
Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 149 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour worth booking?
Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour is a 5-hour experience in Santa Barbara, United States, from $200 per person. It scores 79 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 149 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 79 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (149)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $200 per person
Red Carpet Service Small Group for 2 up to 8 People. Hop on Hop Off Worry Free Day The tour is a Guided tour last around 5 hours Pick up around 10.30am by back around 4pm 3 different wine Trails of the area, visiting 3 preset small artisan wineries, , vineyard and boutique winery. Special barrel room tasting, chocolate parring One-on-one private tasting experience. Learning Our History and artisan Wine Making. This tour is for people who want to find good artisan wine to take home with them. Spend an hour each place. All wineries have appointments. **Please help out our local artisan wine makers and buy at least one bottle of wine at each place. Included: Tasting fees and picnic lunch at the winery with bottled water and light snacks 10% Off Wine Purchase at last boutique winery Gravity is NOT included please Tip your Driver, it is a service business. *This is not a party bus.*
What you get
About this experience
Red Carpet Service Small Group for 2 up to 8 People. Hop on Hop Off Worry Free Day The tour is a Guided tour last around 5 hours Pick up around 10.30am by back around 4pm 3 different wine Trails of the area, visiting 3 preset small artisan wineries, , vineyard and boutique winery. Special barrel room tasting, chocolate parring One-on-one private tasting experience. Learning Our History and artisan Wine Making. This tour is for people who want to find good artisan wine to take home with them. Spend an hour each place. All wineries have appointments. **Please help out our local artisan wine makers and buy at least one bottle of wine at each place. Included: Tasting fees and picnic lunch at the winery with bottled water and light snacks 10% Off Wine Purchase at last boutique winery Gravity is NOT included please Tip your Driver, it is a service business. *This is not a party bus.*
What's included
Included
- Tour guide
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- Lunch
- Hotel and Rental Home pickup and drop-off in the Solvang/ Santa Ynez Valleys areas only .
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Gratuities Cash at the end of the tour.
- Sorry No Pets or Children Under 21
What you'll see and do
Artisan Excursion Wine Tours
Pick up in the Buellton/ Solvang/ Santa Ynez Valley areas only. Farm to Table, Small Wineries, Special Barrel Room Tasting. Chocolate Paring , Olive Oil Tasting 10% Off Wine Purchase at last winery.
300 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
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 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Artisan Excursion Wine Tours
Know before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- Minimum age is 21 years to taste wine
- Pick up in the Lompoc, Buellton, Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez Valley Areas ONLY
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 149 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Pace and timing
2 mentionsSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
149 verified traveler reviews for Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
We visited 3 winery and...
We visited 3 winery and also had an olive oil tasting. All the winerys were beautiful and we were very well looked after. We had a choice of packed lunch and this tasted lovely Tom - our guide - was absolutely brilliant Very knowledgeable of the area and of the wineries and could not have been more friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this tour
via Viator
We went to the great...
We went to the great wineries and had a delicious lunch. Even made a bonus stop to taste olive oil and vinegars. Would highly recommend! Our driver and copilot were outstanding.
via Viator
Great Wine Tour with lunch
This tour offers a unique experience into three different, smaller wineries. Tom, our guide, was informative, kind, and helpful. The lunch he provided for us was incredibly delicious - full for fresh, organic, local veggies. We had appointments at each winery but never felt rushed. The winemaker at Tomi was especially great! He gave us so much information about the grapes, wines, and even took us back to see the fermenting grapes. Great experience!
Response from the operator: Thank you for the review
via Viator
Great visit to local wineries
This was a great tour. Tom was very nice and took us to three very boutique wineries. All the wine was delicious and the wineries were very nice and provided a lot of details about their wine and wine making process. We got a lunch at the second winery that really hit the spot. We also stopped at an olive oil farm and tasted/bought some great local olive oil. Great tour if your staying in Solvang.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the review
via Tripadvisor
Tom is great
We had a wonderful experience with Tom as our driver for our Santa Ynez Valley wine tour. He was friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and made the entire day relaxing and enjoyable. Tom selected three smaller wineries that each had their own unique character, giving us a much more personal and memorable experience than visiting larger, crowded tasting rooms. One of the highlights of the day was the excellent lunch he arranged for us. Everything was well organized, and we never felt rushed. Tom handled all the logistics, allowing us to simply enjoy the wineries, the scenery, and the company. If you’re looking for a wine tour that feels personalized and thoughtfully planned, we highly recommend Tom. He helped make our day in wine country one of the highlights of our trip.
Response from the operator: Thank you for the review
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 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
- 52
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 79
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Santa Barbara.
How much does Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour cost?
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Prices start at $200 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 Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour take?
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Plan for about 5 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 Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 79 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 149 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 Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive 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 Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour?
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Around 52 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive 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 Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour?
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Included: Tour guide; Bottled water; Wine tasting; Lunch; and Hotel and Rental Home pickup and drop-off in the Solvang/ Santa Ynez Valleys areas only . Not included: Gratuities Cash at the end of the tour; and Sorry No Pets or Children Under 21. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 29 listed pickup locations in and around Santa Barbara. Be ready about 20 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive 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 Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive 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 Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Solvang Santa Ynez Valley Small Group All-Inclusive Wine Tour?
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Across 149 reviews averaging 4.8 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. One thing to know: Several reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
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