Tulsa Art Deco and Architecture Guided Walking Tour: Explore the Heart of Deco District

Join our highly rated Tulsa Art Deco and Architecture Guided Walking Tour in the heart of the Deco District. Explore stunning landmarks, learn about city and oil history, and enjoy a coffee at a local roaster. Book your spot now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Deco District - 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
What's Not Included
  • Optional gratuity for guide
Additional Information

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).

Location
511 S Boston Ave
South Boston Avenue
Check in at the storefront at 511 S Boston Ave and fuel up at local roaster Topeca Coffee next door!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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359madelynb
May 10, 2025
good - Guide was very educational. Wonderful insights to tulsa oklahoma. Guide was great. Very safe trip. Make sure to bring good walking shoes.
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Tourist769462
May 2, 2025
Wonderful Introduction to Tulsa history and architecture! - We had limited time on our recent trip to Tulsa and our host suggested many options with this tour being in the mix. We’re happy we chose to do this. The tour was excellent. Our guide was knowledgeable, personable and friendly making our experience optimal. I highly recommend the tour especially if you’re interested in architecture and the oil history of Tulsa. We enjoyed every minute and the time flew by.
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K6680mmpaulat
Apr 13, 2025
Excellent tour - The tour was excellent. It was very interesting and I learnt a lot. Our guide was friendly and charming and made everyone feel welcome. I would thoroughly recommend.
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D8511idjaneh
Apr 5, 2025
Tulsa Art Deco - Excellent. Jeffrey went out of his way to make this tour memorable. Highly recommend. A great way to spend a morning in Tulsa
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Matthewwq1801hc
Apr 5, 2025
Streamline Your Expectations—Tulsa’s a Total Deco-nomicon - I cannot recommend the Tulsa Tours Art Deco tour highly enough—what a remarkable experience! Our guide, Becki, brought Tulsa's architectural gems to life with an unforgettable blend of expertise, passion, and storytelling. Becki has a rare gift for weaving rich biographical narratives seamlessly with detailed architectural insights. As we strolled through downtown Tulsa, each building became more than just a structure—it became a story, a character, a piece of living history. She introduced us to the personalities behind the skyline, giving us glimpses into the dreams, struggles, and legacies of the people who shaped the city. One of the most impressive aspects of the tour was how gracefully Becki navigated our experience during the Tulsa Run, which happened to be going on downtown that day. With a calm and cheerful presence, she adapted the route with ease, ensuring we still saw all the key highlights while avoiding the hustle and bustle of the event. What could have been a distraction became part of the charm, thanks to her thoughtful planning and warm demeanor. If you're looking to discover Tulsa in a way that's engaging, enlightening, and beautifully told, do not miss this tour. Becki’s passion for the city is infectious, and her ability to bring history and architecture together is truly masterful.
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Jasper
Mar 23, 2025
Art Deco lovers - If you’re a lover of architecture and a bit of Tulsa history then this is a recommended walking tour for you. Becky our tour leader was very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Lori_w
Mar 16, 2025
This was a fabulous tour.... - This was a fabulous tour. Don't really have any tips. It was a walking tour with some stairs. The guide has a lot of history info to share and you will learn alot.
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Marie_g
Mar 16, 2025
Tulsa Times in History - Easy city walking tour. About 2 hours. Beautiful design and artwork with experienced tour guide. Perfect afternoon activity when visiting Tulsa.
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Julieec511ix
Dec 28, 2024
Add this guided tour to your to-do-list! - It was a very informative guided tour of the ArtDeco of some historic buildings in downtown Tulsa! It is like stepping back in time.
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Wes_b
Dec 15, 2024
Excellent tour - Tour guide was so nice and extremely knowledgeable about the area. You’ll see some really cool buildings & architecture. A lot of cool historic stories too about the rich oil men of Tulsa. Better than I expected. Great way to spend a couple hours! Wes
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up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).