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15 Best Santa Barbara Tours

The ones worth booking.

The 15 santa barbara tours to wrap your trip around this winter, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.

15 Best Santa Barbara Tours

Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive) - The Day’s Core Structure: Three Wineries Plus Lunch in the Vines
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Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

1.Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

Santa Ynez wine tour from Santa Barbara with hotel pickup, 3 winery tastings, vineyard lunch, and an engaging guide. 5 hours, all-inclusive.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“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;…”

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Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara - Meeting at 700 E Hwy 246 (Buellton): Simple Start, No Fuss
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Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara

2.Epic Zipline Tour near Santa Barbara

Fly three fast ziplines above the Santa Ynez Valley from Buellton. Small group, top safety, and big views in about 2 hours.

★ 5.0

“Awesome lifetime experience. Totally recommend it and the staff was amazing. I will return again to do this again withe my girlfriend.”

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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours) - Stearns Wharf Stop: Views, Boats, and a Wildlife-Spotting Mindset
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Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

3.Wildlife Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Wildlife kayak in Santa Barbara Harbor. A beginner-friendly 2-hour paddle to spot seals, sea lions, and more. Gear included for $59.

★ 5.0

“Wonderful experience! We had a great day with perfect weather. Spencer , our tour guide was fantastic! Kind, helpful, knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly! We had never kayaked before . I especially liked the way Spencer had us get into the kayak , one person at a time from the boat ramp and then pulled us…”

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Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara - Why an ebike is the smart way to cover Santa Barbara highlights
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Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara

4.Electric Bike Rental in Santa Barbara

Rent an electric bike in Santa Barbara with a helmet, lock, map, and local tips. Cover more sights fast, with staff support.

★ 5.0

“Staff was friendly and super helpful. They took extra time to help us get oriented to the ebikes. Also provided helmets, bike locks, and maps.”

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High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara - Harness, Helmet, and Safety: How This Feels Safer Than It Sounds
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High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara

5.High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara

High Ropes adventure near Santa Barbara with ladders and rope bridges. Helmet and harness included, English tour. About 2 hours.

★ 5.0

“I brought my two daughters (15 and 13). We had the best time, so much fun. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. Planning to go back in a few weeks with the rest of my family.”

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Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike - Clairmont Farms lavender stop: quick education on lavender oil
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Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

6.Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

E-bike through Santa Ynez Valley from Santa Barbara for lavender, Solvang stops, olive oil, and two winery tastings with lunch.

★ 5.0

“Amazing day!! Great bike ride through the valley and the e-bike was easy to learn to use. Loved all the stops, had a great lunch, and all wine/food was delicious! Would do again next time in Santa Barbara :)”

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Santa Barbara Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Estates & Wineries - Seated private tastings you can actually talk about
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Santa Barbara Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Estates & Wineries

7.Santa Barbara Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Estates & Wineries

Santa Barbara small-group wine tour to private Santa Ynez estates with seated tastings, lunch, and a luxury Mercedes pickup. Max about 7.

★ 5.0

“A fantastic, informative tour of 3 wineries. It is always great to meet people who are so pationate about what they do. We also enjoyed spending time with our fellow travellers. We met as strangers, but left as friends. Paul & Carlos were great hosts. A special thanks to them for sorting out a problem…”

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Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour - Finding the Sideways connection without making it a movie-tour
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Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour

8.Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour

All-inclusive small-group wine tour in Solvang and Santa Ynez: 3 wineries, lunch, tastings, olive oil, Sideways drive-by, pickup included.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Tom was knowledgeable, professional and wonderful at keeping us on time for all our wine destinations. I would highly recommend this tour if you enjoy good wine and no crowds!”

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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid - Your self-guided day: maps, pace, and choosing the right kind of “stop”
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

9.Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain or Hybrid

Rent an electric, mountain, or hybrid bike in Santa Barbara for a self-guided day or two, with maps and helmet included.

★ 5.0

“Top notch from initial phone call to returning the bike. Outstanding bicycle choices with knowledgeable and kind staff. Bikes are fabulously maintained. Response time is quick and reliable. They will get you mobile as quickly as possible and the rest is up to you!!! I would encourage anyone to rent a bike here and I…”

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Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour - Price and value: why $175 can make sense here
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Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour

10.Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour

Small-group e-bike ride in Santa Ynez Valley with lavender and Solvang, plus olive oil picnic lunch and two tastings. Santa Barbara pickup.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful ride, beautiful views, delicious lunch. The e-bikes make the ride doable for a group that doesn’t ride much. Definitely recommend!”

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Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour - The tasting route: restaurants, wine bar/bakery, and a microbrewery
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Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food and Photo Tour

3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees - The 5-Hour Rhythm: Comfortable Riding With a Real Host
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3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour - What the $200 Price Includes (And Why It’s Good Value)
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Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

13.Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

A relaxed Santa Ynez Valley wine tour with hotel pickup, up to three tastings, and a gourmet picnic lunch, all without driving.

★ 5.0

“This wine tour was excellent! Yume was a sweet and knowledgeable guide. She took the time to get pictures of our day and made us feel very welcome😊. The wineries we went to were excellent!”

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3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tastings from City - Price and Value: What $179 Buys You (and Why It Can Make Sense)
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3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tastings from City

14.3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tastings from City

3 Santa Ynez winery tastings with a picnic lunch and Santa Barbara hotel pickup. Small-group tour that handles the driving.

★ 5.0

“Guide was very friendly, but everything else was very subpar. Communication poor: pick up location and time changed 3X only a few hours before we left. Wineries: no tour of the facility or how they make/bottle like you usually get. This was simply a drop off for a tasting. The wineries were average or less…”

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Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes - Meeting Point and What Happens Before You Roll
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Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

15.Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

Private 2.5-hour Santa Barbara e-bike tour with local guides, mission and harbor views, Rainbow Arch, Stearns Wharf, and more for $90.

★ 5.0

“I was surprised to find that I was the only one on the tour, but Mike was very gracious and was an excellent tour guide, with an excellent route and lotsa history of the area. Michael felt like a friend showing me his neighborhood. First time on an ebike. Lotta fun. Highly recommend this tour.”

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