Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Locations in Santa Barbara
Overview
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7 hours
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SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. This is not your typical wine tour. We offer private access to ultra small production, family wineries, estates and vineyard properties typically not open to the general public. Shared group wine tour is a maximum of 6-7 guests. Taste limited release wines at all private property locations, walk the vineyards and tour barrel rooms often with the owners or winemakers themselves at their private vineyard homes. Perfect for couples or small groups! No crowded commercial wineries or tasting rooms. All seated private area tastings.
*VOTED BEST OF SANTA BARBARA 2013-2024*
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour is not booked until you have received Confirmation. All tours are limited and subject to availability.
Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes it can be warm in the vineyards and cool in the barrel rooms.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santa Barbara
Visit all private wineries and vineyard estates not open to the general public. No crowded commercial wineries or tasting rooms. Walk the vineyards and tour wine production facilities and privately and exclusively. All tastings are seated and one-on-one often with winemakers or owners.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Pick up & drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes
Customized organic lunch of your choice (choose from large selection from our organic menu)
Small Production, Premium Wine Tasting in all seating tastings.
Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking
Must be 21+ (unfortunately we cannot accommodate children of any age for our shared tour)
We cannot accommodate any pets (dogs, cats, pigs, ferrets, etc) on our wine tours.
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Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Locations in Santa Barbara
Pickup included
Reviews
293 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Serious Small-Group Wine Experience
Elizabeth G,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Terrific small-group tour for those who are looking for a more in-depth journey to learn more about, taste and purchase excellent wines from smaller producers who take pride in their terroir and craftmanship. Tour leader Scott was very knowledgable of the areas, the winemakers and the wineries visited and created an exceptional experience for the three couples on our tour. 100% would book again.
Fabulous Day in Santa Barbara wine county
carolwP340MJ,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carlos was awesome! He took our group to 3 very different places to have wine tasting. All of them were special and unique. We all loved the wine makers in each location sharing their delicious wines and history with us. It was a ‘pinch me’ day! We loved it !!
Highly Recommend
mercene c,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The wineries we visited were outstanding (Dafoe, McKinney, and Happy Canyon). The owners gave a personal presentation about their winery and the process of making wine. The wine was so fresh and delicious. Our guide, Scott, was very well organized and personable.
Exceptional
Deborah S,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Karina was our driver for the day, and she was absolutely fantastic. She made the experience both fun and informative—we learned so much along the way. We visited three incredible wineries, each one truly worth the trip. Highly recommended!
Up close and personal experience
L8602WEkarena,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent personal experience. Winerys visited top class
Wonderful day around Santa B and Santa Ynes area!
Colette T,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour! Karina was such a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who explained so much information about the area and the wines, and drove us around the area in an extremely comfortable minibus. The small wine producers were all varied in size and style but we enjoyed experiencing their wines and their wonderful locations. The lunch was delicious and there were plenty of snacks and water throughout the tastings too. Would highly recommend this tour.
Ask for Karina...100% recommend!
chaddA1701DO,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karina was a fabulous tour guide and was extremely knowledgable about the Santa Barbara area and wine country. Would 100% recommend this tour. There were 3 couples, and we were the only people at each private tasting. Would do this again next time in Santa Barbara and would request Karina for our guide again.
Wonderful tour!
Cassie A,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great wine tour! This wine tour was definitely curated to the tastes of those on the tour. Being a wino myself, I was curious what my husband and best friend would think and they both enjoyed themselves and the tour immensely. Such a great tour that I would recommend to anyone looking to do a low-key wine tour in Santa Barbara.
A+ Day Exchanging Stories with Wine Makers
Michael P,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Scott was a great host and treated us with care. This wine tour really differed from others we have been on around the world because we met with the actual winemakers rather than a commercial (bland) setting. One stop was in a production facility which may sound less exciting but the tasting experience and speaking with the owner made it our favorite experience. We enjoyed every single winery. Highly recommend the tour if in the area.
Small winery tour.
Greg W,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a greatday touring several small boutique wineries. Carlos, our driver, was knowledgeable and went out of his way to make sure we had a wonderful experience.
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