All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour
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Santa Barbara, USA
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the beauty of California’s famed Central Coast wine region on an all-inclusive Santa Ynez wine tour from Santa Barbara. Relax in a luxury passenger van as breathtaking landscapes lead you to the Santa Ynez Valley, where you’ll enjoy exclusive tastings at three partner wineries. With lunch, snacks, and insights from a knowledgeable local guide included, this is more than a tour—it’s a curated wine experience.
- See three well-known vineyards and enjoy sampling
- Savor a locally produced meal while surrounded by vineyards
- Discover the history of wine with an approachable guide
- Included is shuttle pick up and drop-off
What's Included
- Alcoholic BeveragesWine tasting fees at 3 wineries
- Shuttle pick-up & drop-off from your hotel or accommodations in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez Valley
- LunchDelicious locally sourced lunch and cold beverages
- A friendly and knowledgeable guide
- Discussion on winemaking and historical insights
- Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Santa Ynez Valley
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- 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.
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It is a delightful experience held in an idyllic location in California. The wines are varied and tour exposed us to a spectrum we might not otherwise have explored. The tour guide (Johan) was excellent; prompt, well informed, educational and a very good driver. Can’t think of a better way to spend five hours at a very equitable price.
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Travelers appreciate knowledgeable and friendly guides who provide engaging, educational insights in a comfortable atmosphere. Food and beverage offerings receive consistent praise for generous wine pours and a diverse selection, with lunch described as delicious and well-prepared. Overall, the combination of informative guidance and quality tastings contributes positively to the experience.
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Our guide Johanne was very knowledgeable and friendly. I enjoyed the different wineries we went to. The area area around Santa Ynez is very beautiful.
This was an amazing tour start to finish. Johannesburg was incredibly knowledgeable and fun and made sure we had an extraordinary time. Highly recommended to anyone visiting Santa Barbara!
Had such a good time on this experience- the wine, lunch, and guide (Danny) were all great! Would definitely book it again ☺️
Had a great time at the wineries and met some really cool people! Linda was very informative and did a great job.
Totally enjoyable day with Johannes. He was knowledgeable about all 3 wineries we visited, & it was a nice mix of wines. There were 11 people in our group, we had fun with all of them. Easy & fun was to enjoy Santa Barbara wine country.
Johannes was a fun and knowledgeable tour guide. We had a wonderful day and enjoyed all the wineries.
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!
My husband and I had a lovely experience touring the wineries of Santa Barbara on this tour. Our guide, Johann, was friendly, knowledgable and seemed to love his job, which is a plus. My only small criticism was about the lunch. We pre-ordered our lunches from a local sandwich shop and honestly...it wasn't very good. Mine wasn't and neither was my husband's, which is was unfortunate. At least one of the wineries we visited served food, and it would've been better had we been able to just order a meal at the winery for our lunch.
But other than that, the scenery was gorgeous, we tasted many delicious wines--some varietals we'd never heard of--and it was an overall lovely experience.
This was best wine tour we've been on. SBWCT was accommodating and Johannes Steenkamp was knowledgeable and chose 3 great wineries based on our experience and introducing us to new wineries and some great wines!
My sister and I had the best time on our tour! We love wine tasting and this was exactly what we wanted. We got picked up right at our hotel and had a fun group of 6 to spend the day with. Peter, our guide, was great to be around and knowledgeable. The wineries had beautiful views and generous pours with a unique variety of wines. Everyone we met was friendly and accommodating. This was well worth the money to be able to visit multiple wineries without worrying about driving and navigating ourselves. The lunch that was provided was also delicious. This tour was worth every penny and was one of the best parts of our trip to California.
Such a great experience. We saw 3 great wineries, each amazing in their own way. Vega was our favorite, great service, great atmosphere, and even better wine. 10/10 recommend!
Tour guide friendly and knowledgeable, winery experience was wonderful. Driver drove well. Weather was great too
Ricardo was a excellent tour guide. Just loved all the wine 🍷 tasting. The lunch was outstanding. I highly recommend this tour.
We chose this based on the wineries Viator told us we were going to. (I contacted several wine touring companies to find out and based our decision on what I was told.) We only went to one winery that was listed in my communication between myself and the person I chatted with from Viator. Sunstone was recommended to us so we were hoping to get there. When Johannes picked us up, he listed the 2 wineries and one tasting room we would visit. We were disappointed to hear that Sunstone was no longer on the list. I mentioned to Johannes that we were told we were going to Sunstone. He immediately went on the defensive and aggressively scolded me in front of an entire van of strangers. I was beyond embarrassed. He pretty much just ripped on Sunstone winery saying it was for instagrammers and the wine was not good. He sarcastically said he would drop us off there while he took the others to the better winery. His reaction was not necessary. It could have been handled so much better. Every single person in our group told me later that they felt terrible for the way I was treated and they were also extremely put off by his defensiveness and the amount of time he took to school me in front of everyone.
That aside, we wanted to make the most of our day. The first winery was Gainey. It was pretty and the wine was pretty good. What we didn’t like was the HARD sales push. We’ve been to over 100 wineries and I get they like to sell memberships but this was so extra and not enjoyable at all. With every single taste came a huge sales pitch. We were all just looking at each other by a certain point. The 2nd stop was a tasting room. We can go to tasting rooms any time. We were hoping for 3 real wineries. The last stop was Vega. We very much enjoyed our tasting, the winery and visiting with Al (the gentleman who poured our wine). The wines were very good. All in all it was a great day. Johannes was very nice after the initial aggression but that just left a bad taste in my mouth. We were very lucky to have a great group of people and we all got along very nicely which made for a lovely afternoon.
