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This is not your typical wine tasting. The Wine & True Crime Tour blends Solvang’s quirkiest tasting rooms with chilling tales of crime and the macabre. Think of it as a storytelling experience with drinks, not a guided lesson in wine. Over two hours, you’ll join a small group of fellow true crime fans as we visit three unique spots, including a slasher-themed winery and offbeat wine bars. Along the way, your guide will share gripping stories of 70s serial killers, unsolved mysteries, and haunted mortuaries. You’ll enjoy three generous pours: a wine flight, a wine-based tiki cocktail (no rum here), and a sparkling wine farewell toast. Come ready for dark tales, bold pours, and a one-of-a-kind night out.
We meet at the town's slasher-themed wine bar, and experience tastings from three delicious local wines.
Wine tiki cocktails?! Yep, and they're tasty too. Get ready for this funky spot to break up the creepiness.
We'll end at a high-energy wine bar with karaoke, where you can sing the night away.
Glad to have you join us! Welcome to The Haunt, where your knowledgeable guide will share tales of hauntings and wine tastings.
The Danish village has a dark side at night...We'll see a number of creepy locations throughout the historic core of Solvang village.
Walk near the city's collection of gorgeous and historic motorcycles.
See our town's historic outdoor theater, modeled after a Shakespearian stage.
Take photos of the city's iconic Danish windmill, which may hold dark secrets.
We'll walk by one of the town's most charming antique shops.
We'll pass the famed Danish clog outside of this family-run shoe store.
Solvang Wine & True Crime Tour with Drinks Included lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 10 stops.
Prices start at $120 per person for this Santa Barbara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
The meeting point is Our tour will meet at the Little Mermaid fountain right outside of Chomp: 1693 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour's start to check in.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
The stories were so interesting.. The conversations were really fun. I never heard about some of these crimes. The drinks were fun and delicious.
Hey Andrew! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you found our crime stories and drinks enjoyable. We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience! Cheers!
such a fun experience and our guide, Kate, was so amazing.
Hello! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fun experience on the tour! Kate truly has a knack for making it memorable. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We hope to haunt with you again soon!
Casey was amazing! Perfect amount of personality and knowledge. He catered the experience to our group and made the night fun! Would definitely recommend.
Hey Carina! Thank you for your kind words about Casey! We're thrilled he brought so much fun to your tour! We can't wait to welcome you back for more giggles and gasps soon! Stay spooky!
Casey was amazing! So grateful for such a wonderful experience from all the bars such as Final Girl and the Tiki Bar!
We're so glad you enjoyed your girls' night with us! We hope to see you for more spooky fun nights in the future.
Casey (sp?) was a wonderful and informative guide with tons of entertaining stories and a sweet and friendly demeanor. Our favorite part was the wine tasting and wine expertise faith Carlos at Final Girl wines, we even bought some souvenirs! We would absolutely return for another tour and we would absolutely recommend this experience to friends and family. 10 stars!
We appreciate your kind words, and we're so glad you had a great time at Final Girl and with our guide, Casey. Take another tour with us anytime!
This tour was very fun! The stories were presented with so much detail that it kept me interested. The wines were good but I really enjoyed the tiki drink. I would definitely recommend this to family and friends!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time and enjoyed the tiki drink! Can't wait to welcome you with friends and family on your next haunt!
Very much enjoyed the tour and our guide Ryan was a great story-teller and fun guy. The tour was very interactive. All of the host sites were very hospitable, loved the Final Girl wine and tiki drink! The true crime stories were interesting.
Hi Barbara, we're so glad to hear you had a great time! Your thoughtful review is much appreciated. We hope to see you again in the not-too-distant future!
Casey was knowledgeable about the local area, entertaining and the wine was fantastic! I would recommend this to anyone is interested.
Much appreciated, Amanda! We always aim for a ghostly good time. Your feedback helps keep the spirits high. Look forward to your next visit!
This was such a great tour. The wine was phenomenal. The stories were even better and really creepy. Casey was the best.
Hi Jade, thanks for your review and I'm so glad to hear you had a great time on the tour! I'll be sure to pass this feedback along to our team as well - we love hearing from our guests!
Amazing experience! Admission fee was slightly expensive for what it was, but it was worth it. We visited two of the three places, I wish we would have visited the 3rd place. Other than that everything was great and love the enthusiasm from the tour guide, it made me want to sign up for another tour but time didn’t allow.
Hi Yesenia, we're so glad to hear you had a great time! Your thoughtful review is much appreciated. We hope to see you again in the not-too-distant future!
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