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The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour

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Overview

Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours began over 10 years ago out of one local ladies love of Santa Barbara, food and feeding people without having to cook.

Our DT SB walking food & drink tour is a passion and a love and a small local business. We are delighted to have you join us in our guide led tour. You will taste some of our local favorite daytime food places and partake in local wine tasting.

Group sizes are smaller then pre covid, offering a more intimate experience.

Learn some fun information downtown SB while talking and taking in some beautiful views.

A few items to note:
3.5 hours flies by
Tours do not start and end in the same location
We can accommodate a variety of food allergies and aversions. Please alert us in advance.

If you or anyone in your group has health or mobility issues, please consider a private experience so we can accommodate you the best we can.

Corporate and private experiences are available.
Tasting and tasting locations vary depending on availability.

What's Included

  • Beverages (water and one non alcoholic drink)
  • Additional alcohol tasting (including wine or beer)
  • Food and wine tasting
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities for your guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Santa Barbara Downtown
Santa Barbara, CA, USA

We rotate the end of the tour. It will end within 6 blocks of the start location.

What To Expect

El Paseo Building

El Paseo is more than a building, it is a vibe and a mini neighborhood. When you walk in from State Street there are a couple path ways leading into a lovely courtyard. The buildings surrounding the courtyard are filled with local businesses, a lot of local wine tasting rooms and a couple of restaurants and a lot of history dating back to the early 1920's.Our tour will visit one of the local wine tasting rooms to enjoy a wine tasting of 3-4 wines and eating a shared grazing box (shared only with people from your group).
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Casa de la Guerra (Pass By)

Most tours will walk into the grounds and talk about Casa De La Guerra. We do not enter the home (museum) but do encourage guests to go back and check both Casa De La Guerra and Presidio out!
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Arlington Theatre

We pass by and near the Arlington Theatre, talking about some of it's long SB history. We generally do not enter the theatre on tours.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Santa Barbara County Courthouse

We love all the beauty & history our courthouse has to offer. When available, we do like to take guests inside, but it is not always time permitting.Metal detectors have been added to the courthouse entrance. Please leave anything at home that could be perceived as a weapon ie pocket knife, mace, etc
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Granada Theatre

We have to stop and talk about the Granada theatre in all it's glory. Sadly, we are not able to enter it on tours at this time.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Historic La Arcada Courtyard

Downtown offers random walkways and arcadas. Time permitting we like to weave through them stopping to look at and take pictures with famous statues (window washer) and look at the adorable and totally random turtles in the turtle pond.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park (Pass By)

Not all tours will pass by El Presidio. Time and route permitting we will stop and talk about it.
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Santa Barbara (Pass By)

Tours weave on and off of State Street in Downtown Santa Barbara.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Walking is involved
  • Most restaurants are wheelchair accessible
  • Food Allergies/Aversions: We can accommodate a lot, please alert us ahead of time. We cannot guarantee there won't be cross contamination.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour?

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).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

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

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Average 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 537 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour?
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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).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Beverages (water and one non alcoholic drink).
  • Additional alcohol tasting (including wine or beer).
  • Food and wine tasting.
  • Guaranteed to mostly skip the long lines.
  • Local taxes.
  • Local guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Gratuities for your guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
A:

This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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The minimum age to participate is 2. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Beverages (water and one non alcoholic drink)
  • Additional alcohol tasting (including wine or beer)
  • Food and wine tasting
  • Guaranteed to mostly skip the long lines
  • Local taxes
  • Local guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities for your guide

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Please note that restaurants and tastings are subject to change
  • Walking is involved
  • Most restaurants are wheelchair accessible
  • Food Allergies/Aversions: We can accommodate a lot, please alert us ahead of time. We cannot guarantee there won't be cross contamination.
  • Tours do not start and end at the same location
  • Tours run about 3.5 hours
  • We love Kids and you know your kids best, if you think they will enjoy, please bring them. We do ask if they are screaming to take them outside. (The owner has 2 small kids and does not bring them on tours because she gets annoyed haha)
  • Animals: we love them AND it's best to not bring them on tours. If for some reason you have to bring a gurry friend, please let us know and be prepared to stay outside with them. Please also refrain from trying to feed them anything at any restaurant tables.
  • There is enough food for lunch to carry you over to dinner for most people.
  • If anyone in group has any health or mobility issues, please consider a private tour experience to best accommodate you
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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