Tulsa History Tour with Oil Baron's Tunnel

4.9 (94 reviews) 1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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4.9

Marvel at the vaulted ceiling of the Philtower... — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Entertaining stories from Tulsa's fascinating past come to life on our history and tunnels tour! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Tulsa Tours

Ages: Children (10–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tunnel access fees paid to property owners
Included: Guide

Not included

Not included: Tip for guide

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min

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.
Stop 2

10 min

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.
Mid-Continent Tower

10 min

Learn about the fascinating history of Tulsa's first skyscraper built by a colorful oil baron forgotten by history.
Atlas Life Building

5 min

Take a seat and learn about Tulsa's first life insurance company.
Philtower

15 min

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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.

End point

427 S Boston Ave at 5th Street

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.