Tours and Tickets to Experience Solvang

Explore the enchanting streets of Solvang on a self-guided walking tour that highlights the town's rich Danish heritage. As you stroll past iconic windmills and charming half-timbered shops, take in the delightful aromas from cozy bakeries that have been part of this community since 1911. The tour features notable landmarks such as Old Mission Santa Inés and the Elverhøj Museum, enhanced by engaging storytelling through location-based audio. Experience Solvang's unique blend of history, culture, and artistry at your own pace, making it an ideal adventure for history enthusiasts and travelers seeking a cultural escape. - Self-guided tour allows you to explore Solvang at your own pace - Discover key landmarks like Old Mission Santa Inés and the Little Mermaid Fountain - GPS-activated audio provides immersive storytelling

Discover the great wines of the Santa Ynez valley during a 5-hour wine tour. This part of Santa Barbara's heralded wine country is home to more than 120 mostly family-owned wineries. You can customize your itinerary in consultation with your private guide to create a half-day tour itinerary that visits the places of your choosing. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Lompoc, Buellton, Los Olivos, Solvang, Los Alamo, and Santa Ynez.

Welcome to the City of Solvang, "The Danish Capital of America". Stroll down Copenhagen Drive tasting Aebleskivers and other Danish pastries, or sampling wine in the shade of windmills. Solvang is a sun-soaked slice of Danish culture, where California wine cellars mix with European bakeries and shops. It’s where you can drink, dine and shop like a Dane without ever leaving the California sunshine! Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App! With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.

This is not your typical wine tasting. The Wine & True Crime Tour blends Solvang’s quirkiest tasting rooms with chilling tales of crime and the macabre. Think of it as a storytelling experience with drinks, not a guided lesson in wine. Over two hours, you’ll join a small group of fellow true crime fans as we visit three unique spots, including a slasher-themed winery and offbeat wine bars. Along the way, your guide will share gripping stories of 70s serial killers, unsolved mysteries, and haunted mortuaries. You’ll enjoy three generous pours: a wine flight, a wine-based tiki cocktail (no rum here), and a sparkling wine farewell toast. Come ready for dark tales, bold pours, and a one-of-a-kind night out.

Eat your way through Solvang’s most delicious, authentic spots on this small-group food and wine walk. Led by a local in-the-know, you’ll skip the cheesy tourist traps and dive straight into the town’s real flavor, from award-winning sandwiches and artisan sushi to authentic Danish pastries and small-batch gelato. Along the way, you’ll sip local wines from the Santa Ynez Valley, meet some of the chefs and owners who keep the town’s food scene thriving, and hear quirky history, insider tips, and a few secrets you won’t find in any guidebook (we’re called Secret Solvang for a reason). Whether it’s your first visit or your annual trip, this is the tastiest and most fun way to experience Solvang like a local: relaxed vibes, genuine, and unforgettable.

Avoid the stuffy minivans and tour buses that go from winery to winery; instead, enjoy the wind in your hair as you cycle around the picturesque Santa Ynez Valley on this charming cycling tour. Head out from Los Olivos and explore the parks, villages and rural landscapes of the Valley. Enjoy a pair of wine tastings and sample locally-grown, locally-produced food at local farms and vineyards.

California’s Santa Ynez Valley, made famous by the film Sideways (2004), is a scenic wine region and film pilgrimage site. On this 90-minute self-guided driving tour, explore iconic movie locations, award-winning vineyards, and charming towns. Highlights include: • Learn about the “Sideways Effect” on Pinot Noir and Merlot • Discover five distinct wine trails, including Foxen Canyon and Los Olivos Promenade • Visit Los Olivos Wine Merchant & Café and the Firestone Vineyard barrel room • Explore biodynamic, sustainable wineries producing estate wines • See which wineries earned gold and platinum medals for quality and accessibility • Discover rich local history, from Spanish missions to celebrity residents A perfect mix of cinematic nostalgia and wine-country discovery.

Head for the Danish town of Solvang, nestled in the Santa Ynez Valley, for a food- and photography-focused tour. You'll make stops for multiple food and drink tastings (many traditional Danish treats) and listen to guided commentary. Your guide will also provide your small group with tips and pointers on how to get the best photos of your adventure.

Use this guide while you drive down the Pacific Coast Highway from Los Angeles to Santa Maria which helps you navigate to several noteworthy places along the route, and also gives you a trivia question about each place. Go at your own pace, and know this does not use data. Several stops include The Getty Villa, Venice, Marina del Ray, Malibu, Oxnard, and many more.