Our Guide Peter was amazing. We all had a great time and plan on doing it again next year with the same group and will request Peter again. AMAZING DAY
This company went above and beyond on every detail. Peter was full of historical knowledge about the area, and went out of his way to bring a group of strangers together in conversation.
Also, I had searched the activity as a solo traveler, and after going through several, this company didn't so much as flinch at picking one person up at the hotel. I especially appreciate that.
Great having someone do the driving when visiting wineries, our guide was very considerate and kept us on schedule without rushing. All the wineries were beautiful and offered a nice selection of wines.
Great wine stops - especially first one but pace yourself! Big pours and fun tastings! Tour guide Johannes was outstanding. He gave us great information about Santa Barbara and the wineries. He went out of his way to ensure we had a wonderful day.
3 stops at good wineries, first winery was very generous which meant everyone had to buy food which was a good thing. the sandwhiches were excellent at the second stop.
It is a delightful experience held in an idyllic location in California. The wines are varied and tour exposed us to a spectrum we might not otherwise have explored. The tour guide (Johan) was excellent; prompt, well informed, educational and a very good driver. Can’t think of a better way to spend five hours at a very equitable price.
Pick up and drop off times vary drastically. We were told we’d be picked up at 9:35 (earlier than advertised) and not actually picked up until after 9:45. In addition we were dropped off past 5:30. Way longer day than advertised. In addition what we received for the price was mediocre. One of our wineries was not very professional regarding purchases by the glass. Our last winery was our favorite however they were not prepared for our party size nor were they aware we were part of a tour. I live in N. CA and have been to many wineries and don’t think the price paid was a good value for what we received.
This was the best way to go to wine country from Santa Barbara. It was safe, delicious, and we had a great local guide with Daniel who entertained us with stories and local info. We fell in love with the area, and can’t wait to go again!
We had a great experience on this tour! Daniel was an fantastic guide. He was kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. By chance it was just my mom and I on our tour, which we were a bit disappointed about, but Daniel made us feel comfortable and at ease! Daniel even asked for our feedback on the way home to improve the experience for future tours. I strongly recommend taking this tour. We had a great time and would even do it again!
Do it!! We went to 3 wineries all were so good lunch was yummy my hour for Johannes was the best tour guide very nice and knowledgeable!!
Great guide, great wineries and good people. Looking forward to going back to Santa Barbara and touring again
Guide was great and lunch was excellent. First winery was good but next two were very slow in bringing each flight of wine. Got bored waiting for them. Second winery was very nice in letting me have a cocktail instead of the wine tasting.
We had the most incredible time with Santa Barbara Adventure Company! From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and thoughtfully curated. The tour guide, Johannes was knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about wine and the Santa Ynez Valley region. Each stop on the tour offered a unique experience—from stunning vineyard views to intimate tastings with local winemakers.
The transportation was comfortable, and the pace of the tour felt just right—not rushed, but never dull. We especially appreciated the behind-the-scenes access at one of the wineries and stories that brought each winery to life.
Whether you’re a seasoned wine enthusiast or just getting started, this tour offers something for everyone. Highly recommend!!
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It was a fantastic tour. We went to 3 wineries which were fabulous and learned so much about wine. Sunny our driver was very knowledgeable and so much fun.
If you're looking for informative discussions and broad education on the Santa Ynez wine region, this tour isn't for you. If you're looking to meet some nice people, drink a few wines and have a relaxing experience with a pleasant driver, this tour is for you. Our tour started off poorly (incorrect pick up time; a change of drivers; waiting an hour--not including the extra time for freeway traffic--for pickup after rushing to get ready for an incorrect time given). Our driver was very friendly and engaging. I was hoping for some informative discussion during the drives to each vineyard about the wine region, but there was none of that. We were provided with good recommendations for food/drink in the area, but no discussion on the wine region. We visited 2 vineyards and 1 tasting room (my husband and I had already visited that exact tasting room the day before because we assumed our tour would be vineyards, so we were disappointed to be tasting the same wines. ). We bought thought we spent too much time at each location. We could have easily visited 4 vineyards or reduced the tour time. The knowledge of the guides/pourers at each winery varied greatly. 2 were quite knowledgeable and provided history of the vineyard and wines we were drinking. One was pretty new and didn't know the most basic of info about the vineyard or the wines beyond what she memorized. The lunch provided (which you pre-order the week prior) was excellent. The best part of the tour was meeting the rest of the group. Both my husband and I feel the experience isn't really worth the price of this tour. To be honest, aside from meeting other people and driving in a comfortable van, it's no different from choosing your own vineyards and ubering to each location on your own--which would be far cheaper than this tour. Maybe my husband and I just had different expectations. Having been on many wine tours in Napa Valley and the Finger Lakes region, we were expecting a similar type of informative experience. This tour was very different than the ones we've experienced in the past.
W we moved along at a leisurely pace; thoughtful and engaging tour guide; three wine stops each with distinct interesting character; we had a movie star director, the sender; a mama, grandma and daughter Trio; lots of civil engineers, and a lot of fun
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