The Original Downtown Santa Barbara Food Tour

Downtown Santa Barbara Food & Wine Walking Tour

by Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours· Santa Barbara, CA★ 4.9 · 525 reviews on tripadvisor
From$137.80
Group sizeMax 12

What to Expect

Discover downtown Santa Barbara one delicious stop at a time—no planning required.

This relaxed, guided walking food tour takes you to 5–6 of our favorite local spots for a mix of savory bites, sweet treats, and a little something to sip along the way. Tastings are generous (most guests leave full—it’s more like a progressive lunch than a “sample”).

We keep things easy—your guide handles the ordering, timing, and details so you can simply show up, eat, and enjoy. Along the way, you’ll hear fun stories, local tips, and just enough history to bring the city to life (without turning it into a lecture).

Tours are planned in advance based on bookings, which keeps everything running smoothly and stress-free. Groups are kept small—sometimes it’s just your group, other times it’s a fun mix of people coming together over good food.

Prefer a fully private experience? Private tours are available.

Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Includes

Guided walking tour of downtown Santa Barbara
Food tastings from 4-5 five local Santa Barbara spots
1-2 alcoholic tastings
Food ordering handled by the guide
Leave the decision making up to us!

Restrictions

Not recommended for guests with limited mobility (private tours are a better fit)

We love animals, but please do not bring pets on food tours

Guests with severe food allergies should be aware that we cannot guarantee a completely allergen-free experience

We reserve the right to remove any guest who is disruptive to the group or impacts the experience of others

Duration

3.5 hours

Address

Downtown Santa Barbara

Pricing

Guest 21 & Over · Ages 21+$165
All Ages (No Alcohol) · All Ages (NO ALCOHOL)$165
Make the Food Tour Private · Private - Downtown Tour$2100

Prices are typical; see the booking calendar for live availability and rates.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made 48+ hours before the tour start time are eligible for a full refund.

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Cancellations made within 24–48 hours of the tour start time are eligible for a 50% refund.

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Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour, as well as no-shows, are non-refundable.

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For high-demand dates (including holidays and peak weekends), bookings are non-refundable within 48 hours of the tour start time.

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