Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food and Drink Tour
by Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$350Overview
This walking tour in downtown Santa Barbara lasts about 3 and a half hours and is led by a local guide. It starts on State Street and moves through several notable downtown areas, including the El Paseo Building, where the group visits a local wine tasting room to sample 3 to 4 wines along with a shared grazing box. Participants will also walk by Casa de la Guerra grounds and learn about its history without entering the home. The route continues past the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and the Arlington Theatre, with stops to discuss their histories. When time allows, the group visits inside the Granada Theatre and the courthouse, though entrance is not guaranteed. The walking path includes the Historic La Arcada Courtyard, where guests can see statues and a turtle pond. Depending on the route and timing, the tour may also pass by El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Throughout the tour, guests taste local food and wine, with beverages including water and one non-alcoholic drink provided. The tour is designed to mostly skip long lines at tasting locations. Group sizes are smaller than before COVID to allow a more personal experience. The tour does not start and end at the same place and can accommodate many food allergies if notified in advance. Private and corporate tours are available for those with health or mobility concerns.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
El Paseo Building
The tour begins at the El Paseo Building, a small neighborhood with a courtyard accessed from State Street. The surrounding buildings house local businesses, wine tasting rooms, and restaurants with history dating back to the early 1920s. Guests visit one wine tasting room here for a tasting of three to four wines and share a grazing box with their group.
40 min
Casa de la Guerra
Guests walk onto the grounds of Casa de la Guerra to hear about its history. The tour does not enter the home, which operates as a museum, but encourages guests to visit Casa de la Guerra and the nearby Presidio later on their own.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
The route passes by the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and near the Arlington Theatre. The guide shares information about the courthouse’s history. Entrance to the courthouse requires passing metal detectors, so guests should not bring items like pocket knives or mace.
15 min
The Granada Theatre
When time permits, the tour includes interior access to the Granada Theatre to view its historic architecture. However, entrance is not always possible due to scheduling.
30 min
Arlington Theatre
The tour makes a stop to discuss the Arlington Theatre’s history and architecture. At present, guests are not able to enter the theatre during the tour.
15 min
The Historic La Arcada Courtyard
Time permitting, the group walks through downtown’s arcadas and walkways, stopping to view statues like the Window Washer and the turtles in the turtle pond.
20 min
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
If time and the route allow, the tour passes by El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, with a stop to talk about its significance.
Santa Barbara
The walking route weaves along and off State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, covering various local sights and tasting venues.
Meeting point
Please plan to meet your guide in front of the stores 33 jewels and Bryant & Sons. They are on the State Street side of El Paseo Shopping Center across from the mall.
End point
We rotate the end of the tour. It will end within 6 blocks of the start location.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food and Drink Tour
by Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$350Overview
This walking tour in downtown Santa Barbara lasts about 3 and a half hours and is led by a local guide. It starts on State Street and moves through several notable downtown areas, including the El Paseo Building, where the group visits a local wine tasting room to sample 3 to 4 wines along with a shared grazing box. Participants will also walk by Casa de la Guerra grounds and learn about its history without entering the home. The route continues past the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and the Arlington Theatre, with stops to discuss their histories. When time allows, the group visits inside the Granada Theatre and the courthouse, though entrance is not guaranteed. The walking path includes the Historic La Arcada Courtyard, where guests can see statues and a turtle pond. Depending on the route and timing, the tour may also pass by El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park. Throughout the tour, guests taste local food and wine, with beverages including water and one non-alcoholic drink provided. The tour is designed to mostly skip long lines at tasting locations. Group sizes are smaller than before COVID to allow a more personal experience. The tour does not start and end at the same place and can accommodate many food allergies if notified in advance. Private and corporate tours are available for those with health or mobility concerns.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
El Paseo Building
The tour begins at the El Paseo Building, a small neighborhood with a courtyard accessed from State Street. The surrounding buildings house local businesses, wine tasting rooms, and restaurants with history dating back to the early 1920s. Guests visit one wine tasting room here for a tasting of three to four wines and share a grazing box with their group.
40 min
Casa de la Guerra
Guests walk onto the grounds of Casa de la Guerra to hear about its history. The tour does not enter the home, which operates as a museum, but encourages guests to visit Casa de la Guerra and the nearby Presidio later on their own.
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
The route passes by the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and near the Arlington Theatre. The guide shares information about the courthouse’s history. Entrance to the courthouse requires passing metal detectors, so guests should not bring items like pocket knives or mace.
15 min
The Granada Theatre
When time permits, the tour includes interior access to the Granada Theatre to view its historic architecture. However, entrance is not always possible due to scheduling.
30 min
Arlington Theatre
The tour makes a stop to discuss the Arlington Theatre’s history and architecture. At present, guests are not able to enter the theatre during the tour.
15 min
The Historic La Arcada Courtyard
Time permitting, the group walks through downtown’s arcadas and walkways, stopping to view statues like the Window Washer and the turtles in the turtle pond.
20 min
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
If time and the route allow, the tour passes by El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, with a stop to talk about its significance.
Santa Barbara
The walking route weaves along and off State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, covering various local sights and tasting venues.
Meeting point
Please plan to meet your guide in front of the stores 33 jewels and Bryant & Sons. They are on the State Street side of El Paseo Shopping Center across from the mall.
End point
We rotate the end of the tour. It will end within 6 blocks of the start location.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.