Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton! in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, United States

Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton!

Outty Ranking 59 5.0 · 7 traveler reviews6 hoursFrom $450

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Outty Ranking

59/100

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Is Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton! worth booking?

Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton! is a 6-hour experience in Santa Barbara, United States, from $450 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
59 / 100
Rating
5/5 (7)
Duration
6 hours
From
$450 per person

Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo or mini-coach while sipping delicate California Pinot Noir, sparkling wine, or award winning Sy

What you get

    About this experience

    Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo or mini-coach while sipping delicate California Pinot Noir, sparkling wine, or award winning Syrah. This guided tour includes a picnic lunch at local winery or vineyard and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Buellton or Los Alamos.

    What's included

    Included

    • All taxes, fees and handling charges
    • Bottled water
    • Private tour
    • Wine tasting
    • Lunch
    • Driver/guide
    • Picnic Lunch with available vegetarian options
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 5 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

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

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
    • Dress code is casual

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    4 mentions

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

    Food and drink

    3 mentions

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

    Knowledge and storytelling

    2 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Traveler reviews

    7 verified traveler reviews for Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton!. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Lauren6665 · September 2024

    Perfect limo experience

    Absolutely perfect! Golden Rooster took care of everything for us - the vineyard choices, lunch on the way, and the most comfortable limo on the way. Couldn’t have asked for anything better.

    Response from the operator: Hi Lauren, Thankyou so much for the kind review. It was a pleasure taking you and your friend and show you a bit of our wine country. Please feel free to reach out if we can be of assistance for another Santa Barbara Wine Tour. Noah

    via Tripadvisor

    EdK53 · March 2021

    Golden Rooster Limo = 5 STARS!

    Highly recommend this company for any excursions in and around Santa Barbara and the Paso Robles area. Professional, knowledgeable and friendly drivers. The ride was smooth and comfortable. The amenities (beverages) were a nice touch. This is the only 5 star limo company I could find and they are fantastic!

    Response from the operator: Ed, It was a pleasure taking care of your group. Please be sure to get in touch with us next time you are in town and we'll take great care of you and you family again. We have both limos and party buses available. Paul

    via Tripadvisor

    lanihu179 · October 2019

    Great Ay to Celebrate 20th Wedding Anniversary

    My husband and I were celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary by doing a little wine tasting in Santa Ynez. When making the arrangements for the car service we spoke to Tomas. What a great guy! He mapped out all of the wineries for us which saved a lot of time. Our driver was John. Another GREAT guy! At the last minute we decided we wanted to go to a tasting room in Solvang. John did not miss a beat. He fought all that traffic to get us to our destination. The car was stocked with a nice Champagne and plenty of waters, for the day was pretty hot. I will use this service again. We go wine tasting every year, so they are on my call list. Thank you Golden Rooster for making our 20th wedding anniversary a special one!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for your kind review. It definitely a pleasure to be able to help visitors see our wine country, and take them in a Solvang wine tour. Our limousine or party bus is definitely the best way to enjoy wine country. We hope to see you soon for a well deserved getaway.

    via Tripadvisor

    Andrew H · October 2019

    Great learning experience for those new to wine!

    The best winery experience we’ve had thus far! Tomas gave exceptional service! He was very knowledgeable about the area and took us to places where our group learned the wine making process. He even went out of his way and took us to a brewery too. I would definitely recommend Golden Rooster and would use them again next time around!

    Response from the operator: Andrew, Thank you very much for your kind review. Hopefully after this pandemic is over you and your family can get away to wine country again for a nice getaway. Contact me, I will have a nice party bus or limo for you.

    via Tripadvisor

    Jason H · August 2019

    Excellent service & professional driver

    My friends and I booked a stretch limo for a self-guided winery tour in and around Solvang. The driver, Rodney, was on time (early, in fact) and had memorized our rather long itinerary. He was excellent, and a great resource of local information. In fact, his recommendations were certainly more accurate than our own online research. We would definitely use this service again and request Rodney as our driver.

    Response from the operator: Jason, Thank you for the kind review. Rodney is an integral part of our team and a very knowledgeable person as well in regards to Santa Ynez wine country and wine production as well.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    6 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $450 to $775
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 59

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)89
    Review evidence (18% weight)33
    Booking momentum (14% weight)21
    Value for money (12% weight)34
    Listing quality (10% weight)70
    Local standing (8% weight)57
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton!: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton! cost?

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    Prices start at $450 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 Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton! take?

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    Plan for about 6 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 Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton! worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 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 Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton!?

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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 Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton! suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton!?

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    Around 2 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 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton! 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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