Private Wine Tour Santa Barbara: 3 Wineries with Lunch

Taste three wineries at your own pace with a private guide and driver for the day

A seven-hour private wine tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country for groups up to fourteen, visiting three wineries in the Santa Ynez and Solvang area with wine tastings and a box lunch included. Hotel or residence pickup and drop-off covers Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton, Los Alamos, Santa Maria, Montecito and Summerland. You choose which wineries from the operator's list to visit, and optional stops like Cold Springs Tavern or the Santa Barbara Old Mission can be added for an extra fee. The guide speaks English or Spanish.

The experience

Seven hours gives you time to linger at each winery without rushing between stops. You visit three wineries from the operator's rotating list in the Santa Ynez and Solvang area: the exact three depend on your preferences and what's available, and you can request specific wineries when you book. Tastings and a box lunch are built in, so you're not hunting for food or paying extra at each stop.

A private chauffeur picks you up from your hotel or residence anywhere in the Santa Barbara region and handles the driving for the full day, which means you taste freely without worrying about the road. The group stays under fourteen people, so the van doesn't feel crowded. If you want to add optional stops (Cold Springs Tavern, the Santa Barbara Old Mission, or Ostrichland in Solvang), you can arrange those at checkout, though they carry additional charges.

Box lunch options include roast chicken with pesto and feta, Italian combo, roast turkey, roast beef with horseradish cheddar, Black Forest ham and Swiss, prosciutto with fresh mozzarella, goat cheese with roasted red peppers, or avocado and provolone. The guide is available in English or Spanish.

What’s included

• Wine tastings at three wineries.
• box lunch with your choice of sandwich.
• pickup and drop-off from your hotel or residence in the Santa Barbara region.
• private chauffeur for the full seven hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 13:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Golden Rooster Transportation & Wine Tours

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so you can follow the commentary comfortably in whichever language works for your group. Groups stay under fourteen, keeping the experience intimate without the feel of a large tour bus.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can I request specific wineries to visit on the tour?

Yes. When you book, let the operator know which wineries from their list you'd prefer to visit and they'll try to include them in your itinerary, though they cannot guarantee every request. The wineries rotate, so availability changes.

What's included in the box lunch?

The box lunch is included and you choose from eight sandwich options: roast chicken with pesto and feta, Italian combo, roast turkey, roast beef with horseradish cheddar, Black Forest ham and Swiss, prosciutto with fresh mozzarella, goat cheese with roasted red peppers, or avocado and provolone.

Does the price cover wine tastings at all three wineries?

Yes. Tasting fees at all three wineries are included in the tour price.

Can I add stops like Cold Springs Tavern or Ostrichland to the tour?

Optional stops including Cold Springs Tavern, the Santa Barbara Old Mission, and Ostrichland in Solvang can be added, but they carry additional charges. Let the operator know when booking if you're interested.

What areas do you pick up from?

Pickup and drop-off are included from anywhere in Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Solvang, Buellton, Los Alamos, Santa Maria, Montecito, and Summerland. Provide your exact pickup location when you book.