The Original TACO TOUR Santa Barbara
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Indulge in the best tacos, craft beers, wine, and margaritas Santa Barbara has to offer on this unforgettable guided food tour. Explore the enchanting beauty of downtown Santa Barbara—often called The American Riviera—on a relaxed 2.5-hour, 1.5-mile walking tour led by a knowledgeable and entertaining local guide.
Eat like a local as you visit five of Santa Barbara’s most beloved taco spots, from hidden neighborhood gems to must-try favorites. Along the way, you’ll enjoy authentic flavors, learn fun facts about the city’s history and culture, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Santa Barbara’s streets. Perfect for food lovers, first-time visitors, and anyone looking for a delicious, social way to experience the city, this lunch or early evening tour is one of the most enjoyable ways to discover Santa Barbara.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Alcohol cannot be sold to a person under 21 under any circumstance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Santa Barbara
Our experienced guides will take you to 5 award winning taquerias/restaurants. You will sit and stand at various stops enjoying Carne Asada, Shrimp, Fajita Chicken, Mushroom, and Queso Birra tacos. Two of the stops include a Margarita , Wine or Beer beverage. Fun Facts will be shared throughout the tour by our #1 ranked tour guides. A gift will be given to each participant at the conclusion of tour, Santa Barbara's way of saying thank you for visiting.
What‘s Included
5 different awarding winning tacos and 2 beverages (margaritas/wine/beer)
Receive a gift coupon at completion of tour
Options
Sunset Taco Tour Santa Barbara
Sunset Taco Tour Santa Barbara
Lunch Taco Tour Santa Barbara
Lunch Taco Tour Santa Barbara
Reviews
228 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Santa Barbara Taco Lunch Tour
W551SDtimothym,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Courtney was a great guide! Highly recommend this tour.
Fantastic
Roam781640,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great afternoon with Sam bear- we almost missed her- we were waiting inside the coffee place she was outside- needed better communication- once we met up it was fantastic- great energy from the beginning- wonderful tour- food was fantastic-Sam was especially lovely and we loved the whole experience
A MUST DO!
PaigeKough,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nathan and Sam were awesome hosts! They knew so much about the area and the establishments that we went to. And I am still full after 5 taco experiences and that was a week ago! Thank you for a wonderful time!
Walking tour of the Funk zone
296darlenee,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great walkabout in the Funk zone Eclectic food experience , wine and beer tasting; area history. Much fun on a cloudy day
SB Taco Tour
296darlenee,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hubby and I had a private tour guide who told us history and showed us interesting spots along w the tacos and drinks. It was a rare rainy California day so he even worked with us to change the tour time so we’d miss the heaviest rains! Alex was great!
Taco Tour Santa Barbara a must take tour!
F5322ABtomd,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding tour! We ate 5 delicious tacos each one different from the other.. The tour guide was excellent telling us stories from the past history of Santa Barbara and the history of the Mexican taco world !
Fun experience!
Traveler67558771875,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great fun with family, good guide and food was awesome! This was my second time with a different group and would do it again. Nice tour!
Tacos for Christmas
311averyg,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Maddy! It was such a fun family activity to do during the holidays. My mom loves learning about history so the tour was perfect for her, and I enjoyed all of the different kinds of tacos and the margaritas - definitely recommend!
Best tour to take while family is visiting from out of town!
Sightsee263778,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had six people visiting from all over the country for Christmas week. We took them on the Taco Tour as a gift and they loved it. We got to laugh. & learn about Santa Barbara, the Mexican taco cuisine while eating and drinking for close to three hours. Highly recommend this tour.
Taco tour guide was great with mediocre food
Leslie E,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our tour guide was fantastic…Sam Bear. The food places were ok. Casa comal’s tacos and sangria were excellent. Blue owl was ok and the other two were sub par…dried out meet…mediocre beer. The last one wasn’t fit to eat or drink. For $298 we should have had food that was as good as the first place.
From US$159.00
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