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
730 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour with Chuck!
kcrowley2,
Aug 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was a great tour. Our guide Chuck was very friendly and knowledgeable giving us a wonderful overview of the area. I’d highly recommend this tour.
Awesome
Melody H,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very good tour Rusty was great. Very interesting and informative. Had a great time. Just wish the people sitting behind would have been quiet.
Fun little intro to the city
Melanie B,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Good overview with some fun info. Slightly hard to hear but nice and relaxing. Good to get off at the Mission for bathroom, pics, gift shop. Would be fun to make it a hop off at other spots like the courthouse, museums, etc. A bit spendy for what it is but enjoyable overall
Trusty Trolly
Jennifer D,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Rusty was knowledgeable about the area as a local. We saw a giraffe during zoo pass by. The stop at the mission was nice.
Santa Barbara Trolly tour
Lovie J,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
2.00Guide eas not very knowledgeable with extra details beyond his script. Could not answer any questions people asked as a follow up to something he said.
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