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title: Private Financial Crisis Tour with a Finance Professional
lang: en
type: tour
city: New York
country: United States
price: 236
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.75
reviews: 172
duration_minutes: 120
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 76 of 84 (Private Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/usa/new-york/tours/private-financial-crisis-tour-with-a-finance-professional/
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# Private Financial Crisis Tour with a Finance Professional

In our comparison: #76 of 84 in Private Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## 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!

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Meet your guide at 22 Broad Street,
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- 7 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €236 per person
- Duration: 2h
- Rating: 4.75/5 from 172 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: ExperienceFirst
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.75 from 172 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 164 of 172.

- 5 stars: 148 (86%)
- 4 stars: 16 (9%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 1 (1%)
- 1 star: 5 (3%)

## What's included

- Professional and entertaining guide with financial industry experience

## Not included

- Entrance to the New York Stock Exchange (it has been closed to visitors since 2001)

## Itinerary

1. **New York Stock Exchange** (pass by, no stop) - The tour does not go inside the Stock Exchange because it has been closed to visitors since 2001.
2. **Wall Street** (1h) - Step behind the facade of Wall Street and learn the true stories of the collapse from the people who lived them.
3. **Charging Bull** (15m) - Pose for a photo with the famous Charging Bull, a powerful symbol of our economy.
4. **Federal Reserve Bank of New York** (pass by, no stop) - Tour ends near the Federal Reserve Bank.
5. **Federal Hall** (20m) - Visit this iconic landmark where George Washington became President.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## 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.

Ends: Tour ends near the Federal Reserve Bank. 

## 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.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €472 | €236 |
| 4 | €580 | €145 |
| 6 | €600 | €100 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date.

## Compared with other Private Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #76 of 84** | €236 | 2h | 4.75 (172) | private |
| [Private Central Park Pedicab Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/private-central-park-pedicab-tour/?format=md) | €34 | 1h | 4.98 (7622) | private |
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| ["The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour](/usa/new-york/tours/the-met-metropolitan-museum-of-art-exclusive-guided-tour/?format=md) | €120 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (961) | private |

Ranked #76 of 84 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €34 to €308, median €150; typical length 2h. 84 of 84 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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