Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, United States

Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour

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Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour is a 4-hour experience in Santa Barbara, United States, from $25 per person. It scores 58 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
58 / 100
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Duration
4 hours
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$25 per person

Drive Santa Barbara wine country yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — Solvang, Los Ol

What you get

    About this experience

    Drive Santa Barbara wine country yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton or downtown Santa Barbara — choose the cellar doors you want from 63 across the valleys, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. 86 stories cover the county's people and places: as you roll past the Santa Ynez Valley's tasting rooms you'll hear how, in 2004, a film called Sideways turned these quiet rooms into international pilgrimage sites overnight. No group, no schedule, no guide — pause for a long lunch in Los Olivos, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal drops on Foxen Canyon Road. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are booked and paid directly with the wineries.

    What's included

    Included

    • Email and in-app chat support
    • Regional stories on the six AVAs, transverse ranges and the Sideways effect
    • In-app map covering Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Foxen Canyon and Santa Maria
    • GPS audio narration across 56 mapped Santa Barbara wineries and 16 points of interest
    • Free content updates as new stories and wineries are added
    • Trip planner to build and reorder your own tasting day
    • Full offline download: every audio file saved to your phone before you leave wifi
    • Buy once, no expiry, unlimited replays
    • One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle

    Not included

    • Wine tastings and cellar-door tasting fees (paid directly at each winery)
    • Food, meals and snacks
    • Transport, vehicle hire, fuel and phone mount
    • Mobile data required for the initial tour download
    • Winery appointments and reservations where required
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Solvang

      Founded in 1911 by Danish-American settlers who bought nearly nine thousand acres; the name means sunny field, and around two million people visit each year.

      30 minutes here

    2. Los Olivos

      A village of roughly eleven hundred people carrying more than thirty tasting rooms along Grand Avenue and Alamo Pintado.

      30 minutes here

    3. Dragonette Cellars - Tasting Room

      A relaxed Los Olivos storefront pouring Pinot Noir and Syrah, and one of the highest-rated rooms in the village.

      30 minutes here

    4. Stolpman Vineyards

      Estate wines from the family's Ballard Canyon ranch, poured on Grand Avenue.

      30 minutes here

    5. Firestone Vineyard

      Leonard and Brooks Firestone bought 300 acres north of Los Olivos in 1972 and built Santa Barbara County's first estate winery.

      30 minutes here

    6. Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard

      The actor-turned-vintner planted his 714-acre Foxen Canyon ranch in 1988.

      30 minutes here

    7. Demetria Estate Winery

      One of the county's first biodynamic vineyards, with Greek heritage and 45 acres of Rhone varietals on Foxen Canyon Road.

      30 minutes here

    8. Foxen Canyon Wine Trail

      The scenic back road linking the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria valleys, running past Foxen, Fess Parker and Rancho Sisquoc.

      30 minutes here

    9. Rancho Sisquoc Winery

      A working cattle ranch on an 1845 Mexican land grant, the only intact grant in California, which planted its first vines in 1968.

      30 minutes here

    10. Beckmen Vineyards

      Santa Barbara's first biodynamic estate, on Refugio Road south of Los Olivos.

      30 minutes here

    11. The Brander Vineyard

      Founded in 1975 and still known for the Sauvignon Blanc program that made its name.

      30 minutes here

    12. Happy Canyon Vineyard

      A by-appointment ranch in the warm eastern AVA, where Bordeaux varieties ripen in temperatures up to twenty degrees above the Sta. Rita Hills.

      30 minutes here

    13. Santa Barbara Winery

      Pierre Lafond opened it in 1962 as the county's first commercial winery since Prohibition.

      30 minutes here

    14. Operating since 1983 on Highway 246 between Buellton and Solvang, home to around a hundred ostriches and a few dozen emus.

      30 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Buellton

    Buellton, California, United States

    These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

    Meeting point

    Santa Barbara

    Santa Barbara, California, United States

    These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

    Meeting point

    Los Olivos

    Los Olivos, California, United States

    These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

    Meeting point

    Solvang

    Solvang, California, United States

    These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Buellton · Buellton, California, United States

    Ends at

    Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, California, United States

    Ends at

    Los Olivos · Los Olivos, California, United States

    Ends at

    Solvang · Solvang, California, United States

    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 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Wine Trails

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    0
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 58

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)85
    Review evidence (18% weight)0
    Booking momentum (14% weight)0
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)50
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $25 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 Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour take?

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    Plan for about 4 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 Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 58 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio 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 Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour?

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    Around 0 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio 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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