Santa Barbara Afternoon Wine Tour: Los Olivos & Santa Ynez

Taste two boutique wineries and explore a historic wine village in one afternoon

An afternoon wine tour in Santa Barbara's Los Olivos and Santa Ynez Wine Districts with tastings at two premium boutique wineries, an olive oil tasting, and a stop in the charming village of Los Olivos. The 1pm departure lets you enjoy your morning before joining a small group with a local guide in a luxury vehicle. Tasting fees and transport are included, with flexible drop-off in the downtown and waterfront Santa Barbara area.

Step-by-step itinerary

Afternoon wine tour and tastings

• Meet guide in Santa Barbara
• Visit two premium boutique wineries
• Enjoy olive oil tasting
• Stop in Los Olivos village
• Explore tasting rooms and shops
• Return to Santa Barbara

The experience

Luxury vehicles pick you up from downtown or waterfront Santa Barbara at 1pm, giving you the morning to sleep in, grab brunch, hike or paddle before the tour starts. Your local guide drives a small group through the Los Olivos and Santa Ynez Wine Districts, stopping at two ultra-premium boutique wineries where tasting fees are already covered. The route is built around what the operator knows (the region's owner-operated producers and the specific character of each stop) rather than a chain of big names.

Los Olivos itself is the kind of place worth wandering: a historic village where you'll have free time to explore ultra-boutique tasting rooms, local breweries, outdoor cafés and specialty shops on your own. An olive oil tasting rounds out the afternoon before the drive back to Santa Barbara, arriving around 6pm. Drop-off is flexible, so you can arrange to end near your hotel or wherever suits the rest of your evening.

What’s included

• Tasting fees at two premium boutique wineries.
• olive oil tasting.
• bottled water.
• luxury vehicle transport with a local guide.
• free time to explore Los Olivos village.
• flexible drop-off in downtown or waterfront Santa Barbara.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:30

Book up to2d before

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

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Wine Canyon Tours

Is this one for you?Small groups suit travelers who want an intimate afternoon in wine country without a full day commitment. The 1pm start is built for anyone who wants to enjoy their morning before heading out.

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Top questions

What time does the Santa Barbara afternoon wine tour depart and return?

The tour departs at 1pm from downtown or waterfront Santa Barbara and returns around 6pm, giving you the morning free before pickup.

Which wineries are included on the Los Olivos and Santa Ynez tour?

The tour visits two premium boutique wineries in the Los Olivos and Santa Ynez Wine Districts. Tasting fees at both are included. The operator selects owner-operated producers rather than a fixed list.

What is included in the afternoon wine tour price?

Tasting fees at two wineries, an olive oil tasting, bottled water, luxury vehicle transport, and a local guide are all included. Gratuities for the driver and any winery hosts are separate.

Is there time to explore Los Olivos village during the tour?

Yes, the tour includes free time in the historic village of Los Olivos to browse ultra-boutique tasting rooms, local breweries, outdoor cafés and specialty shops at your own pace.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the tour pickup?

Pickups happen in the downtown and waterfront Santa Barbara area. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need to reach the pickup location.