Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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All Aboard Santa Barbara’s Original & Longest Running Trolley Tour and Charter Services
See the American Riviera in 90 minutes
Santa Barbara sightseeing at its finest on the original, fully narrated Santa Barbara Trolley Tour. For 30 years, we've been providing trolley tours in the Santa Barbara community. Join us as we visit local hot spots such as the Santa Barbara Courthouse, Santa Barbara Zoo, Museum of Natural History, the historic Santa Barbara Mission, and more, all fully narrated by our energetic and knowledgeable tour guides! Our pick up location is only a 10 minute walk from Stearns Wharf, at the Visitor Center located at 1 Garden St.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Narrated Tour
Food and Drinks
What To Expect
Stearns Wharf
Enjoy the seaside sights and sounds of Stearns Wharf, one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic landmarks. Named for builder John P. Stearns and located at the end of State Street, it is California’s oldest working wharf and the perfect spot to soak up the sun, salty breezes and stunning views of the impossibly blue Pacific. The Wharf was completed in 1872 and served the passengers and freight shipping needs of California’s south coast for more than 25 years. Today it’s one of Santa Barbara’s most visited attractions and a mainstay of the Waterfront district.
East Beach
East Beach is a favorite spot for locals for volleyball (including pro tournaments), skating, paddle sports, art shows and just plain relaxing. It also has a great panoramic view of the Santa Barbara mountains.
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Trolley Tour
Reviews
765 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Need a warmer tour guide
Kevlin K,
Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Our tour guide was hard to understand because lack of enunciation and he spoke fast while blending words together. It seemed as if he was reading from a script with lack of enthusiasm and care. Not one smile, and no warm greeting or farewell.
I love Santa Barbara and this trolly ride too
laurie w,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was great! The weather was perfect. And such a nice way to see many streets of Santa Barbara and get a real feel for the people and culture So fun too! The driver was an excellent tour guide.
Highly recommended!!
Naomi V,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The Trolley is a great way to learn about any destination. Our guide, Joey, was so knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend the Santa Barbara Trolley Tour!
A day-trip to Santa Barbara
Oliver F,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Santa Barbara Trolley is a tour that every visitor, first-timers especially must do when visiting SB. The trolley goes around the city of Santa Barbara and neighboring Montecito with our knowledgeable tour guide/driver who knows every corner of the city. It is reasonably priced and well worth anyone's time for a chance to see important places in SB in hour and a half time.
Amazing
reanna o,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Was a fun tour our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining! He even went over the hour and a half.
Good experience and fun tour
bruce2122023,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very knowledgable driver/tour guide, learned a lot about Santa Babara's history, architection, highlight attractions etc. Highly recommend.
Great time on the Santa Barbara Trolley tour
Joylynn M,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on the trolley tour. Got to see lots of Santa Barbara and learned about the history of Santa Barbara. Our driver, Rusty, was great and very informative.
Good opportunity to get to know Santa Barbara
sarah S,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Good opportunity to get a feel for the area and learn about the history. The guide we had however was less than enthusiastic and didn’t smile once.
Good trip, if you get the right host
Peni H,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Would have been 5 if our driver had shown any enthusiasm or real interest in what he was doing. Saw some lovely places, which we returned to by car afterwards. A beautiful place and a good way to see it.
Weekend getaway
Vivian P,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good overview of the city, people who helped build and gave it the architectural surroundings we see.
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