Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point of interest in order to give you interesting stories. Because our tour is on bikes we can show you Channel Drive and State Street Promenade which can't be accessed by car. Our comfortable and fun electric bikes let you see more in less time. You'll love the 360 degree view of downtown and the coastline from the Courthouse tower and the story of how it was built. We'll tell you the story behind the sights including the interesting people involved. We love telling you about our favorite restaurants and ice cream stores. Some of them are off State Street and don't even have any signs. We ride right through the neighborhood our owner grew up in. Many people say our tours are the highlight of their trip to Santa Barbara.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Travel time riding between points of interest is approximately 1.5 hours
What To Expect
Old Mission Santa Barbara
Stop and smell the roses at the lovely Mission Rose Garden. Look down the ocean to see where you rode from. Look up at the beautiful mountains. We'll tell you the history of the Mission and surrounding area.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
Go up the courthouse town to see a stunning 360 degree view of downtown Santa Barbara. We'll point out the architectural highlights and quirky facts about this famous building.
Options
Guided tour Santa Barbara 2pm
afternoon tour
Guided tour Santa Barbara 10am
morning tour
What‘s Included
Sunscreen
Bottled water
Helmet
Use of bicycle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun Tour
774adelet,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was awesome! It was fun and informative and I highly recommend it. My husband and I have taken a few bike tours while traveling and Mike is the best Tour guide we have had.
Best bike tour!
Richard B,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide. Took me and husband on a private tour throughout Santa Barbara and then some. Mike being a local from Santa Barbara made the stories more memorable and interesting. He was extremely pleasant to be around and made an effort to explain past history and current developments of Santa Barbara. Also his bikes were in tip top shape and rode smoothly. He also explained the roads we would be taking and how long each stop would take us to get to our next stop. Made an effort to show us the court house and explain the history of the building. All and all, it was a great morning spent with Mike and his bikes and tour. Job well done!
Santa Barbara electric bike trip
988JohnB,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was an excellent tour guide. He grew up here and knows the city inside and out. This was a 2 1/2 hour tour and we got to see all the highlights of the area. I would highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic tour!!
Patty G,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Beautiful few hours to see a gorgeous city by an extraordinary, knowledgeable man who grew up in Santa Barbara. Should not miss this tour. Very safe easy riding.
Let the good times roll!
Phaedra V,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mike and Doug greeted us warmly and were very supportive since my sister and I had never been on electric bicycles before. We had a great time touring the Santa Barbara beach area, with Mike stopping from time to time to tell us interesting facts about the city and its colorful residents. Extremely enjoyable, with equal concern for safety and fun.
A fun, entertaining and informative tour!
Rebecca H,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun, informative and entertaining ride! Mike clearly has a passion for Santa Barbara and shared so much interesting information about the history and culture. Bikes were really smooth and Mike was great about keeping the pace manageable and looking out for road safety. Highly recommend! Don’t skip this awesome tour if you are in area.
Great your of beautiful Santa Barbara
Michael N,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thought Mike did an outstanding job with the ebikes tour. I had never ridden one before, and I appreciated his patience in explaining how to ride one. He was very well informed, and showed us all the highlights of Santa Barbara. We highly recommend this tour.
Best bike tour in Santa Barbara!
Todd M,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great bike ride tour around Santa Barbara. Even had ice cream!! Definitely a must do. Your guide was awesome.
Best tacos & e-bikes experience!
KelsieP32,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful experience with Mike on a bike! Mike is a local with extensive knowledge about the history of Santa Barbara, bicycles, and tacos— the perfect blend of knowledge for a tour guide. We loved our tacos & e-bikes tour. Mike provided a good overview of the city and hit the taco highlights, all accompanied by beautiful views and an easy workout.
Great way to spend the day in Santa Barbara
Paul G,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Top quality bikes and safety equipment made the journey enjoyable. Mike has a depth of knowledge and delivery that made the trip enjoyable. We covered a lot of must see stops and would highly recommended this tour.
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