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Santa Ynez Valley Wine Tour 4 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

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  • Santa Barbara
  • 4 hrs 30 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Taste local wines and olive oil, enjoy lunch, and hear stories of Santa Ynez Valley history and sustainable winemaking.

About this tour

Explore the Santa Ynez Valley through its wines, landscapes, and local stories on a guided van tour led by people who know the region firsthand. Locally owned and operated since 2005, this experience offers a closer look at the area’s history and winemaking traditions.

Settle into an air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy wine and olive oil tastings, lunch, and bottled water. Along the way, hear about local history, sustainable and biodynamic viticulture, and Rhône varietal wines. Your guide’s knowledge brings context to the flavors and the valley’s distinctive wine culture.

Meet at 10:30 a.m. next to the Solvang Visitor's Center, where parking is available nearby. Look for the white SB Bike Tours shuttle van. Choose this Santa Ynez Valley wine tour for a relaxed introduction to the region’s wines and stories.

Highlights

  • Taste wines, including Rhône varietals
  • Sample local olive oil
  • Hear stories about local history and winemaking
  • Learn about sustainable and biodynamic viticulture

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Olive oil tasting
  • Wine tasting
  • Lunch
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Gratuity; 10–15% of the tour fee is recommended

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Important information

  • Meet at 10:30 a.m. next to the Solvang Visitor's Center
  • Parking is available in the large lot adjacent to the visitor center
  • Look for the white SB Bike Tours shuttle van
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide at 10:30 a.m. next to the Solvang Visitor's Center. Look for the white SB Bike Tours shuttle van; parking is available nearby.

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 270 minutes.

What tastings are included?

Wine and olive oil tastings are included.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch is included.

Is gratuity included?

No. A tip of 10–15% of the tour fee is recommended.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 5.00 from 1 review. 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 7.1.

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