Overview
Taste some of California's best wines on this award-winning tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Enjoy breathtaking views on the way to Santa Ynez Valley on board a luxury passenger van. Our knowledgeable guide will share facts and history about our amazing wine region while you visit our partner wineries.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
A friendly and knowledgeable guide
Lunch
Discussion on winemaking and historical insights
Shuttle pick-up & drop-off from your hotel or accommodations in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez Valley
Gratuity
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. If meeting at the Visitor's Center, your guide will meet you just outside the Visitor's Center.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Please let us know where you would like to be picked up at least 48 hours before 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.
Pick-up times will be confirmed via email the day prior to your trip. It is important for you to 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 pickup location 48 hours or more in advance, we will pick you up at the Garden Street Visitor's Center at 1 Garden St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101.
While we have reusable water bottles available for your use, you are encouraged to bring your own if preferred.
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 (unless you opted to pre-book gratuity) and should 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.
Lunch:
Your order be submitted to letsgo@sbadventureco.com at least 48 hours prior to trip departure or selections will be made for you.
• Menu: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/61e78e58be45a85ec4d1b430/t/61faa8d01dd075760c8503bf/1643817170766/Menu-LosOlivos_compressed.pdf
(Guests may opt for a sandwich OR salad via email with the number(s) associated with the sandwich or the name of the salad they would prefer.)
Typical Itinerary:
• Hotel Pickups — 9:30-10:45am
• Tour:
+ 1st Winery Tasting — 11:00am - 12:00pm
+ 2nd Winery Tasting & Lunch — 12:30-2:15pm
+ 3rd Winery Tasting — 2:30-3:30pm
• Hotel Dropoffs — 4:45-5:15pm
What to expect
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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.
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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Ynez Valley (All-Inclusive & Full-Day)
Can I cancel Wine Tasting Tour in Santa Ynez Valley (All-Inclusive & Full-Day) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Our guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel. If meeting at the Visitor's Center, your guide will meet you just outside the Visitor's Center. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- A friendly and knowledgeable guide
- Lunch
- Discussion on winemaking and historical insights
- Shuttle pick-up & drop-off from your hotel or accommodations in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez Valley
What's not included?
- Gratuity
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
