Wall Street Tour: Financial Markets and 2008 Collapse

Uncover the inner workings of Wall Street and global economic dynamics on this engaging walking tour. Explore the 2008 Financial Collapse, GameStop, cryptocurrencies, and more. Discover the secrets of financial markets and the impact of corporate greed. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lower Manhattan - Welcome to Wall Street, the financial capital of the world. Take a stroll through history and learn the origin of the New York Stock Exchange. Learn how it became the world’s largest exchange, valued at $20 trillion. Wall Street money has helped built empires and dynasties. From Rockefeller to Buffett, discover how Standard Oil became an illegal monopoly. Then marvel how Warren Buffett when from a paperboy to the founder of Berkshire Hathaway.

Explore Federal Hall, the birthplace of the American Democracy. Visit the Fearless Girl and with the Charging Bull of Wall Street Statues. Stand where George Washington took the Oath of Office to become the first American President. Visit Trinity Church, the final resting place of Alexander Hamilton and Robert Fulton.

This tour finishes inside the landmark, National Museum of the American Indian. This building currently houses the U.S. bankruptcy court of New York, where Bernie Madoff case was heard. This tour is ideal for anyone interested in the history of Wall Street and future MBA grads. Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated.

Statue of Liberty Upgrade Option

The Liberty upgrade includes general admission ticket to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The guide will present your tickets at the end of the tour. All ferries have accommodations for inside or outside seating. This experience is wheelchair accessible.

Upon arriving onto Liberty Island, a free headset for self-guided tours are available. Discover the symbolize of the Statue of Liberty and its history.

This option also includes access onto Ellis Island. It has millions of immigration artifacts from 1892 and 1954. Concessions and souvenirs are available on board the ferries.

Group rate for 15+ guests at $20 per (Tour Only)

What's Included
  • Narrated 2-Hour Walking Tour using Extra Large Visuals
  • Licensed professional tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities are welcomed and appreciated
Additional Information

Top-Rated Two-Hour Exploration. Our guides utilize oversized 11’ x 17’ photos to enrich your adventure.] Wall Street is universally respected as the symbol of financial power, yet paradoxically represents corporate avarice. Our tour delves into the operations of consulting firms, investment banks, and financial markets. It includes topics such as the 2008 Financial Crash and the recent GameStop news. We also delve into the workings of cryptocurrencies.

No Wall Street tour would be fulfilled without an in-depth analysis of why oil prices in 2020 plunged from $18 a barrel to $-37 per barrel. Yes, oil manufacturers were compensating people with $37 per barrel to remove it. This journey uncovers the financial tricksters and is an ideal introduction for those interested in the functions of finance and financial markets.

We’ll explore the Wall Street District and the World Financial Center.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Well organized
  • This tour is copyrighted
Location
20 Dey St
Dey Street
The entrance to this Starbucks is located on Dey Street between Broadway and Church Street. Your tour greeter will be holding a white tour flag in front of the Starbucks. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled tour to check in.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Sarvenaz_s
Jul 25, 2024
Fun learning - The tour leader was very knowledgable and extremely caring. My son who is 12 yes okd learned about finance. I learned about technology and how nyc is evolving,
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Lisa
Jul 20, 2024
Great Team Building Actitvity - I really enjoyed taking this very informative tour. I knew New York was full of history and colorful stories but this tour brought it all home to us. I am so glad my coworker encouraged us to take tour together as a building exercise for our department.
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Mike_j
Jul 9, 2024
Richard was fantastic, he... - Richard was fantastic, he was informative and entertaining. We are from the area and learned a lot during the tour.
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Jeffrey_h
Jun 30, 2024
Very informative and fun - Richard was an amazing guide and had so many stories that added to the tour. As somebody who works in the investment industry I was of course the most interested but he kept the rest of the family engaged including our 17 year old boys which is not always easy to do when talking about finance. Highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to know more about where the money is in the city.
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Felicia_j
Jun 18, 2024
A New York Must See! - Richland was an awesome tour guide! This experience was educational, motivating, and enjoyable! It was wonderful to learn the history of the financial district!
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Jackyc245
Jun 12, 2024
Great walking tour to take in New York - Richard was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We also saw parts of New York we wouldn’t have otherwise seen. Can highly recommend. Richard was also helpful with where to stand for great photos.
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Bridgette_p
May 7, 2024
Perfect tour of the financial district! - I cannot say enough good things about this tour and our guide! It was the perfect mix of seeing the sights, learning about the history of the area, plus learning a little about the financial business in the area. My mother is an economics professor but I know zero about the industry and we both enjoyed the tour so much! Plus our guide Richard was so much fun!! Thank you!
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Renee_h
Apr 5, 2024
Richard was top notch! - Richard was excellent! We have taken many tours and, hands down, he was our family’s best tour guide—and 3 teenagers are hard to impress! We learned a ton, took great pics, and enjoyed the experience immensely!
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Victoriahq976zt
Apr 4, 2024
A great tour. Highly recommend. - This tour is a MUST! It was the best experience of our visit. Richard, our tour guide, was friendly, warm, entertaining and hugely knowledgeable. We learnt a lot from this tour and had fun in the process. Thanks Richard.
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Hannah_h
Mar 17, 2024
Amazing tour with Richard - Richard was a amazing tour guide. He was engaging and made it very interesting. My cousin and I enjoyed the tour very much because Richard made it so engaging. Would highly recommend this tour and Richard as a tour guide.
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