Financial Crisis Tour

General information

Destination
New York, United States

Program details

The economic collapse of 2008 was the most devastating shock suffered by the financial sector since the Great Depression. The effects of the recession were felt world-wide, yet the reasons behind it are still shaded in mystery. What mistakes lead to the collapse of some of the longest and most enduring financial institutions in America? And how canwe avoid the same missteps in the future?



Highlights

- Get the truth about the financial collapse straight from Wall Street veterans

- Learn the difference between a CDO and a CDS, and how these two acronyms nearly destroyed the economy.

- Hear what really brought down the “Too Big To Fail” organizations like Bear Stearns, Lehman, and AIG.

- Discover the rich history of lower Manhattan, from the first Dutch settlers to the origin of a new nation.

- See the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, and The House of Morgan, and other famed

architectural wonders.



Step behind the facade of Wall Street and learn the true stories of the collapse from the people who lived them. Our guides are all former traders, bankers, and others with insider knowledge of the major players and events. They’ll explain the decisions made, using engaging visuals and clear language, and demystify the crash.



By the end of the tour, you’ll understand the dangerous methods that undermined the market and the reasons why they seemed so appealing.



The history of Wall Street is filled with booms and busts. Walk with us through the cobblestone streets of lower Manhattan and hear stories of great achievement and horrible tragedy. See a skyscraper that stood as tallest in the land, if only for a few days. Stand on the site of the city’s first terrorist attack, nearly 100 years ago. Pause for a photo with the famed Charging Bull and listen to the amusing tale of how it arrived on Wall Street.



Languages

English