and people but also their current use and tenancy. Fascinating. Wider in range than I expected, this tour covered financial history from the Revolution on but also keenly highlighted the integrity failures of 2008 in situ. From the Stock Exchange to the Federal Reserve and everything in between, this was the introduction to the Financial District that left me feeling like I knew the place. The financial history of Trinity Church, too? Wow. We learned so much. Thank you, Ben.
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Sarahh874
Apr 2, 2025
Entertaining and educational - The tour was entertaining and educational. Our tour guide, Dana, was knowledgeable and friendly. It was only our family on the tour so we got a ton of personalized content. My teenage son is interested in finance and he loved it!
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987leslie
Mar 14, 2025
Great Tour! - Our high school son is very interested in stock market happenings so we thought we'd take the time to do this financial Wall Street Tour. It was fantastic! Full of interesting history of the stock market, but also the nation's history, New York history, and the area surrounding Wall Street. Dana was fantastic. The tour began on time and she was very informative and interesting. I highly recommend this tour for any families with school-age kids and adults. We paired it with 911 memorial and it was a great full day.
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M_ximor2025
Jan 29, 2025
Amazing - A fascinating tour through Wall Street, uncovering its rich history, financial institutions, and global impact. From the New York Stock Exchange to the Charging Bull, it’s a deep dive into the heart of capitalism.
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Liliase2087iz
Jan 17, 2025
AMAZING Tour - Emily was AMAZING. She had all of the best tidbits. Highly recommend! We were so fascinated by every part of the tour. She answered every question with fun recommendations for after.
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927vigneshi
Dec 30, 2024
An Engaging and Insightful Journey Through the 2008 Financial Crisis with Expert Guidance - The Financial Crisis Tour was incredibly engaging and insightful. Our guide, Emily, did an excellent job explaining the causes of the 2008 financial crisis in a way that was easy to understand and fascinating to follow. The tour was well-organized and took us to key locations linked to the crisis. Emily’s storytelling and clear explanations made complex financial concepts easily understandable and interesting. She also encouraged questions, which made the experience interactive and personalised. I highly recommend this tour to anyone curious about the 2008 crisis or finance/economics in general. Emily’s expertise and passion made it a memorable and educational experience!
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Shannon_b
Dec 19, 2024
Tour so good, would do again - Emily was very knowledgeable and extremely passionate and knew her stuff. Would do again and that’s a rare thing for me to say for a tour
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).