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We compared all 71 experiences in Santa Barbara so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 71 experiences from US$ 5 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour: 90 minutes, 8 stops
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Santa Barbara Trolley Tour: 90 minutes, 8 stopsRide the Santa Barbara trolley tour for 90 minutes past the Courthouse, Mission, Museum and Waterfront with narrated stops. Pickup near Stearns Wharf.
935 reviews
4.56★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday
3
Live guide ENfromUS$ 37per person
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour: Waterfront & Funk Zone
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Travelers' pick
Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour: Waterfront & Funk ZoneRide Santa Barbara's 5-mile waterfront boardwalk on an electric bike with a local guide, then explore the Funk Zone.
605 reviews
4.95★
Duration
2h 30m
Every day
13:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Santa Barbara: Downtown Wine & Food Walking Tour
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Santa Barbara: Downtown Wine & Food Walking TourDowntown Santa Barbara food tour with wine tastings, local guide & grazing included. 3.5 hours, small groups, State Street start. No planning needed.
553 reviews
4.90★
Duration
3h–4h
Every day except Friday and Saturday
12:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Santa Barbara: Harbor Kayak Tour with Sea Lions & Local Guide
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Travelers' pick
Santa Barbara: Harbor Kayak Tour with Sea Lions & Local GuideFeel the ocean breeze, paddle past boats and sea lions, and hear Santa Barbara stories from a local guide. Includes kayak, life jacket, and easy meeting point.
460 reviews
4.97★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Solvang Ghost Hunting Tour: EMF Meters & Spirit Box
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Travelers' pick
Solvang Ghost Hunting Tour: EMF Meters & Spirit BoxReal ghost hunting gear in Solvang's haunted Danish village. EMF meters, Spirit Box, dowsing rods, and local paranormal stories. Ages 12+, wheelchair accessible.
333 reviews
4.93★
Duration
1h 45m
Every day
19:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 55per person
Santa Barbara: Private Family Wineries Tour & Organic Lunch
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Santa Barbara: Private Family Wineries Tour & Organic LunchStep inside Santa Barbara’s private family wineries, meet winemakers, taste rare small-batch wines, and enjoy an organic lunch. Includes luxury pickup.
302 reviews
4.96★
Duration
7h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 235per person
3 Ziplines near Santa Barbara: California's Longest
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3 Ziplines near Santa Barbara: California's LongestRide 3 of California's longest and fastest ziplines across 1,200+ acres of Santa Ynez Valley ranchland while a trained guide ensures your safety throughout.
274 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Thu–Sun
7
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 155per person
Santa Barbara: Taco Walking Tour with Drinks & Local Gifts
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Travelers' pick
Santa Barbara: Taco Walking Tour with Drinks & Local GiftsFollow a local guide to five taco spots in downtown Santa Barbara, sample craft drinks, and get shop gift cards. Tacos, margaritas, and stories included.
264 reviews
4.92★
Duration
2h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 159per person
Santa Ynez Wine Tour: 3 Wineries & Lunch in Santa Barbara
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Travelers' pick
Santa Ynez Wine Tour: 3 Wineries & Lunch in Santa BarbaraFull-day Santa Ynez Valley wine tour with tastings at 3 wineries, locally sourced lunch, and hotel pickup from Santa Barbara. Small groups, knowledgeable guide, about 6 hours.
259 reviews
4.80★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
Kayaking in Santa Barbara Harbor: Wildlife & Marine Views
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Kayaking in Santa Barbara Harbor: Wildlife & Marine ViewsPaddle through Santa Barbara Harbor on a 2-hour kayak tour with a local guide, spotting harbor seals.
234 reviews
4.91★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 59per person
Santa Barbara E-Bike Wine Tour: Solvang & Los Olivos Tasting
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Travelers' pick
Santa Barbara E-Bike Wine Tour: Solvang & Los Olivos TastingE-bike through Santa Ynez Valley vineyards with wine and olive oil tastings, gourmet lunch, and round-trip transport from Santa Barbara. Small groups, Rad Power Bikes.
185 reviews
4.95★
Duration
7h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 199per person
High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara: 80+ Obstacles
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High Ropes Adventure Course near Santa Barbara: 80+ ObstaclesNavigate 80+ obstacles up to 60 feet high in an old growth oak grove near Santa Barbara with a guide, harness and helmet included, climb ladders.
167 reviews
4.96★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
7
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental & Waterfront Ride
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Santa Barbara: Electric Bike Rental & Waterfront RideElectric bike rental in Santa Barbara with helmet, lock, map & local tips. Speeds to 20 mph, range 25–75 miles. Free parking at shop, test ride before you go.
167 reviews
4.99★
Duration
1h–1d
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 50per person
Santa Barbara Wine Tour: Private Estates & Vineyard Tastings
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Santa Barbara Wine Tour: Private Estates & Vineyard TastingsSmall-group Santa Barbara wine tour visiting private vineyards on Santa Ynez Wine Trail. Includes tastings, vineyard walks, barrel room tours, lunch, and hotel pickup.
164 reviews
4.98★
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 235per person
Solvang & Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tour: Small Group, 3 Wineries
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Travelers' pick
Solvang & Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tour: Small Group, 3 WineriesSmall group wine tour in Santa Ynez Valley with pickup in Solvang and Buellton, visiting three artisan wineries for barrel room tastings and chocolate.
149 reviews
4.76★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:30
Live guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 200per person
Santa Ynez Valley Bike & Wine Tour: E-bike or Sport Bike
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Santa Ynez Valley Bike & Wine Tour: E-bike or Sport BikeBike through Santa Ynez Valley wine country on an e-bike or sport bike, stopping for two wine tastings, olive oil tasting, and a gourmet picnic lunch with a sommelier guide.
142 reviews
4.99★
Duration
5h
Every day
09:00
Live guide ENFree cancellationfromUS$ 175per person
Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain & Hybrid
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Santa Barbara Bike Rentals: Electric, Mountain & HybridRent bikes in Santa Barbara: electric, mountain, or hybrid options. Helmet, water bottle, and maps included. 1–2 day rentals available.
141 reviews
4.99★
Every dayFree cancellationfromUS$ 60per person
Solvang Wine & True Crime Tour with 3 Drinks Included
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Solvang Wine & True Crime Tour with 3 Drinks IncludedTwo hours through Solvang's wine bars and dark history: three tastings, serial killer stories, and a slasher-themed winery. Small groups, 21+.
125 reviews
4.98★
Duration
2h
Fri and Sat
18:00
Live guide ENInstant confirmationfromUS$ 120per person
Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour: 4 Wineries, Small Group
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Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour: 4 Wineries, Small GroupSmall-group wine tour through Santa Ynez Valley with tastings at 4 family-owned wineries, gourmet picnic lunch and door-to-door pickup from your Santa Barbara accommodations.
120 reviews
4.86★
Duration
6h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ENPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 225per person
Santa Ynez Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Picnic Lunch & Tastings
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Travelers' pick
Santa Ynez Wine Tour: 3 Wineries, Picnic Lunch & TastingsThree Santa Ynez Valley wineries with tasting fees included, picnic lunch, and hotel pickup from Solvang or Los Olivos. Full day, small groups, driver knows the region.
118 reviews
4.91★
Duration
5h
Every dayLive guide ENHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
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