Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour
Description
Enjoy a fun filled day on our Santa Barbara Wine Country tour. Join the small group as we explore wines from small production and family owned wineries. We work with 25+ wineries so the route varies from day to day. We give you the full wine tasting experience by visiting a mixture of vineyards and small production tasting rooms. *Please provide your email at the time of booking for important tour updates.
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Pickup Locations & Times
We Provide Door To Door Transportation On All Tours. If you do not have a hotel or residence for pick up, we pick up at the Santa Barbara Amtrak station. 209 State Street. PLEASE PUT AMTRAK AS YOUR PICKUP LOCATION IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PICKUP LOCATION. DO NOT LEAVE IT BLANK. *Please provide your email at the time of booking for important tour updates.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 21 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Vegetarian & Vegan salads & sandwiches are available
- Gluten free salads are available
- Please note: we cannot accommodate guests arriving by cruise ship on this tour because there is not an exact drop off time guaranteed. Please take a look at our Private Tours.
Reviews(115)
Our Rooted Vine tour was a pleasure from the start where we were picked up at our hotel by a well informed and friendly tour guide in a clean well appointed van. We learned something new at each of the wineries and tasted some very fine wines. I look forward to my next visit to Santa Barbara and spending another great day with the Rooted Wine folks!
Hey Frank, Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure sharing Santa Barbara wine country with you, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the experience. We look forward to welcoming you back—and as a thank you, all returning guests receive 10% off their next tour when booking directly. Cheers! Iaon
Junee was a fantastic host and they did a great job planning. We went to 3 different wineries and enjoyed them all. I'd highly recommend doing a tour with Rooted Vine Tours
Thank you, Patrick, for the wonderful review! We’re so glad Yunee made your day memorable and that you enjoyed each of the wineries we visited. Your recommendation means a great deal to our team. We look forward to welcoming you back—don’t forget, all returning guests receive 10% off their next tour when booking directly. Cheers, Iaon
This was a gift purchase for a wedding party consisting of my son and new daughter-in-law, the bridesmaids and a groomsman. My son raved about the person who led the tour as someone who was truly an insider--an actual vintner who understood the varietals, the technical side of propagation, the processing, the fermentation, the techniques, the agricultural rhythms of the area, and the secrets of the smaller estates in contrast to the larger operations. He set himself apart personally by connecting with my son through common heritage, passions, outside hobbies, and more. Somehow I got the benefit of all these compliments as if I had deeply studied options for what was true human connection by coincidence on such a special occasion. It was truly magical!
Thank you so much for this incredible review. It means the world to us that you chose Rooted Vine Tours as a wedding gift for such a special celebration. Hearing that your son and his new wife had such a meaningful experience is exactly why we do what we do. We love sharing not only the wines of Santa Barbara County, but also the stories behind the vineyards, the people, and the craft that make this region so unique. Building genuine connections with our guests is always our goal, and we're honored that the day felt so personal and memorable. Congratulations to the newlyweds, and thank you again for trusting us to be part of such an unforgettable occasion. We hope to welcome your family back to wine country again soon! Cheers, Iaon
Wonderful day with 3 beautiful wineries and a gourmet lunch outside in the winery! Uni was a fantastic guide who made the day very special!
Thank you for the kind words! We love hearing a great time was had by all. Come back and see us soon! Cheers, Iaon
The guide was very nice but it’s just an average tour. Nothing exciting. Wines were good though. I thought it was a bit pricey for what the tour was.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Sonia. We’re glad you enjoyed the wines and found your guide friendly. Our goal is to provide a relaxed, authentic experience that showcases the unique wineries and beauty of Santa Barbara Wine Country rather than a scripted or high-energy attraction. We understand that every guest has different expectations, and we’re sorry to hear the experience didn’t feel like the value you were hoping for. We appreciate your honest comments—they help us continue refining our tours. We hope you’ll consider joining us again in the future so we can provide an experience that exceeds your expectations. Cheers, Rooted Vine
Misrepresentation. 2 TASTING ROOMS (one was their own!) and only one vineyard. Lovely knowledgeable people. Well organized. Just not what we signed up for. The vineyard we did go to could use a working fountain, music, and an explanation of the wines. Also suggest that Rooted Vines (the actual company conducting the tours) sell travel cases for checking into a plane as we would have bought wines!
Dear Thomas, Thank you for your review and for the positive feedback about our team. We truly appreciate you noting that our guides were knowledgeable and the tour well-organized. To clarify our Santa Barbara Wine Country Tour: The experience features three winery stops, thoughtfully selected from our network of over 25 boutique, family-owned locations. These include a mix of working vineyards and intimate tasting rooms to showcase a diverse range of Santa Barbara winemaking. The specific itinerary rotates regularly to highlight the best seasonal options, which means it may include both vineyard visits with educational elements and smaller production tasting rooms rather than three large vineyard estates every time. We’re sorry the stops did not fully align with your expectations. We value your suggestions regarding the vineyard ambiance and wine explanations, and we will share them with the team. We also appreciate your idea about offering travel cases for wine—we will explore adding them for future guests. To make this right, please reply to this message or contact us at (805) 252-2631 with your booking reference. We would be pleased to offer you a 10% discount on a future tour so you can enjoy the full experience you were hoping for. We hope to welcome you back soon and deliver the vineyard-focused day you envisioned. Best regards, Rooted Vines Wine Tours Santa Barbara Wine Country
Super fun and informative. Tour guide was amazing. She planned a perfect day for us.
We agree! Yunee is amazing! Thank you for taking the time to write this “amazing” review! Cheers, Iaon
What a treat while in Santa Barbara for an extended weekend stay over our anniversary! I’ve been to Napa valley and Temecula. While each location has something to offer I really enjoyed the small personal tour provided by Rooted Vine tours. Our guide and drive Yunee was very engaging and fun with a wealth of knowledge to share about the three different wine tasting locations we visited; winery, storefront, and production facility. We ended buying a little from each location as each explained how their wines were unique and special. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a more intimate experience than the mainstream wine tours in Napa, Temecula, etc
Thank you for sharing your experience and review. We truly appreciate the kind words. Come back and visit soon! Cheers, Iaon
Great day with Iaon. He was very knowledgeable. People at the wineries were very engaging. Wonderful small batch wineries with excellent wines and great customer service. Highly recommend this tour!!
Hey Margaret, Thank you for the kind words! It was a pleasure! Come back and see us again soon! Cheers, Iaon
Fun, informative and well organized. We got a look inside the entire wine making industry. From the vineyards, to the production to the tasting room. Uni was the most informative and pleasant guide. Very knowledgeable and presents the information in a great way as well as dishing on the Santa Barbara area history. What an education, we started out as novices and finished the day with a pretty good understanding of Wine. Three separate vineyard tastings🍷🍷🍷 and a very good lunch is provided. As travel advisors we would not hesitate to send our clients on a Rooted Vine Tour.
Thank you for taking the time to write this very thoughtful review! We appreciate your support and your kind words mean the world to us! Come back and visit soon! Cheers, Iaon
