The Original Downtown Santa Barbara Food Tour
A guided food tour through Santa Barbara—multiple tastings at locally loved spots, starting with a wine experience.
The Original Downtown Food & Wine Tour
Where it all began—and still our most popular tour.
Enjoy multiple food tastings across 5–6 locally loved spots, with a relaxed, guided walk through downtown Santa Barbara.
Your experience begins with a wine tasting, followed by a mix of bites, flavors, and stories along the way—all led by your guide.
Tours run about 3.5 hours and start and end in downtown Santa Barbara.
Tour & Booking Details
What You Need To Know
Once You Book
You’ll get a confirmation email with all your tour details, including your meeting location.
If you don’t see it within a few minutes, check your spam folder—sometimes it likes to hide there.
Planning something private or custom? You can request a group tour here.
Before You Go
A few quick things to make your tour smooth and easy.
- Check your email — all your meeting details will be there
- You’ll get a quick text from your guide before the tour
- Tours start on time, so plan to arrive a few minutes early
- We’ll be walking, so wear comfortable shoes
- If you’re an early riser, grab a small snack before the tour
- Feel free to bring a water bottle
What To Expect
Here’s what your tour will look like—easy, relaxed, and full of really good food.
- Duration: About 3.5 hours (give or take, depending on the group and pace)
- Stops: 5–6 locally loved tasting spots along the way
- Walking: This is a walking tour with a moderate amount of walking at a relaxed pace
- Drinks: Optional alcoholic ticket includes up to 2 drinks, and the experience typically begins with a local wine tasting
- Food: Multiple tastings are included throughout the tour—portions and locations may vary by day
- Allergies & Dietary Needs: We do our best to accommodate, but can’t guarantee no cross-contamination (especially with gluten, dairy, or shellfish). Let us know ahead of time, and we’ll do our best.
- Availability: Tours run most days, rain or shine
- Meeting Location: Sent via email after booking—all locations are in downtown Santa Barbara
Additional Information
Tour Dates and Times
Tours run daily. Start time is based on availability. If you do not see a tour offered on a day you want or the tour is full, please email us at moc.tfbsetsat@ofni.
Food Allergies/Aversions
We do our best to accommodate food allergies and aversions, but it’s not always possible. There is no guarantee that there will not be cross-contamination with any given allergy. We must know about allergies and aversions ahead of time.
When purchasing tickets, please include information about any food allergies or aversions we should be aware of.
What to bring
Bring yourself, your walking shoes and come ready to eat, be prepared to start with wine tasting and a grazing box.
Cash incase you want to tip your amazing guide.
Feel free to bring a water bottle.
Do I have to walk the entire time?
Yes, unless you have a stroller or motorized scooter (please alert us ahead of time). If you have health issues that prevent you from walking or if you tend to walk at a slower place, we recommend contacting us about a private tour.
Drinks
21+ tickets include two stops that have alcohol (usually wine) and 1 tasting location with a non-alcoholic beverage.
Non-alcoholic tickets include water at the wine tasting and 2 non-alcoholic beverages.
Due to California almost always being in a drought, water is served on request.
What tasting locations will the tour stop at?
We visit 5-6 tasting locations per tour. All of our tasting partners can be found here.
Tasting locations vary based on availability.
Can I bring my pet to the tour?
Please refrain from bringing pet guests. We love animals, but we are no longer able to guarantee outdoor seating and indoor restaurants do not allow animals. If you know you will be traveling with a furry friend, please consider a private tour option.
I have more questions. How do I contact you?
Feel free to email us at moc.tfbsetsat@ofni with any other questions.
Tasting Partners
Below is the list of the tasting partners that we are honored to be working with.
Tours visit 5-6 tasting partners. We do not visit all tasting partners on one tour.
Tasting partners and tastings vary depending on the day and availability.
Secret Bao
Sama Sama
Ca’Dario
Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar at The SB Public Market
The Chase Restaurant
Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro
Viva Oliva
Corazon Cocina
Grassini Family Wines
Frequency Wine
Yona Redz
Los Arroyos
Taqueria SB
Lokum
Mangione’s Italian Ice
McConnell’s Fine Ice Cream
Taste Santa Barbara
Get ready to feast on Santa Barbara deliciousness like true locals!