Financial Crisis Tour with a Finance Professional

Overview

Explore the Financial District with a Wall Street insider as you learn what really happened in the global financial crisis of 2008.

In the heart of downtown Manhattan, Wall Street is a bustling hub where billions of dollars are made and lost. It's also the epicenter where financial power players make decisions that shape or shatter the global financial landscape. You’ll discover all this and more as we uncover the shocking true stories of the financial crisis. H

Hear how some traders amassed billion-dollar fortunes while witnessing the collapse of major financial institutions. Along the way, your guide will point out landmarks such as the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, the House of Morgan, and other architectural marvels that define the district.

If you're keen to unravel the secrets at the core of the 2008 economic meltdown or just want to get a new perspective on Wall Street, then this ExperienceFirst tour is a must!

City: New York City

Thu 15 May

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Starting at $59.00

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Thu 15 May

Starting at $59.00

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What's Included

Visit Financial District and Wall Street

Brings the 2008-2009 Financial Crisis to life with stories and explanation

Professional and entertain guide with financial industry experience

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A moderate amount of walking is involved. This tour is mostly an outdoor walking tour with a chance to visit inside a few buildings.

What To Expect

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 powerful symbol of our economy.

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Tour ends near the Federal Reserve Bank.

Federal Hall

Visit this iconic landmark where George Washington became President.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (111)

Arlene F

Jun 2015

George was great! The tour was jam-packed with interesting, little-known details. We learned not only about the financial crisis, but many historical facts and fun anecdotes about NY. My husband grew up in Long Island, worked many years in Manhattan, and was still truly amazed by the tour.

Catherine S

Apr 2015

Excellent tour. Just the right balance of financial and historical information--- fact and anecdote.

Takeshi I

Apr 2015

I thought it might be a good idea to do the Financial Crisis tour and I was particularly lucky in that our little group got two guides the experienced Tom who was a trader / day-trader and now specialises in New York history and the new guy John who was a former banker for a major firm and then went to work for the Office of the Comptroller of New York City and was responsible for the debt issues made by the city. The level of detail was fantastic what were the CDOs that brought the markets to their knees in 2008 ? How did they get so attractive to the market and why did the rating agencies such as Standard and Poors and Moodys and Fitch get so unobjective about it all ? All these and other questions were explained simply and with the benefit of detailed knowledge. And along the way, you get to see the buildings that housed the banks and the agencies which ultimately paid the price Lehman Brothers, AIG and the New York branch of the Federal Reserve. All in all, a very good morning spent in amongst it all.