Customize a private Santa Barbara food, wine, or beer experience for your group
12 to 24 people
Explore a private food, wine, or beer experience tailored to your group, from Santa Barbara to Solvang. Choose from neighborhood tours, tastings, art experiences, brunches, or dinner outings.
No cash refunds for additional tickets. No refunds for partial attendance, no-shows, or late arrivals. Parties arriving more than 15 minutes late may be canceled without refund. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Product ID: V3SZTR
Typical private groups have 12–24 people. Groups of 50+ can also be accommodated.
Most food allergies, aversions, and dietary preferences can be accommodated. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free restrictions cannot always be accommodated.
200 Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, United States
Hannah seems to be the star guide here, earning enthusiastic praise across multiple reviews for her friendly demeanor, local knowledge, and ability to make guests feel like they're exploring with a friend rather than following a tour script. Other guides like Vanessa and Cameron also get shout-outs for bringing the history and character of Santa Barbara's Funk Zone and Solvang to life. Guests consistently mention being surprised by the generous portions at 7-8 stops, leaving with full bellies and phones packed with photos. The tours blend food tastings with neighborhood history and public art discussions, which many found to be the unexpected highlight. The vibe is casual and conversational, with guides sharing stories about how these trendy areas evolved while introducing guests to locally-owned establishments. One reviewer noted some hygiene concerns and felt a bit smothered by constant conversation from a guide-in-training, though this appears to be an isolated experience. The tours run around 4 hours and are better suited for adults than young children. Both locals and first-time visitors found value in the experience, with the combination of diverse flavors and community insights making it a solid choice for understanding these California coastal towns beyond the typical tourist stops.
What an absolute delight! It was just the two of us and Hannah was extremely accommodating on what we wanted to do and try. Everything could easily be our favorite part but the best was the visit to Ingeborg's Danish Chocolates. We were given a very personalized tour by the owner Kim Jensen who is absolutely passionate about his craft. Our tour is by far one of the highlights of our time in Solvang. Thank you Hannah!
Jim Fariss
August 2, 2026
What an absolute delight! It was just the two of us and Hannah was extremely accommodating on what we wanted to do and try. Everything could easily be our favorite part but the best was the visit to Ingeborg's Danish Chocolates. We were given a very personalized tour by the owner Kim Jensen who is absolutely passionate about his craft. Our tour is by far one of the highlights of our time in Solvang. Thank you Hannah!
Jim Fariss
August 2, 2026
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