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Santa Barbara County Courthouse Tours and Tickets
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The white-walled Santa Barbara Courthouse is one of the city’s most famous landmarks and is considered one of the most beautiful public buildings in the US. The hand-painted frescoes, sunken gardens, and 85-foot (25-meter clock tower draw many visitors.
1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
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Downtown Santa Barbara Food Tour
Spend an unforgettable half a day enjoying beautiful Santa Barbara with your friends or family. Live like a local for a day, on a lively, engaging tour of the town. Fill up on delicious food from 5 to 6 eateries. Sample the region's best wine with up to two tastings in between jaunts that will take you past the town's many theaters and plazas.
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$150.00
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$150.00

Santa Barbara Electric Bike Tour
Explore Santa Barbara by electric bike, covering plenty of ground on a morning or afternoon excursion. Ride your easy-to-use beach cruiser to key landmarks such as State Street and the Santa Barbara Mission as your knowledgeable guide shares the city’s history during this Santa Barbara bike tour. Have your camera ready as you glide along the renowned Pacific coastline. Numbers are limited to five people, ensuring personalized attention and a small-group experience.
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$95.00
Price varies by group size
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$95.00
Price varies by group size

Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour
Santa Barbara offers a wealth of history and architectural splendor—and this private walking tour is the perfect way to discover the city’s highlights and lesser-known attractions alike. Set off with your guide at a time that works best for you, and visit landmarks like El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, City Hall, and the Granada Theatre. Learn about everything from the city’s origins to adobe construction as you go.
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$99.00
Price varies by group size
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$99.00
Price varies by group size

Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Make Santa Barbara your game board with a 3-hour scavenger hunt adventure for a team of 2–5 people. Use a smart phone to follow a series of locally-themed clues that lead to fun challenges with your friends and family. Trace a 2-mile route past historic monuments, seaside neighborhoods and hidden gems to get an insider's look at the city. Rack up points to compete against prior scavenger hunt teams, or simply enjoy the self-guided tour at your own pace, with plenty of stops to eat, drink and sightsee.
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$20.52
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$20.52
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Wine & Chocolate Walking Tour of Downtown Santa Barbara
For a foodie-friendly outing combining local history with California wine culture, you can enjoy the best of both with this Santa Barbara small-group tour. Start your midday adventure with convenient meet-up in the downtown area. With your guide leading the way, you can sip wine at two boutique tasting rooms, sample artisanal chocolates, and learn about the region's famed wine industry and top winemakers.
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$135.00
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$135.00

Historic Santa Barbara Food Tasting Tour
Savor the best of historic Santa Barbara on a 3.5-hour culinary walking tour through the heart of this scenic, seaside city. Meet local chefs and artisans as you explore alongside your local guide, and get an insider’s take on the vibrant gourmet scene. Sample locally-made wines, handcrafted chocolate and gourmet cheese at a series of six tasting stops that include a public market, wineries and boutiques. Learn a bit of local history as you trace the relaxed course, which blends essential landmarks with hidden gems and local favorites.
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$125.00
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Santa Barbara Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game
Enjoy a guided walking tour of beautiful and interesting parts of Santa Barbara while following clues on your smartphone and solving interesting puzzles along the tour.
Play the game on your smartphone with your group as the game guides you through the city.
Score points for correct answers and try to get the high score on the leaderboard.
See major attractions as well as less-known gems of Santa Barbara on this unique scavenger hunt and walking tour.
Play any time that fits your schedule! There is no in-person guide you have to wait for!
Tour downtown Santa Barbara and see State Street, the Presidio, Anacapa Street, the Courthouse building, and more.
Your group of 2 to 6 people works together to solve the 22 challenges on the scavenger hunt.
Wear comfortable shoes! You'll walk about 2 miles along this scavenger hunt tour.
Explore the city at your own pace
Enjoy fun challenges with family and friends
Discover Santa Barbara's hidden gems and historic sights
Perfect for all ages
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$24.50
Price varies by group size
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$24.50
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Santa Barbara Locals History and Nature Tour
Discover many of Santa Barbara’s key historical highlights—and most scenic vistas—on this private, half-day tour. Pick a time that works best for you, and set off to explore landmarks like the Santa Barbara Courthouse and Clock Tower, Mission Santa Barbara, and the More Mesa Preserve. You’ll also hike along the city’s seaside cliffs, will learn about the local Chumash people, will discover the Santa Barbara Harbor, and more.
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$95.00
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$95.00

Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour
World class private tour, completely controlled by you!
Come see the best sights in Santa Barbara, at your leisure!
Commentary and Tour by Laure Spiers, a local legend!
Don't worry about other people, this tour is completely tailored to you with the Pintours App!
With our app, you can pause the tour, and check out the locations as long as you want! You can skip a stop you don't like, and you have all the best information about each stop at your fingertips.
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$51.00
per group
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BEST Santa Barbara via Amtrak Coast Starlight Train Day Trip from Los Angeles
Journey up the west coast in style on an Amtrak Coast Starlight train, as you travel from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara for a day of exploration. Along the way, you'll enjoy views of the coastline and Pacific Ocean before arriving in the scenic oceanside town of Santa Barbara. Here, you'll have ample time to explore the sandy beaches, iconic piers, and charming streets of Santa Barbara, before visiting the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and the Old Mission to see the Spanish architecture.
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$140.00
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$140.00

Full Day Private Tour of Santa Barbara - 10 Hours
Our private, 10-hour Santa Barbara tour begins in LA and transports your private party (up to 13) to four of the most popular destinations in Santa Barbara.
- Drive up the Pacific Coast Highway
- Santa Barbara Pier and State Beach
- Mission La Reina
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse
- State Street Promenade
You'll be transported to each city destination in our luxury Mercedes Sprinter. Our driver/guides will share local insights and answer questions along the way.
Not a native English speaker? No problem. In addition to English, our drivers speak fluently French, Dutch, German, Italian, and more.
We’re happy to work with you to customize this tour depending on your time and interests. Just let us know!
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$1,250.00
per group
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$1,250.00
per group

Santa Barbara Trolley Tour
Visitors who want a quick, fun overview of Santa Barbara's highlights will love this 90-minute trolley tour of the American Riviera. Drive past landmarks like the courthouse, the zoo, the Mission, and the Museum of Natural History. Learn about the town's culture and history from live commentary and note places that you might want to return to independently later.
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$30.00
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$30.00

Amtrak Coast Starlight+ Santa Barbara 1-Day Tour
Take a ride on the Amtrak Coast Starlight from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara, enjoying the varying landscape from the viewing car, and then take a tour of Santa Barbara, too. Your guide will take you to the Old Mission Santa Barbara where you can explore the church, museum, and garden. You’ll also visit the Santa Barbara County Courthouse and hear all about its historical significance, before being returned to LA.
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$188.00
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Tours of Santa Barbara
We are the first and only Tour Company to be exclusively offering six, eight or ten hour day long Tours entirely devoted to Santa Barbara .
Our Tour and Transportation company offers Tours that will take you to, Santa Barbara's best attractions . No one else does what we offer .
Experience, the Botanical Gardens, Santa Barbara's unique Spanish architecture , Ocean, Riviera, Harbor, City and more incredible sweeping panoramic views, the Presidio, the First Spanish Mission, Boat Harbor, Montecito, the Funk Zone, Stearns Wharf, the Amazing Courthouse, Cabrillo Blvd., 1905 Amtrak building, Whale Skeleton, Indian Painted Cave, Channel Island Views, Lotus Land, Historical Museum, Mt. Carmel, 1000 Steps, Wineries, Museum of Natural History,
Giant Fig Tree, Lobero Theater, Knapp's Castle, Arlington Theater, Butterfly Beach, Mission Canyon, Hendry's Beach, Fisherman's Market, the Foothills, the Beautiful Santa Barbara Airport and more. All entry fees and tickets are pre-paid for .
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$249.00
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