3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Lunch & Tastings from Santa Barbara

Three wineries, three tastings, one afternoon without driving

A wine-tasting tour of Santa Ynez Valley departing from Santa Barbara hotels, stopping at three handpicked wineries with tasting fees included and a picnic lunch with vineyard views. The driver navigates the valley roads while you taste. Pickup and drop-off are arranged, and the tour runs 6.5 hours with a knowledgeable host who knows the region's pours and photo spots.

Step-by-step itinerary

Santa Ynez Valley wine tasting tour

• Visit first winery with picnic lunch
• Tour second celebrated winery
• Explore third iconic vineyard

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Santa Ynez Wine Trail 2h
2. Santa Ynez Wine Trail 1h 30m
3. Santa Ynez Wine Trail 1h 30m

What’s included

• Wine tasting fees at all three wineries.
• deli-style picnic lunch with seven options to choose from.
• bottled water.
• round-trip transportation in a deluxe touring vehicle.
• pickup and drop-off from your Santa Barbara hotel.
• a knowledgeable Grapeline driver/host for the full 6.5 hours.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Information

Three Santa Ynez Valley wineries with tastings included, picnic lunch, and round-trip pickup from Santa Barbara hotels.

Group Up to 8

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included. You can choose from 26 pickup points. See the pickup points

Ages Adult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy

More information The pickup points, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

What makes this different from renting a car and finding wineries on your own? You skip the navigation, the designated-driver math, and the guessing about which tasting rooms are worth the stop. The tour picks three wineries across Santa Ynez Valley (the lineup rotates through places like Firestone Vineyard, Fess Parker Winery, Gainey Vineyard, Beckmen Vineyards, and others), so you're tasting at established spots without doing the research. Tasting fees at all three are already paid. The driver is a Grapeline host who knows the valley, the wines, and where the light hits best for photos.

You'll start at one winery with a deli-style picnic lunch (seven options to choose from when you book) and your first tasting. The second and third stops are tastings only, each at a different winery with its own character: a heritage estate, a rising producer, a boutique operation. Between stops, you're riding in a deluxe touring vehicle, not navigating switchbacks or hunting for parking. The whole day is 6.5 hours from pickup at your Santa Barbara hotel to drop-off.

Bottled water comes with you, and the group stays small enough that the driver can answer questions and adjust the pace. You're 21 or older to book this one. If you're pregnant, the operator notes this tour isn't recommended.

Top questions

How many wineries do we visit and what's included at each one?

The tour stops at three wineries, and tasting fees are included at all three. The first stop includes a picnic lunch with vineyard views. The second and third are tastings only. The specific wineries rotate seasonally from a list that includes Firestone Vineyard, Fess Parker Winery, Gainey Vineyard, Beckmen Vineyards, Kalyra Winery, and others.

What's in the picnic lunch and can I choose what I eat?

The lunch is deli-style with seven options to select from when you book, so you can pick what suits your appetite. It comes with bottled water and is served at the first winery stop with vineyard views.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the starting point?

No. Pickup and drop-off from your Santa Barbara hotel are included, so you don't drive or arrange a separate ride. The Grapeline driver handles the route between wineries and back to your hotel.

How long is the whole tour and what time does it start?

The tour runs 6.5 hours total. The specific start time depends on your hotel location and the day's schedule. Confirm the pickup time when you book.

What should I know before booking if I'm new to wine tastings?

You don't need to be a wine expert. The tour is designed for both seasoned tasters and people who are just here for the experience. The driver and hosts know the wines and can guide you through the tastings. You must be 21 or older to participate.

Operated by Grapeline Wine Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago