Tour Santa Barbara wine country with a private guide on this full day outing. Perfect for couples and small groups who appreciate exclusivity, this tour visits intimate, family-owned vineyards not typically open to the general public. Get the VIP treatment with tours of the cellars and vineyards, often with the owners themselves. You’ll never stand at a crowded tasting bar on this tour—it’s red carpet treatment all the way.

Tour private wineries with VIP treatment
Small groups—maximum of 8 people
Lunch, wine tastings, and snacks included
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

Pick up & drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes. Small Group/ Shared Tour (max 6-7 guests)
Small Production, Premium Wine Tasting in all seating tastings.
Customized organic lunch of your choice (choose from large selection from our organic menu)
Bottled water
Private vineyard tour, Private barrel room & wine production facility tour, depending on itinerary
SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR (Max 6-7 guests) in luxury Mercedes

Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking
Must be 21+ (unfortunately we cannot accommodate children of any age for our shared tour)
We cannot accommodate any pets (dogs, cats, pigs, ferrets, etc) on our wine tours.

Departure & Return

Departure Point

Possible departure locations

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Departure Time

10:00 AM

Please Note

We pick up directly from your location for our SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR which can include hotels or homes. If you are not saying at one of these hotels listed, we also pick up at residences (AirBnB, etc). If you are driving up from Los Angeles (or other cities out of the area) just for the day, we can arrange to meet at a central location in downtown Santa Barbara (easy off the freeway). This location is typically Hotel Californian. Please put this in your pick up location when driving up for the day and we'll reply with exact pick up time once tour is confirmed.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Tour is not booked until you have received Confirmation. All tours are limited and subject to availability.
Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes it can be warm in the vineyards and cool in the barrel rooms.
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Small-Group Santa Barbara Wine Tour to Private Locations - Max 7 Guests?

A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:

Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers

Q:What is the policy on sanitisation during Small-Group Santa Barbara Wine Tour to Private Locations - Max 7 Guests?

A:The policies on sanitisation are:

Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Small-Group Santa Barbara Wine Tour to Private Locations - Max 7 Guests?

A:The policy on staff health & safety is:

Guides required to regularly wash hands

Traveller Photos

Traveller Tips

Private tours and tastings along with snacks and a delicious lunch.

Reviews

5.0

147 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Enjoyable outing

jankbill, Aug 2022

Met interesting people who were open about their lives and enjoyment learning something new. The wine introduction was terrific too.

Great way to see Santa Barbara Wine Country

Sean_L, Jul 2022

Karina was a great guide! She was very knowledgable about the region. We had a great time celebrating my wife's birthday!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

We are so happy that you had a fabulous day with us at Sustainable Wine Tours in wine country and celebrating your wife! With a small team, it's important to us that each of our guides provide an incredible day for our guests. We hope that when you return to Santa Barbara we will be able to show you more of our wine country.

Don’t miss the Vivita Red Blend!

Mike_M, Jul 2022

Expectations were so far exceeded. Full stop! Karina’s love of the area permeates her soul. It shows. And this lovely meander through beautiful and unique small vineyards leave’s an enrichment that cannot be missed by curious wine tasters. Cheers!

Response from Host, Aug 2022

We are so pleased that we exceeded your expectations for your day in wine country! We absolutely love sharing our region and private winery experiences with our guests. Our winery partners are so passionate and love not only sharing wines but also educating visitors. We hope we can share our region with you when you return! Cheers

Fabulous

Janet_L, Jul 2022

Enjoyed our day with Steven. Winery’s chosen we’re all excellent. Great way to enjoy Santa Barbara wines

Great day!

Candice_H, Jun 2022

This tour was one of the best tours we’ve done! It was very small group and the wineries were amazing. The first one was exquisitely beautiful for the wine tasting. The second one was a lot of teaching and Tasting great wines. The third one had an amazing view and the owner/winemaker was fantastic. She even took us out to see her vines and explain how she manages them. Her wines were amazing. The lunch Steven (our guide) served was delicious. I will definitely do this tour again!!!

1 traveler found this review helpful

Excellent day

Ann_M, May 2022

Informative and fun. Well organised, with good variety of wines to taste. Good to have such great weather too.

