Explore the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country on this easy tour. Visit 2-3 wineries with our Wine Country Shuttle service, while learning about local history from one of our tour guides. Travel in comfort and style from your pickup in central Santa Barbara, onboard a luxury, air-conditioned van. Stop for a tasty lunch in whimsical Los Olivos.
- Pickup from convenient Santa Barbara location
- Learn the secrets of wine production from our guide
- Take in the spectacular scenery of the vineyards of partner wineries
- Have lunch in beautiful Los Olives if you wish
What To Expect
Santa Barbara
Meet your guide at your central Santa Barbara hotel and board a comfortable air-conditioned luxury passenger van. Enjoy the views as you leave the city behind and head into the Santa Ynez Valley to explore the vineyard filled countryside.
Pick ups are also available from Santa Ynez Valley and Solvang.
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Santa Ynez Valley
Explore the stunning vineyards and quaint towns of the Santa Ynez Valley while our guide shares some of the history and wine production secrets of the valley. We will visit three full production wineries and lunch will be enjoyed amidst the vineyards.
We spend about an hour at each winery and allow approximately an hour for lunch at one of those stops.
We have a few “local favorites” that we may visit on this tour, with great reviews from our clients and guides. You can read more about our partner wineries on our website.
~Brander Vineyard
~Vincent Vineyard
~Roblar Winery
~Rideau Vineyard
~Rusack Vineyards
~Andrew Murray Vineyards
~Fess Parker Winery
~Epiphany Winery
~Petros Winery
~Folded Hills
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
You must be 21 or older in order to consume alcohol
Stroller accessible
Our wine shuttles require a minimum of 4 participants to run. You will be emailed with options if you have less than 4 people in your party.
If you are a single traveler, please free to call our office to confirm availability
Departure and arrival times are flexible, depending on your location & other pick-ups that day, but generally range from 9:45am to 10:45am. Pick-up times will be confirmed via phone or email the day prior. We are usually done by 3 or 4pm, heading back to town and returning by 5pm.
Near public transportation
If you do not require hotel pick-up, or are not staying in in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez, you may meet the shuttle at the Santa Barbara Visitor’s Center, 1 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
If meeting at the Visitor’s center, the parking lot is immediately behind the Visitor Center building. Parking fees of $9 per day per car may apply.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Include
Shuttle pick up from your hotel or private accommodations in Santa Barbara or Santa Ynez Valley
Pick-up and drop-off from a selection of wineries (tasting fees are not included)
A friendly and knowledgeable guide
Discussion on winemaking and historical insights
Exclude
Lunch
Tasting fees
Parking fees of $9 per day per car for guests with pick up at the Visitor’s Center
Gratuity: It is customary, but optional, to tip your guide for a positive experience
Max group – 14
