Afisha Life Homepage
Santa Barbara
Explore
Travelers recommend
Santa Barbara Small-Group Wine Tour to ONLY Private Vineyard Estates & Wineries

Santa Barbara Small-Group Wine Tour to ONLY Private Vineyard Estates & Wineries

Overview

For those looking for a unique wine experience beyond the crowded commercial wineries and tasting rooms, this is your tour. Sustainable Wine Tours provides guests exclusive access to only Santa Barbara’s ultra small production private estates, vineyards and wineries not open to the general public.

SHARED/ GROUP WINE TOUR: Tour is small and personal with only a maximum of six to seven guests per tour in our luxury Mercedes Coach.

Taste premium wines and tour the vineyards and barrel rooms often with the owners and winemakers themselves.
**Compare Our Trip Advisor Reviews with other Wine Tours**
• NO BACHELORETTE/ BACHELOR PARTIES
• ULTRA SMALL GROUP TOURS (Max eight guests)
• APPOINTMENT-ONLY, PRIVATE LOCATIONS, PRIVATE SEATED TASTINGS
• PRIVATE VINEYARD WALKING TOUR, PRIVATE BARREL ROOM AND WINERY PRODUCTION TOUR INCLUDED
• NO TASTING ROOMS, NO STANDING AT A BAR IN A CROWDED COMMERCIAL WINERY

City: Santa Barbara

Tue 24 Dec

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $234.00

Make a reservation

Tue 24 Dec

Starting at $234.00

Make a reservation

New York City Tours

Unique Activities (21) Transfers & Transportation (103) Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises (113) Entry Tickets (47) Sporting Events (1) Good for Small Groups (6) Seasonal & Holiday Tours (41) Walking Tours (697) Outdoor Activities (20) Limitied Availability Tours (6) LGBT Friendly Tours (4) Family-friendly Activities (7) Solo Travelers' Tours (147) Food & Drinks (27) Travelers recommend (73) Good for Groups (8) Top Activities (18) Guided Audio Tours (3) Art, Culture & History (135) Attractions to explore (38)

What's Included

Bottled water

Maximum tour of only eight guests

Most tours offered cheese platter

Organic Lunch of your choice (choose from sandwiches or salads)

Pick up and drop off from your location in luxury Mercedes

Premium Wine Tasting

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
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
Minimum age is 21 years
Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (81)

alexandreas2016

Mar 2020

I am not an expert, but I very much enjoy exploring the world of wine, and have done a number of wine tours in other regions. This experience was truly one of my favorites. Scott is wonderful. His attention to detail is fantastic, he knows wine very well, and he chooses wineries he believes in. I will most definitely be returning with friends/family, and I cant wait to take them on a tour with Scott (Sustainable Wine Tours). I can’t recommend it enough!

kelseyfinn8

Feb 2020

Sustainable wine tours made my 30th birthday an epic celebration. We visited three amazing wineries lead by the winemakers themselves, which made the experience unique and special. They even surprised me with cake for my birthday during lunch which was so sweet. Scott was such an awesome guide during our journey and took such great care of us. Everyone in our group felt so grateful to be able to experience the inner-workings of these vineyards and each grower’s dedication to their craft. I couldn’t go home without a few bottles because they were all delightful! I would without a doubt go on this wine tour again!

marthaw452

Feb 2020

Scott and his company does everything right. This is the tour for you if you want to learn about wines and winemaking. You will meet with the owners and/or wine makers at small family owned wineries, often not even open to the public. My husband and I joined 5 other people on a Monday and Scott took us to 3 wineries. We loved everything about the day; from the scenery to the vineyards and the gorgeous homes. I had been a little concerned about spending the day drinking wine and although a lunch was promised, had stashed some snacks in my backpack. My snacks, not needed. In addition to the delicious organic lunch which we enjoyed on the porch of a small vineyard, with the owner/winemaker; we were treated to high quality cheese and fruit trays. All the bottled water we could drink was also included. Each of the three wineries visited were unique. At each we were welcomed and brought to a lovely setting, usually inside the owners home where wine glasses and listings of wines awaited us. We walked some vineyards with owners, learned about growing and pruning and even fed some goats at one place. While enjoying the wine tastings, we learned about winemaking from these experts and were encouraged to ask questions. Each time, we were treated as guests and as if talking with us was the only thing the guys had to do this day. There were no other tour groups anxiously awaiting their turns. These winemakers are proud of their work and at each winery we heard the personal stories of how the winery was started. Lunch was delicious, Scott was an efficient and thoughtful host. Wish I could give more than five stars.