Quick Details
- What It Is: A 5.0 star rated Shared, Small-Group Wine Tour with a knowledgeable host to boutique, elevated wineries.
- What It’s Not: No public wineries or crowded bar tasting rooms. No Bachelor or Bachelorette Parties.
- What’s Included: All tasting fees, access to premium wineries, a made-to-order organic lunch, and transportation in our Luxury Mercedes Van.
- Duration: 7 hours (Pick up typically begins at 10:00 am from Santa Barbara)
- Capacity: Typically 6 guests (maximum of 8)
People
Ages 21+
$ 229.55
Prices include all taxes and fees
Shared, Small-Group Wine Tour in Santa Barbara
Experience access to private vineyards and estates in our shared, small-group wine tour of Santa Barbara! No commercial wineries and no crowded tasting rooms. In this all-inclusive Santa Barbara wine tasting tour, we offer:
- Access to private, appointment-only locations
- Premium wine tastings, often with winemakers and owners on their private properties
- Tasting fees and lunch included; no extra charges for additional tour hours
- Behind-the-scenes vineyard, barrel room, and winery tours in Santa Barbara included
- Gourmet organic picnic lunch of your choice, served fresh in an outdoor wine country setting
- Complimentary water throughout the day
- Small groups of up to 8 maximum in our Luxury Mercedes Van
Wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers! Please bring a photo ID. All passengers must be 21 or older.
View our lunch menu!
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Founded in 2007, Sustainable Wine Tours started as a vision to bring you to the top private wineries in Santa Barbara County, all while providing the most unique experience. Today we have cultivated relationships with the counties premiere locations and have been awarded USA Today’s #1 Best Wine Tour company in the United States.
We offer one-of-a-kind, premier Santa Barbara wine tours for wine enthusiasts looking for a private and unique experience. We do not visit the typical crowded commercial wineries and standing-bar locations that are open to the general public—only private vineyard estates and wineries.
Whether you’re choosing a private Santa Barbara wine tasting tour or a shared group tour with a small group of friends and family you are guaranteed a full-day exclusive and upscale winery tour. Discover the hidden gems that Santa Barbara wine country has to offer and taste limited-release wines—often with the winemakers or owners directly—from small-lot, private producers in the Santa Ynez Valley, Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, and beyond.
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Top-rated on Google: 5.0 average • 1,090+ reviews
Guest summary:
A private, educational tasting experience in Santa Barbara—focused on boutique wineries, elevated wines, and the stories behind them.Recent highlights:
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“Every detail was high end and bespoke. They listened to the type of experience we were looking for.”
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“Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience even more enjoyable.”
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“This Santa Barbara wine tour was an absolute dream. The scenery was breathtaking, with rolling green hills and mountain vistas.”
— Kelsey Ellens
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“Every detail was high end and bespoke. They listened to the type of experience we were looking for.”
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We have a very high standard for the wineries and vineyards we choose to visit. These vintners share three characteristics that constitute a memorable, one-of-a-kind experience.
First, they produce remarkable wines with hands-on, small-production techniques. Second, they provide a high level of personal service. Finally, they are committed to sustainable, organic, and/or biodynamic agriculture and an elevated degree of environmental stewardship.
By paying careful attention to nature and working with its forces, these winemakers are able to truly exhibit the beauty of our unique local terroir and produce premium wines.
Please contact us to discuss a potential itinerary.
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100% Refund within 72 hours of booking.If you cancel:
- over 14 days before the start of your tour, a $30 charge will be incurred.
- 14 days to 7 days before the start of your tour, 10% of total tour cost is charged.
- 7 days to 24 hours 50% of the total tour cost is charged.
- within 24 hours of the start of your tour, 100% of the tour cost is charged.
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