Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour
Santa Barbara, United States

Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour

Outty Ranking 76 5.0 · 163 traveler reviews0 hoursFrom $235
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Outty Ranking

76/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

5.0/5

Based on 163 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour worth booking?

Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour is a 0-hour experience in Santa Barbara, United States, from $235 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 163 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
76 / 100
Rating
5/5 (163)
Duration
0 hours
From
$235 per person

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. For those looking for a unique wine experience beyond the crowded commercial wineries and tasting rooms, this is your tour. Sustainable Wine Tours brings guests to exclusive Santa Barbara Counties ultra small production private estates, vineyards and wineries not open to the general public. SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR: Tour is small and personal with only a maximum of six to seven guests per tour in our luxury Mercedes Coach. Taste premium wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with the owners and winemakers themselves.  **Compare Our Trip Advisor Reviews with other Wine Tours** • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • ULTRA SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max eight guests) • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS, PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • PRIVATE VINEYARD WALKING TOUR, PRIVATE BARREL ROOM AND WINERY PRODUCTION TOUR INCLUDED • NO TASTING ROOMS, NO STANDING AT A BAR IN A CROWDED COMMERCIAL WINERY

What you get

    About this experience

    SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. For those looking for a unique wine experience beyond the crowded commercial wineries and tasting rooms, this is your tour. Sustainable Wine Tours brings guests to exclusive Santa Barbara Counties ultra small production private estates, vineyards and wineries not open to the general public. SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR: Tour is small and personal with only a maximum of six to seven guests per tour in our luxury Mercedes Coach. Taste premium wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with the owners and winemakers themselves.  **Compare Our Trip Advisor Reviews with other Wine Tours** • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • ULTRA SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max eight guests) • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS, PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • PRIVATE VINEYARD WALKING TOUR, PRIVATE BARREL ROOM AND WINERY PRODUCTION TOUR INCLUDED • NO TASTING ROOMS, NO STANDING AT A BAR IN A CROWDED COMMERCIAL WINERY

    What's included

    Included

    • Bottled water
    • Maximum tour of only eight guests
    • Most tours offered cheese platter
    • Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads)
    • Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes
    • Premium Wine Tasting

    Not included

    • Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking
    • We love our pets but are unable to accommodate on our tours.

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers.

    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 6 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    SUSTAINABLE WINE TOURS

    Know before you go

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Minimum age is 21 years
    • Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 163 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    9 mentions

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

    The guide

    4 mentions

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

    Knowledge and storytelling

    3 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Small groups

    3 mentions

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

    Organization

    2 mentions

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

    Traveler reviews

    163 verified traveler reviews for Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Beth_C · September 2026

    Exceptional tour

    Our day was exceptional from start to finish. Scott was hospitable and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience possible. We raved about the lunch - ate every bite! We were able to visit locations that are otherwise closed to the public. The difference? The tour and the wines were carefully selected for us to enjoy. I took my daughter for her birthday since she loves trying new wines. I’m not typically a big wine drinker since I sometimes get headaches from wine. However, the vineyards we visited were small estates that make more natural wines. Everything I tried was incredible and we ended up shipping wine home and joining a wine club. Do not hesitate to book this tour! It was our favorite day on our recent trip to Santa Barbara!

    via Viator

    christophercE1687AD · September 2026

    EXCELLENT

    Incredibly impressed with the overall experience. They did an incredible job and showcasing small vineyards and wineries with each one being a unique experience. The wine was excellent, and our driver/guide Carlos was incredibly knowledgeable and made the day fun.

    via Tripadvisor

    druggist87 · August 2026

    Excellent tour and wines

    Exceptional tour. Very unique experience from the smallest to the largest. Truly enjoy the one on one experience with the owners of the Vineyards. Our tour guide Scott was awesome. I it was really wonderful way to spend the day! Highly recommend.

    via Tripadvisor

    nathanwY6280PK · August 2026

    An Exceptional and Truly Exclusive Wine Tour

    An Exceptional and Truly Exclusive Wine Tour Our experience with Sustainable Wine Tours Santa Barbara was, without doubt, one of the absolute highlights of our holiday. From the moment we were collected in a beautiful Mercedes, everything felt incredibly professional, personal and special. Ours was an exclusive tour of just seven people, which made the whole day feel relaxed and intimate — a world away from the larger, more commercial wine tours. We were invited into three incredible vineyards, ranches and farms, where the experience was made even more memorable by actually meeting the wine growers themselves. Being able to hear first-hand about their vineyards, their passion and the wines they produce gave the whole day such a personal and authentic feel. Each location was completely unique, and every wine grower had their own fascinating story and approach to winemaking. At each stop, we enjoyed an incredibly generous tasting of six wines, and we were also treated to a beautifully prepared packed lunch, which we enjoyed sitting in a vineyard beneath the most stunning trees. It was one of those moments you wish you could bottle up and take home with you! The day finished at a beautiful ranch, where we enjoyed more wonderful wines accompanied by delicious food and chocolate — the perfect ending to an exceptional day. This tour was outstanding on every level: professional, beautifully organised, personal and genuinely luxurious without ever feeling stuffy. If you want to avoid the crowds and experience something far more individual, exclusive and high-end, this is absolutely the tour for you. We cannot recommend Sustainable Wine Tours Santa Barbara highly enough. It was an unforgettable experience and, without question, one of the very best highlights of our entire holiday.

    via Tripadvisor

    Happiness303283 · August 2026

    Great Wine Tour!

    This was our second tour with Scott and Sustainable Wine tours - hopefully not our last. We visited great wineries, drank delicious wines and learned a lot. Scott does an awesome job as host providing delicious food and snacks as well as getting us everywhere safely. He has created an awesome company.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    0 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    57
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by SUSTAINABLE WINE TOURS, who run 5 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 77.9.

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    Why this scores 76

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)98
    Review evidence (18% weight)80
    Booking momentum (14% weight)76
    Value for money (12% weight)0
    Listing quality (10% weight)75
    Local standing (8% weight)74
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $235 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 Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour take?

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    Plan for about 0 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 Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 163 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 Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara 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 Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour?

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    Around 57 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 0-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara 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.

    What is included in Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour?

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    Included: Bottled water; Maximum tour of only eight guests; Most tours offered cheese platter; Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads); and Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes. Not included: Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking; and We love our pets but are unable to accommodate on our tours. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 107 listed pickup locations in and around Santa Barbara. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Santa Barbara. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about Small-Group (8 max) All-Inclusive Santa Barbara Wine Tour?

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    Across 163 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, the guide, knowledge and storytelling. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

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