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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Jamesl984
Oct 29, 2025
Highly engaging - We did the tour with a group of 30 British Year 13 students. James was a brilliant guide who really knew his stuff and was always engaging and entertaining - the students loved his stories both of the history of Wall St and his own experiences. Highly recommended.
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Julie
Oct 24, 2025
Wholly recommend - Jess, an ex-SEC lawyer was fantastic. Having worked in IB at the time, I found his knowledge was excellent. Jess was a fantastic story teller, starting his history from the founding of New Amsterdam right up to 2008. It was well paced and at a level those with no financial knowledge could follow, understand and appreciate. I loved the 2 hours spent, as did the rest of my party. Wholly recommend
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Discover55250005134
Oct 24, 2025
Great Tour - Jess was incredible and extremely knowledgeable about this topic. The tour was amazing and very informative. I would highly recommend for all ages!
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Christine
Oct 24, 2025
Great tour - Great tour. Nice to learn about the history of America and New York. Ann made it really interesting and personal. Can only recommend
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Imogenn609
Oct 19, 2025
Tour with Jess - Amazing tour, thank you Jess! Would definitely recommend to all friends and family. Jess was really engaging and full of knowledge brilliant tour!
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U1783ncbethd
Oct 19, 2025
Brilliant tour with Jess - Jess was really informational and helpful, very fun tour! The best tour I’ve ever had. I enjoyed seeing all the important finance elements of new york, would absolutely recommend to everyone I know, thank you so much!
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Daisydr6014gl
Oct 19, 2025
Very interesting and learnt a lot - Excellent! Thank you Jess was very interesting and delivered well. We all had a lovely time and will remeber all of the facts you told us - it has helped a lot. Xx
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Giovannicv4228hf
Oct 16, 2025
A must do for everyone curious about Wall Street’s history - This tour was the perfect mix of history, finance, and storytelling — bringing to life the dramatic events that shaped not just Wall Street, but the entire global economy. Jess (our guide) made complex topics like the financial crisis, the creation of the Federal Reserve, and the evolution of stock trading feel totally accessible and fascinating. Standing in front of the New York Stock Exchange and hearing how everything connects — from the early days of Alexander Hamilton to the 2008 collapse — was really interesting. Plus, we learnt the “sign” language of traders in the trading floor. The guide’s energy and passion were contagious, and they shared tons of insider anecdotes that made it feel like we walking through a live documentary. If you’re even remotely interested in economics, history, or how the financial system actually works, this tour is a must. Highly, highly recommend!
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776lisib
Oct 3, 2025
Great Tour Guide!!! - James did a fantastic job on our tour! Super friendly; very knowledgeable and really great energy! Thank you James! My son and I had a wonderful time with you!
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Quest750460
Oct 3, 2025
Excellent tour! - Our tour guide was Jess, and he did a fantastic job! He gave a great explanation of the history of Wall Street, and then dove into the Financial Crisis of 2008. He was a great speaker, funny and personable, his walking pace was good, and he had good stories. I understand the financial crisis much more now because of Jess. It was fun walking around the oldest streets of New York and getting a small taste of what life was like then. Great to see all the historical buildings along the way, such as Trinity Church.
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From $59
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).