Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour

Santa Barbara, US
Self-guided - entry to attractions not included

Included

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    Email and in-app chat support
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    Regional stories on the six AVAs, transverse ranges and the Sideways effect
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    In-app map covering Solvang, Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Foxen Canyon and Santa Maria
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    GPS audio narration across 56 mapped Santa Barbara wineries and 16 points of interest
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    Free content updates as new stories and wineries are added
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    Trip planner to build and reorder your own tasting day
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    Full offline download: every audio file saved to your phone before you leave wifi
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    Buy once, no expiry, unlimited replays
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    One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle

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    Wine tastings and cellar-door tasting fees (paid directly at each winery)
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    Food, meals and snacks
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    Transport, vehicle hire, fuel and phone mount
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    Mobile data required for the initial tour download
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    Winery appointments and reservations where required
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    Gratuities

Meeting Point

These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

Meeting point

California 93427 , United States

End point

End Point

These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

Meeting point

California 93427 , United States

End point

What to expect

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Meeting Point

These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

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Meeting Point

These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

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Meeting Point

These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

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Solvang

Founded in 1911 by Danish-American settlers who bought nearly nine thousand acres; the name means sunny field, and around two million people visit each year.

Duration 30 minutes
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Los Olivos

A village of roughly eleven hundred people carrying more than thirty tasting rooms along Grand Avenue and Alamo Pintado.

Duration 30 minutes
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Dragonette Cellars - Tasting Room

A relaxed Los Olivos storefront pouring Pinot Noir and Syrah, and one of the highest-rated rooms in the village.

Duration 30 minutes
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Stolpman Vineyards

Estate wines from the family's Ballard Canyon ranch, poured on Grand Avenue.

Duration 30 minutes
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Firestone Vineyard

Leonard and Brooks Firestone bought 300 acres north of Los Olivos in 1972 and built Santa Barbara County's first estate winery.

Duration 30 minutes
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Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard

The actor-turned-vintner planted his 714-acre Foxen Canyon ranch in 1988.

Duration 30 minutes
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Demetria Estate Winery

One of the county's first biodynamic vineyards, with Greek heritage and 45 acres of Rhone varietals on Foxen Canyon Road.

Duration 30 minutes
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Foxen Canyon Wine Trail

The scenic back road linking the Santa Ynez and Santa Maria valleys, running past Foxen, Fess Parker and Rancho Sisquoc.

Duration 30 minutes
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Rancho Sisquoc Winery

A working cattle ranch on an 1845 Mexican land grant, the only intact grant in California, which planted its first vines in 1968.

Duration 30 minutes
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Beckmen Vineyards

Santa Barbara's first biodynamic estate, on Refugio Road south of Los Olivos.

Duration 30 minutes
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The Brander Vineyard

Founded in 1975 and still known for the Sauvignon Blanc program that made its name.

Duration 30 minutes
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Happy Canyon Vineyard

A by-appointment ranch in the warm eastern AVA, where Bordeaux varieties ripen in temperatures up to twenty degrees above the Sta. Rita Hills.

Duration 30 minutes
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Santa Barbara Winery

Pierre Lafond opened it in 1962 as the county's first commercial winery since Prohibition.

Duration 30 minutes
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Ostrichland USA

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Operating since 1983 on Highway 246 between Buellton and Solvang, home to around a hundred ostriches and a few dozen emus.

Duration 30 minutes
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End Point

These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

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End Point

These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

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End Point

These are self-guided wine tours, so these are just where a user can drive in from. The user can start from wherever they are at.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Before you travel: download the free Wine Trails app (iOS or Android) and create your account while you are on wifi
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    By giving your phone number you agree to receive up to 2 texts from Wine Trails about this booking (your tour link and a tour-day reminder)
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    Download your tour over wifi before you drive: coverage in wine country is patchy and the offline download keeps the narration playing
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Msg & data rates may apply. Msg frequency: max 2 texts per booking. Reply STOP to opt out, HELP for help
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    One booking unlocks Santa Barbara wine country on your account for good: unlimited routes and tours, no expiry, no subscription
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    Service animals allowed
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Unlock your region in the app: tap Redeem a booking or code, choose Booked online, then enter your Viator booking reference (starts with BR-) and the last name on the booking
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What our experts say

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    Book tastings in advance for busy spots.
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    Enjoy lunch at Los Olivos Wine Merchant.
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    Explore nearby Solvang for unique shops.
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    Visit Fess Parker Winery for great views.
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    Pack snacks and water for the drive.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Discover the enchanting world of wine like never before with the Santa Barbara Wine Tour Self-Guided experience. This unique adventure allows participants to explore the stunning Santa Barbara wine country at their own pace, without the constraints of traditional tours. With a duration ranging from a leisurely four to a full nine hours, travelers have the freedom to soak in the breathtaking landscapes, charming towns, and, of course, the delectable wines that this region is famous for. The intuitive GPS audio guide is your personal storyteller, automatically narrating fascinating tales and vineyard histories as you drive. Choose your starting point—be it Solvang, Los Olivos, Buellton, or downtown Santa Barbara—and unlock the treasures of over 63 wineries across the picturesque valleys. It’s not just a tour; it’s an immersive journey through the heart of California's wine culture, making it perfect for wine enthusiasts and curious adventurers alike.

What to expect?

When embarking on the Santa Barbara Wine Tour Self-Guided experience, one can expect a seamless blend of exploration and education. The journey is designed to be entirely flexible, allowing travelers to curate their own routes based on personal preferences. As the audio guide plays, you’ll be captivated by 86 stories that highlight the region's rich heritage and the impact of the film

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