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155+ tours, tickets and activities in Santa Barbara, USA. Booking is completed on Viator, with free cancellation on many options.

Tours and activities in Santa Barbara

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Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® Invisible Becomes Visible Walking Tour

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done by Professor Julie Ann Brown. Approximately, 10 traditional and current "happy ghost sighting stories" will be told to you along with photos and videos of some of our favorite ghosts caught by guests and locals on past SBGT tours. Owne…

4.9(93)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 93 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £19.06 per person

3-Winery Santa Ynez Tour with Lunch & Tastings from Santa Barbara

Get ready to sip, savor, and strut through Santa Ynez Valley with Grapeline—a wine tour as bold as your favorite Cab and smooth as a buttery Chardonnay. Picture this: THREE epic wineries, chosen for their good vibes and top-notch pours, with tasting fees included. No hidden costs, no awkward wallet moments—just wine bliss from start to finish. Craving something delicious with those vineyard views…

4.8(91)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 91 reviews6 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £182.18 per person

Secret Solvang Food & Culture Tour with Tastings

Eat your way through Solvang’s most delicious, authentic spots on this small-group food tour designed for couples, families and solo travelers alike. Led by a local in-the-know, you’ll skip the cheesy tourist traps and dive straight into the town’s real flavor, from award-winning sandwiches and artisan Japanese to authentic Danish pastries and small-batch gelato. Along the way, you’ll have an opt…

5.0(74)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 74 reviews2 h

From £114.34 per person

Sunset Kayak Tour in Santa Barbara Harbor (2 Hours)

Join us for a relaxing sunset ocean kayak tour. This is a great way to end your day. We’ll enjoy 2-hours together on the water exploring the Santa Barbara harbor & shoreline as the sun sets, creating a gorgeous backdrop of the city and the Santa Ynez Mountain range. This tour is fun and affordable for the whole family! Plus, it’s great for all sea kayaking skill levels including beginners to adva…

4.9(79)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 79 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £67.84 per person

Private VIP Santa Barbara Wine Tour. Your Group. Your Day. (4-8)

Sit at the winemaker’s table! Our Private Wine Tour is a curated and educational Santa Barbara wine tasting experience for your own group of 4 -8. What It Is: A 5.0 star rated Private Wine Tour with a knowledgeable host and exclusive access to boutique, elevated wineries. This is your day, based on your private group’s preferences. What It’s Not: No public wineries or crowded bar tasting rooms. N…

5.0(72)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 72 reviews48 hFree cancellation

From £209.43 per person

Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. Sustainable Wine Tours is the Top Rated Santa Barbara Wine Tour on Trip Advisor (and Yelp) - Choose our tour if you are looking for Exclusive access to ultra small production, PRIVATE locations not open to the general public and high end, limited release wine tastings. No Bachelorette. Small Group Wine Tour (MAX OF SIX GUESTS). Perfect for couples looking for a more…

5.0(69)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 69 reviewsFree cancellation

From £179.13 per person

Coastal Cruise on Yacht in Santa Barbara

The Santa Barbara coastline is undoubtedly a breathtaking and scenic destination, and a cruise on the Azure Seas yacht is a fantastic way to enjoy the beauty of the area. Here are some key points to highlight about this cruise: This cruise provides a unique opportunity to relax and immerse oneself in the natural beauty and charm of Santa Barbara, making it a must-visit experience for both locals…

4.6(100)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 100 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £24.62 per person

Private Santa Barbara Wine Tour for 2 via Tesla X

Sit at the winemaker's table with our Private Couples Wine Tour! Sustainable Wine Tours is a curated and educational Santa Barbara wine experience. We have been top-rated since 2007. We offer a private, personalized couples wine tasting experience for 2 guests in a luxury Tesla Model SUV. All-Inclusive: Includes ALL TASTING FEES and a LOCALLY SOURCED ORGANIC LUNCH. A menu is sent to select your m…

5.0(66)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 66 reviewsFree cancellation

From £322.06 per person

Private Harbor Cruise on Electric Boat in Santa Barbara

The only all-electric Duffy charter boat in Santa Barbara. Price includes captain. Whisper is USCG certified to carry up to 6 passengers (max). Trip is fully private with your guests only. Bring your own appetizers, beer, and wine (no corkage fee!) This is primarily a harbor-based cruise. When conditions are favorable, Whisper can also go out around Stearns Wharf. Boarding is 5 mins prior to depa…

4.9(66)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 66 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £118.14 per person

Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour

When you come on a tour with me, I can show you the must see sites, as well as some out-of-the-way architectural gems that only a local like me knows about. I have researched local history quite extensively and am very knowledgeable. What makes this tour unique is my in-depth understanding of local history, lore, and architecture, and my abilities to answer whatever questions you might have, as w…

5.0(62)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 62 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £75.46 per person

2- Hour Pottery Workshop and Studio Tour in Ojai

Ojai has a 100-year history of ceramics. Our studio, located a mile from the city center, is surrounded by nature, in the midst of a fruit orchard. We are a working studio for many of the great artists in the Ojai Valley. Visitors may watch potters work, and may "try their hand" at a range of techniques. After making their pottery, they may may pay a small fee for our staff to trim, glaze and hig…

4.8(61)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 61 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £53.36 per person

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® Wine Tasting & History & Mystery Tour

This is an ALL EXCLUSIVE tour at high-end designed SB tour consisting of a World Class wine tasting for the first hour consisting of listening to Santa Barbara ghost stories) and a free gift for a second traditional SBGT in the future. Your wine tasting and wine staff gratuity is include in every tour. You will meet your guide on the front steps of the old 836 Anacapa St. Santa Barbara Post offic…

4.7(61)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 61 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £72.42 per person

Gaviota Coast Kayak Tour Near Santa Barbara (3.5 Hours)

Kayak one of the few remaining sections of undeveloped, scenic coastline in California, home to more than 1,500 plant and animal species. This popular, 3-hour kayaking trip features regular wildlife encounters, beautiful coastal views and some time to swim (optional).

