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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.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Santa Ynez Valley
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.
Wine tasting fees at 3 wineries
A friendly and knowledgeable guide
Delicious locally sourced lunch and cold beverages
Discussion on winemaking and historical insights
Shuttle pick-up & drop-off from your hotel or accommodations in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez Valley
Gratuity
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Pickup included
215 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
61lexia,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Such a fun experience from start to finish! We were picked up right on time at the coffee shop, and our guide Johnny immediately made everyone feel comfortable. Even though we didn’t know the other guests at first, we ended up having great conversations and quickly turned into wine friends. Everything was seamless. Each stop was perfectly set up for us, lunch was taken care of, and the van was ready to go as soon as we finished. It made the entire day feel easy and stress-free. I would absolutely do this again and would definitely choose Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours!
John B,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
3 stops at good wineries, first winery was very generous which meant everyone had to buy food which was a good thing. the sandwhiches were excellent at the second stop.
680markm680,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Overall, it was a very good experience. We have done several wine tours of this type, both in the Santa Ynez and Napa areas. The van was comfortable and the lunch was outstanding. We visited three wineries on the tour. The one thing that prevented us from giving this a 5 was that the first winery was under heavy construction. The wine and scenery were great, as were the folks serving us, but having a backhoe running in the background the entire time really took away from experience. Given all the wineries in the area, I would have preferred a different one.
P1473LGrobertd,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Was a great experience. Caco was our guide and he was fantastic. Very relaxing and beautiful wineries, and enjoyed the others on the tour with us. Bob D.
Douglas B,Feb 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
It is a delightful experience held in an idyllic location in California. The wines are varied and tour exposed us to a spectrum we might not otherwise have explored. The tour guide (Johan) was excellent; prompt, well informed, educational and a very good driver. Can’t think of a better way to spend five hours at a very equitable price.
josepD449HX,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I booked for my partner and I on Valentine’s Day. What a great choice we made booking the winery tour. Linda was a great tour guide, very knowledgeable, and had a great hospitality. We got lucky with the group we got because at the end of the trip we had many laughs and great memories.
J6151ZZshanec,Feb 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We went up for a Valentine’s Day wine tour and could not have been happier with our decision. This is in largely in part due to our tour guide Johnny A! While the wine and vineyards were delicious and beautiful, Johnny truly added an extra spark that made the trip a true experience that we will never forget. Overall, I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to try some good wine, to see the beautiful SB wine country or just to have an awesome wine day - and would highly recommend to do it with Johnny A!
Denise R,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
Pick up and drop off times vary drastically. We were told we’d be picked up at 9:35 (earlier than advertised) and not actually picked up until after 9:45. In addition we were dropped off past 5:30. Way longer day than advertised. In addition what we received for the price was mediocre. One of our wineries was not very professional regarding purchases by the glass. Our last winery was our favorite however they were not prepared for our party size nor were they aware we were part of a tour. I live in N. CA and have been to many wineries and don’t think the price paid was a good value for what we received.
Scott J,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
This was the best way to go to wine country from Santa Barbara. It was safe, delicious, and we had a great local guide with Daniel who entertained us with stories and local info. We fell in love with the area, and can’t wait to go again!
Andrea P,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
We had a great experience on this tour! Daniel was an fantastic guide. He was kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. By chance it was just my mom and I on our tour, which we were a bit disappointed about, but Daniel made us feel comfortable and at ease! Daniel even asked for our feedback on the way home to improve the experience for future tours. I strongly recommend taking this tour. We had a great time and would even do it again!

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