Private Financial Crisis Tour with a Finance Professional

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: ExperienceFirst

Ages: Adults (0–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional and entertaining guide with financial industry experience

Not included

Not included: Entrance to the New York Stock Exchange (it has been closed to visitors since 2001)

Itinerary

New York Stock Exchange

Passing by

The tour does not go inside the Stock Exchange because it has been closed to visitors since 2001.
Wall Street

one hour

Step behind the facade of Wall Street and learn the true stories of the collapse from the people who lived them.
Charging Bull

15 min

Pose for a photo with the famous Charging Bull, a powerful symbol of our economy.
Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Passing by

Tour ends near the Federal Reserve Bank.
Federal Hall

20 min

Visit this iconic landmark where George Washington became President.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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 wearing an orange hat.

End point

Tour ends near the Federal Reserve Bank.

Using your ticket

Please arrive 15 minutes early as we start promptly.
Just tell the guide your name. No need to print out the ticket.
ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE RAIN OR SHINE: The activity runs regardless of weather conditions. In the rare situation where the seller is forced to cancel the event, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule to another time (subject to availability) or offered a refund.
ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE OUTDOORS: Dress appropriately for the weather-downtown Manhattan is particularly windy.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.