
Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel
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4.9/5
Based on 80 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel worth booking?
Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel is a 1.5-hour experience in Tulsa, United States, from $40 per person. It scores 80 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 80 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 80 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (80)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $40 per person
A Tulsa bucket list experience! Hear fascinating stories about oil boom era skyscrapers while traversing public pedestrian corridors between and below landmark buildings. This mostly indoor Tulsa history tour culminates
What you get
About this experience
A Tulsa bucket list experience! Hear fascinating stories about oil boom era skyscrapers while traversing public pedestrian corridors between and below landmark buildings. This mostly indoor Tulsa history tour culminates with entering one oil baron's tunnel.
What's included
Included
- Tunnel access fees paid to property owners
- Guide
Not included
- Tip for guide
What you'll see and do
Explore outside and inside this block-wide bank built in multiple stages. See how the bank and its vaults grew in size as Tulsa's oil fortunes overflowed during the 1920s. Note: no photos inside this building.
20 minutes here
See the marbled lobby of this office building with a quirky lifelike statue of a businessman. Note: some tours may bypass this non-essential building.
10 minutes here
Mid-Continent Tower
Learn about the fascinating history of Tulsa's first skyscraper built by a colorful oil baron forgotten by history.
10 minutes here
Atlas Life Building
Take a seat and learn about Tulsa's first life insurance company.
5 minutes here
Philtower
Hear the story of oilman Waite Phillips, see the Neo-Gothic lobby, and enter his personal tunnel that you won't find on your own.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tulsa
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.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
427 S Boston Ave at 5th Street
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Tulsa Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 78 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
78 verified traveler reviews for Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The Tulsa Tunnel Tour was...
The Tulsa Tunnel Tour was absolutely fabulous! I’ve lived in Tulsa for 21 years, and I was amazed by how much I learned about Tulsa’s early history. Derrick was a knowledgeable, engaging, and enthusiastic tour guide who brought the stories of Tulsa’s past to life. The tour was fascinating from beginning to end, and I highly recommend it to both longtime Tulsans and visitors. What a wonderful way to discover more about our city!
via Viator
Awesome tour company and guide
We did the tunnel tour and loved it. Jeffrey was an awesome guide. We are excited to book another tour soon!
via Tripadvisor
Informative and entertaining
Best walking tour of Tulsa I have ever taken. It was informative and entertaining and I got to see a part of Tulsa that for my entire 30 years living in the area was previously unknown to me. Jeffrey was great and I plan on taking some of their other tours in the future.
Response from the operator: We love showing locals the tunnels and oil boom era architecture. Hope to see you on our true crime tour this fall!
via Tripadvisor
Really fun, informative tour
This morning we went on the Tunnel Tour and had so much fun! Our guide, Becky, was very engaging and informative. We were surprised at how much ground we covered beneath the city and the historical elements were so interesting. We would occasionally pop out into the buildings and got enough of a taste of Tulsa architecture that we will definitely be taking the Art Deco tour at some point, too!
Response from the operator: Happy to hear that you had so much fun on the tunnel tour! Becki also shines on the Art Deco tour with exclusive access to locked buildings. Hope to see you on a future tour!
via Tripadvisor
A must-do! Peek under the streets of Tulsa.
This was great! Becky was a wonderful guide with so much knowledge and an outgoing personality. She makes everyone feel special. The history is so interesting and the varied architecture is so appealing that it keeps your attention during the entire tour. It is amazing that such feats were accomplished right beneath the streets of Tulsa.
Response from the operator: Indeed, Becky makes Tulsa history come alive underground the downtown streets. Thrilled that you enjoyed her tour!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 28
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 80
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tulsa.
How much does Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel cost?
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Prices start at $40 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tulsa usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel take?
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Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tulsa is not rushed.
Is Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 80 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tulsa, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel?
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Around 28 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tulsa can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tulsa and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tulsa within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tulsa?
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Tulsa, OK packs its best experiences into walkable neighborhoods, local food, and day trips nearby. Outty ranks every bookable tour and activity in Tulsa by rating quality, review depth, booking demand and value, so you can see the standouts before you book. On Outty we rank every Tulsa experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tulsa Art Deco and Architecture with Expert Guide Walking Tour, True Crime and Haunted History, Tulsa Tirade Scavenger Hunt. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tulsa?
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Spring and fall bring the best weather and lighter crowds in Tulsa, while summer has the widest choice of tours and evening activities. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tulsa?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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