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 are proud to lead the highest rated architecture tour in Tulsa.
Meet at our office in a dazzling Art Deco landmark in the heart of the Deco District. You'll explore a variety of buildings both inside and out. Before the tour, fuel up at local roaster Topeca Coffee right next door.
This is a public group tour that runs most Saturday mornings (9am or 10am depending on the season).
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
77 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Becky
donnamS9741GQ,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Becky was very good. Learned so much about the architecture and Tulsa history. The interiors of the buildings that we were able to see were magnificent.
A great tour for people interested in architecture or history
MarkG691,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are interested in architecture or history, I would highly recommend this tour. My guide was Becki. Becki is very charming and knowledgeable and is a great guide.
Excellent experience!
S5118HIstacyh,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jeffrey is very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. I learned quite a lot and couldn't imagine a better tour. Highly recommend for Tulsa visitors and residents alike.
The Best of Tulsa - Take a Tour with Tulsa Tours
douglasbQ8031WN,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tours!! This wasn’t my first tour with Jeffrey and Tulsa Tours; and this tour didn’t disappoint in any way. His tour groups are informative and interesting. They are fun and certainly a highlight of visiting Tulsa. I would highly recommend anyone to take a tour with Tulsa Tours!! Thanks Jeffrey!!
10 out of 10 :)
mary h,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a fascinating and beautiful tour. So glad we joined ! Becky was an extraordinary guide; I would take it again in a heartbeat. Many thanks :)
Beautiful Buildings & the Fascinating Stories Behind Them
NotChuckNorris,,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Downtown Tulsa is filled with beautiful, ornate buildings, and there’s a fascinating story behind every one of them. Becky, our tour guide, knows all the stories and her enthusiasm for the subject matter is infectious. We’d done her Tulsa Tunnel Tour earlier this year, and loved it so much, we came back to Tulsa for another of her tours. Highly recommended.
Informative and beautiful!
traciem480,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter is the 2026 Miss Oil Capital and she wanted to learn more about the Tulsa area she represents so she booked this tour. It was so fun and we learned so much Oil Capital history and saw beautiful buildings. Jeremy was a fantastic tour guide! My daughter wants to do another one with her Miss Oil Capital Teen! I highly recommend Tulsa Tours!
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