Private or Group | How Money was made: Wall Street to the World Trade Center Walking Tour

Quick Details

ⓘ Tour Type: Private & In-person

⌛ Duration: 2.5 Hours

Uncover the dramatic rise of American finance and power on this immersive walking tour from historic Wall Street to the World Trade Center. Trace the evolution of New York City from a colonial trading post to a global financial powerhouse, and discover the pivotal events, visionary leaders, and untold stories that shaped both the city and the world economy.

Tour Highlights

  • Financial & Political Roots:
    Explore the origins of Wall Street, from Dutch and British colonial rule to the birth of the American financial system and the rise of U.S. economic might.

  • Crises, Growth & Impact:
    Dive into the causes and effects of historic stock market crashes, the impact of rapid economic growth on diverse communities, and the resilience of Lower Manhattan after 9/11.

  • Visionaries & Unsung Heroes:
    Meet the pioneers, Robber Barons, financial innovators, and forgotten laborers—including George Washington and Alexander Hamilton—who shaped Wall Street’s legacy.

  • Iconic Sites Visited:
    Visit and learn the stories behind the Charging Bull, New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve Bank, Fearless Girl statue, Bowling Green Park, Fraunces Tavern, Federal Hall, Wall Street, St. Paul’s Chapel, Trinity Church, 9/11 Memorial, Oculus, and One World Trade Center.

Why Choose This Tour?

  • Unique, Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience:
    Go beyond the standard financial district tour with insider perspectives, little-known facts, and engaging storytelling.

  • Award-Winning, Inclusive Approach:
    Offered by Inside Out Tours, a certified Black- and woman-owned company recognized for celebrating NYC’s diversity and untold stories.

  • Expert, Licensed Guides:
    Tours led by guides with specialized backgrounds in history, finance, and art. Bilingual guide options available for accessibility.

  • Perfect for All Audiences:
    Ideal for students, educators, locals, visitors, and anyone curious about the intersection of money, power, and American history.

What’s Included

  • Guided walking tour through Wall Street and Lower Manhattan

  • Visits to major financial and historic landmarks

  • Licensed, bilingual tour guide (English and additional languages upon request)

  • Opportunities for discussion and Q&A throughout the tour

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Highly Recommended

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If you’re ever visiting NYC, I highly recommend taking Inside Out Tours’ ‘the Slavery and Underground Railroad Walking Tour’ which is one of the tours featured in HOW THE WORD WAS PASSED. I learned a ton and it was really well done.
- Clint Smith

Best thing I did while in NYC

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So glad I took this tour. Real history is revealed and the end of the tour was so moving to me. I would highly recommend this to people who want to learn some things that were not taught to you in school.
- Lee L.

Excellent and Eye Opening

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