TourTruth score 6.6 out of 10
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Santa Barbara Private Tour 6 hr
TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10
Very goodTop 22% in Santa Barbara
23 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Santa Barbara
- 6 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Explore Santa Barbara’s landmarks, hidden corners, and panoramic landscapes on a private six-hour tour with a local guide.
About this tour
Discover Santa Barbara beyond its familiar landmarks on a private six-hour tour through the region’s standout sights and quieter corners. With a local guide, private transportation, and a professional driver, you can explore at a comfortable pace while enjoying sweeping views and distinctive landscapes.
The experience combines popular stops with lesser-known attractions, with time for walking and discovering the area. A photographer is on hand to capture special moments, and bottled water and snacks are provided. Groups of four or more receive lunch; smaller groups can visit a luncheon instead. Pickup is available in Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and the Santa Ynez Valley. Tours starting and ending in Solvang, Lompoc, or the Santa Ynez Valley include an extra hour. Entry to the Mission is optional and costs $17 per person.
Choose this Santa Barbara private tour for a personal way to see more of the region. Book your outing and enjoy the views, local discoveries, and time to explore.
Highlights
- Explore Santa Barbara’s local favorites and lesser-known attractions
- Take in panoramic views and distinctive regional landscapes
- Relax between stops with a professional driver and private transportation
- Capture special moments with a photographer on hand
What's included
Included
- Tour guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Photographer on hand
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Pickup in the Santa Ynez Valley, Lompoc, and Santa Barbara
- Lunch for groups of 4 or more, or a stop at a luncheon
- Private transportation
- Professional drivers
Not included
- Optional Mission entry ticket: $17 per person
Ratings on each provider
The ratings and review counts each booking site shows for this tour.
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5.00 / 5 · 23 reviews
Important information
- Ages 1 to 65 only; the tour involves extended walking, stairs, and possible hillside climbing
- Moderate physical fitness is recommended
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
- Pets are not allowed
- Photo identification may be requested
- Pickup is available in Santa Barbara, Lompoc, and the Santa Ynez Valley; starting and ending in Solvang, Lompoc, or the Santa Ynez Valley adds an extra hour
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 23 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 8.1. Top 22% in Santa Barbara means it ranks in the top 22% of tours in Santa Barbara by this score.
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