4.9(50)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 50 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £93 per person

Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board Rental

We pride ourselves on carrying Santa Barbara's easiest kayak and paddleboard experience as the only rental and tour company on West Beach. We also prioritize keeping our inventory up to date with the highest-end kayak and paddleboard gear you can find. Most importantly, our friendly tour guides and beach staff will be happy to answer any questions as they help assist you and the family into your…

5.0(45)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 45 reviews1 hFree cancellation

From £11.73 per person

Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Experience

Cruise the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline and take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean aboard a 70' yacht. This scenic experience offers a unique opportunity to enjoy Santa Barbara’s stunning coastline and vibrant wildlife from the sea. *All Viator bookings are main-deck only. ** Full bar available for purchase. Card only, no cash. Outside drinks are strictly prohibited. ***Accessibilit…

4.7(57)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 57 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £27.44 per person

Santa Ynez Wine Shuttle

Our Wine Country Shuttle service allows you to experience 2-3 wineries at your leisure for the day. At each winery you can opt to purchase a tasting or enjoy wine by the glass or bottle. Food options will be available for purchase either at the wineries or in the quaint town of Los Olivos. If you want to explore the breadth and diversity that the Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country has to offer this i…

4.8(52)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews5 hFree cancellation

From £105.95 per person

"Dead of the Night" Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® History & Mystery

Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts Artisan Ghost Tour - Enchantment awaits you. Your SB Ghost Tour includes tales of history and mystery curated from research done by Professor Julie Ann Brown. Approximately, 12-15 traditional and current "happy ghost sighting stories" will be told to you along with photos and videos of some of our favorite ghosts caught by guests on the tour.

4.9(42)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 42 reviews2 hFree cancellation

From £41.92 per person

Santa Barbara Sunset Cruise on Yacht

Witness the stunning Santa Barbara sunset aboard the Azure Seas yacht. Departing from Stearns Wharf, this 1.5-hour cruise offers breathtaking views of the coastline and the majestic Santa Ynez mountains. Perfect for romantic evenings or gatherings with friends and family, the cruise features a full bar with local wines, craft beers, cocktails and delicious snacks (available for purchase). - 1.5-h…

4.6(50)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 50 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £39.64 per person

Make your own Chocolate Bars & Chocolate Box

Here at Menchaca Chocolates we'd like to think we are adventurers continuing to re-define an ancient Pod found 150 miles from the equator. So we decided that to truly understand this magical bean you have to experience it through all your senses: taste, touch, smell, cracking and visual transformation. We developed these Chocolate & Art Workshops to do just that. You will get to know the possibil…

4.6(53)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 53 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £49.55 per person

Solvang Walking Food & Photo Tour

Skip the tourist traps and head out with a local foodie for a fun-filled, behind-the-scenes cultural food tour in the unique Danish village nestled in the heart of the Santa Ynez Valley (30 miles north of downtown Santa Barbara). Our Solvang food tour starts along Mission Drive and will walk you through the the downtown neighborhood streets where you will taste traditional Danish and local artisa…

4.9(36)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £129.58 per person

Bellosguardo Estate Tour

A small group tour of the Clark Estate whose owners last stayed there in 1953. The home — virtually shut off to all but the property's caretakers until 2014 — is in immaculate condition with all its original furnishings and artwork.

4.9(36)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 36 reviews1 h 30 min

From £76.23 per person

Santa Barbara Wine Tour Experience - Authentic and Boutique

With over 25 years of Santa Barbara County wine industry experience, Wine Canyon Tours gives you an informative and adventurous, yet casual exploration of the gorgeous Santa Barbara wine country. The wine tours are designed for guests to relax, enjoy scenic views, eat a fresh catered picnic lunch and most important to discover premium boutique wineries that produce high-quality wines. Our goal is…

5.0(30)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 30 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £152.45 per person

Parasail High Above the Santa Barbara Coast

Our expert captains are all licensed by the United States Coast Guard and are sure to offer your family the safest experience while flying high over the water. We’re located at the end of the historic Stearns Wharf, Santa Barbara’s #1 attraction. There’s plenty to see and do before and after your parasailing flight. Ready for an adventure? Book now for an unforgettable experience.

4.6(35)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 35 reviews1 h

From £75.46 per person

Electric Bike Adventure in Santa Barbara Wine Country

Your Electric Bike Adventure begins in the historical town of Los Olivos which is located in the heart of Santa Barbara Wine Country. Each guest is fitted to their personal electric bike which is outfitted with a heavy duty satchel bag, detailed wine trail map and ice cold waters. Although this is a self-guided adventure, our staff will make recommendations for you based on your groups personal i…

4.9(25)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 25 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £64.79 per person