Activity Oklahoma City, USA

Cowboy for a Day

5 h 30 min Free cancellation

Mounted patrol in Stockyards City — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Oklahoma National Stockyards working cattle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Step into the heart of Oklahoma’s living cowboy culture with a behind-the-scenes day. By day’s end, you won’t just have learned about cowboy culture — you’ll have lived it.

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At a glance

Duration: 5 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Explore Okc

Ages: Children (7–10 years) · Youth (11–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission fees: Admission to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, known as the Louvre of the West, this world-class experience is unforgetable.t
Included: Admission fees: Admission to the Oklahoma National Stockyards guided by the cowboy manager who has 40 years experience working at the stockyards.
Included: Private transportation: Our van will drive you from the restaurant to the museum.
Included: Lunch at the famous Cattlemen's Restaurant: Lamb Fries, Sirloin Steak with Salad, Homemade Rolls, a Side & Tea (substitutions may incur additional expense)

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic beverages can be purchased individually. Must be 21+ years of age with a photo ID.

Itinerary

National Stockyard Exchange

1 h 30 min Admission included

Walk the catwalk to watch cowboys move cattle through a maze of pens, hear the chatter of the auctioneer, get some dust on your boots in the livestock area and learn how cattle shaped Oklahoma City.
Stop 2

1 h 30 min Admission included

An Oklahoma City institution since 1910. Here, you’ll sample lamb fries — a true cowboy delicacy — and enjoy a classic steak lunch in a dining room filled with history, photos, and generations of cowboy lore.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum

2 hours Admission included

The afternoon wraps up where the stories you encountered earlier in the day come to life through art, artifacts, rodeo legends, and Western films. From frontier settlers to modern cowboys, this iconic museum offers a deeper look at the people and values that shaped the American West.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Look for the Goin' to Market sculpture on the northwest corner of the intersection. Your guide will meet you here.

End point

The tour ends here at 3:30pm. There is an option to extend your time at the museum beyond the tour.

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%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The elevated catwalk over the stockyards is not recommended for travelers with a fear of heights.
Wood plank stairs lead to the wood plank catwalk which has a little wobble.