Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Happy Hour History Tour
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Santa Barbara, USA
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Stroll through downtown Santa Barbara with a guide and small group to get the most out of your visit. You'll benefit from insightful commentary as you visit some of the top attractions, as well as some eateries you might not find on your own. Purchase food or drinks at the three historical cocktail bars and listen to the explanation of why each is significant. Traveling with a small group means you'll get plenty of attention from your guide.
- Small group of just 12 people means an intimate feel to the group
- Learn about downtown Santa Barbara's history and culinary culture
- Stop at food and drink establishments off the beaten path
- Plenty of time to ask questions
What's Included
- Includes a fully guided historical tour with a fun and professional local guide, who can recommend excellent food and drink options throughout the tour.
- Alcoholic Beverages"All Inclusive" booking option includes price of pre-selected food and drinks. "Ala Carte" booking option does not include any food and drink in price of tour, and is up to guests to pay themselves.
- Snacks"All Inclusive" booking option includes price of pre-selected food and drinks. "Ala Carte" booking option does not include any food and drink in price of tour, and is up to guests to pay themselves.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Casa de la Guerra15 E De La Guerra St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Meet in front of Casa De la Guerra courtyard, under the sign in front of the Museum. City Hall is on the opposite corner across the street.
End point
- 833 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
State Street. Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Operating hours.2:30 pm
Itinerary
1
Totally Cali Tours
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Tour not available for those under 21 years of age, as the primary stops on the tour are bars. It is advised that you were comfortable, weather appropriate clothing and shoes, and a light outer layer for evening temperature drops. The walking portion of the tour may cover approximately a mile of distance, so is advised for guests who can handle leisurely walking in a city environment.
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
based on 17 reviews
Lori_T, Mar 2026
Melissa from Cali Tours was excellent. We learned alot about Santa Barbata history. The food and drink stops were friendly and interesring.
Adriana_O, Feb 2026
This Happy Hour History Tour was an absolute delight—fun, informative, and full of charm. Emily guided us with such warmth and effortless charisma, pairing her kindness with an impressive depth of knowledge that brought Santa Barbara’s stories to life. Every stop along the way was thoughtfully chosen, showcasing idyllic locations that perfectly capture the city’s must‑visit gems. The combination of great company, rich history, and exceptional selections made this experience unforgettable. Truly a must‑do!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Adriana, it was a joy showing you around Santa Barbara! Thank you so much for letting us know you enjoyed the tour.
Sandra_W, Oct 2025
Our tour guide Melissa was very personable, knowledgeable and a joy to be with as we learned about the history of Santa Barbara! We highly recommend visitors to the area take this tour and with the Totally Cali Tour group! 10+ rating!
Tanya_M, Apr 2024
Melissa was so friendly and fun. I especially appreciate that even though my party of 2 was the only group to sign up, she still conducted the tour and didn’t cancel. Made it a lovely private tour where we were able to ask lots of questions and really enjoy our time together. The stops were great picks and I really appreciated the special attention the owner of Night Lizard Brewery (our first stop) gave us, including a backroom tour of the distillery.
Barbara_G, May 2023
Melissa was a wonderful and informative host and tour guide. The cocktails were great, and the selection was very good. There was a group of us from the Houston area traveling together, so we enjoyed doing the tour as a small group together. There wasn't a lot in the way of food, but the drinks were fabulous and the tour was so well done we felt that the price was more than reasonable.
Response from Host, May 2023
Thanks for taking the tour with us and taking the time to write a review. We are so happy you enjoyed your experience. Cheers!
Sandra_L, Dec 2021
The whole trip was very interesting. My husband and I do not drink alcohol but wanted to go along for the history tour. We were the only ones on this tour, so our guide changed the drinking part to olive oil tasting. It was great. The food was fabulous.
Peggy_J, Sep 2021
This was a fabulous experience. We were very lucky - we were the only guests on this particular tour and our leader was Melissa, owner of this tour company. You couldn't get a better guide that Melissa!
She is knowledgeable, personable, friendly, informative, we could go on and on about Melissa. And yes, the tour itself was excellent. The locations we stopped for drinks and food were great choices. We really liked the empanadas (as we were on the ala carte tour because we didn't want to eat too much, we were only going to order 2 to share. Melissa highly recommended we get at least 4 for the 2 of us -- we are glad we took her advice). We even got a "bonus" stop at an olive oil shop and were treated to another terrific experience.
We give a 2-thumbs up on this tour.
Kristine_C, Jun 2021
Our first day in town and this tour was a great way to walk around and learn the area. Melissa was very informative and had great drink/food suggestions along the way.
Adam_B, May 2021
We really enjoyed the afternoon. The history portion was informative, and we enjoyed how drinks were mixed between all of the historical content. Thank you so much!
Diana_M, Dec 2020
We had an excellent time. Melissa was great and we learned a lot about Santa Barbara while having wonderful food and drink.
Lisa_B, Feb 2020
Awesome Tour! I would rate 10 stars if I could!! Lots of history plus great food and drinks! Loved seeing the local spots and our guide Melissa was fabulous
Bacchustrip, Jul 2019
It was easy to find the starting point and Melissa was waiting for us so we eagerly started the tour ahead of schedule. It was nice to have someone familiar with the area guide us through the busy downtown area and direct us to some cool local bars and restaurants away from the tourist traps. Learning about the history of Santa Barbara, seeing the historic buildings, taking in the spectacular views at a leisurely pace while enjoying the local hot spots was a real treat.
Response from Host, Dec 2019
Thank you for your review! We always love to hear how our tours are for our guests.
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