What to do and see in Solvang, California (CA): The Best Wine Tours & Tastings

April 29, 2022 Kandra Bartel

Solvang (/ˈsɒlvæŋ/; Danish: [ˈsoːlvɑŋˀ]; Danish for 'sunny field') is a city in Santa Barbara County, California. It is located in the Santa Ynez Valley. The population was 5,245 at the 2010 census, down from 5,332 at the 2000 census. Solvang was incorporated as a city on May 1, 1985.
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1. 6-Hour Private Santa Barbara Limousine Wine Tour

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Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo or mini-coach while sipping delicate California Pinot Noir, sparkling wine, or award winning Syrah. This driving service allow you to create your own itinerary and visit any wineries you like. Tasting fees and lunch are not included in the rate. If you would like us to make an itinerary for you including winery reservations, please let us know.

Inclusions: Private tour, Driver/guide, Bottled water, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges

Exclusions: Gratuities, Wine Tasting Fees, Lunch

Reviewed By EdK53

Highly recommend this company for any excursions in and around Santa Barbara and the Paso Robles area. Professional, knowledgeable and friendly drivers. The ride was smooth and comfortable. The amenities (beverages) were a nice touch. This is the only 5 star limo company I could find and they are fantastic!

2. Wine Country Farm to Table Bike Tour - Lunch Included

Solvang, CA 93463, USA Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours
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Daily guided wine country bicycle tours include local professional cycling tour guide, locally-sourced farm-to-table picnic lunch, wine & olive oil tasting, as well as bike rentals. Our guests have been enjoying the personal touches and first class service of a European cycling excursion without the hassle of international travel since 2005.

Inclusions: Professional Local Tour Guide, Local Knowledge, Current Model Year Bicycles, Wine Tasting, Olive Oil Tasting, Lavender Farm, Beautiful Scenery, First Class Service, Since 2005, Farm-to-Table Picnic lunch, Only Tour Company Located in the Wine Country, Vehicle Mechanic Support, Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Barbara, Lunch, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By JennaH1279

Tour was wonderful! Guide was knowledgable, personable and fun to be around. We learned great history of the valley; bikes were nice, and the route was absolutely beautiful! The ride was about 22 miles in total, and included an olive oil tasting, delicious catered lunch, and wine tasting. Would 100% recommend.

3. Wine Country Half-Day Bike Tour from Solvang - w/o Lunch

Solvang, CA 93463, USA Santa Barbara Wine Country Cycling Tours
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Daily guided wine country bicycle tours include local professional cycling tour guide, wine & olive oil tasting, as well as bike rentals. Our guests have been enjoying the personal touches and first class service of a European cycling excursion without the hassle of international travel since 2005.

Inclusions: Professional Local Tour Guide, Local Knowledge, Current Model Year Bicycles, Wine Tasting, Olive Oil Tasting, Chocolate Tasting, Lavender Farm, Beautiful Scenery, First Class Service, Since 2005, Only Tour Company Located in the Wine Country, Vehicle Mechanic Support, Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Barbara

Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified

Reviewed By H9474GTrachelw

My husband and I had an excellent time. Neil was the best tour guide, full of interesting facts about Solvang and the surrounding area. The views were beautiful. The food was delicious. The wine was superb. The ride and weather was perfect. We hope to do it again someday!

4. Private Wine Tasting Tour From Santa Ynez, Solvang or Buellton!

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Enjoy a relaxing day in Wine Country on this 6-hour tour of the Santa Ynez Valley. Ride in style in a luxury black car, limo or mini-coach while sipping delicate California Pinot Noir, sparkling wine, or award winning Syrah. This guided tour includes a picnic lunch at local winery or vineyard and includes hotel pick-up and drop-off from Solvang, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Buellton or Los Alamos.

Inclusions: Private tour, Driver/guide, Wine tasting, Picnic Lunch with available vegetarian options, Bottled water, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, All taxes, fees and handling charges, Lunch

Exclusions: Gratuities

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

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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

6. Private Santa Barbara Small-Production Wine Tour

Sustainable Wine Tours
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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.

7. Santa Ynez Valley Cupcake and Wine Tour

1 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours
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If you like tasty treats and wine, then you are going to love this Santa Ynez tour! This wine tour features a delicious sampling of wine infused cupcakes from Enjoy Cupcakes in the heart of Santa Ynez wine country. Some of our favorite cupcakes include Pomegranate Mango Chardonnay and Chocolate Blackberry Syrah. Your group will be picked up by air-conditioned shuttle in the morning. We will preview the day and head up to Santa Ynez Valley. Once there, you will enjoy wine tasting at three of the areas best wineries. Wineries visited vary based on availability. Your group will visit beautiful Los Olivos and enjoy an incredible cupcake and wine tasting. Your guides will cover local human history and insight into wine region along the way. Your day of Cupcakes and Wine includes: - Shuttle Pick Up from Your Hotel - Cupcake tasting - All wine tasting fees - you will visit 3 wineries of those listed - Deli style lunch - Discussion of wine making as well as natural and human history

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., All Fees and Taxes, Wine Tasting Fees at 3 wineries., Re-usable water bottles that can be re-filled at stops throughout the tour, Snacks on the tour and cupcake flight fees

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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!

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

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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.

9. Small-Group Santa Barbara Wine Tour (MAX SIX GUESTS) to Private Locations

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Sustainable Vine Wine Tours is entirely a two-person operation. We have access to ultra small production, family wineries, estates and vineyard properties typically not open to the general public. Taste limited release wines at private property locations, walk the vineyards and tour barrel rooms often with the owners and winemakers themselves. Perfect for couples or small groups (max of eight guests per day). No crowded commercial wineries or tasting rooms. All seated private area tastings. *VOTED BEST OF SANTA BARBARA 2018*

Inclusions: Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes. Small Group (max of eight guests), Premium Wine Tasting in all seating tastings., Customized organic lunch of your choice (choose from large selection from our organic menu), Bottled water, Private tour of the vineyards, Private tour of the barrel room and wine production facility

Exclusions: 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.

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.

10. Santa Ynez Valley Biking and Wine Tasting Tour

The Brander Vineyard, 2401 N Refugio Rd, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, USA I Bike Santa Barbara Wine Tours
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Experience Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country in a truly immersive way.  Pedal comfortably on a Rad Power E-bike or challenge yourself on the hills with a Specialized Sirrus sport bike through quaint  farms, idyllic Valley towns and stunning vineyards. Enjoy the fruits of those vineyards upon completing the course with two thoughtfully selected tastings at the featured wineries.  Accompanying your estate winery experience is a locally sourced gourmet picnic lunch. . • Two wine tastings and olive oil tasting are truly representative of the region from venerable local producers.  Your guide has over 20 years of sommelier level wine experience. • The wine country picnic is thoughtfully presented and a perfect pairing to the local wines.

Inclusions: 2 Wine Tastings., Use of Rad Power E-Bike or Specialized Sirrus sport bike., Gourmet Picnic Lunch., Olive Oil Tasting., Souvenir Water Bottle., Professional Guide with Sommelier Experience., Van Support., Lunch, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup

Reviewed By Eve Y

It was such a fun adventure. Perfectly choreographed by William. A beautiful bike ride followed by a leisurely, delicious lunch with lots of wine. Couldn't have been better.

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