{"id":10538,"date":"2022-04-29T06:56:36","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T06:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marcopologuidedtours.com\/?p=10538"},"modified":"2022-09-21T06:22:55","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T06:22:55","slug":"best-guided-tours-in-santa-barbara-california","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marcopologuidedtours.com\/north-america\/usa\/california\/santa-barbara\/best-guided-tours-in-santa-barbara-california\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Guided Tours in Santa Barbara, California"},"content":{"rendered":"

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    On this Santa Barbara wine country tour, your guide will take care of everything. Indulge in a day of wine tasting in the Santa Ynez Valley, where you'll tour three award-winning vineyards with rare vintages and award-winning wines.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Tour some of Santa Barbara's most beautiful and historic biking paths on an electric bike.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Experienced local guides lead you through one of California's most vibrant marine environments on an exciting kayak tour in Santa Barbara. It's a great way to see the city and beaches from a new perspective on this two-hour kayaking excursion.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Explore Santa Barbara's award-winning Funk Zone area through your taste buds and your camera lens! Learn about Santa Barbara's history and food photography as you eat, drink, and shoot your way through this noteworthy, funky neighborhood.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Take a fresh look at the city of Santa Barbara. Visit the historic downtown and presidio areas of San Francisco at your own pace while solving 22 different puzzles.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Tour the Santa Ynez Valley on this cupcake-and-wine tour and savor some of the area's finest libations. Try out a local bakery's wine-themed cupcakes and sample a taster of six mini-cupcakes each.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Surfing lessons at Mondo's Beach are a great way to get a taste of the Santa Barbara coastline. Surf etiquette and the fundamentals of reading the water, paddling, popping up, and riding may be learned from an experienced teacher.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Take a sunset catamaran trip from Santa Barbara to the shore. The Santa Ynez Mountains and the Channel Islands may be seen in the distance as the sun sets.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Take a sunset catamaran trip from Santa Barbara to the shore. The Santa Ynez Mountains and the Channel Islands may be seen in the distance as the sun sets.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    An excellent way to celebrate life is by taking a tour of downtown Santa Barbara and the Funk Zone. For a total of four wine and chocolate tastings, visit two boutique tasting rooms for wine and two artisanal chocolate stores.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    For those who are looking for a way to explore the Santa Barbara mountains, our mountain bike tour is for you. An experienced guide will accompany you on a full-suspension mountain bike.For those who are looking for a way to explore the Santa Barbara mountains, our mountain bike tour is for you. An experienced guide will accompany you on a full-suspension mountain bike.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Welcome to the most thrilling attraction in Santa Barbara and the best parasail operator in the state of California. As you soar above the Santa Barbara coastline, your life will be forever changed. Our experienced captains are all U.S. Coast Guard-licensed, so you can rest assured that your family is in good hands while cruising above the sea.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Lunch, drinks, and learning lasted 3.5 hours. Sip, sample, and savor your way through a couple hours of pleasure. 5-7+ local restaurants will provide food. 1-2 wine tastings or a wine tasting plus an additional alcoholic beverage will be available to you (depending on the day, it could be wine, beer, or a cocktail). Visit the hotspots frequented by the locals. This local strolling lunch tour is a great way to learn about the area while also having a good time with the whole family. The perfect daytime activity and a great way to discover new places to eat and drink while in town!<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    This 90-minute trolley tour of the American Riviera is a great way for visitors to get a taste of the best of Santa Barbara in a short amount of time. Observe famous landmarks like San Francisco's courthouse and its zoo. With live narration, discover the history and culture of the area and make mental notes about the sites that you'd like to see on your own.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Take a morning or afternoon tour around Santa Barbara on an electric bike and cover a lot of ground. During this Santa Barbara bike tour, you'll see important landmarks like State Street and the Santa Barbara Mission with the help of an experienced guide who will tell you all about the history of the city. As you sail around the Pacific's famed coastline, make sure your camera is ready. In order to ensure a more personalized and intimate experience, the group size is limited to just five people.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    With mountains on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other, Santa Barbara sits in the middle of California's southern coast. Because of its resemblance to the French Riviera, the city of Santa Barbara has been dubbed the \"American Riviera\" for its Mediterranean climate. The city's white stucco buildings, red-tile clay roofs, and Spanish street names are all signs of the city's Spanish heritage.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Explore the dark history of Santa Barbara and its many ghostly encounters and horrific incidents on this small-group, nighttime walking tour. After meeting your guide in the heart of downtown, you'll begin your tour of the city's major monuments, including the El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, City Hall, the Santa Barbara Historical Museum, and more. Visit the purportedly most haunted building in California\u2014where you never know\u2014you might run into some real-life ghosts along the way.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    This 3-hour, small-group, culinary and photo-taking tour in Santa Barbara will allow you to indulge your passions for food, photography, and fun! Stop at three local restaurants, a microbrewery, two wineries, and a distillery in the city's artistic Funk Zone to eat and drink your way through a variety of delectable dishes and beverages. As you eat and drink, you'll learn how to take better food photos using anything from a smartphone to a top-of-the-line digital SLR. A guide and all food and drink are included in this small-group trip for a maximum of 14 people.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    This tour explores Santa Barbara's amazing Spanish and Mexican influences, particularly on its cuisine. Local tacos will be served up at five different restaurants. Along the trip, there are three alcoholic beverages and two special non-alcoholic beverages (for both alcoholic drinkers and non).<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    You can choose from four alternative courses on this private Santa Barbara kayaking tour to see the marine life and historical landmarks of Santa Barbara Harbor and the stunning shoreline of the 'American Riviera.' Look for dolphins and seals while admiring the craggy cliffs of the Santa Ynez Mountains. With a kayak guide who knows the area well, you'll be able to learn about the wildlife and adjust your pace as you go.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Discover the culinary highlights of Santa Barbara's historic core on a 3.5-hour walking tour. During your tour, you'll get the opportunity to meet local chefs and artisans and learn about the city's thriving culinary culture from your knowledgeable guide. Six tasting locations, including a public market, vineyards, and boutiques, provide locally produced wines, artisanal chocolates, and gourmet cheeses. As you stroll along the easy route, you'll learn about the area's history. The route takes you to both important landmarks and lesser-known attractions.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    In the hands of a friendly and knowledgeable pedicab driver, a ride through Solvang in a Danish-style bicycle rickshaw (pedicab) is a memorable experience for both first-time visitors and long-time residents.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    The Moke electric vehicle has gone from British classic to Caribbean icon, and it has become a symbol of fun in the sun. When visiting Santa Barbara, a Moke rental from Wheel Fun Rentals is the ideal mode of transportation.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Let's Roam Scavenger Hunts are perfect for any occasion, including bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building activities, and more! Each participant choose an interactive role, with varied challenges.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Ceramics have been a part of Ojai's culture for more than a century. Our studio is a mile from the city center and is set in the middle of a fruit orchard.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    This individual rock-climbing instruction takes place in the gorgeous Ojai Valley, where you'll learn or hone your skills. Meet your guide in central Ojai at a time that works for you. Afterwards, your guide will teach you everything from rappelling and knots to rope management, pulley systems, and more, based on your level of experience and interests. Then, get ready to climb!<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    While in town for the day or arranging a special occasion for two or for a group of friends and family members, Trails by Potter is your guide service for hiking, biking, rock climbing, or tennis \u2013 no matter what type of adventure you're searching for!<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    On this trip, we'll go back in time to see what life was like in Santa Barbara in the 18th and 19th centuries. We'll take a stroll through Santa Barbara's historic core, El Pueblo Viejo, or \"the old town,\" which is centered on the Presidio.<\/p>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\tBook Now\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t

