Quick Details
Schedule: Monday to Saturday
Duration: 2 hours
Departure Time: 11:00 a.m. EST
Other Languages: English, Spanish, Italian
How Money Was Made: Wall Street Walking Tour
Discover the financial and political roots of Wall Street, from the Native American origins of early trading in the Americas to the influences of European merchants and the rise of the American Financial system.
We explore the financial crises caused by stock market crashes and the impact of aggressive economic growth on diverse populations. Meet the visionaries, financial innovators, women pioneers, Robber Barons, and forgotten enslaved laborers who helped shape the history of Wall Street.
Tour Highlights:
- Explore Bowling Green and the Alexander Hamilton Custom House (now the Museum of the American Indian).
- View the world-famous Charging Bull Statue and the Fearless Girl Statue
- Visit the heart of Wall Street to view sites like the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Hall, and the Federal Reserve.
- View Trinity Church and Saint Paul’s Chapel.
- Explore the financial crisis caused by financial panics and stock market crashes.
- Learn about Native American, women, and African-American contributions to early trading, the American financial system, and Wall Street.
Please note that all attractions are exterior visits only.
Important Information
- This tour requires at least 2 guests or fee equivalent.
Meeting Locations
- Meet your guide in front of the Museum of the American Indian – 1 Bowling Green, New York, NY 10004
- The guide will be holding up a Red, Inside Out Tours Flag.
Frequently Asked Questions
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- Visitors to the Park are required to submit to airport-style security screening before boarding.
Prohibited items include Drones, Scooters, Skateboards, Firearms, Explosives or Flammables, Knives or Sharp objects (including tools) Pepper Spray, Mace, and All markers (permanent or erasable).
- Visitors to the Park are required to submit to airport-style security screening before boarding. Prohibited items include Drones, Scooters, Skateboards, Firearms, Explosives or Flammables, Knives or Sharp objects (including tools) Pepper Spray, Mace, and All markers (permanent or erasable).
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- Visitors to the Park are required to submit to airport-style security screening before boarding. Prohibited items include Drones, Scooters, Skateboards, Firearms, Explosives or Flammables, Knives or Sharp objects (including tools) Pepper Spray, Mace, and All markers (permanent or erasable).
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If you purchase the tour, you will receive a round-trip ferry ticket with a visit to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
- Visitors to the Park are required to submit to airport-style security screening before boarding. Prohibited items include Drones, Scooters, Skateboards, Firearms, Explosives or Flammables, Knives or Sharp objects (including tools) Pepper Spray, Mace, and All markers (permanent or erasable).
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Cancellations made with a minimum of 48 hours advance notice will receive the opportunity to reschedule. All requests must be put in writing and received by us. Please email us here!
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Once a tour has started we cannot delay for late arrivals or interrupt a tour guide so that latecomers may find them, as this adversely affects the tour experience for others. Please call 800-258-7359 and we will try our best to direct you to the next destination on the tour.
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Our tours run rain or shine. In the case of severe inclement weather, tours will be canceled and a full refund will be provided.
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Gratuities are accepted and greatly appreciated. They’re a great way to tell your guide they did an awesome job and show your appreciation.
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Check out Frequently Asked Questions for more details.
Or contact us here!