3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees
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Santa Barbara, USA
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Grab a group of friends for a day of wine-tasting fun in the Santa Ynez Valley. It's an all-inclusive tour with hotel pickup and drop-off from Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, and Santa Ynez hotels. Sample a wide range of locally produced wines without worrying about who's going to drive home after. Visit three wineries where you'll learn more about the wine-making process, see the vineyards, and enjoy a picnic lunch at one.
- Wine tastings fees at three wineries are included (no additional cost!)
- A delicious picnic lunch and bottled water are included
- Travel in a comfortable climate controlled vehicle with a driver/host
- A wine country guru liaisons with wineries and stows your purchases
What's Included
- Wine tasting fees at three (3) Santa Ynez Valley wineries.
- Pickup and drop-off from Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, & Santa Ynez hotels (Neutral spot available)
- Picnic lunch with multiple options to select from and bottled water
- Transportation aboard a deluxe touring vehicle with a knowledgeable driver/host
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
If your hotel is not listed, please provide your requested pickup location. We will confirm or suggest an alternative meeting point. In-town pickup locations are near restaurants and activities. Pickup times are approximate and will be confirmed closer to the tour date based on your location. Note: If you're staying in the City of Santa Barbara, you’ll need to drive to the Santa Ynez Valley for pickup, as the city is 40-60 minutes away and is NOT included in this tour option. Alternatively, select the "....from Santa Barbara" tour option for city hotel pickup.
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 28/08/2025 - 24/05/2027
Monday - Sunday : 10:00 - 11:00
Itinerary
1
Santa Ynez Wine Trail
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Santa Ynez Wine Trail
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Santa Ynez Wine Trail
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Most travellers can participate
- 21 and over only
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travellers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveller Photos
Featured review
Itzel_G
Our driver Kris was extremely helpful and welcoming. She made this experience super enjoyable. There was an issue with our booking and she went out of her way to contact her boss and help us resolve it! Overall I would recommend to anyone and definitely coming back!
Reviews
4.9
based on 105 reviews
John_F, Mar 2026
Wonderful day touring Santa Ynez valley. Great wines and Kris our tour guide was awesome! Our experience at all three wineries was fabulous.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience, John! Sounds like a beautiful day in Santa Ynez Valley. Kris will be glad to hear she helped make the experience so enjoyable. Cheers to more!
Richard_S, Feb 2026
Well planned. Personable hostess Kris from Grapeline.
Excellent quality lunch.
Beautiful area and wineries.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you, Richard! So glad you enjoyed it. Kris has a great way of making the day feel easy and welcoming, and it’s nice to hear the lunch and winery stops stood out too. Until next time, cheers!
Donald_L, Oct 2025
Our driver/guide Kerrington was quite personable and informative. The wineries were well chosen and enjoyable. We would definitely recommend Grapeline Wine Tours.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you, Donald, for the kind review! Cary will be happy to know he made your tour memorable. Wonderful to hear you enjoyed the winery selections and would recommend Grapeline. We look forward to hosting you again. Cheers!
Robin_R, Oct 2025
We had a Great tour guide, lots of fun. We met some very nice people on the tour, which made it even better
Jeannette_L, Oct 2025
Pick up was on time. Carrington was an excellent driver and tour master. He was very caring, knowledgeable and respectful of everyone’s needs.
Itzel_G, Sept 2025
Our driver Kris was extremely helpful and welcoming. She made this experience super enjoyable. There was an issue with our booking and she went out of her way to contact her boss and help us resolve it! Overall I would recommend to anyone and definitely coming back!
Response from Host, Sept 2025
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad Kris made your experience smooth and enjoyable, and that she went above and beyond to ensure everything was resolved quickly. We’re thrilled you had such a positive time and look forward to welcoming you back on another tour!
LuAnn_B, Aug 2025
Loved the wine tasting tour. Carrington, our driver, was amazing and the people on the tour with us were great!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We’re so glad you loved the tour! Caryngton will be delighted to hear your kind words, and it’s wonderful that you connected with a great group of fellow wine lovers.
