Tulsa Audio Tour: Art Deco Icons and Downtown Legends Unveiled
Self-guided audio tour of Tulsa. Explore the area while listening to fascinating stories.
Location
Tulsa City-County Library
Tulsa City-County Library 400 Civic Center Tulsa, 74103Good to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
Above photo: Camerafiend, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.
Embark on the Tulsa Audio Tour: Art Deco Icons and Downtown Legends Unveiled
Underneath Tulsa’s downtown skyline lies a stage of secrets—where jazz legends echoed through train halls and forbidden books sparked debates in hushed corners.
This self-guided audio tour cuts straight through Tulsa’s glossy surface to uncover stories hidden in plain sight. Roam at your own pace and hear the untold histories most visitors never discover.
What panic swept through the library stacks on one pivotal election night? Who left a mysterious music manuscript tucked inside the Jazz Hall vaults—and why does it remain unclaimed? Which performer’s standing ovation brought down not just the house, but city hall itself in scandal?
Trace history’s footsteps from polished theaters to shadowy archives. Experience Tulsa as a living story, unfolding with drama and revelation at every turn.
Ready to lift the curtain on downtown’s best-kept secrets? Step close, listen in, and let Tulsa reveal itself—one story at a time.
🗺️ Tour Details
- Duration: 1 hour 6 minutes
- Distance: Around 2.8 km (1.7 miles)
- Audio Content: up to 28min
- Meeting Point: Start at Tulsa City-County Library, only a 3 minute walk from Denver Avenue Bus Station
- Stops: 11 captivating landmarks including BOK Tower, Mid-Continent Tower, First Place Tower
Experience the charm of Downtown like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.
🎒 What's Included
- Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Downtown's history to life
- Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
- Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
- Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
ℹ️ Important Info
- This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
- You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
- You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
- The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
- Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
📲 Getting Started is Easy!
Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Tulsa on your terms. It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.
👥 Who's It For?
Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.
🎧 What is AllTours?
AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!
With AllTours, you'll experience:
- Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
- Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
- Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
- Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
- Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.
📍 Tour Stops
You will visit the following locations:
- 📚 Tulsa City-County Library (2min)
- 🏨 Mincks-Adams Hotel (2min)
- 🏢 Pythian Building (4min)
- 🗼 First Place Tower (4min)
- 🏢 320 South Boston Building (4min)
- 🗼 Mid-Continent Tower (2min)
- 🎨 Tulsa Performing Arts Center (2min)
- 🗼 BOK Tower (3min)
- 🌳 Tulsa parks and recreation (4min)
- 🏛️ Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame (2min)
- 🌾 Oneok Field (2min)
Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.
Above photo: Jiri Lebl, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Smschrag, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Camerafiend, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: The Tarnz, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.
Above photo: Nmajdan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.
🌍 Available Languages
Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:
🇬🇧 English • 🇫🇷 French • 🇪🇸 Spanish • 🇩🇪 German • 🇮🇹 Italian • 🇵🇹 Portuguese • 🇷🇺 Russian • 🇯🇵 Japanese • 🇨🇳 Chinese • 🇳🇱 Dutch • 🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil) • 🇸🇦 Arabic • 🇰🇷 Korean • 🇸🇪 Swedish • 🇩🇰 Danish • 🇫🇮 Finnish • 🇵🇱 Polish • 🇨🇿 Czech • 🇭🇺 Hungarian • 🇬🇷 Greek • 🇹🇷 Turkish • 🇮🇳 Hindi • 🇦🇱 Albanian • 🇪🇹 Amharic • 🇦🇲 Armenian • 🇧🇩 Bengali • 🇧🇦 Bosnian • 🇧🇬 Bulgarian • 🇲🇲 Burmese • 🇪🇸 Catalan • 🇭🇷 Croatian • 🇪🇪 Estonian • 🇬🇪 Georgian • 🇮🇳 Gujarati • 🇮🇸 Icelandic • 🇮🇩 Indonesian • 🇮🇳 Kannada • 🇰🇿 Kazakh • 🇱🇻 Latvian • 🇱🇹 Lithuanian • 🇲🇰 Macedonian • 🇲🇾 Malay • 🇮🇳 Malayalam • 🇮🇳 Marathi • 🇲🇳 Mongolian • 🇳🇴 Norwegian • 🇮🇷 Persian • 🇮🇳 Punjabi • 🇷🇴 Romanian • 🇷🇸 Serbian • 🇸🇰 Slovak • 🇸🇮 Slovenian • 🇸🇴 Somali • 🇰🇪 Swahili • 🇵🇭 Tagalog • 🇮🇳 Tamil • 🇮🇳 Telugu • 🇹🇭 Thai • 🇺🇦 Ukrainian • 🇵🇰 Urdu • 🇻🇳 Vietnamese
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