Tulsa Art Deco and Architecture with Expert Guide Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
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We've got the keys to the city and so will you! Explore pre-Deco and Art Deco buildings inside and out with expert guides and insider access.
- featured in the Wall Street Journal (2026)
- named a top 10 walking tour in the USA by AARP Magazine (2025)
We start in the heart of the Deco District at the Philcade Building, a dazzling Deco landmark that's closed to the public and will be transformed into Oklahoma's finest hotel.
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
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
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Tulsa Art Deco and Architecture with Expert Guide Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Expert guided walking tour
Optional gratuity for guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
98 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome tour
GPP888,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best tours I’ve been on. Jeff was very knowledgeable not only about Art Deco architecture, but also the history of Tulsa and Oklahoma. Highly recommended.
Knowledgeable and professional Art Deco Tour
larryh20,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour with Jeff was very enjoyable and very educational. We wanted to learn about Tulsa history and how the architecture developed and became the Deco style that we enjoy so much. Jeff was perfect for this. His knowledge of the architects and developers who made Tulsa into a special architectural City is immense. We would recommend Jeff with enthusiasm. Larry and Abby
Art deco downtown tour
Cheryl C,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tulsa has an interesting history I’d like to go back see more museums and do the oil baron tunnel tour
Really good tour with unusual access to some buildings
Vance P,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on a Saturday, and tours are normally in the morning. It was a large group (about 30) and a warm day, but we found shade. I’m a fan of art deco, but my date was not familiar with it. Initially, she was more interested in learning more about the history of Tulsa, and there was plenty of that, too. Tulsa has a reputation for having one of the most concentrated groups of neoclassical and art deco buildings in the country, mainly due to the enormous influx of oil money during that time period. Our guide did a great job of explaining the history as well as major features of art deco buildings, as well as some great precursors. The tour was scheduled for two hours, and we actually wrapped up at about 2 ½ hours. We walked about a mile and a half, and one woman in our group used walking sticks, but we also had a chance to sit in the lobby of several of the buildings. Also, several Of the buildings have been closed to the public for years, but our guide had keys, so we definitely got to see things that you can’t see on your own. We both really enjoyed it and are taking a close look at other tours the company offers, because we want to take at least one or two more tours with this company.
Tulsa Art Deco Masterpieces
Keith B,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding tour conducted by a highly knowledgeable guide. Done a lot of tours and this one stands out because of the quality of the subject examples and the information as given by the guide about the buildings. They are treasures we are lucky to still be able to see and appreciate.
Tulsa 2026
G9253KWvincenta,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with the tour guide very informative
Art Deco - so much to enjoy and learn on this tour!!
823maryellenh,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an informative and interesting walking tour that focused on the art deco architecture and history of Tulsa, OK Guide was personable and very knowledgeable. Even my friends from Tulsa found it informative.
Do this tour!
SFP27,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience. Jeffrey was so considerate of us as my husband had a hard time walking. He was patient and extremely knowledgeable on all the buildings. We have done several Art Deco tours throughout the world. We would rate Jeffery as a guide and tour itinerary among the best1
If you are a “sucker” for downtown discoveries, do this tour !
V1722ZKutem,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our private tour with Jeffrey was the perfect introduction to Tulsa’s rich history. Downtowns are a mirror into a city’s economic, cultural, architectural and social history and in Tulsa, it’s fascinating. As Europeans, our tour was rewarding and entertaining. For us, it added another milestone getting to know the “middle of the country”. Highly recommend this two hour walking tour where you look upwards a lot - building architecture is happening above street level and inside hidden lobbies. As to economic history, Jeffrey’s illustrative exhibit about Tulsa’s oil boom years with authentic printed material (eg the International Petroleum Exhibition ads) are an eye opener.
Great historical tour
Rod Brown,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting tour. We saw a lot of excellent historical buildings, but the best part was the stories our guide told. I would do it again.
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