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Tulsa History Tour: Explore Oil Baron's Tunnel
4.9
74 Ratings
Tulsa
Experience a must-do activity in Tulsa! Discover captivating tales of the oil boom era skyscrapers as you navigate public pedestrian pathways between and beneath iconic buildings. This predominantly indoor Tulsa history tour concludes with a visit to an oil baron’s tunnel.
Experience a must-do activity in Tulsa! Discover captivating tales of the oil boom era skyscrapers as you navigate public pedestrian pathways between and beneath iconic buildings. This predominantly indoor Tulsa history tour concludes with a visit to an oil baron’s tunnel.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 320 South Boston Building - Discover the exterior and interior of this expansive bank, constructed in various phases. Observe the expansion of the bank and its vaults as Tulsa’s oil wealth surged in the 1920s. Note: photography is not permitted inside this building.
- Regus - Tulsa - Kennedy Building - Visit the marble lobby of this office…
- 320 South Boston Building - Discover the exterior and interior of this expansive bank, constructed in various phases. Observe the expansion of the bank and its vaults as Tulsa’s oil wealth surged in the 1920s. Note: photography is not permitted inside this building.
- Regus - Tulsa - Kennedy Building - Visit the marble lobby of this office building, featuring a unique, lifelike statue of a businessman. Note: some tours might skip this non-essential building.
- Mid-Continent Tower - Uncover the intriguing history of Tulsa’s first skyscraper, erected by a vibrant oil baron who has faded from memory.
- Atlas Life Building - Sit down and delve into the history of Tulsa’s inaugural life insurance company.
- Philtower - Listen to the tale of oilman Waite Phillips, admire the Neo-Gothic lobby, and explore his personal tunnel, which is not easily found on your own.
What's Included
- Tunnel access fees paid to property owners
- Guide
- Tunnel access fees paid to property owners
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Tip for guide
- Tip for guide
Additional Information
- Tour is for adults who can stand for 1.5 hours. Not recommended for young children. NOT accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers or strollers.
- Tour is for adults who can stand for 1.5 hours. Not recommended for young children. NOT accessible for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers or strollers.
Location
Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown
East 2nd Street South
Lower lobby by the escalators. A paid self-park garage is attached to the hotel on 2nd St just east of the hotel's driveway. Valet parking is also available. Please note this is the Hyatt Regency, not the nearby Hyatt Place.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(74 Ratings)
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Gregoryv2016
Jul 6, 2026
Amazing Tour! - The tunnels tour is definite must attend. The City's history was very enlightening and the building architecture was amazing. Our guide Becky was great, you can easily see how much she loves what she does with her infectious enthusiasm. A+
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Barbara
Jun 29, 2026
Tulsa History Perspective - Becky shared tons of interesting details during the tour in a clear and captivating way.
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E1440wttoddw
Jun 29, 2026
This is a can't miss opportunity to learn more about the history and importance of Tulsa! - Becky, our local Tulsa born tour guide, gave us a fascinating tour about the families that founded Tulsa. She was very knowledgeable and shared many pictures of the early days of Tulsa. Who knew Tulsa was such an important city in the global oil economy during the early days of the 20th Century and produced so many millionaires. I highly recommend this tour if you love history and beautiful buildings.
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Joannev207
Jun 14, 2026
Tunnel Tour - A blast! - We had such a great time on the Tulsa Tunnel Tour. Our guide, Chrissy, was fantastic. I learned way more about Tulsa’s history than I expected, and we had a great time. Highly recommend this company if you want genuinely fun to do downtown.
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I511vwkristac
Jun 6, 2026
Tulsa Tunnel Tour - My family enjoyed our Tour with Becky. She shared a lot about Tulsa architecture as well as the tunnels beneath very popular streets. Thanks for an interesting tour and highly recommend.
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Phoebewang512
Jun 4, 2026
Fantastic hidden-history experience with engaging guides, fascinating tunnels, and beautiful Art Deco stories. A must-do - It was one of the most unique and fascinating experiences I’ve had in Tulsa. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, bringing the city’s hidden history to life with stories about the tunnels, old businesses, and the Art Deco architecture downtown. It felt like stepping back in time while exploring areas most people would never know existed.
The tour was well organized, engaging, and full of interesting details about Tulsa’s oil boom era and the connection between the underground passages and historic buildings. I especially appreciated how the guide mixed history with fun facts and local legends, making the entire experience entertaining from start to finish.
If you enjoy history, architecture, or discovering hidden gems, I highly recommend this tour. It gave me a completely different perspective on downtown Tulsa.
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804nancim
May 28, 2026
Great experience - The tour guide, Jeffery was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Great experience!
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W5467calindsayd
May 28, 2026
Fabulous tunnel tour! - Jeffrey gave a fabulous Tulsa tunnel tour! He had our group laughing the whole time while teaching us so much. He was very accommodating, knowledgeable, and an absolute hoot. Highly recommend!
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Amandasr4176hb
May 28, 2026
Great Time - I had an amazing time!! Jeffery was very knowledgeable and shared many stories. I would highly recommend this tour!!
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928mandim
May 28, 2026
Tulsa tunnels - We learned so much about the history of Tulsa and enjoyed our tour guide, Jeffrey, and his puns.
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