The ORIGINAL Downtown Santa Barbara Walking Food & Drink Tour
Overview
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Taste Santa Barbara Food Tours began over 10 years ago out of one local ladies love of Santa Barbara, food and feeding people without having to cook.
Our DT SB walking food & drink tour is a passion and a love and a small local business. We are delighted to have you join us in our guide led tour. You will taste some of our local favorite daytime food places and partake in local wine tasting.
Group sizes are smaller then pre covid, offering a more intimate experience.
Learn some fun information downtown SB while talking and taking in some beautiful views.
A few items to note:
3.5 hours flies by
Tours do not start and end in the same location
We can accommodate a variety of food allergies and aversions. Please alert us in advance.
If you or anyone in your group has health or mobility issues, please consider a private experience so we can accommodate you the best we can.
Corporate and private experiences are available.
Tasting and tasting locations vary depending on availability.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note that restaurants and tastings are subject to change
Walking is involved
Most restaurants are wheelchair accessible
Food Allergies/Aversions: We can accommodate a lot, please alert us ahead of time. We cannot guarantee there won't be cross contamination.
Tours do not start and end at the same location
Tours run about 3.5 hours
We love Kids and you know your kids best, if you think they will enjoy, please bring them. We do ask if they are screaming to take them outside. (The owner has 2 small kids and does not bring them on tours because she gets annoyed haha)
Animals: we love them AND it's best to not bring them on tours. If for some reason you have to bring a gurry friend, please let us know and be prepared to stay outside with them. Please also refrain from trying to feed them anything at any restaurant tables.
There is enough food for lunch to carry you over to dinner for most people.
If anyone in group has any health or mobility issues, please consider a private tour experience to best accommodate you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
El Paseo Building
El Paseo is more than a building, it is a vibe and a mini neighborhood. When you walk in from State Street there are a couple path ways leading into a lovely courtyard. The buildings surrounding the courtyard are filled with local businesses, a lot of local wine tasting rooms and a couple of restaurants and a lot of history dating back to the early 1920's. Our tour will visit one of the local wine tasting rooms to enjoy a wine tasting of 3-4 wines and eating a shared grazing box (shared only with people from your group).
Casa de la Guerra
Most tours will walk into the grounds and talk about Casa De La Guerra. We do not enter the home (museum) but do encourage guests to go back and check both Casa De La Guerra and Presidio out!
What‘s Included
Beverages (water and one non alcoholic drink)
Local guide
Additional alcohol tasting (including wine or beer)
Food and wine tasting
Guaranteed to mostly skip the long lines
Local taxes
Gratuities for your guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
SB Food Tour
Duration: 4 hours: 3.5 ish hours of fun, food, culture and Santa Barbara history all experienced on foot
5-6 local food/drink partners
SB Walking Food & Drink Tour
Reviews
551 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Food tour
Kim C,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00There was plenty of food and drink with a good variety. The pace was good and Kirk was an excellent host. Do not eat before as you will be full
Good guide, food fair
Glenn R,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The guide was extremely knowledgeable. Food was not up to what I have had on every other food tour I have been on.(6) Shared portions instead of individual servings. Food was bland, except for Italian ice. Pours on wine were less than I have previously experienced.
Santa Barbara walking foodie tour
wclawyer,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maddy was a friendly and engaging tour guide. She took great pictures of us and later texted them to us. She was knowledgeable about the history of the city and locations we visited and made sure we alternated between walking and eating all afternoon. The food was tasty at every stop.
Cheers to a wonderful afternoon!
L8161JIcindyd,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a delightful afternoon with Captain Kirk! We enjoyed the food, the wine, the history and the insight into a unique city. Highly recommend for first time visitors to get a great feel for the unique flavor of Santa Barbara. You won't be disappointed!
Captain Kirk dropping knowledge + tasty bites !
Jason M,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Kirk was awesome ! He was extremely charismatic and presented us with a lot of interesting history regarding Santa Barbara’s past. The 5 food stops were also tasty and we will be back with more friends and family.
Cancelled Tour
micheleaW7089WS,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The tour was cancelled the night before by the tour company. They said two of the restaurants on the tour closed unexpectedly. My thoughts are there are a lot of restaurants on State Street. Still waiting on the refund to my credit card.
Excellent!
dreilly444,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Maddy was our tour guide and she was fantastic. Knowledgeable, funny, extremely personable. We learned a lot about Santa Barbara and California history, ate a lot of food (you will not leave this tour hungry), and had some great drinks. Worth every penny to learn more about this gorgeous city.
Loved loved loved this...
LuAnn B,,Aug 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved loved loved this tour. Kirk, our guide, was excellent! We loved the food and the history shared by Kirk
Fun time
maryann m,,Aug 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was both an educational and a food tour. Learned a lot about Santa Barbara that I did not know. Started the tour off with a fabulous wine tasting. Absolutely beautiful Bordeaux wines were tasted. The food on the tour was delicious especially the goat taco. Well, maybe the noodles were a little bland but can be easily spiced up. Captain Kirk was a lively guide who truly enjoys what he’s doing. He loves Santa Barbara and it shows in all his stories about this the charming town.
Captain Kirk
samuel p,,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00the guide Kirk (captain) was extremely knowlegable and accomodating. had done this tour before but Kirk would make me and my wife do it a third time.
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