1 traveler found this review helpful

First class tour

Laurie_K, May 2022

Amazing experience. Personal and behind the scenes into three unique wineries. Tasted with master sommelier and winemakers themselves. Beautiful settings and Scott made us feel special all day. Worth the price. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Laurie we are so glad that you had an amazing experience with our wine tour! We work hard to curate the best possible day for each of our guests. We hope that you will come back and spend another day with us when you return to Santa Barbara! Cheers!

Awesome tour!!!

Sharon_B, Apr 2022

The first stop when we had the wine with homemade cheese from Italy and salami was excellent Our tour guide was excellent!!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Sharon thank you so much for your review! We partner with wineries and vineyards that are passionate about sharing their wines and stories as well as providing the most education about our unique region. We are so pleased you enjoyed it and hope to host you again. Cheers!

Must Go!

Alex_W, Apr 2022

Our tour guide Steven was so great. He knew so much about the area and gave us such an awesome tour of Santa Barbara wine country. The three vineyards we visited were beautiful. The lunch was delicious. Recommend to anyone!

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you Alex for this review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your day from start to finish. We hope that you will join us again if you return to Santa Barbara County!

Unique wine tasting experience that I’d recommend to anyone!

Allison_D, Apr 2022

Steve was an excellent host - very knowledgeable and personable. It was amazing to have access to private vineyards and to spend time with the winemakers. A perfect day beginning to end.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you so much for joining us on your day through Santa Barbara wine country. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. We work very hard to provide an educational yet fun day, so it just makes our day those were your takeaways. Hopefully you will join us again when you return to Santa Barbara County!

Wonderful Santa Barbara wine day

Gordon_C, Apr 2022

Fantastic tour of beautiful Santa Barbara wine country with a friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining guide.

Response from Host, Apr 2022

Thank you so much for joining us on a day touring through Santa Barbara wine country! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time and hope you will join us again when you visit Santa Barbara.

Not your ordinary wine tasting

Anne_P, Mar 2022

The interactions with the actual winemakers was wonderful. We could feel the passion and love for their work in their talks. This was an incredible opportunity to learn about the Santa Barbara wine regions and to taste some truly unique wines. We thoroughly enjoyed our day. Steve was a phenomenal guide. The lunch was delicious and the drive gorgeous.

Just sign up! Won’t regret!

Amber_A, Mar 2022

Cortina was extremely knowledgeable. She provided Interesting facts about wine, the places we were going and the wine makers. She instantly made everyone feel comfortable and got to know each person individually! By the end of the trip everyone was talking and celebrating with each other and she was a major reason for this. I would recommend this company and her to anyone interested in doing a wine tour!

Great way to see wine country

Shari_a, Mar 2022

A fabulous day with excellent wine, beautiful scenery nice food. So happy we did this. It was a very full day and the service was fantastic

One of the best wine tours I've done

Peg_F, Feb 2022

Everything from the communication before the trip to the winery venues selected was excellent. Karina was so engaging and knowledgeable - I feel I really learned alot about the region which was new to me. The day was very well organized and the 2 other couples on the tour were great. By the end of the day it felt like we were old friends! I would definitely do this one again to see some different wineries. All in all a fabulous day!

Beautiful place!!!!

Yester_G, Jan 2022

Great place to visit with couples or friends. Will definitely go back . Steve is great tour guy with a lot of knowledge.

1 traveler found this review helpful

The best experience !!!

Chrysta_M, Jan 2022

This was overall such a wonderful day of delicious wines from exclusive wineries in Santa Barbara ! Our guide Steven was beyond amazing , he went the extra mile in every aspect and his knowledge and kindness was a cherry on top ! I Highly recommend this tour to anyone , and I’ll be back with more groups in the near future b

Steven was an exceptional...

Alexis_S, Jan 2022

Steven was an exceptional and knowledgeable guide! Every vineyard we visited was unique, with an incredible wine presentation!

Perfect way to visit Santa Barbara area wineries

Barbara_L, Nov 2021

Loved the entire day, all parts were our favorite, picked up at our house and went to 3 very different and good wineries. Loved meeting Sean, the wine maker, and all was exactly as promised and expected. This area reminded me of Sonoma about 30 yrs ago and that’s a good thing. You will not be disappointed in this adventure.

Wonderful experience,...

Denise_M, Oct 2021

Wonderful experience, very knowledgeable and great quality wines. Will definitely book again and recommend to others.

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