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Viator · group up to 15 pax

Taco Tour Santa Barbara | Food Tour

4.9(255)Santa Barbara1 hour
VIATOR4.8(22)TRIPADVISOR4.9(233)

Description

Perfect for team building activities in Santa Barbara, date night, bachelorette party and food lovers ! Discover one of the best food tours in Santa Barbara with a fun and interactive Taco Tour through the Funk Zone and Downtown. Best tacos, craft beers+wine+margaritas Santa Barbara has to offer on this unforgettable guided food tour. Explore the beauty of Santa Barbara—known as The American Riviera—on a relaxed 2.5-hour, 1.5-mile walking tour led by a knowledgeable and entertaining local guide. Eat like a local as you visit 5 of Santa Barbara’s most beloved taco spots, from hidden gems to must-try favorites. Along the way, enjoy authentic flavors, learn about the history & culture, & soak in the vibrant downtown atmosphere. Check out our reviews we are rated #1 Best Food Tour in Santa Barbara. “Private group experiences and custom tours are available.”

Tour Options

Sunset Taco Tour Santa Barbara
  • Sunset Taco Tour Santa Barbara
Lunch Taco Tour Santa Barbara
  • Lunch Taco Tour Santa Barbara

Itinerary

150 min

Our experienced guides will take you to 5 award winning taquerias/restaurants. You will sit at various stops enjoying Carne Asada, Shrimp, Fajita Chicken, Mushroom, and Queso Birra tacos. Three of the stops include a Margarita , Wine and a Beer beverage. Fun Facts will be shared throughout the tour by our #1 ranked tour guides. A gift will be given to each participant at the conclusion of tour, Santa Barbara's way of saying thank you for visiting.

Highlights

Receive a gift coupon at completion of tour
5 different awarding winning tacos and 3 beverages margaritas/wine/beer)

What's included

Included
Receive a gift coupon at completion of tour
5 different awarding winning tacos and 3 beverages margaritas/wine/beer)

Traveller Ratings

4.9
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Alcohol cannot be sold to a person under 21 under any circumstance.

Reviews(255)

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ETseattle
August 19, 2026
Fun outing in Santa Barbara

Great opportunity to learn about Santa Barbara and find some fun and good tasting tacos.

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Samuel_S
August 13, 2026
Santa Barbara Taco Tour.

Courtney did a great job. She is very knowledgeable and the tacos she shows were great. Had a wonderful time. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation! We’re thrilled you had such a great time with Courtney and enjoyed the tacos along the way. Courtney loves sharing her knowledge of Santa Barbara and introducing guests to some of our favorite local spots. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words! 🌮

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S6275BCjonr
August 12, 2026
Taco Tour!!

Clio was very knowledgeable and made my family experience a great and tasty time.

Operator response

Thank you for joining us! We’re so happy Clio helped make your family’s Taco Tour both fun and delicious. Exploring historic downtown Santa Barbara, learning a little local history, and enjoying great tacos together is exactly the experience we hope to create. We truly appreciate your review! 🌮❤️

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carolynrS5414UZ
August 12, 2026
Amazing!!!

Clio is amazing!!! Highly recommend

Operator response

Thank you so much!!! We think Clio is pretty amazing too! ❤️🌮 We’re so happy you had a wonderful time on our Santa Barbara Taco Tour. Thank you for the enthusiastic recommendation—it means so much to us!

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Brian H
July 11, 2026
Great evening in Santa Barbara

We had a really great evening with Finn. Excellent food, fantastic drinks and a nice pinch of Santa Barbara over the tour. Would recommend for anyone visiting Santa Barbara and looking for a slice of local culture.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you had such a great evening with Finn, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with him. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed the delicious tacos, handcrafted drinks, and discovering the history and local culture of historic downtown Santa Barbara along the way. We love introducing our guests to the authentic flavors and hidden gems that make Santa Barbara so special. Thank you for recommending our guided walking food tour, and we hope to welcome you back on your next visit to the American Riviera! 🌮🍹

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Fiona K
July 11, 2026
Super evening with our guide Finn

We had a super evening with our guide Finn, he was really knowledgeable about the area and pointed out lots of fun facts. The tacos were delicious and we also enjoyed the three drinks which were included.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had a fantastic evening exploring Santa Barbara with Finn. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him! It's great to hear you enjoyed the delicious tacos, drink pairings, and learning about the history and hidden gems of historic downtown Santa Barbara. Our goal is to create a guided walking food tour that combines incredible local flavors with fun stories and memorable experiences. Thank you for recommending Taco Tour Santa Barbara, and we hope to welcome you back the next time you're visiting the American Riviera! 🌮🍹

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O250FAkatea
July 11, 2026
Fun Experience!

This tour is a lot of fun, and you learn a lot. We tried five different tacos and a few different drinks. All were unique and good. We had Clio as our guide. She was very knowledgeable but also fun. We learned about architecture, landmarks, SB, and California history in an interesting way. It was a great pace of walking, eating, and drinking, too. I recommend this tour - we had a great time.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled you had such a great time with Cleo, and we'll be sure to share your kind words with her. It's fantastic to hear you enjoyed the variety of tacos and drinks while discovering the history, architecture, and landmarks of historic downtown Santa Barbara. We work hard to create a guided walking food tour that blends delicious local flavors with the stories that make our city so unique. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another Taco Tour Santa Barbara adventure on your next visit! 🌮

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SunandSand_St_Louis
July 10, 2026
Tacos. History. Fun!

Food was great! Awesome variety of tacos and drinks. Clio was very friendly and full of great information about Santa Barbara. Highly recommend! And show up hungry, because you will be stuffed when you leave.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the variety of tacos and drinks, and that Cleo helped make your experience even more memorable. She loves sharing the history and hidden gems of historic downtown Santa Barbara, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words. We also appreciate your advice to future guests—arriving hungry is definitely a great idea! 😊 Thank you for recommending our guided walking food tour, and we hope to welcome you back the next time you're in Santa Barbara! 🌮

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JayneW806
July 8, 2026
Taco Tour

We thoroughly enjoyed our Taco tour with Cleo. The tacos were delicious and Cleo was fun and knowledgeable.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy you thoroughly enjoyed your Taco Tour with Cleo. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her! It's great to hear you loved the delicious tacos and enjoyed learning about historic downtown Santa Barbara along the way. Our goal is to create a fun, informative guided walking food tour that showcases the city's local flavors and rich history. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another Taco Tour Santa Barbara adventure soon! 🌮

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Z2249DUnaomiw
July 8, 2026
Great tour

Such a fun tour! Cleo was a great guide and very knowledgeable about Santa Barbara history! Huge taco fan so I enjoyed trying different variations of tacos from traditional to fusion. It was the perfect amount of food and a nice walk around downtown Santa Barbara. Would definitely recommend this to fellow taco lovers.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a fun experience with Cleo. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her! It's great to know you enjoyed learning about the history of historic downtown Santa Barbara while tasting everything from traditional tacos to creative local favorites. We're also happy the tour was the perfect balance of delicious food and a relaxing walk through downtown. Thank you for recommending our guided walking food tour to fellow taco lovers—we hope to welcome you back on another Santa Barbara adventure soon! 🌮

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