Taco Tour Santa Barbara | Food Tour
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Santa Barbara, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Taco lovers and foodies can tuck into the best tacos, margaritas, and more that Santa Barbara has to offer on this private food tour. Combine a walking tour of Santa Barbara's Downtown with stops at 5 of Santa Barbara's most delicious taco restaurants so you can truly eat like a local.
- Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Downtown on foot with built-in stops
- Instead of one meal, try tacos from several different restaurants
- Sip on two beverages from your choice of margaritas, wine, and beer
- Get local recommendations from your guide of more places to eat and see
What's Included
- Receive a gift coupon at completion of tour
- 5 different awarding winning tacos and 3 beverages (margaritas/wine/beer)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 321 Motor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Meet 15 minutes before the start of the tour. Meet in front of Santa Barbara Roasting Company.
End point
- 525 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
Tour will end at the last Taco Restaurant Baja Sharkzee. Guests will be able to stay longer once the tour guide leaves.
Itinerary
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Santa Barbara
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Alcohol cannot be sold to a person under 21 under any circumstance.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 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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Featured review
Karma_C
Tour guide was fun and informative, and the tacos were AMAZING. Very sweet and accommodating with dietary restrictions and aversions. Good mix of history, drink and food
Reviews
4.9
based on 235 reviews
Sabrina_R, Apr 2026
Tacos were delicious and it was a great overview of Santa Barbara history and architecture. Small group so it was easy to stay together when walking between spots and easy to hear our guide.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
“Thank you so much for joining our Taco Tour Downtown Food Tour Santa Barbara! We’re thrilled you had such a great time. We love creating fun, social experiences and are so glad it came through during your tour. It means a lot to be considered one of the best food tours in Santa Barbara, and we especially love hosting bachelorette parties, team building, and group outings. We truly appreciate you being part of the experience and hope to see you again soon!”
Melissa_V, Mar 2026
Food was great, tour guide was nice and friendly. Overall cost was higher for the experience. Would have liked more info about the surrounding area.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
“Thank you so much for joining our Funk Zone Food Tour Santa Barbara and for your thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience. We always aim to balance a fun, social atmosphere with local insight, and we really appreciate your note about wanting to learn more about Santa Barbara. That’s something we’re always continuing to build into the tour. Thanks again for being part of the experience—we hope to have you back again soon!”
Karen_M, Dec 2025
This was a good overview of SB as well as some good tacos. The tour was led by Sam Bear, a comedian. Very enjoyable experience.
James_H, Sep 2025
We had a terrific time on this tour! Courtney was the absolute best tour guide ever! The impromptu jam session at The Blue Owl with her, Nadia, and Miles was totally awesome!!! Some talented folks right here!!
Randy_F, Apr 2025
Weekend tour may be better than weekday. Tour guide Matt was very nice and personable. Not too much walking. For the price there could be more libations offered.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi, thanks for taking the tour and for the review. We do change up different different Taquerias when there’s a closure, large group, etc. We offer a beer, a sangria, and a margarita on the tour. More than that would be an over serve for 2 1/2 hour experience.. At our last stop where you get the margarita, you may purchase on your own something to drink.
Also, at the last step you’re give your gift bag, which has a free drink coupon ( up to a $12 value) for the last stop just so the party can go on long after the tour has ended! 🌮 Our tour is great for "birthday parties" "date night" "bachelorette parties" and "company team building". Keep us in mind when visiting beautiful Santa Barbara again. Thank you.
dgamez38, Mar 2025
I wanted to share our appreciation for the fantastic taco tour we recently experienced. Alex was incredibly informative, and we really enjoyed learning about the local culture and history. Walking to each taco place added a special touch to the experience — it felt immersive and allowed us to see more of the area.
We had a great time, and I just wanted to extend our thanks for such a memorable experience. Please pass along our gratitude to Alex!
Jennifer_T, Mar 2025
Fun tour with a little info about downtown Santa Barbara. Out of the ordinary tacos were fun to try! Of course the staples were good too.
Yolanda_G, Aug 2024
The whole experience was amazing, everything about it was so great we will be doing it again. The tour guides were fantastic, loved… loved everything about.
nicki_H, Aug 2024
Our guide Alex was great but the tour did not feature the mom & pop taco stands we were expecting & wanted . I feel
Like we could have found these places ourselves - and 2 we would
Not have gone to.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hi ty for your comments. All of the taquerias are family owned. The tour is curated meaning the menu is set, we selected different tacos from each venue, ones we believe you may not have ordered if on your own. The tour creates a different taco tasting experience, great trained guides imparting lots of Taco Facts, Santa Barbara Stories and humor. Also, every guest receives a gift bag with over $200 of coupons to local businesses. Free drinks, gifts etc.
KATHLEEN_V, Aug 2024
All good! For 10 people to enjoy the tacos, tour, and talk for a good 2 and a half hour of super fun!
We were well fed nutritionally as well as culturally! Super architecture info
Super cool !
Karma_C, Jul 2024
Tour guide was fun and informative, and the tacos were AMAZING. Very sweet and accommodating with dietary restrictions and aversions. Good mix of history, drink and food
Kendra_R, Jun 2024
Great, fun and DELICIOUS! Our guide Alex was awesome and we felt like he was part of the family. Gave us great variety and some amazing local facts and tips! Well worth it
Michael_C, Jun 2024
We enjoyed our time with Alex. He was a great guide, telling us the history of Santa Barbara and the owners of the individual taco shops that we stopped in. We tried a bunch of different tacos, with unique flavor profiles and we were completely full by the end. Alex was also considerate of any diet restrictions that we had, in order to sub items out appropriately.
Brittany_H, Jun 2024
I went with my family, my parents and sister live in Ventura and I wanted to try something different with them. Our tour guide Riley was GREAT, she was funny, sweet and very knowledgeable. We didnt feel rushed and were able to enjoy the sights and Riley shared about other shops and restaurants and entertainment in Santa Barbara. Best taco was from Casa Cozmel, hand made tortillas, great salsa. Second best taco was Lilly's.
The last place for tacos was mediocre. Though it was a fantastic experience I do think it's a little expensive.
Kathleen_B, Jun 2024
YUMMY! Tiffany was a great, friendly and knowledgeable guide. We had a really good time. Loved the tacos and margaritas.
Sneha_D, Jun 2024
Excellent variety of tacos that kept us very full. All tasty selections. Our tour guide was awesome and gave us so many fun facts!!! And it was a great walk through a street with plenty of places to hang out afterward. Would highly recommend!
Kathleen_J, Mar 2024
Natalie and her assistant were excellent guides, as they were personable and informative. The food stops were delicious with nice portions.
The drinks were a great compliment to the experience. Great tour, we would highly recommend.
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