Sara_F, Aug 2025
Grapevine tours did an amazing job and we loved 2 of the 3 wineries we went to. Carrington went out of his way to make the day a memorable experience, all we could have asked for and more!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We’re so glad you had a memorable day and especially enjoyed two of the three wineries. Caryngton will be delighted to hear your compliments—he always goes above and beyond to make sure guests have the best experience possible. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
David_T, Jul 2025
Had a great day with Kerrington. He was very friendly and made sure we all had a fun day. Picked us up at Flying flags RV park. He even dropped us off right at our spot since we brought back several bottles of of wine.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We’re so glad Caryngton made your day fun and memorable, and that you got to bring home some wine treasures. Hope to see you again for another great wine day!
Ricardo_F, Mar 2025
Kind driver, pleasant experience. Lunch was good. Wineries were great. I would definitely recommend for others.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We're thrilled to hear you had a pleasant experience and enjoyed the lunch, wineries, and your driver. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again for another great day in wine country!
David_D, Feb 2025
The van we rode in doesn't accommodate all couples to sit side by side, my Fiancée and I had to sit separately anls we were last to be picked up, I felt like this was a huge let down being ot was on valentine's day and was supposed to be a romantic outing, all other couples were seated directly next to each other, kind of killed the mood right from the get go, maybe they should let people know in their brochure that this could possibly happen, or get a vehicle that can accommodate all couples to sit next to each other, other than that I feel like the tour was good enough, but the seating was very disappointing. The wine tasting is very minimal to say the least, we felt like a little skimpy for the price paid, they offer you to buy your own glases if you need or want more then what's inclusive.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the seating arrangement didn’t meet your expectations, especially on such a special occasion. While we do our best to make everyone comfortable, seating can sometimes be determined by pickup order. We appreciate your suggestion and will look into ways to better set expectations. We're glad you still found the tour enjoyable and hope you’ll consider joining us again for a more ideal experience.
John_M, Dec 2024
Our guide, Carrington, was amazing! He had great information in the local area and wine. He knew when to engage and not. He also treated us with first class service.
The three wineries we visited were wonderful with beautiful views and the lunch was delicious.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your day and that Caryngton provided exceptional service with his local knowledge and perfect balance of engagement. It's wonderful to hear that the wineries, stunning views, and delicious lunch added to the experience. We’d love to welcome you back for another first-class wine tour!
Jerald_C, Dec 2024
Loved the unscheduled olive oil stop. Planning to return to Vega for a meal later in our visit. Driver Steve was extremely friendly and considerate.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed the mid-week escape and the delightful olive oil stop—those little surprises can make the day extra special. How wonderful that Vega made such an impression; we hope you have a fabulous meal there! We'll be sure to share your kind words with Steve—he truly excels at making every guest feel welcome and cared for. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit!
rosemary_d, Sept 2024
Meeting new people and sharing the experience was fun. Cary our quide was outstanding. As well as very knowledgeable
Response from Host, Oct 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you had a fun time meeting new people and that Cary made your experience exceptional with his knowledge and guidance. We hope to see you again for another memorable adventure.
Katrina_C, Jun 2024
It was an amazing experience. Our driver Cary w/Grapeline was AWESOME. His knowledge of the area along with his infectious enthusiam made this wine by far one if the best that I been on. A big thanks to Grapeline for this amazing experience. One more thing, those sandwiches we had for lunch 😋 10 out 10!!
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Thank you for your glowing review! We're delighted to hear that you had an amazing experience with us. Cary's knowledge and enthusiasm truly make a difference, and we're thrilled you enjoyed his guidance. We're also glad you loved the sandwiches for lunch! Thank you for choosing Grapeline, and we hope to see you again for another fantastic wine tour.
Amy_M, May 2024
We had such a fun time. Cary our guide was extremely flexible with our schedule. He slipped in a stop to taste olive oil when we were ahead, then called to push our time back at another winery when we lingered over lunch. He was knowledgeable about the destinations and the area- making sure to point out local landmarks. Super fun day! We even got to see llamas and baby goats!
