Tulsa Art Deco and Architecture with Expert Guide Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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Expert guides and insider access! We've got the keys to the city so you can explore a variety of pre-Deco and Art Deco buildings inside and out. We are proud to lead the best architecture tour in Tulsa.
Meet at our office in the Philcade, a dazzling Deco landmark in the heart of the Deco District. The lobby is closed to the public, but we'll get you in and tell you about its upcoming $90 million renovation.
This is a public group tour that runs most Fridays and Saturdays from mid-March thru December. Private tours on other days, including the Deco Deluxe driving tour, can be arranged upon request.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
On this architecture tour of Tulsa's most historic district, you'll see and learn about a variety of building styles, such as Neo-Gothic and Art Deco. We'll explain how Art Deco came to be and why Tulsa has so many examples for a city of its size. Buildings we discuss include: - Atlas Life - Philtower - Tulsa Club - Southwestern Bell - ARCO - PSO - Pythian - Sinclair - Philcade
What‘s Included
Expert guided walking tour
Optional gratuity for guide
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Tulsa Art Deco and Architecture with Expert Guide Walking Tour
Reviews
84 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Tulsa Architecture Tour: Exclusive Access & Development Insights
santandera2026,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience with the Tulsa tour. Outstanding knowledge of the city and went above and beyond to build meaningful relationships with developers and realtors. They made a strong effort to showcase as many key sites as possible, including special locations and private indoor landmarks that are not typically accessible. Outstanding leadership and hospitality throughout the experience. Kevin, in particular, provided excellent guidance and made the tour highly valuable and insightful.
Tulsa is a gem, and Jeffrey is part of what makes it shine.
WmBTrvlr,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeffrey is an exceptional guide, whose knowledge of and passion for Tulsa shines through. He lives where he works, and has invested considerable time learning and collecting materials about Tulsa's history. The Art Deco tour was a perfect blend of interesting architectural notes woven into Tulsa's history, which is fascinating in and of itself. When combined with Jeffrey's charm and humor, his tours are truly top-notch. Wish we had more time to take another tour!
Wonderful walk around...
Jeffrey M,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful walk around downtown Tulsa learning about the Art Deco architecture and history of the town. Was fascinating to learn about the various characters who helped shape the downtown skyline.
Tulsa Tours delivers.
E9075AZkathleent,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tulsa Tours with Jeffrey was absolutely a fabulous experience of the art deco architecture and great facts about Tulsa. Highly recommend it for anyone visiting as well as locals.
Best tour in Tulsa!
johnbI6458FJ,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeffrey was an awesome tour guide! Very knowledgeable and professional! We learned so much! Thank you!
Tulsa Art Deco building tour
csegall18,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We linked to Tulsa Tours through the Oklahoma Bucket List from Reach International. Very enjoyable trip. Our guide was very knowledgeable and personable. If you have the opportunity to go on this tour, I strongly advise you do.
Positive! We loved our time at the tour.
valeriemP2916PG,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was very informative and friendly! We enjoyed the tour very much!
Excellent tour of some of Tulsa's Art Deco gems
colint547,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a 3-plus hour tour with Jeffrey of Tulsa Tours in January. I was impressed by his prompt responses to our communications while setting up the tour and also by the depth of his knowledge on the tour itself. He did a particularly good job of putting some of Tulsa's Art Deco gems into context by starting the tour with a pre-Deco building that served as a stylistic reference point and also of pointing out how the Art Deco style itself evolved over time. He was very patient with my questions and with us photographing everything. We looked at the Atlas Life Building, the Philcade Building, the Philtower, the Southwestern Bell Building, the Arco Building, the Pythian Building (fabulous interior tile work), the Tulsa Club, the Oklahoma Natural Gas Building, the TransOk Building, The Tulsa Union Depot, Warehouse Market Tower, The Tulsa Fire Alarm Building, and the Boston Avenue United Methodist Church, which is pretty spectacular. Many of these you could see yourself by car, but Jeffrey had access to the inside of a number of buildings not open to the public that would have been a shame to miss, notably the Pythian Building. Also, on your own you would miss all the history that Jeffrey has at his fingertips. Well worth the time and money. Recommended.
Informative and inspiring
HouseofRant,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very interesting and informative, and Jeff as a guide is personable and informative as well. If you do it in the colder months, you have enough indoor breaks to recover from the weather. Overall, it really allows you to grow your knowledge and respect for the city!
Stunning buildings
pamelabZ9387WG,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely fantastic! Our guide was so personable and knowledgeable. We were in Tulsa visiting from Iowa and were amazed by all the beauty of the buildings. We really enjoyed the history and the interesting facts about the various wealthy men. We will definitely come back for the tunnel tour.
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