Financial Crisis Tour
What really happened in the economic crisis of 2008
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars -
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds
$59
€52
£45
C$83
A$86
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Local experts
Personal stories and insider travel tips -
Top-rated
Thousands of reviews averaging 4.9 stars -
Worry-free booking
Flexible scheduling and refunds
Highlights
- Learn the true story of the billion-dollar profits, bank failures, and events that shook the global economy in 2008.
- See historic and architectural treasures like Federal Hall, the New York Stock Exchange, The House of Morgan, and more.
- Learn what brought down Lehman Brothers, AIG, and others thought “too big to fail.”
- Discover the rich history of Lower Manhattan, from early Dutch settlers to the Founding Fathers.
What you'll do
Join us on an eye-opening journey through the world of Wall Street, where the echoes of the 2008 Financial Crisis continue today.
You’ll travel with Wall Street insiders — traders, economists, back office workers, and more — who ...
Join us on an eye-opening journey through the world of Wall Street, where the echoes of the 2008 Financial Crisis continue today.
You’ll travel with Wall Street insiders — traders, economists, back office workers, and more — who will demystify what happened during the crash with plain language. Learn the truth of the events that led to the subprime mortgage crisis right here in the Financial District where it all went down. If you saw “The Big Short” and were surprised that so many many people could be so wrong with so much money at stake, this tour explains how it happened.
This tour isn’t just about 2008, though. We’ll walk through the history of New York as we wander the streets of Lower Manhattan, from the scars of the city’s first terrorist attack to the skyscraper race. And of course, we’ll grab a photo with the Wall Street Bull.
Join us, and let’s unravel the mysteries of Wall Street together!
Financial Crisis Tour itinerary
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New York Stock Exchange
Dating all the way back to 1792
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Wall Street
Eight blocks known for billion-dollar financial institutions
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Federal Hall
The site where the first Congress was held
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Stone Street
A cobblestone street known for history, dining, and architecture
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Charging Bull aka the Wall Street Bull
A bronze sculpture symbolizing a thriving American economy
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Trinity Church
Where Alexander Hamilton is buried outside
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Federal Reserve
Concealing the largest cache of gold in human history
Financial Crisis Tour reviews
Had a wonderful tour led by Emily! She was super informative and engaging — seemed to really know her stuff. It was cool to learn the history and context (both from the origins of the stock exchange and banking in NYC to the 'more recent' financial crisis) of so many sights and happenings in the financial district.
— Erin
Great tour of the Financial District
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Meeting point
Where we meet
22 Broad Street, New York, NY, USA
Meet your guide at 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 holding a sign that says ExperienceFirst.
