The World’s 12 Best Santa Barbara Vineyard Tours

1.Santa Barbara Vineyard to Table Taste Tour by E-Bike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $199Our pick

Start with Santa Barbara pickup, then ride a Rad Power e-bike through the Santa Ynez Valley with guide William. Expect about 16 miles of easy cycling, a lavender farm, Solvang, olive-oil tasting, two winery visits, and a picnic lunch. The small group, scenic roads, and included transport make this a relaxed full-day outing.

“We had an amazing experience with William! He emphasized safety and fun for a memorable day biking, sightseeing, and tasting. I highly recommend this tour.”

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2.Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $200

This six-hour shared tour takes you from Santa Barbara into Santa Ynez Valley for tastings at three boutique wineries, with visits that may include a vineyard, tasting room, or production space. Guides such as Ian, Yunee, Michael, and Eytan explain local grapes, soils, and winemaking. Hotel pickup, lunch, and drop-off are included.

“This wasn’t just wine tasting, but also an education. We’re not strangers to wine tasting, but this was informative and personal. Visiting smaller, family owned wineries snuggled amidst lush countryside was an unexpected treat. Oh, the wine was excellent, and Iaon Pohlit owner/operator of Rooted Vines, was knowledgeable and thoughtful. It was a very pleasurable day.”

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3.Private Santa Barbara Wine Country Vineyards & Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 75 reviews · from $338

Spend about six and a half hours with Grape Adventures, traveling in an upscale vehicle from Santa Barbara County to vineyards, Solvang, and Los Olivos. Julie and Ken help shape the day around your group, with three chosen stops, scenic drives, wine tastings, and optional lunch. Wine and food cost extra, but pickup, planning, guiding, and gratuity are included.

“We had an amazing day! It Was extra special because the tour was curated just for us. Anything we wanted to do that was a modification in the itinerary was accommodated (within reason). We were the only group on tour that day so it was a great personalized experience.”

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4.Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $235

Travel from your Santa Barbara County pickup point in a luxury Mercedes to private, small-production wineries and estate vineyards. Your guide, often Karina, Scott, or Steve, arranges seated tastings, winery visits, lunch, and personal introductions to winemakers. Expect a relaxed day shaped around your wine preferences, not a circuit of busy tasting bars.

“I loved that it was a really small group of six people. We had a lot of fun and were able to get to know each other a bit. The vineyards that we visited were beautiful and the wine we tasted was reaaaallyy good!”

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5.Wine Country Farm to Table Bike Tour w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $175

Ride from Santa Ynez through Los Olivos on a private five-hour bike tour with guides such as Scott, Mike, or Chris. Expect olive oil, lavender, countryside views, a picnic lunch, and wine at Lincourt Vineyards. E-bikes may be available, but confirm bike needs in advance.

“I didn't realize when I booked this that it would be just my husband, me and our wonderful guide, Scott, so that was a great surprise - a private bike ride full of history on a gorgeous day in the Santa Ynez Valley. Scott is lovely, and so knowRead more”

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6.Electric Bike Adventure in Santa Barbara Wine Country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.)

Rent an electric bike from Pedego Los Olivos and set your own route through Santa Barbara wine country. Sam and Chad can suggest bike-friendly roads, winery stops, lunch spots, and hill-friendly bikes. Plan on 15 to 25 miles, with tastings, lunch, and alcohol paid separately.

“This was an amazing experience! We would recommend anyone to check it out when they’re in town! We drove up from Santa Barbara and rented the bikes to explore the wineries. It was beautiful out and Chad at the shop showed us which roads to stick to which were bike friendly. We ended up doing 3 wine tastings in the 4 hours (Blackjack, Beckman, and Brander). Absolutely would go back to do it again!”

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7.Santa Ynez: Wine Country Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 24 reviews · 5 hours · from $239

Spend five hours exploring Santa Ynez Valley with guides such as Linda, Sunny, or Johannes. Ride in a small air-conditioned van, visit three wineries, taste local wines, and enjoy a locally sourced lunch on weekdays. Pickup is available from Santa Barbara and nearby wine-country towns.

“Johannes our dog guide was excellent. Very knowledgeable about wines. Also he’s very kind; Always ready to answer our questions. While not part of the tour, he gave us a 15 minute stop at Solvang danish bakery, which had excellent coffee and sweet treats. I will definitely encourage my relatives to join this wine tour in the future.”

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8.Private Group Wine Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $470

Spend up to seven hours with a private chauffeur in Santa Barbara wine country, visiting about three wineries in the Solvang and Santa Ynez area. Tastings and a box lunch are included. Guides may include Serge, Arianna, Alvin, Elizabeth, or Thomaso, though assignments vary. Pickup is available across Santa Barbara and nearby towns.

“A wonderful day spent at two wineries and a fabulous lunch!”

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9.Private Guided Wine Country Tour from Santa Barbara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $375

Iaon of Rooted Vine Tours takes your private group from Santa Barbara into the Santa Ynez Valley for about six hours. You can help choose small wineries or share your wine preferences and let Iaon plan the route. Transportation, tasting fees at up to three wineries, vineyard education, and a gourmet picnic lunch are included.

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10.Wine Country Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 6 hours · from $225

Spend six hours touring Santa Barbara wine country with a small group of up to nine people. Your English-speaking guide visits three wineries, mixing vineyards with family-owned tasting rooms, and serves a gourmet picnic lunch at the third stop. Routes vary among more than 25 partner wineries, so each day has its own character.

“Our tour guide did an amazing job during our experience.”

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11.Santa Barbara and Wine Country Cruise Ship Shore Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $142Best value

From Santa Barbara Harbor, you’ll ride through the Santa Ynez Mountains to Solvang, sample wines at a family-friendly vineyard, and return along the Pacific Coast Highway. Guides Julie and Ken may add a short Santa Barbara driving tour if ship timing allows. Wine and lunch cost extra.

“A great tour. Julie & Ken were great tour guides, were knowledgeable about the region, wine country history, & different areas. Wonderful stops, very personable with guests, answered questions about areas visited. Added a few additional stoRead more”

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12.Santa Barbara Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Estates

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours · from $197

Spend seven hours with Sustainable Wine Tours visiting private, family-owned vineyards near Santa Ynez. Your small group, limited to seven, rides in a silver Mercedes Sprinter, tastes small-production wines, meets winemakers, and chooses a locally sourced organic lunch. Guide Karina has earned special praise for her warm service.

“The tour was excellent. Our guide, Karina, was fabulous. Highly recommended this adventure.”

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