Overview
Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours began over 10 years ago out of one local ladies love of Santa Barbara, food and feeding people without having to cook.
Our DT SB walking food & drink tour is a passion and a love and a small local business. We are delighted to have you join us in our guide led tour. You will taste some of our local favorite daytime food places and partake in local wine tasting.
Group sizes are smaller then pre covid, offering a more intimate experience.
Learn some fun information downtown SB while talking and taking in some beautiful views.
A few items to note:
3.5 hours flies by
Tours do not start and end in the same location
We can accommodate a variety of food allergies and aversions. Please alert us in advance.
If you or anyone in your group has health or mobility issues, please consider a private experience so we can accommodate you the best we can.
Corporate and private experiences are available.
Tasting and tasting locations vary depending on availability.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Beverages (water and one non alcoholic drink)
Local guide
Additional alcohol tasting (including wine or beer)
Food and wine tasting
Guaranteed to mostly skip the long lines
Local taxes
Gratuities for your guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please plan to meet your guide in front of the stores 33 jewels and Bryant & Sons. They are on the State Street side of El Paseo Shopping Center across from the mall.
End point
We rotate the end of the tour. It will end within 6 blocks of the start location.
Good to know
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Comfortable clothes are recommended
- Bottle of water (if you want)
- Weather conditions don't stop our tours. Please bring appropriate attire
- The listed price does not include a parking fee
- The list price does not include tour guide tips
- The tour time depends on the size of the groups, tours run about 3.5ish hours (we also have to give our restaurants some grace since they are just getting back to full throttle)
What to expect
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El Paseo Building
40 min
El Paseo is more than a building, it is a vibe and a mini neighborhood. When you walk in from State Street there are a couple path ways leading into a lovely courtyard. The buildings surrounding the courtyard are filled with local businesses, a lot of local wine tasting rooms and a couple of restaurants and a lot of history dating back to the early 1920's.
Our tour will visit one of the local wine tasting rooms to enjoy a wine tasting of 3-4 wines and eating a shared grazing box (shared only with people from your group). -
Casa de la Guerra
40 min
Most tours will walk into the grounds and talk about Casa De La Guerra. We do not enter the home (museum) but do encourage guests to go back and check both Casa De La Guerra and Presidio out!
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Arlington Theatre
15 min
We pass by and near the Arlington Theatre, talking about some of it's long SB history. We generally do not enter the theatre on tours.
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse
30 min
We love all the beauty & history our courthouse has to offer. When available, we do like to take guests inside, but it is not always time permitting.
Metal detectors have been added to the courthouse entrance. Please leave anything at home that could be perceived as a weapon ie pocket knife, mace, etc -
The Granada Theatre
15 min
We have to stop and talk about the Granada theatre in all it's glory. Sadly, we are not able to enter it on tours at this time.
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The Historic La Arcada Courtyard
20 min
Downtown offers random walkways and arcadas. Time permitting we like to weave through them stopping to look at and take pictures with famous statues (window washer) and look at the adorable and totally random turtles in the turtle pond.
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El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
20 min
Not all tours will pass by El Presidio. Time and route permitting we will stop and talk about it.
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Santa Barbara
20 min
Tours weave on and off of State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- If anyone in group has any health or mobility issues, please consider a private tour experience to best accommodate you
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Downtown SB Walking Food & Drink Tour
Can I cancel Downtown SB Walking Food & Drink Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3–4 hours.
Where does it start?
Please plan to meet your guide in front of the stores 33 jewels and Bryant & Sons.
What's included?
- Beverages (water and one non alcoholic drink)
- Local guide
- Additional alcohol tasting (including wine or beer)
- Food and wine tasting
- Guaranteed to mostly skip the long lines
- Local taxes
What's not included?
- Gratuities for your guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits El Paseo Building, Casa de la Guerra, Arlington Theatre, Santa Barbara County Courthouse, The Granada Theatre, The Historic La Arcada Courtyard, El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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