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    Purchasing guided excursions help you get the most out of your holiday.<\/p>\n

    For your convenience, we collaborate with the world’s largest and most recognized tour operators to provide a selection of carefully selected guided excursions. If you decide to buy any of them, we’ll earn a tiny commission without any additional cost to you.<\/p>\n

    What are guided tours?<\/h2>\n

    Guided tours are all-inclusive group travel experiences often guided by a local travel guide and follow a set agenda for a particular tourist attraction or local activity. Several sightseeing guided tours, skip-the-line tickets for major tourist destinations, group day\/night trips, food and wine tastings, and even airport transfers are available.<\/p>\n

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    Explore and experience your destination like a local.
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    Avoid scams and pay better prices<\/h2>\n

    It’s best to book your guided tours in advance from the comfort of your own home, then enjoy your trip when you’re overseas on holiday.<\/p>\n

    I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?<\/h2>\n

    With so many different guided tours to choose from, no matter what your budget is, you’re sure to find one that fits your needs.<\/p>\n

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    Don’t let your vacation time go wasted! Standing in line isn’t the place to make memories. If you plan early, you may avoid long queues at some of the world’s most popular sites.<\/p>\n

    When you have a tour plan, you know exactly what you’re going to do each day, so you don’t have to worry about any disappointment.<\/p>\n

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    For the majority of guided tours, you can change your mind and cancel your ticket without incurring any fees up to 24 hours before the activity’s start date. This is really beneficial if your travel plans change at the last minute.<\/p>\n

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    It’s great to meet folks from all around the world on your guided trips!<\/p>\n

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    Depending upon the city you are taking a trip to, there are just about any guide trips and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided trips, water activities, Nature tracks, Music festivals, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or white wine drinking and tasting tours, special TV & Movies tours, romantic couple trips, children’ activities, trips to Parks and Gardens, Island expedition trips, visit famous landmarks, Museum guided tours and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to check out to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and concert halls, stop by ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter trips, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, private yacht services and sailboat leasing.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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