OKC History Tour: Discover the City's Past

Explore OKC’s history and architecture on a guided walk. Discover historic skyscrapers, memorials, and vintage images. Experience the city’s vibrant past and future.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • OKCCOL – Colcord Hotel - Discover the origins of OKC’s first skyscraper, including its construction and the people behind it.
  • The Skirvin Hilton Oklahoma City - Uncover the secrets of the Skirvin! Listen to fascinating stories about the hotel’s expansion and notoriety. Learn about Mr. Skirvin and his socialite daughter, and enjoy tales of…
What's Included
  • Knowledgeable guide
What's Not Included
  • Optional gratuity for guide
Additional Information

The journey starts with a storyteller-style narration by your guide, detailing the city’s legendary founding during a Land Run. The tour continues with discussions and walks through Oklahoma City’s history, from its territorial beginnings to modern-day life. Participants will explore the city’s most historic skyscrapers and outdoor symbolic memorial…

Location
OKCCOL – Colcord Hotel
North Robinson Avenue
Guide will have an OKC Tours sign inside Colcord Hotel lobby.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Bff54
Apr 29, 2026
Great morning in OKC - Ryan was spirited, chock full of knowledge, and efficient. We thoroughly enjoyed learning and experiencing OKC with him. Excellent tour. Made our visit!
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177texasp
Apr 23, 2026
Fun & inspiring tour of downtown OKC - Jeffery gave an amazing walking tour of downtown OKC that was both engaging and inspiring! He really brought the history alive and made it fun, so you wanted more. Must tour for anyone wanting to understand OKC history and architecture. We look forward to taking another tour.
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Brandonb437
Mar 20, 2026
Great Guide - This was a great experience thanks to our tour guide Jeffrey. He was very knowledgeable and interactive.
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Rwbarclay
Oct 19, 2025
Great tour of the unique origins of OKC - Great tour! Very informative about the early history of OKC - walked thru some of the historic early areas and an emotional visit to the OKC National Memorial site of the Murrah Bombing. Unique history and Americana that I did not previously know! The guide was knowledgeable and engaging … and could answer many questions we had as well!
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Celine
Oct 19, 2025
Informative and enjoyable walk learning about some history of OKC - Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of OKC. He wasn’t rushed and was happy to answer questions. Was an enjoyable walk with stories about several different buildings & people. Bonus - coupon for some delicious icecream
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Denise
Oct 11, 2025
Excellent tour - Great experience! Very knowledgeable tour guide!! Super introduction to the city. Perfect tour length! Easy walk! Learned a lot!!
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117maryannv
Oct 8, 2025
Would recommend - My friends and I found this tour interesting. Learned many things on the history and architecture of OKC. Our tour guide Ryan was so knowledgeable and nice, and tried to keep us in the shade or inside one of the historical hotels on a very hot day as much as possible lol.
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Laurawh8178pt
Aug 20, 2025
Great Oklahoma City Tour!! - Jeffrey is very knowledgeable about Oklahoma City and it's architecture! I had a great time learning about downtown OKC!
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R4927itlaurar
Aug 20, 2025
Fun OKC downtown tour - Ryan was an excellent guide. It was his first OKC tour, but no one would believe it. Ryan was very informative and knowledgeable in OKC history, downtown architectural buildings, and social activities throughout the city. The two hour walking tour was very manageable. I highly recommend this tour for the sites and value. It was a great way to be introduced to OKC!
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Michaelgl2789qg
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing guide, stunning buildings - Super informative from an outstanding and dynamic guide. The route and buildings on the tour way exceeded my expectations! Recommend anyone visiting take this as your best crash course on OKC.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).