TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10
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Santa Barbara Private Driving Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10
Average
8 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Santa Barbara
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Santa Barbara on a private two-hour driving tour, pausing at favorite sights or skipping stops with the Pintours app.
About this tour
See Santa Barbara on a private two-hour driving tour that lets you set the pace. With local commentary from Laure Spiers and the Pintours app as your guide, you can explore the city’s sights without having to follow a fixed schedule.
Pause the tour whenever a place catches your eye, take as much time as you like, or skip a stop that is not for you. The app puts information about each stop at your fingertips, while free navigation helps guide your route. Your driver can meet you outside the Old Mission, with details sent by text depending on how you booked. If you are driving yourself, you can begin at the listed starting point.
Make the most of Santa Barbara with a flexible private driving tour shaped around your interests. Start the app, choose your pace, and discover the sights that appeal to you.
Highlights
- Explore Santa Barbara’s sights at your own pace
- Pause at stops for as long as you like
- Skip stops that don’t interest you
- Hear local commentary from Laure Spiers
What's included
Included
- Free navigation and smartphone guide
- Pintours app guide
Ratings on each provider
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3.00 / 5 · 8 reviews
Important information
- Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation is available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Meeting arrangements depend on your booking; the driver can meet you outside the Old Mission, with details sent by text
- Self-driving guests can begin at the listed starting point
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose which stops to visit?
Yes. Use the Pintours app to skip stops that do not interest you and spend as long as you like at the locations you choose.
Is the tour guided?
The tour includes local commentary by Laure Spiers and a guide through the Pintours app.
Where does the tour start?
Depending on your booking, your driver can meet you outside the Old Mission. Meeting details are sent by text; self-driving guests can start at the listed point.
Is the tour suitable for infants?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap.
Can I cancel for free?
Free cancellation is available.
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.00 from 8 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 6.6.
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