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Santa Barbara Food Tasting Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.8 out of 10

Average

6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Santa Barbara
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Taste local favorites at three Santa Barbara restaurants while strolling historic streets and hidden downtown paseos with a local guide.

About this tour

Taste your way through Santa Barbara’s Historic Theatre District, where local flavors meet storied streets and beautiful architecture. This two-hour Santa Barbara Food Tasting Walking Tour pairs a guided culinary experience with an easy-paced stroll through downtown.

Visit three unique local restaurants for curated tastings, including a choice of sourdough or savory Waffle-Cado Toast, a chocolate or almond croissant, and a donut to finish. Along the way, a local storyteller shares the history of iconic sights and leads you through hidden paseos that many visitors miss. You’ll get a flavorful introduction to the neighborhood and tips for navigating Santa Barbara’s food scene like a local.

Meet outside Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro in Arlington Plaza and set out on a relaxed Saturday morning exploration. Book the Santa Barbara Food Tasting Walking Tour for a delicious way to experience the city’s culture, history, and downtown character.

Highlights

  • Savor curated tastings at three local restaurants in the Historic Theatre District
  • Stroll through hidden downtown paseos with a local storyteller
  • Admire Santa Barbara’s historic sights, architecture, and vibrant food scene
  • Finish your culinary exploration with a popular local donut

What's included

Included

  • Choice of The Locale sourdough or Waffle-Cado Toast
  • Choice of chocolate or almond croissant
  • Donut tasting

Not included

  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet in front of Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro in Arlington Plaza, near Arlington Avenue
  • Look for the guide wearing a white Taste and See SB shirt
  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The guided walking and food tasting tour lasts 120 minutes.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet in front of Renaud's Patisserie & Bistro in Arlington Plaza, near Arlington Avenue. The guide wears a white Taste and See SB shirt.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and transportation options are wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

Can I bring a stroller or service animal?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller, and service animals are allowed.

What food is included?

Tastings include choices of sourdough or Waffle-Cado Toast, chocolate or almond croissant, and a donut.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.33 from 6 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Santa Barbara
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.8.

Provider rating distribution in Santa Barbara

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