Best Cultural & Theme Tours in Santa Barbara

13 tours ranked by TourTruth score (0–10), based on Viator and GetYourGuide ratings. How scores work

We compared 13 cultural & theme tours in Santa Barbara using 656 reviews on Viator and GetYourGuide. The highest scoring with at least 20 reviews is Solvang Ghost Hunting and History Tour 105 min (8.7/10). Prices start at $5 and most cost between $25 and $55. A typical one lasts 1 hr 15 min.

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Best overall

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Solvang Ghost Hunting and History Tour 105 min

333 reviews · $55 · 1 hr 45 min

Compare at a glance

#TourScoreRatings by siteFromDuration
1 Solvang Ghost Hunting and History Tour 105 min TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (333) $55 1 hr 45 min
2 Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour TourTruth score 8.6 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (62) $99 –
3 Santa Barbara Ghost Tour 60 min TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (93) $25 1 hr
4 Santa Barbara Ghost Walking Tour TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10 Viator 4.9★ (42) $55 2 hrs
5 Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Museum Entry, 75 min TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (3) $45 1 hr 15 min
6 Solvang Krampus Walking Tour 90 min TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10 Viator 5.0★ (1) $50 1 hr 30 min
7 Santa Barbara Architectural and Heritage Walking Tour 3 hr TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10 Viator 4.8★ (4) $489 3 hrs
8 Solvang Ghost Tour 1 hr TourTruth score 7.0 out of 10 Viator 1.0★ (1) $26 1 hr
9 Santa Barbara Ghost Walking Tour 1 hr TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10 GetYourGuide 3.6★ (6) $24 1 hr
10 Santa Barbara Wine Tasting and Ghost Tour 2 hr TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10 Viator 4.7★ (61) $95 2 hrs

Questions

What is the best cultural & theme tour in Santa Barbara?

Solvang Ghost Hunting and History Tour 105 min has the highest TourTruth score (8.7/10) of the 13 cultural & theme tours in Santa Barbara we compare among those with at least 20 reviews, from 333 reviews.

How much do cultural & theme tours in Santa Barbara cost?

Listed prices start at $5; the median is $45, and most cost between $25 and $55. Prices are the lowest listed price, usually per person; check the provider for your date.

How long are cultural & theme tours in Santa Barbara?

The median listed duration is 1 hr 15 min.

Which cultural & theme tour in Santa Barbara has the most reviews?

Solvang Ghost Hunting and History Tour 105 min, with 333 reviews and a TourTruth score of 8.7/10.

Scores compare each tour's ratings with all others on the same booking site and weight them by review count. How scores work · Same tour, different price on Viator and GetYourGuide