Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, United States

Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour

Outty Ranking 62 4.9 · 12 traveler reviews7 hoursFrom $500

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62/100

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4.9/5

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Is Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour worth booking?

Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour is a 7-hour experience in Santa Barbara, United States, from $500 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 12 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
62 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (12)
Duration
7 hours
From
$500 per person

This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries, lunch, door-to-door shuttle service and a knowledgeable guide fo

What you get

    About this experience

    This is a beautiful, scenic tour of California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings at three local wineries, lunch, door-to-door shuttle service and a knowledgeable guide for the day. Your guide will discuss local history and insights into the Santa Ynez wine region along the way. Need a custom wine tour for your group? Our office is happy to help! If you want something special, let us know and we can build a custom profile for your wine tour.

    What's included

    Included

    • Taxes
    • Bottled water
    • Alcoholic beverages
    • Snacks
    • Lunch
    • Gratuity: Your private tour includes 15% automatic gratuity for your guide.

    What you'll see and do

    1. 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.

      60 minutes here

    2. 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. ~Andrew Murray Vineyards ~Beckmen Vineyard ~Brander Vineyard ~Dragonette (Tasting Room) ~Epiphany Cellars (Tasting Room) ~Firestone Vineyard ~Four Brother Wine Co (Tasting Room) ~Gainey Winery ~Kalyra Winery ~Koehler Winery ~Lincourt Vineyards ~Rideau Vineyard ~Roblar Winery ~Saarloos and Sons (Tasting Room) ~Story of Soil ~Sunstone Winery ~Vincent Vineyards

      300 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Santa Barbara

    Our guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or, if meeting at 1 Garden St, in the parking lot.

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is available for selected locations.

    Ends at

    Our guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or, if meeting at 1 Garden St, in the parking lot.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 14 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    Enjoying a glass of wine at Sarloos & Sons in Los Olivos.Award winning wineries!Enjoy luxury transportationExploring the line-up at one of our favorite wineries, Folded Hills.No need to go as far north as Napa to immerse yourself in wine country.The barrel room at Carhartt offers a great glimpse into the wine production process.

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 12 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Food and drink

    6 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    4 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Small groups

    2 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    12 verified traveler reviews for Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    G5462TGamyk · October 2025

    Santa Rita wine tour

    Great tour guide (Caco, like Taco but with a "C")! Fun places. Easy. We toured three wineries and loved the drive to each, and the offerings, too!

    via Tripadvisor

    W7049EHrebeccaj · September 2025

    Book with Chris!

    Chris was the absolute best driver for our winery day! He was super friendly, knowledgeable, and took amazing care of us. Chris is very familiar with the area and is a wine maker, so was very good to have with us to teach us more about wine and wine country. He really made our day and our experience.

    via Tripadvisor

    gloriawO612WJ · April 2025

    LISA ANDERSON is the best

    i was gifted this amazing experience for my 58th birthday. LISA ANDERSON is AMAZING. There is no number high enough to rate her. She is one of a kind. I cant wait for my next tour, and i most definitely want Lisa for my next tour..

    via Tripadvisor

    J85HLnathang · March 2025

    Five Star Tour

    Such a great tour. Johannes was an amazing tour guide. Stopped at 3 great wineries. They picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel which was a plus.

    via Tripadvisor

    I7619XEchuckw · December 2024

    Anniversary Wine Tour

    Fantastic day, did a private wine tour. Tour guide Sunny was amazing, kind, funny and accomodating. Her wine knowledge will blow you away. She let Folded Hills winery know it was our 20th anniversary and they gave us a few gifts with a hand written note of all the winery staff....very touching.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    7 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $500 to $1001
    Hotel pickup
    Available for selected locations
    Booked in 30 days
    4
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 62

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)88
    Review evidence (18% weight)40
    Booking momentum (14% weight)30
    Value for money (12% weight)37
    Listing quality (10% weight)75
    Local standing (8% weight)55
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santa Barbara.

    How much does Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $500 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Santa Barbara usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour take?

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    Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Santa Barbara is not rushed.

    Is Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 12 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Santa Barbara, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour?

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    Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Santa Barbara can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Santa Barbara and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Private All Inclusive Santa Ynez Wine Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Santa Barbara within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Santa Barbara?

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    Santa Barbara runs wine tours into the Santa Ynez Valley, harbour sailing and whale watching, Channel Islands day trips, and Spanish colonial walking tours through the Presidio and Mission. Tasting-room access and group size make the biggest difference in wine tours here. On Outty we rank every Santa Barbara experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour, Kayak Tour of Santa Barbara with Experienced Guide, Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara to Exclusive Vineyards. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Santa Barbara?

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    March to June and September to November, dodging the May and June marine layer. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Santa Barbara?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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