All Santa Barbara Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Secret Solvang Food & Culture Tour with Tastings

Santa Barbara offers a wealth of history and architectural splendor—and this private walking tour is the perfect way to discover the city’s highlights and lesser-known attractions alike. Set off with your guide at a time that works best for you, and visit landmarks like El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, City Hall, and the Granada Theatre. Learn about everything from the city’s origins to adobe construction as you go.

Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Perfect for team building activities in Santa Barbara, food lovers and more..this tour is a top-rated group experience combining incredible food, local culture, and unforgettable team bonding. Experience one of the most premium food tours in Santa Barbara with a guided walk through the vibrant Funk Zone. This elevated culinary experience features curated tastings and chef-driven dishes that highlight the best of the local food scene. Enjoy California Wines, Craft Beers and even Sake! Explore top Funk Zone spots while your guide shares stories, history, and insider insights that bring the neighborhood to life. The experience concludes near the waterfront with a memorable final tasting in a scenic setting. Ideal for guests seeking a high-end, curated experience blending food, culture, and local charm. Book now to enjoy one of the top food tour experiences in Santa Barbara.

Santa Barbara Funk Zone Historical Walking Food & Drinks Tour

Santa Barbara Funk Zone Historical Walking Food & Drinks Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Solvang Wine & True Crime Tour with Drinks Included

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.

Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

For a foodie-friendly outing combining local history with California wine culture, you can enjoy the best of both with this Santa Barbara small-group tour. Start your midday adventure with convenient meet-up in the downtown area. With your guide leading the way, you can sip wine at two boutique tasting rooms, sample artisanal chocolates, and learn about the region's famed wine industry and top winemakers.

Santa Barbara's Ultimate Wine and Chocolate Walking Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Lunch & Tastings from Santa Barbara

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

We have the lowest prices in town guaranteed. We have new electric cruisers that ride super smooth with belt drive instead of greasy chain. We are conveniently located in Funk Zone just 2 blocks from the beach. An e-Bike allows you to go where cars are not allowed like Channel Drive, State Street Promenade, and the harbor overlook. Unlike the white public city bikes, you get a helmet, water, and a lock included free.

Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara

1 hourFree Cancellation

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.

Private All-Inclusive Wine Tasting Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Enjoy a walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Santa Barbara while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour. Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city. Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard. See major attractions as well as less-known gems of Santa Barbara on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour. Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for! Tour downtown Santa Barbara and see State Street, the Presidio, Anacapa Street, the Courthouse building, and more. Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 22 challenges on the scavenger hunt. Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 2 miles along this scavenger hunt tour. Explore the city at your own pace Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends Discover Santa Barbara's hidden gems and historic sights Perfect for all ages

Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Santa Barbara's Original Afternoon Winery Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara

1 hour to 1 dayFree Cancellation

Experience the beauty of Santa Ynez Valley on a private 90-minute horseback ride through rolling vineyards and picturesque wine country before enjoying tastings at two carefully selected wineries. Your experience includes door-to-door transportation, a guided 90-minute horseback ride through the vineyards, and tastings at two exceptional wineries. Lunch is available for purchase during the tour but is not included in the tour price. This experience lasts approximately 7 hours and offers the perfect combination of adventure, relaxation, and world-class wine in one unforgettable day.

Private Horseback Riding and Wine Tasting Tour

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

SB Ghost Tour "Invisible Becomes Visible!"- Children FREE

1 hourFree Cancellation

Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Learn all about Santa Barbara’s wealth of history—including its many ghostly encounters and macabre events—on this small-group, after-dark walking tour. Meet your guide right downtown, and set off: you’ll visit key local landmarks like the El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, City Hall, Santa Barbara Historical Museum, and more. You’ll even visit what is supposedly the most haunted building in California—and may just encounter disembodied specters as you go.

"Dead of the Night" SB Ghost Tour History & Mystery-Children FREE

2 hoursFree Cancellation

There’s no need to haggle with your group over who’s the sober driver on this relaxed private winery tour around Santa Barbara County. Visit a series of boutique wineries in the region and enjoy the views of the rolling hills and vineyards along the way from the comfort of your luxury chauffeured transport. There’s no need to rush from cellar door to cellar door, either—with a relaxed schedule, take the chance to savor the varietals on offer at each tasting.

Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Get around Santa Barbara with a 1- or 2-day bicycle rental that provides three options: an electric, mountain or hybrid bike. You can cover a lot of ground, including the city streets and coastline, without even pedaling, or explore the nearby hills or Santa Ynez Mountains on a mountain bike. Opt for a hybrid bike if you want to experience the speed of a road bike combined with the stability of a cruiser. Choose from a selection of models appropriate for both beginning riders and those with more advanced skills.

Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

1 dayFree Cancellation

Ride the sands, boardwalk, and promenade of Santa Barbara to explore town on your very own fat tire electric bike. This is the only tour that gives you oceanfront views right on the sand of the city's famous beaches. On the way, admire the Spanish-inspired architecture, swaying palm trees, and historic highlights. This must-do activity will show you everything on offer in "America's Riviera."

City & Sand Electric Bike Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Private Guided Wine Country Tour from Santa Barbara

6 hoursFree Cancellation

As the only water sports rental company on Santa Barbara's West Beach, we pride ourselves on the easiest kayak and paddle board experience you'll find. Safe and high-quality gear is paramount to our business, so we constantly update our kayak and paddle board inventory. The best part? Our helpful and friendly staff is ready to assist to ensure you have a smooth, fun, and memorable ocean adventure.

Santa Barbara Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Rental

1 hourFree Cancellation

Perfect for team building activities, food lovers, date night & Bachelorette parties in Santa Barbara, our Downtown Taco Tour is a top-rated group experience combining incredible food, local culture and of course Margaritas. Taco Tour travels the Downtown area of Santa Barbara. “Private group experiences and custom tours are available.” Historical | Taco Walking Tour Taste a curated selection of some of the best tacos in Santa Barbara while exploring the most popular spots. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the area’s history, food scene, and local culture, making this more than just a food tour—it’s a full experience. The relaxed and interactive format makes it easy for everyone to connect while enjoying great food in one of Santa Barbara’s most exciting neighborhoods. If you're searching for fun things to do in Santa Barbara, this walking food tour offers the perfect mix of flavor, fun, and local insight.

Taco Tour SB | Team Building Santa Barbara

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Santa Barbara Electric Bike Rentals

1 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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3-Winery Tour with Lunch & Tastings from Solvang-SYV-Buellton

Paige_B, Oct 2026

Must do!

Everything about the tour was excellent. Grapeline is a great company to do these tours with and Yvonne is the best guide! Lunch was delicious and filling and having snacks and water along the way was also great. We all had personalized messages from Yvonne as well for celebrating. The wineries were also fantastic. Beautiful settings and great wines.

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

Alyssa_C, Oct 2026

Wonderful experience for a wine newbie!

I had such a fabulous time! I rarely drink (wine or otherwise) but since vineyards are such a significant part of the Santa Barbara experience, I felt it was a great way to immerse myself in the area. Our group turned out to be small (3 of us) due to cancelations so very appreciative it wasn't canceled altogether. I was solo and the other couple were friendly and wonderful (Mel and Don if you see this hope you're well!!) so it made the time very enjoyable. Our driver/ guide Yunee was awesome...she brought us to a nice variety of wineries (2 estate and 1 production if I remember the terms correctly) and it was interesting first hand the what goes into winemakers. It was also obvious the passion and love these winemakers put into creating their products. We also got to choose our lunch of sandwich and salad from a wide variety of delicious options. I learned a lot and sipped more types of wine that afternoon than in my entire life (no headache!) ...I would definitely recommend this to wine lovers and novices alike!

Taco Tour Santa Barbara | Food Tour

Rachel_J, Oct 2026

Clio was so sweet and...

Clio was so sweet and very knowledgeable about our tour. She was very friendly, warm and very personable. She was engaged with our conversation and connected so well to what we discussed and questions we asked. Definitely recommend their tours and Clio!

Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara

Guy_L, Oct 2026

Overcame fear

Was here for our anniversary. My wife is not nearly as adventurous as I, but she overcame her fear and rode the zip line anyway. Geo was very entertaining and a great guide, Elijah has the same name as our deceased son and made my wife feel comfortable and safe riding the zip line. Awesome views, exhilarating ride and great people Caring for guests.

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour

Alyssa_C, Oct 2026

Great tour especially for first time visitors

Great way to get an overview of the area along with some history! Yes you can drive around but you can't really look at anything when focusing on traffic, narrow roads and lots of street parking. Joe did a great job of pointing out historical places while driving throughout this lovely area. There was a 15 minute stop at the Old Mission, just long enough to take some pictures outside, use the restroom and peek at the gift shop. For this first time visitor it was a great summary experience! Side note the trolley is a trolley, not a bus so there is no air conditioning but the windows were all open for a breeze

Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour

Mandy_R, Sept 2026

We visited 3 winery and...

We visited 3 winery and also had an olive oil tasting. All the winerys were beautiful and we were very well looked after. We had a choice of packed lunch and this tasted lovely Tom - our guide - was absolutely brilliant Very knowledgeable of the area and of the wineries and could not have been more friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this tour

Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Sarah_H, Sept 2026

Our tour guide Johnny was...

Our tour guide Johnny was great, we had no previous kayak experience and he was an amazing teacher! Not to mention he went the extra mile to show us cool wildlife and take our picture in the middle of the ocean in front of our cruise ship. He also had cool stories and was very knowledgeable about the area. This was a last minute booking for us and ended up being one of our favorite memories from our trip. Beautiful views and lots of up close wildlife. Thank you Johnny!!

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht

Lelania_F, Sept 2026

Incredible in all ways!

This is an amazing experience that I’m going to repeat every time I’m in Santa Barbara. What an incredible value to be entertained with so many amenities.. The crew was amazing.. I guess we can’t guarantee wildlife, but we had dolphins. Probably about 20 of them followed the boat for an hour and 10 minutes. There were plenty of opportunities for video and photos all against the backdrop of a 360° sunset.

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

Bre_H, Sept 2026

10/10 Yacht Experience! 🛥️✨

Absolutely loved my experience! From start to finish, everything was wonderful. The staff communicated extremely well when we had to switch locations for boarding, which made the transition completely seamless. Everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. The wine was AMAZING, and I especially want to shout out Luke, the staff member I interacted with the most, as well as the captain. They were both absolutely top tier! It was actually Luke’s first day, and you honestly would never have known it. He was so kind, friendly, helpful, and made the experience even more enjoyable. I had such a great time and truly enjoyed every part of the experience. 10/10 would absolutely recommend, and I will definitely be back again very soon! 🥂🌊✨

All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour

Hillary_B, Aug 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our...

We thoroughly enjoyed our wine tour with Linda! She gave great information while driving about local geology and what makes this wine region so special. All 3 vineyards that we went to were on beautiful properties located in the hills, and generous with the pours during each tasting. Each winery was a little different, but all special in their own way. We had a round trip ride too and from our hotel, which was perfect for us traveling without a car. Highly recommend Linda as your wine guide, and this tour if you are visiting Santa Barbara!

Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour

Karen_B, Aug 2026

E-bike tour of Santa Barbara (with a hint of Montecito)

Alex gave us a great tour! Learned about and saw several highlights in Montecito and Santa Barbara. Gorgeous views and Alex made sure everyone heard what he was saying and looked out for our safety. He took very good care of the group. Only 6 so a great size as a participant.

Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

Rebecca_G, Aug 2026

The best thing I’ve done here so far.

This tour clinched it for me that an e-bike tour will always need to be a part of any trip to a new town. My guide Mike, is a local who made the experience fun and informative, and was also warm and friendly in his delivery. He made clear to me where we were going, in terms of turns. He checked in regarding the need to use the bathroom. He shared interesting information about Santa Barbara without it feeling totally rote or rehearsed. The bike felt safe and easy to use, and even on the hills, not too strenuous. This type of experience is exactly what I look for when I travel: a combination of human connection, education, and fun! Bonus points for sunny weather! I would 100% do this tour again and recommend it to anyone who is looking for this kind of experience also.