Get ready for an extraordinary 2-hour journey through Santa Ynez Valley's Solvang on this scavenger hunt. With this immersive experience, you'll get your very own remote host who will guide you via phone throughout the adventure. With a wild mixture of exploration, creativity, problem-solving, and social interaction, it's a completely unique way to explore Solvang. Compete on the game leaderboard, so you can treat your tour of the valley as a fun competition.

Ride through the towns and vineyards of the Santa Ynez Valley wine region on this e-bike tour with transport from Santa Barbara. With a guide, you'll pedal a Rad Power E-bike to wineries, a lavendar farm, the town of Solvang, and other spots for wine and olive-oil tastings and lunch. A bike tour allows you to enjoy better views of the scenery than from inside a car.

Guided Electric-Assist Bike Tour through the Nojoqui Falls Canyon in Santa Barbara Wine Country. Guided tour includes a stop at Folded Hills Tasting Room & Vineyard to enjoy a hosted guided wine flight. Optional stop at café in Solvang for an exquisite locally-sourced sandwich & side salad. Enjoy pedaling on easy-to-ride electric assist bicycles!

Explore iconic sites like the Golden Gate Bridge and the Hollywood Walk of Fame—or dive deep into rugged sea caves and hidden redwood groves. Ask about literally anything that catches your eye—from a historic Spanish mission to a secret coastal overlook or a towering Art Deco observatory. The Golden State's secrets are entirely yours to uncover. Point & Discover: Snap a photo of any monument or museum masterpiece to instantly receive a captivating and accurate story. It’s like having a historian in your pocket! Ultimate Freedom: Navigate seamlessly with interactive map-based audio tours. Your schedule, your pace, your rules. Choose Your Vibe: Select a narrator persona that matches your style—from a deep-diving scholar to a fun companion for the kids. Get Started: 7 Days of Premium Access available instantly for iPhone and Android.

Santa Barbara's wine country is one of California’s most beloved regions, but this verdant spot also produces another treasure: olive oil. On this half-day bike tour, you'll hit the open road up into the Mediterranean hills of Los Olivos, learning from your guide and exploring along the way. Winding your way to an olive oil farm, you'll sample the local goodness before heading back to city life.

Santa Barbara is home to some of California’s top wineries—and this private, half-day tour offers the perfect introduction to the region’s vineyards. Leave the driving and logistics to your guide, and set off at a time that works best for you. You’ll visit three different wineries in the Santa Rita Hills, Santa Ynez, and Los Olivos growing regions, and will enjoy generous samplings at each. A gourmet picnic lunch is also included.

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You and your group of up to four people can experience the central west coast of California on this private tour in and around Santa Barbara. Any age is welcome on this day tour. You’ll visit Dutch Solvang, the Old Mission in Santa Barbara, and visit the Santa Barbara Harbor, which could be a great option for lunch on the pier (at your own expense).

Take the hassle out of planning your own logistics and travel across the American West on a 7-day tour from Los Angeles that includes accommodation, daily breakfast, and entrance fees. Make your way through California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona to visit Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, and Zion National Park. Attractions include the 17-Mile Drive, a cruise on San Francisco Bay, and an evening tour of the Las Vegas Strip.

Explore Santa Barbara's wine country on a private tour for just you and your group of friends or family. You'll visit four wineries for wine tastings of different varietals, plus enjoy a provided lunch. Up to 14 people can be accommodated with pickup and drop-off in Santa Barbara or surrounding towns.

This private tour provides the guests with air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, expert guide and experienced drivers. All the locations will be covered that are mentioned in the itinerary, and the guests will be provided with all the details and history related to the places.

Explore Santa Barbara's wine country how it should be experienced: in the open air, on two wheels. Soak up the Mediterranean vibes and get your hands greasy—not from cycle chains, but from olive oil samples and lavender oil presses. After a picnic lunch in the countryside, you'll sip local wines before cruising back to Ballard.

Get up close and personal with Santa Barbara Wine Country’s rolling hills, sun-dappled vineyards, and postcard-ready scenery on this e-bike excursion. Meet your guide in the morning, get acquainted with your bike, and then set off through the landscapes. You’ll soak up the tranquil ambiance as you go—and will also stop to sample local olive oils, and enjoy a tasting at a well-reviewed winery.

Indulge in a truly unique, private wine experience in Santa Barbara’s Santa Ynez Valley. This exclusive tour takes you beyond crowded commercial tasting rooms into ultra-small production wineries not open to the public. Enjoy seated tastings with winemakers and estate owners, walk through private vineyards, and tour barrel rooms—all with luxury hotel pickup and transfer in a Tesla Model X or Mercedes.