Overview
Grab your walking shoes and come on a food tour of downtown Santa Barbara. This 3.5-hour tour includes a fun mix of six tantalizing tastings, conversations with local chefs and business owners and a sprinkle of local history mixed in as well. Northern Italian dishes, gourmet cheese, local wine and handcrafted chocolates are just a few of the tasting options along the tour route. Our tours can accommodate up to 14 guests.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guided walking tour gives introduction to local history and architecture
Professional, local tour guides
Five food tastings and one wine tasting
Tour guide gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
In front of the Arlington Theater at 1317 State Street.
End point
Tour concludes near Barden Winery, located at 32 El Paseo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Good to know
• The tour begins promptly at 11am in front of the Arlington Theater, located at 1317 State Street between Victoria and Sola Streets. Please plan on arriving 5-10 minutes before the tour start time. If you are running late, and the tour has already departed from the Arlington Theater, please call 805-295-TOUR, and we will help you find the tour in progress
• There is a significant amount of walking on this tour; and for most of the tastings, guests will be standing, so please wear good, comfortable walking shoes.
• We suggest bringing a bottle of water, because beverages are not provided at all stops.
• There are numerous opportunities along the tour route to make purchases, so bring a tote bag just in case.
• If you haven't already, please let us know ASAP if anyone in your group is a vegetarian or has food allergies. We will not be able to accommodate any last minute dietary requests on the day of the tour.
• Since we strive to create the ideal tour experience for our guests, we require a 6 person minimum to run our tasting tours. If the tour you signed up for is not full, we may call you a day or two prior to inquire about moving you to another date or a different tour.
• We recommend parking in one of the lots on Chapala Street in downtown Santa Barbara, with public parking lots #4 and #5 being the closest to the Arlington Theater
• If you are running late to the tour, please call us at 805 295 8687 or call your tour guide directly, and we will help you join the tour in progress.
What to expect
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Santa Barbara County Courthouse
15 min
Explore the Sunken Gardens...
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Arlington Theatre
5 min
Learn about the history of the theater.
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The Granada Theatre
5 min
Learn about the history of the theater.
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The Historic La Arcada Courtyard
5 min
Visit the turtle pond...
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Santa Barbara Tasting Tours
5 min
Food walking tour...
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Los Angeles).
Additional Information
- PLEASE LET US KNOW ABOUT FOOD ALLERGIES AND DIETARY RESTRICTIONS UPON BOOKING. Because all restaurants and partnering businesses are notified the day prior to the tour, any last minute dietary requests cannot be accommodated.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Historic Santa Barbara Food Tasting Tour
Can I cancel Historic Santa Barbara Food Tasting Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours 30 min.
Where does it start?
In front of the Arlington Theater at 1317 State Street.
What's included?
- Guided walking tour gives introduction to local history and architecture
- Professional, local tour guides
- Five food tastings and one wine tasting
What's not included?
- Tour guide gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Santa Barbara County Courthouse, Arlington Theatre, The Granada Theatre, The Historic La Arcada Courtyard, Santa Barbara Tasting Tours.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Operated by Santa Barbara Tasting Tours
