City Wine/Beer and Food Tasting with History
This is THE best way to taste your way through through Santa Barbara! This full day of history and tastings includes:
-A Full Guided Historical Tour of Santa Barbara including The Old Mission Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara County Courthouse, State Street and the famous Moreton Bay Fig Tree
-(2) Wine Tastings in the city of Santa Barbara, at the region’s best winery tasting rooms. One of these tastings is a delicious wine and cheese pairing, with information on how to pair wine and cheese. Tasting fees included.
-(1) Beer Tasting at a cool local Craft Brewery (with a behind-the-scenes tour, if the itinerary permits). Tasting fees included.
-The Santa Barbara Public Market for lunch. This happening spot is full of amazing local restaurants, olive oil tasting, a beer garden and even organic ice cream! * The price of lunch is not included in the tour, which allows for more freedom of choice for you!
-Cupcake and wine pairing
DETAILED ITINERARY OVERVIEW:
This tour rolls all the good stuff into one! Why take just a wine, beer, food or history tour when you can have it all in one great day? We visit important historical sites as well as local hangouts, as we make our way through the Riviera tasting the best local wine, beer and food. You’ll also experience a special beer/wine and food pairing, and learn how pairing works. We will also stop for lunch at a delicious Santa Barbara spot full of local culture (price of lunch not included in tour).Your tasty journey will be enriched with a visit to the beautiful Santa Barbara Mission for a photo opportunity and historical overview, as well as other important sites like the Presidio and the stunning Santa Barbara Courthouse, and of course our hip FUNK ZONE neighborhood. Also included in this amazing day are fresh-baked cupcakes from a famous local eatery. This tour ends between 3:30 – 4:30 PM.
Includes local pickup and drop-off transportation, tasting fees for (3) alcohol tastings (beer/wine) one of which is a food pairing tasting, city history tour, delicious lunch (not included in price), and yummy cupcakes.
OUR FLEET
-You will be shuttled through paradise in a comfortable air-conditioned van with a captain’s seat for each guest
-Many seats come with their own cell phone charging port and seat-back storage pouch
-Bottled water is included on each driving tour
TOUR GROUP SIZES:
We like for you to feel like you’re really stepping into the Cali vibe and getting an authentic and attentive experience, and can accommodate large and small groups. Our standard driving tours listed on our website seat up to 8 guests. We can also accommodate larger groups upon request for an additional charter fee. Call us if you have questions (805)403-6500
– Our walking tours may include up to 15 people for standard tours. We may be able to accommodate more upon special request. Call us (805)403-6500
CUSTOM CHARTERS:
We can easily accommodate groups over 8 people for an additional charter fee. We are also happy to upgrade your booking to a Luxury Mercedes Sprinter, Mercedes Party Van or a full-sized Tour Coach at your request. Please call or email us for a quote: (805)403-6500 / totallycalitoursreservations@gmail.com
HOW FAR DO WE WALK ON THE WALKING TOURS?
Walking tours may include up to 1.5 miles of walking through downtown Santa Barbara. Sometimes more, sometimes less depending on the route.
WHERE DO THE TOURS MEET?
Driving Tours: Santa Barbara area include pickup in Santa Barbara, Montecito or in the City of Goleta, at the location of your choice. We may be able to pickup just outside the area for an additional fee. If you’re parking in Santa Barbara just for the day, we recommend the Visitor Center pay to park lot at 1 Garden Street in Santa Barbara.
For Ojai driving tours, we pickup in Santa Barbara, Ventura and Ojai.
Walking Tours meet a various locations, noted on the tour description. Call (805)403-6500 if you have questions.
GRATUITIES:
Gratuities are not included in any of the booking fees, and are much-appreciated and very welcome. If you enjoy your tour, pretty please tip your guide and your servers at the tasting rooms along the way.
BUYING BEER AND WINE IS ENCOURAGED:
We’ve secured boutique wineries and breweries for your tasting enjoyment. We highly recommend you buy a bottle of wine or a growler of beer to take home, or even better, join the clubs! It’s really wonderful to get a surprise wine shipment when you get home after a long day at work….you can revisit beautiful Santa Barbara with every sip. Plus, it helps support these small local producers who put so much love into what they do.
CAN WE BOOK A PRIVATE OR CUSTOM TOUR?
Yes, you can book a private charter and/or we can also create a custom tour for you. See the Private Charter and Custom Tour sections for more info.
ARE THE ITINERARIES ALWAYS THE SAME ON ALL OF YOUR TOURS?
Not at all, as that would mess with the magic! How your tour is directed depends on the day of the week, and the itinerary that makes sense for your group that day. Things change, but we promise you’ll love whatever we put together.
DO YOU HAVE GIFT CERTIFICATES?
Yes, you can purchase these in our booking system. They make a wonderful surprise gift
CANCELLATION POLICY:
We have a no cancellation policy. We are very happy to give you a gift certificate for a future tour if you can’t make it on the day of your tour. To cancel and receive the gift certificate, you must provide 48 hour notice, or we won’t be able to issue a gift certificate. If you don’t do this, you will lose your booking and gift certificate entirely.
CAN SPECIAL DIETS BE ACCOMMODATED?
While we try our best to create a tour for everyone, our itineraries include food and beverages that may not be suitable for vegans, vegetarians or those with food allergies, lactose or gluten intolerance. At the time of your booking you are welcome to make note of any special requests you may have, and we will best to help accommodate your needs, but cannot guarantee there will be substitutions available. You are welcome to pass on any tastings that don’t work for you. If you do have a special dietary request please remind your guide and tasting room partners at each stop to ensure your needs are being taken into account.
WHAT IF IT RAINS?
Our tours are awesome rain or shine. We don’t cancel or refund due to weather conditions. Please bring an umbrella and appropriate attire so you can still fully joy your tour.
ARE CHILDREN AND THOSE UNDER 21 ALLOWED ON THE TOUR?
We don’t allow kids on our Happy Hour History Walking Tour, but the rest of the tours do allow children. It’s best to call or email us if your children are under 14, to see if the tour you’re booking is a good fit for your child. We want to make sure they enjoy the day too! (805)403-6500/ totallycalitoursreservations@gmail.com