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

Discover expert guides and gain exclusive insider access! Unlock the secrets of the city by exploring a range of pre-Deco and Art Deco buildings, both inside and out. Proudly offering the premier architecture tour in Tulsa.
Join the tour at our office located in the Philcade, a stunning Deco landmark situated in the heart of the Deco District. Although…

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.

Customer Ratings
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Valeriemp2916pg
Mar 16, 2026
Positive! We loved our time at the tour. - Our tour guide was very informative and friendly! We enjoyed the tour very much!
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Colint547
Feb 2, 2026
Excellent tour of some of Tulsa's Art Deco gems - We 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.
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Houseofrant
Jan 4, 2026
Informative and inspiring - The 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!
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Pamelabz9387wg
Jan 4, 2026
Stunning buildings - Absolutely 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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Donnams9741gq
Dec 28, 2025
Becky - Becky 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.
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Markg691
Dec 7, 2025
A great tour for people interested in architecture or history - If 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.
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S5118histacyh
Nov 22, 2025
Excellent experience! - Jeffrey 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.
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Douglasbq8031wn
Nov 22, 2025
The Best of Tulsa - Take a Tour with Tulsa Tours - Excellent 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!!
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Mary_h
Nov 10, 2025
10 out of 10 :) - Such a fascinating and beautiful tour. So glad we joined ! Becky was an extraordinary guide; I would take it again in a heartbeat. Many thanks :)
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Notchucknorris
Nov 8, 2025
Beautiful Buildings & the Fascinating Stories Behind Them - Downtown 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.
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From $54
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).