4 Santa Barbara Wine Tours Worth the Detour

Small-Group Wine Tour to Private Locations in Santa Barbara - Why the private winery visits matter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 281 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $235Our pick

Review of Santa Barbara’s private small-group wine tour, with winery access, seated tastings, organic lunch, pickup, pricing, and practical tips.

“Nothing beats hearing the passion of the actual wine makers describe everything that goes into making their creations. A true behind-the-curtain experience that cannot be beat. Worth the premium price to have a hand-crafted, private tour of the Santa Ynez Valley.”

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Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

2.Santa Ynez Wine Tour (All-Inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 208 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $239

Review of Santa Ynez Wine Tour from Santa Barbara, with three tastings, vineyard lunch, guide insight, pickup details, value, and practical tips.

“If you're looking for informative discussions and broad education on the Santa Ynez wine region, this tour isn't for you. If you're looking to meet some nice people, drink a few wines and have a relaxing experience with a pleasant driver, this tour is for you. Our tour started off poorly (incorrect pick up time; a change of drivers; waiting an hour--not including the extra time for freeway traffic--for pickup after rushing to get ready for an incorrect time given). Our driver was very friendly and engaging. I was hoping for some informative discussion during the drives to each vineyard about the wine region, but there was none of that.…”

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