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Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country

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Overview

SMALL GROUP/ SHARED WINE TOUR. Sustainable Wine Tours is the Top Rated Santa Barbara Wine Tour on City Boat Tours (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 unique experience beyond the commercial wineries.

Never any crowded commercial wineries, standing at a bar or in tasting rooms. Taste top-quality wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with owners and winemakers themselves.

Only one tour per day. Space is extremely limited. 
• APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS
• NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES
• ALL PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS
• TASTE WITH WINEMAKERS AND OWNERS
• NO COMMERCIAL WINERIES, NO TASTING ROOMS
• SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max six guests)
• LUXURY MERCEDES, customized interior, no crowded bench seating 

What's Included

  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Maximum tour of only eight guests
  • Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking
  • We love our pets but are unable to accommodate on our tours.
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pick up directly from your location anywhere in the Santa Barbara Region including Santa Ynez, Solvang and Buelton. Excludes regions outside Santa Barbara County due to distance from wine country. (Carpinteria)

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Start Time • Daily 10:00 AM

What To Expect

Visit ONLY ALL PRIVATE, small production wineries and estate vineyards not open to the general public.

SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR (max 6-7 guests)
Our tour provides exclusive access to premium estate vineyards, barrel rooms, and the people and stories behind the wine. Tastings in a seated and reserved location with a dedicated host. Guests are often the only ones at each of the locations we visit for an EXCLUSIVE EXPERIECE

We do not visit public, standing bar, “walk-in” commercial wineries or tasting rooms. Our premium tour caters to guests serious about quality wine and unique experiences that are often hard to find on your own.

Select locations are based solely on top-tier, quality wines AND the quality of the unique experience. Tours are always customized based on wine preferences. Our premium list of locations are some of region’s best and their wines often receive the highest scores in Santa Barbara County. Most locations are not open to the general public for a more intimate and private experience.

Please note our select list of vineyard and winery locations DO NOT ACCOMMODATE BACHELOR OR BACHELORETTE parties.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Eat a complete breakfast.
  • Avoid wearing cologne or perfume.
  • Bring a water bottle (if you have one) which can be refilled throughout the day to reduce waste.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

Questions?

Our friendly customer support is here to help.
Activity code: C-88374P1

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  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Bottled water
  • Maximum tour of only eight guests
  • Most tours offered cheese platter
  • Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads)
  • Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes
  • Premium Wine Tasting
  • Gratuity is not automatically charged upon booking
  • We love our pets but are unable to accommodate on our tours.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Minimum age is 21 years.
  • Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes.
  • Eat a complete breakfast.
  • Avoid wearing cologne or perfume.
  • Bring a water bottle (if you have one) which can be refilled throughout the day to reduce waste.
  • Limited release wines that will be tasted can be purchased for carry away or shipped back home.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PDT).

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