Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Tour: 3 Wineries with Private Tastings

Taste three Santa Barbara wineries in one afternoon without navigating between them

A private wine tasting tour in Santa Barbara takes you to three wineries by appointment with a guide-driver, gourmet lunch, and all tasting fees included. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and picks you up anywhere in the greater Santa Barbara area. You choose between a weekend or weekday departure, and the minimum age is 21.

Step-by-step itinerary

Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Tour

• Pick up from Santa Barbara location
• Drive through Santa Barbara wine country
• Visit first winery and private tasting
• Visit second vineyard in Santa Ynez
• Enjoy picnic lunch at final winery
• Stop at final winery for tasting
• Drive through historic Danish town Solvang

The experience

The route starts from your location in the Santa Barbara area and moves through the rolling hills of wine country, where the landscape opens between majestic mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Your driver is your guide for the day. Someone who knows the region and the wineries you're visiting. You'll arrive at three different properties by appointment, which means no waiting and no crowds. Each stop includes a private tasting and the tasting fees are already paid. The wineries are spread across Santa Ynez, so the drive between them is part of the experience, not a hassle you're solving on your own.

Lunch happens at one of the wineries and includes a sandwich, salad, and your choice of chips or cookies. You pick your gourmet lunch option when you book, so the meal is ready when you arrive. The whole day (transport, tastings, fees, and food) is arranged before you step into the car, which means the only thing you're managing is which wine to bring home.

On the drive back, you'll pass through Solvang, the historic Danish town in the Santa Ynez Valley, where the architecture and the shops offer a glimpse of the region's quirky character. The tour wraps within the 5 to 6 hour window, though drive time from your pickup location adds to that total. You travel in a private vehicle sized for your group (a van or bus depending on how many people are coming), so the comfort is consistent whether you're two or twenty.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a vehicle sized for your group.
• a guide-driver who knows the wineries and the region.
• three private tastings with all tasting fees included.
• a gourmet picnic lunch with your choice of sandwich, salad, and chips or cookies.
• pickup and drop-off anywhere in the greater Santa Barbara area.

Options for this experience

2 options

WeekdayGuide in English · No fixed timeIncludes pickup

WeekendGuide in English · No fixed timeWeekend price, pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Information

Lasts 5h–6h, runs every day with no fixed time, from US$ 290 per person, with a live guide in English, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate6 group tours ›

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

AgesAdult (21 to 85 years) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by SB Limo Wine Tours

Is this one for you?Book a weekday tour if you want fewer crowds at the wineries and a more relaxed pace. The weekend option works better if you're visiting Santa Barbara on a Saturday or Sunday and want to fit the tour into a shorter trip. Either way, the private vehicle and guide mean you're not coordinating between three different locations or managing the drive yourself.

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Top questions

What wineries do I visit on the Santa Barbara wine tasting tour?

The tour visits three wineries in the Santa Ynez area by appointment, though the specific properties can vary. Your guide will take you to three different tastings across the region, each with tasting fees included in the price.

Is the gourmet lunch included in the Santa Barbara wine tour?

Yes, lunch is included and consists of a sandwich, salad, and your choice of chips or cookies. You select your gourmet lunch option at checkout, and it's ready when you arrive at one of the wineries.

How long does the Santa Barbara wine tasting tour take?

The tour runs 5 to 6 hours at the wineries and between stops. Drive time from your pickup location in the greater Santa Barbara area is in addition to that time.

Can I choose a weekend or weekday departure for this wine tour?

Yes, you can book either a weekend or weekday tour at checkout. Both options include the same three tastings, lunch, and private transportation.

Where does the Santa Barbara wine tour pick me up?

The tour picks you up anywhere in the greater Santa Barbara area. You'll travel in a private vehicle sized for your group and return to the same location at the end of the day.

What is Solvang and why do we drive through it?

Solvang is a historic Danish town in the Santa Ynez Valley with distinctive architecture and shops. The drive through it on the return gives you a sense of the region's character and history beyond the wineries.