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time on the tour with Cary. It sounds like he went above and beyond to ensure you had a memorable experience, from accommodating your schedule to sharing his knowledge about the area. We're delighted that you enjoyed the olive oil tasting and had the opportunity to see llamas and baby goats along the way. We hope to welcome you back for another amazing adventure in the future!
Robert_V, Apr 2024
We were picked up by a SUV where my wife and I had to crawl in and out of the back at every stop. All their other Grapevine tour buses were broken down. If I would have known of this type of transportation I would have driven myself. The driver was a nice guy and the wineries were nice but the ride ruined the day. The other couple also were very disappointed.
Response from Host, May 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We truly appreciate your honesty, and we're deeply sorry to hear about the challenges you faced during your tour. Providing a seamless and enjoyable experience for our guests is our top priority, and we understand that we fell short of that standard in your case.
Due to a mechanical issue, we had to utilize a vehicle that our driver was unfamiliar with to avoid cancelling the tour. We understand the inconvenience this caused you. Rest assured, we take your feedback seriously, and we are taking immediate steps to address the issues you've raised. We are conducting thorough training sessions for all our drivers to ensure they are well-equipped to handle any situation and operate every vehicle's interior workings effectively.
We truly hope that you'll believe us when we say that most days are not like yours, and we're sincerely sorry for the experience you had. We genuinely hope that you'll consider giving us another try sometime to see what a more typical Grapeline Wine Tour looks and feels like.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Sharon_P, Jun 2023
What a fabulous day! Caryngton was our driver. He is so friendly, personable and has a great knowledge of the area and the wineries. The other couple was also a delight. This company is worth checking out! You will not be disappointed! 😎😎🍷🍷
Angelina_A, Aug 2022
I loved my tour group. So much fun! Beautiful scenery and delicious wines. My mom and I came here for a mother daughter trip and met fun people on our tour group. Would do this again!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for letting us (and everyone else!) know about it.
Lyndsay_P, Aug 2022
We had such a wonderful time and our tour guide Kris was the main part of that! She was so hospitable to us and took excellent care of us throughout the day!! Can’t recommend her enough if you take the tour! We had a lovely day :)
shari_c, Jul 2022
It was a very fun experience esp having the driver . Couldn’t rate it 5 stars as due to Covid we were not allowed to see the actual wine process. The Gainy vinery was the best and the lady took time to talk to us about winemaking . Lunch was excellent and In scenic winery. Our driver, Carrington, squeezed in olive oil tasting which we greatly appreciated
Carolyn_S, Jan 2022
We booked the tour December 23 and met some amazing people. The tour was wonderful, as we got to see 3 wineries, and spent at least 1.5 hours in each. Our guide, Anthony took good care of us and made
sure we have ample time to finish our sampling and shopping. We enjoyed maybe two or three out of the 16 wines we sampled, but overall, it was a great experience.
Greg_R, Sept 2021
Chris, our driver, historian, and area expert was amazing. Everyone on our trip raved about her. TOP NOTCH SERVICE!!
Wendy_M, Apr 2021
Took this tour with my husband I’m for our wedding anniversary weekend. We were first time wine tour members and had an absolutely great time! The convenience of being picked up from our hotel was the biggest selling point for us. We made 3 stops and had lunch at one of the wineries. Our driver was funny, personable and extremely helpful. We would definitely recommend this tour to our friends and family. The selection of wineries was wonderful, great selection and romantic views. Perfect day spent around Solvang.
Jose_S, Mar 2024
Nosso guia Cary foi muito atencioso e as 3 vinícolas que visitamos nos proporcionou uma experiência incrível sobre a degustação de vinhos.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
I hope I translated this all correctly.
¡Muchas gracias por tu maravillosa reseña! Estamos encantados de saber que tuviste una experiencia increíble de degustación de vinos con Cary como tu guía. ¡Brindamos por más momentos memorables con Grapeline Wine Tours!
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"Our guide Cary was very attentive, and the three wineries we visited provided us with an incredible wine tasting experience."
Reply "Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an incredible wine tasting experience with Cary as your guide. Cheers to more memorable moments with Grapeline Wine Tours!"
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