Mar 26, 2020

Whether you live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, or are just visiting, it’s well worth your time to take a guided tour of the beautiful and unique city. From ghost tours to trolley rides and everything in between, Tulsa tour companies offer experiences that allow you to have fun and learn something new. Here are the top three tours of Tulsa. 

  1. Tulsa Spirit Tours

Tulsa Spirit Tours has been a favorite of Tulsa tourists since 2003. It was created by Teri French, an author who began studying Tulsa’s eccentric history in 1998. French also founded the Paranormal Investigation Team of Tulsa (P.I.T.T.). Tour packages include a haunted pub crawl which takes you through several pubs located in Tulsa’s hip Downtown Arts District. While enjoying a delicious cocktail, your guide will regale you with tales of each pub’s history and the ghosts that haunt them.

Other tours explore the notorious historical figures who once called Tulsa home, including gunslingers and serial killers. Tulsa Spirit Tours even operates a Creepy Christmas tour for the holiday season. These tours make great gifts for birthdays and are a unique way to celebrate everything from family reunions to first dates. After you take a Tulsa Spirit Tour, you’ll never look at the city the same way.

  1. Old Urban Trolley

Old Urban Trolley gives Tulsans and out-of-towners the chance to ride on an authentic trackless trolley while enjoying the sights and sounds of the city. The company offers a historical tour that starts at 9th and Elgin and takes you through six historic districts, including Greenwood, East End Village, and the Deco District. The knowledgeable and friendly conductors will entertain you with historical anecdotes about many of the area’s buildings and the people who lived and worked there.

During the holiday season, Old Urban Trolley offers a Christmas Lights Tour, which allows you to view the most impressive lighting displays in Tulsa. You can rent a trolley from Old Urban Trolley for private tours or for celebrating events such as bachelorette parties, weddings, and birthdays. 

  1. Tours of Tulsa

No matter which area of Tulsa you want to explore, Tours of Tulsa has the tour that’s right for you. The Art Deco Tour explores several of Tulsa’s notable Art Deco buildings as well as the history of Tulsa, including the lives of Native Tribes, settlers, and African-American communities. Tour stops include Creek Council Oak Tree and Park and the Tulsa Rose Garden. A drive down “Black Gold Row” will allow you to view the stunning mansions built by oilmen in the 1920s.

If you’re interested in going underground, take the Tulsa Tunnel Tour. Famed Tulsa oilman Waite Phillips built these tunnels to travel between his office and his penthouse and other points in between. Tours of Tulsa now uses them to explore the city’s Art Deco and gothic art and architecture, as well as gain a unique perspective on the early days of the city.

These are just a few of the fantastic tours you can take of Tulsa. No matter which excursion you choose, you’re sure to have an unforgettable experience.