10 Sightseeing Tours in Santa Ynez That You Shouldn't Miss

November 2, 2021 Moriah Teneyck

Santa Ynez is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Santa Ynez Valley of Santa Barbara County, California.
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1. Private Santa Barbara Winery and Estate Tour in Tesla SUV

Sustainable Wine Tours
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5.0 based on 21 reviews

No Commercial Crowded Wineries. No Standing Bar Tasting Rooms. Sustainable Wine Tours provides guests with exclusive access to Santa Barbara’s ultra small production, private estates, vineyards and wineries not open to the general public. FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE WINE EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE CROWDED COMMERCIAL WINERIES. Enjoy premium wines in seated one-on-one tastings and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms with the owners and winemakers themselves.  • APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS, PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • LUXURY TESLA MODEL X SUV (for 2-4 guests)

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Tesla Model X SUV, Premium Wine Tasting at ultra small production wineries, Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads), Most tours offered cheese platter, Bottled water, All tasting fees included, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking, We love our pets but unfortunately we are unable to accommodate dogs, cats, pigs, birds, etc

Reviewed By Telwell20

Great experience and exceptional service. This tour is 100% worth it, everyone is very knowledgeable and extremely welcoming. This is a great tour for all levels of wine enthusiasts, there’s a little something for everyone. I will absolutely come back, it was truly a pleasure and a privilege.

2. Private Santa Barbara Small-Production Wine Tour

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** PRIVATE WINE TOUR TO SMALL PRODUCTION WINERIES NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - PRIVATE VEHICLE (2-8 guests max) & ALL PRIVATE LOCATIONS THESE PRIVATE LOCATIONS ARE NOT OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND ARE A MORE SELECT LIST. Enjoy limited release, premium wines in all seated one-on-one tastings. Tour the vineyards and barrel rooms with the owners and winemakers themselves. FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE WINE EXPERIENCE BEYOND THE CROWDED, PUBLIC COMMERCIAL WINERIES. We provide our guests with insider's access to Santa Barbara’s ultra small production, private estates, vineyards and wineries. Upon booking contact our hotline. • PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS • TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS • NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS • NO STANDING AT A BAR IN A CROWDED WINERY • NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES • LUXURY TESLA MODEL X SUV (for 2-5 guests) or LUXURY MERCEDES (for 5-8 guests) 

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Tesla Model X SUV or Luxury Mercedes, Premium Wine Tasting at ultra small production wineries, Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads), Most tours offered cheese platter, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking, We love our pets but are unable to accommodate on our tours.

Reviewed By Telwell20

Great experience and exceptional service. This tour is 100% worth it, everyone is very knowledgeable and extremely welcoming. This is a great tour for all levels of wine enthusiasts, there’s a little something for everyone. I will absolutely come back, it was truly a pleasure and a privilege.

3. Explore Santa Ynez Wine Country: All-Inclusive Guided Tour from Santa Barbara

805 All Inclusive Tours
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We are the only All Inclusive Tour Group with experienced & licensed professionals. We are not only knowledgeable but it is our goal to make sure that you & your party has the best experience during your visit to Santa Ynez wine country. We have luxurious vehicles that gives you the next level of comfort and relaxation. Sit back and let 805 All Inclusive Tours do the rest!

Inclusions: Tastings at 3 Vineyards., Lunch, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Unscheduled Stops

4. Private Guided Wine Country Tour from Santa Barbara

Rooted Vine Tours
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Relax and enjoy a wine tour with your family and friends. We work with 25+ wineries, so the route varies from day to day and is tailored to your group’s preferences. Choose up to four wineries from our list of small production and family-owned wineries, or simply tell us your wine preferences and we will do all the work for you. We visit estate wineries on this tour. *Please provide your email at the time of booking for important tour updates. *Gratuities are not included. Please tip your guide.

Inclusions: Door-to-door transportation from your accommodations, Gourmet picnic lunch, Guided private wine tour, Tasting fees at up to 4 wineries, Educational vineyard tour, Private transportation

Exclusions: Gratuities, Please tip your guide! They appreciate your appreciation!

Reviewed By 409angelinat

Our tour guide was incredible, very attentive, polite and his restaurant recommendations were on point. Thank you so much!

5. Private All-Inclusive Wine Tasting Tour from Santa Barbara

SB Limo Wine Tours
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Join us on this cultivated excursion and take home your own authentic Santa Barbara Wine Tour experience. This tour includes 3 private tastings and a picnic lunch. Choose your own gourmet lunch option and let us show you what our local wine is all about! We will take you to 3 wineries by appointment only and enjoy a private tasting. Arrive in style in one of our luxurious vehicles, vans or buses; depending upon the size of your group. We can pick you up at any location in the greater Santa barbara area. You'll be able to picnic at one of the wineries with a gourmet picnic lunch that is included in your tour.

Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By Stephaniehubis

SB Limos went above and beyond! We just did a wine tour with them last weekend and it was so much fun. From the moment i called and booked they took care of everything. They called the wineries, set up our reservations, made sure we had plans for lunch, arranged for the driver to pick it up for us, and the driver made sure we had everything we needed throughout the day. He even offered to take pics of us at one of the wineries which was so awesome! This pandemic has changed everything, but this day was such a fresh breath of air, and i thank SB Limos for everything they did. Highly recommend. Ask for Stephanie when booking, she will help you with everything.

6. Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour

Santa Barbara Amtrak, 209 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA Rooted Vine Tours
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4.9 based on 42 reviews

Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family owned wineries. We work with 25+ wineries so the route varies from day to day. We give you the full wine tasting experience by visiting a mixture of vineyards and small production tasting rooms. *Please provide your email at the time of booking for important tour updates.

Inclusions: Guided shared wine tour, Door-to-door transportation from your accommodations, Tasting fees at 3 wineries, Gourmet picnic lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By CCTA2019

What a great afternoon. Iaon did all the hard work so we could relax and enjoy. Three gorgeous vineyards, umpteen delicious wines. Iaon is very knowledgeable about wine in general, with a keen specialty with Santa Barbara wines. A+ experience.

7. Santa Barbara Wine Tasting Day Tour from Los Angeles

American Riviera Private Tours
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Get a true taste of the world famous California wines. During our tour you will discover of the true beauty of the Santa Barbara and Santa Ynez wine country. Stop at the Vincent winery to enjoy to sipping wine in vineyard natural surroundings. On the way enjoy your visit to Solvang - Danish Capital of USA, beautiful scenery of the Pacific Ocean, Lake Cachuma and Los Padres National forest.

Inclusions: Entrance fees, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Private transportation

Exclusions: Optional activities fees might include: $2-$4 per person, Gratuities

Reviewed By cherylsg1113

I chanced upon American Riveria Tours on TripAdvisor and contacted Galina who provided prompt and helpful advice. Subsequently booked a few transfers and sightseeing tours with the company after reading all the positive reviews. Galina and Yuriy are simply awesome who provided excellent service. The tours were fun and interesting which were very much enjoyed by my family. Two thumbs up for the couple Highly recommended for anyone visiting Vegas/ LA/ San Diego. Galina and Yuriy are simply excellent!!

8. Private Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country Tour

1 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
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This is a beautiful, scenic tour of the California’s Central Coast Wine Region perfect for any wine lover! This tour features tastings are three of the local wineries listed below, lunch sourced from local, fresh ingredients in the shade at a favorite winery or park*, door to door shuttle service and a knowledgeable guide for the day. Your guide will discuss local history and insights into Santa Ynez wine region along the way. Need a custom wine tour for your group? Our office is happy to help! If you want something special, let us know and we can build a custom profile for your wine tour. *Please Note: Lunch is not included on Saturdays or Sundays due to winery restrictions on weekends. There will be lunch options available for purchase at the wineries.

Inclusions: *Please Note: Lunch is not included on Saturdays or Sundays due to winery restrictions on weekends. There will be lunch options available for purchase at the wineries., Snacks, Re-usable water bottles that can be re-filled at stops throughout the tour, Includes tasting fees at 3 wineries, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Guide gratuity: It is customary, but optional, to tip your guide if you had a positive experience.

Reviewed By Noangelev24

We had the best time! And our tour guide was amazing, giving us history of the area, very knowledgeable, and he made sure to make everyone comfortable! I cannot remember your name sir but we were the couple visiting from Telluride! Lunch was included, as well as the shuttle pick-up/drop-off. We went to 3 different wineries and all of their selections were so yummy! I highly recommend this when you’re in the area!

9. Private All-Inclusive Wine Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

Silk Road Transportation and Wine Tours

Come experience an unforgettable wine tasting tour.Travel the breath-taking country back roads in comfort and style, from Solvang to Santa Ynez to Los Olivos, you will enjoy stunning scenery and landmarks on your way to the region’s best wineries. Explore Santa Barbara's wine country in style on this 6-hour, private wine tour, stop at 3 different wineries for a premium tasting and relax in the vineyards with a three-course, gourmet picnic lunch. You will be pampered while you enjoy the inside scoop of the best wineries in the region, sit back and relax while driving you and your guests around the beautiful Santa Ynez Valley for a unique wine tasting experience.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Custom private wine tour for your group, Wine Tasting fees at 3 wineries or substitute one brewery, Catered gourmet picnic lunch from local restaurant, Door-to-door professional and knowledgeable transportation service, Complimentary Charcuterie Plate served

Exclusions: A 20 % service fee applies to this booking. Please call tour operator to process payment.

Reviewed By oliviacaz2021

We had such a great time wine tasting in Santa Ynez, and Silk Road made it that much more enjoyable! Thanks again for a great time!

10. Private All-Inclusive Wine Country Tour for Couples from Santa Barbara

SB Limo Wine Tours

Join us on this cultivated excursion and take home your own authentic Santa Barbara Wine Tour experience. Learn how wine is made and how to taste it. Choose your own gourmet lunch option and let us show you what our local wine is all about! We will take you in your own private vehicle with your own private chauffeur to 3 wineries by appointment only to enjoy a romantic private tastings. Arrive in style and comfort in one of our luxurious vehicles. We can pick you up at any location in the greater Santa barbara area. You'll be able to picnic at one of the wineries with a gourmet picnic lunch that is included in your tour. ***Minimum of 2 per reservation***

Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By Stephaniehubis

SB Limos went above and beyond! We just did a wine tour with them last weekend and it was so much fun. From the moment i called and booked they took care of everything. They called the wineries, set up our reservations, made sure we had plans for lunch, arranged for the driver to pick it up for us, and the driver made sure we had everything we needed throughout the day. He even offered to take pics of us at one of the wineries which was so awesome! This pandemic has changed everything, but this day was such a fresh breath of air, and i thank SB Limos for everything they did. Highly recommend. Ask for Stephanie when booking, she will help you with everything.

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