Walking Tours in Santa Barbara at a glance
- Our pick: Santa Barbara: Taco Walking Tour with Drinks & Local Gifts, US$ 159 per person (2h 30m, 4.92★ · 264).
- Best value: Taco Walking Tour Santa Barbara: 5 Taquerias Downtown, US$ 159 per person (2h 30m, 5.00★ · only 9 reviews).
- Private option: Santa Barbara Self-Guided Walking Tour & GPS Audio Highlights, US$ 9.99 per person (1h 15m–1h 30m, 4.10★ · 10).
Price per person across the 11 options priced per person: US$ 9.99–US$ 199 (median US$ 106). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 11.
Of the 11 options: 10 with live guides in English, 10 with free cancellation, 9 with instant confirmation, 8 kid-friendly, 1 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Walking Tours in Santa Barbara
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
11 options
Santa Barbara: Taco Walking Tour with Drinks & Local Gifts Follow a local guide to five taco spots in downtown Santa Barbara, sample craft drinks, and get shop gift cards. Tacos, margaritas, and stories included. Every day · 12:00 and 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (264 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 per person
Santa Barbara: Downtown Wine & Food Walking Tour Downtown Santa Barbara food tour with wine tastings, local guide & grazing included. 3.5 hours, small groups, State Street start. No planning needed. Sun · 12:00 ★ 4.90 (552 reviews) Duration: 3h–4h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per person
Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food Photo Tour: Shoot Like a Pro Walk the Funk Zone with a guide teaching food photography on your smartphone while you taste fresh seafood, wine, and local fare at multiple stops over three hours. Fri–Sun · 11:15 and 11:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.87 (110 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
Santa Barbara: Ghost Tour with Stories & Photos by Night Step into Santa Barbara’s haunted past on a ghost tour led by a local expert, with real stories, guest photos, and flexible timing. Includes guide. Every day · 17:00 and 20:00 ★ 4.91 (94 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 25 per person
Santa Barbara Ghost Tour: 12-15 Haunted Stories & History Guided ghost history tour in Santa Barbara with tales of El Cuartel, the Chapel, and El Paseo, children free. Fri and Sat · 18:00 ★ 4.86 (42 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Taco Walking Tour Santa Barbara: 5 Taquerias Downtown Walk 1.5 miles through Santa Barbara's downtown, tasting five family-owned taquerias while a local guide shares the area's history and food scene over dinner and drinks. Every day · 12:00 and 16:00 ★ 5.00 (9 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 159 per person
Santa Barbara Self-Guided Walking Tour & GPS Audio Highlights Every day · No fixed time · From age 6 ★ 4.10 (10 reviews) Duration: 1h 15m–1h 30m ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 9.99 per person
Santa Barbara Food Tasting Tour: 3 Restaurants, Theatre District Guided food tasting walking tour through Santa Barbara's Historic Theatre District with stops at three local restaurants. Includes French pastries. Sat · 09:30 · From age 18 ★ 4.33 (6 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 106 per person
Solvang Ghost Tour: Haunted Landmarks & Local Legends Walk Solvang's haunted sites nightly with a local guide uncovering documented history, eerie legends and paranormal tales tied to Old Mission Santa Inés. Every day · 20:00 · All ages ★ 1.00 (1 review) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
Funk Zone Wine and Food Walking Tour: Santa Barbara Tastings Walk through Santa Barbara's Funk Zone with a local guide, tasting wines at two boutique rooms and sampling small bites over three hours, afternoons daily. Every day · 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.75 (4 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 145 per person
Santa Barbara Ghost Tour: Haunted Courthouse & Historic Sites Walk Santa Barbara's most haunted locations with a live guide who shares firsthand accounts of spirits still present at the County Courthouse, theatres and historic buildings. Every day · 20:00 ★ 3.90 (50 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 26 per person
All 11 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Barbara: Taco Walking Tour with Drinks & Local GiftsOur pickGroup of up to 15 | US$ 159 per person | 2h 30m | 4.92★ · 264 | Every day · 12:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Taco Walking Tour Santa Barbara: 5 Taquerias DowntownBest valueGroup of up to 15 | US$ 159 per person | 2h 30m | 5.00★ only 9 reviews | Every day · 12:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Santa Barbara Self-Guided Walking Tour & GPS Audio HighlightsPrivate optionPrivate | US$ 9.99 per person | 1h 15m–1h 30m | 4.10★ · 10 | Every day · No fixed time | — |
| Santa Barbara: Downtown Wine & Food Walking TourGroup of up to 6 | US$ 199 per person | 3h–4h | 4.90★ · 552 | Sun · 12:00 | English |
| Santa Barbara Funk Zone Food Photo Tour: Shoot Like a ProGroup of up to 8 | US$ 170 per person | 3h | 4.87★ · 110 | Fri–Sun · 11:15 and 11:30 | English |
| Santa Barbara: Ghost Tour with Stories & Photos by NightGroup of up to 15 | US$ 25 per person | 1h | 4.91★ · 94 | Every day · 17:00 and 20:00 | English |
| Santa Barbara Ghost Tour: 12-15 Haunted Stories & HistoryGroup of up to 15 | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.86★ · 42 | Fri and Sat · 18:00 | English |
| Santa Barbara Food Tasting Tour: 3 Restaurants, Theatre District | US$ 106 per person | 2h | 4.33★ only 6 reviews | Sat · 09:30 | English |
| Solvang Ghost Tour: Haunted Landmarks & Local Legends | US$ 26 per person | 1h | 1.00★ only 1 review | Every day · 20:00 | English |
| Funk Zone Wine and Food Walking Tour: Santa Barbara Tastings | US$ 145 per person | 3h | 4.75★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 14:00 | English |
| Santa Barbara Ghost Tour: Haunted Courthouse & Historic Sites | US$ 26 per person | 1h | 3.90★ · 50 | Every day · 20:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Santa Barbara Self-Guided Walking Tour & GPS Audio Highlights (US$ 9.99 per person)