Overview
Our Wine Country Shuttle service allows you to experience 2-3 wineries at your leisure for the day. At each winery you can opt to purchase a tasting or enjoy wine by the glass or bottle. Food options will be available for purchase either at the wineries or in the quaint town of Los Olivos.
If you want to explore the breadth and diversity that the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country has to offer this is the tour for you! Our incredible guides will offer interpretation & history about the Santa Ynez Valley throughout the day.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Pick-up and drop-off from a selection of wineries (tasting fees are not included)
A friendly and knowledgeable guide
Shuttle pick up from your hotel or private accommodations in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez Valley
Discussion on winemaking and historical insights
Lunch
Tasting fees
Parking fees of $9 per day per car for guests with pick up at the Visitor's Center
Gratuity: It is customary, but optional, to tip your guide for a positive experience
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
As a friendly reminder, your tasting fees and lunch are NOT included as part of the shuttle service. Many wineries do not allow outside food. We will plan your itinerary to have lunch options available on site.
Please let us know where you would like to be picked up at least 48 hours prior to departure & please bring identification in case confirmation that guests are of legal drinking age is needed. Pick up times range from 9:30am to 10:45 am based on your pick up location in relation to the other parties booked on the tour.
Pick up times will be confirmed via email the day prior to your trip. It is important you review your email after 5pm the day prior to your tour to confirm your pick up time.
If we do not hear from you with a pick up location 48 hours or more in advance, we will pick you up at the Santa Barbara Visitor's Center at 1 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
While we do have re-usable water bottles available for your use, you are encouraged to bring your own if preferred.
Guide gratuity: Our guides do their best to ensure you have a great time. It is customary, but optional, to tip your guide if you had a positive experience. Guide gratuity is not included in your reservation fee and may be paid directly to your guide (15-20% is standard). We are also happy to apply additional gratuity via credit card at any time by calling our office.
Typical Itinerary - May Vary:
• 9:30-10:45am - Pick-up at hotel
• 11:00am - Winery Tasting
• 12:30pm - Winery Tasting
• 1:15-2:15 pm - Lunch at winery
• 2:30pm - Winery Tasting
• 4:45pm-5:15pm - Drop off at hotel
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
What to expect
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Santa Barbara
1 hour
Meet your guide at your central Santa Barbara hotel and board a comfortable air-conditioned luxury passenger van. Enjoy the views as you leave the city behind and head into the Santa Ynez Valley to explore the vineyard filled countryside.
Pick ups are also available from Santa Ynez Valley and Solvang. -
Santa Ynez Valley
5 hours
Explore the stunning vineyards and quaint towns of the Santa Ynez Valley while our guide shares some of the history and wine production secrets of the valley. We will visit three full production wineries and lunch will be enjoyed amidst the vineyards.
We spend about an hour at each winery and allow approximately an hour for lunch at one of those stops.
We have a few "local favorites" that we may visit on this tour, with great reviews from our clients and guides. You can read more about our partner wineries on our website.
~Brander Vineyard
~Vincent Vineyard
~Roblar Winery
~Rideau Vineyard
~Rusack Vineyards
~Andrew Murray Vineyards
~Fess Parker Winery
~Epiphany Winery
~Petros Winery
~Folded Hills
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 meeting at the Visitor's center, the parking lot is immediately behind the Visitor Center building. Parking fees of $9 per day per car may apply.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle
Can I cancel Santa Ynez Wine Country Shuttle for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Pick-up and drop-off from a selection of wineries (tasting fees are not included)
- A friendly and knowledgeable guide
- Shuttle pick up from your hotel or private accommodations in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez Valley
- Discussion on winemaking and historical insights
What's not included?
- Lunch
- Tasting fees
- Parking fees of $9 per day per car for guests with pick up at the Visitor's Center
- Gratuity: It is customary, but optional, to tip your guide for a positive experience
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
