Rick was fantastic and clearly has a real passion for both wine and the Santa Ynez Valley. The van…read morewas clean, comfortable, and roomy for our group. Because of our schedule we could only do the afternoon tour with two wineries, but it was still a great experience. The second winery was especially wonderful -- they clearly knew Rick, the service was warm and welcoming, and you could tell everyone genuinely enjoyed what they do. The first winery was beautiful, although the service there was a bit slow. What really stood out was that Rick went out of his way to give us recommendations for things to do afterward, which made the whole day feel very personalized. Overall, first-class service and a great experience. Highly recommend!

There's an obvious reason why Wine Canyon Tours maintains 5 stars.. Rick was absolutely fantastic…read more A premium experience without the frills. Tours can always be a little daunting but our experience was 10 stars throughout the entirety. We actually wished there was more time! We toured 2 wineries & went to an olive oil/lavender farm where we were able to munch on some snacks. We even made custom charm necklaces at this stop! There was something for everyone on this tour. Expect scenic views, great wines, & a beautiful experience through and through. Rick offered a flexible pickup, was kind, and extremely knowledgeable about wines and the surrounding areas of Santa Ynez without being pushy at all. As a group of 3 girls we felt totally safe and I would 1000% recommend this tour to friends & family!! Thank you Rick for the great time & memories of a lifetime!

Tom was an amazing guide and knew the area well. He was able to explain the vineyards and tell us…read morewhy he thought the ones we did were best. He even took us to an additional stop along the way, so we had an awesome experience. His rescue pup, Winston, was also very cute and relaxed.

Tom was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area! Definitely recommend him for Solvang Los…read moreolivos area!

One of the best wine tours I have ever had. This is definitely the way to go for wine tasting in…read morethe Santa Ynez / Solvang / Buelton area. It was so easy and enjoyable. We just let our guide surprise us and the result was a delightful and well-timed day filled with intimate tastings of some great wine. Gracious host/driver and overall beautiful experience.

We had such a great experience with ELECTRIC WINE TOURS! Our driver, Jimmy, picked us up in a…read moregorgeous TESLA, he was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and funny! We went to 3 different spots, our favorite was ESFUERZO. The owner, Fidi, had the best wine in my opinion. He was really friendly and very generous with his pours hehe. We bought 3 bottles of wine at a discount. This company is amazing! Coming out of the car, the paper bag broke as well as 2 of our bottles... I was obviously upset but not for long, they are actually shipping these 2 bottles to my place! I highly recommend this tour to everyone who are in this area, that want to enjoy a wine tasting experience. I will be back!

This tour was offered through our cruise ship. It was my favorite excursion of our cruise. Our…read moreguide was Kayla? She was informative and very pleasant. She made us all feel comfortable. The first thing she did was pass out packages of popcorn from the Santa Barbara Popcorn Company for us to snack on while we were walking. The popcorn is delicious and comes in 42 flavors and is available to order for shipping, which I may do because I live in Ohio. Now for the actual tour. The food and drink variety was great. The food included octopus ceviche, schnitzel poutine, wood fired fennel sausage pizza, chicken street tacos, and ice cream, all of which were delicious. We also had a couple types of beer, wine, and spirits. It was so much fun to walk through the streets with 8 new friends and stop for great food and drink. Kayla also gave us some history of the area and pointed out several beautiful wall paintings. The area was beautiful. This was a great tour and a great time. I highly recommend Eat this, Shoot that.

If you're doing a food tour and you're walking through the city, you should definitely have some…read morehands sanitizer or have spots along the way, picked out to be regularly washing your hands. You also should refrain from touching people's plates and cups as you discuss and show them the food items. I understand it's a food tour, but especially when you don't have clean hands, it's highly unsanitary! It's also a good idea to not greet dogs and let them lick all over you ... your hands.... your arms AND your face while you're interacting with people who are eating food, bringing them food from the restaurant & leading a tour. It's a good idea to give people space after you give them the information about the tour and the food and the art and let them socialize with the people that they came with. We should not have experience the person who is giving the tour or learning how to give a tourist next to you constantly asking you questions about what you're eating, what you're trying, where you're from or other questions that are really irrelevant .. it is pretty annoying & doesn't allow you to enjoy the experience fully. It's not a good idea to take shortcuts, because it's easier for you as the tour guide. One of our group members ate meat. The other 2 are vegetarians, but to keep it simple or make it easier. She was repeatedly offered vegetarian options and not given the opportunity to try the meat options along the tour. This was frustrating as you were very clear when setting up the tour, what the food restrictions were, we reminded them again when we got to the beginning of the tour and also reminded along the tour. How often will we need to say it in order to get the full experience. Although the tour guide and her trainee were very nice & social, it is not likely not an experience we'll do again.

We had the BEST experience with Jose from 805 Wine Tours! From the moment we reached out--pretty…read morelast minute, I might add--he was incredibly communicative and accommodating. He made our booking process seamless and stress-free, which is exactly what you want when planning a wine day. Jose picked us up in a beautiful limo with complimentary champagne already chilled and ready--such a fun and thoughtful touch to kick off the day. When we ran behind schedule, he took care of everything, calling ahead to our winery reservations to push them back without any stress on our end. He also had awesome recommendations for local wineries we hadn't even considered, and every suggestion was spot-on. Throughout the day, he was friendly, helpful, and just genuinely great to be around. You can tell he knows the area inside and out and truly wants his guests to have a great time. Already thinking about planning our next trip with him! Highly, highly recommend booking with Jose and 805 Wine Tours--you'll be in great hands.

Best wine tours! On time and price competitive!! Will book them again for my next celebration!!!!read more

Highly recommend! My friends and I came with our kiddos with the intention of just doing the wine…read moretasting but we left with 5 bottles of wine. Our server Teagen (spelling?) was fantastic. Super knowledgeable and hospitable, and recommended some really great wines. He definitely made the experience incredibly enjoyable. Across the street was a small cute animal farm. The kids and adults had a lot of fun feeding them. Overall a great experience and will return when I'm in the area.

This review is largely for Teagan, who made our first winery experience exceptional. My girlfriend…read moreand I did the wine flight for two for $35 total, which is an incredible value given the quality and variety. The flight offered a great balance of whites and reds, and Teagan was extremely informative, sharing both tasting notes and historical context behind the wines without it feeling rehearsed. The scenery was just as impressive: beautifully lit vineyard, lush greenery everywhere, and a calm, welcoming atmosphere that made it easy to relax and enjoy the experience. Between the service, the wine, and the setting, this was an amazing introduction to wineries and a place we'd happily return to.

We had the most wonderful day celebrating my 40th birthday with seven friends, thanks to an…read moreincredible tour that Jon organized for us. His luxury experience truly felt magical from start to finish. We began the day with a sparkling wine tasting that Jon had arranged with the vineyard, thoughtfully curated to match my favorite types of Champagne. Later, he set up a beautiful lunch at a vineyard by the water--one of the most stunning winery experiences I've ever had. At both locations, Jon had coordinated private tastings that made us feel truly special and well taken care of. I especially appreciated the relaxed pacing of the day--it never felt rushed or over-scheduled. Jon clearly has a remarkable talent for this kind of experience, blending deep knowledge, impeccable organization, and a fun, insider touch. We will definitely be booking another day with Jon and Coastal Vines Luxury Tours!

As a local who's been in the wine industry for over five years, there's very little I haven't…read moretasted or experienced when it comes to the wine of the Santa Ynez Valley. But Coastal Vines Luxury Wine Tasting Tour was so impressive. From the start, it was clear that Jon's true strength lies in the incredible relationships he's built with the best of the best in SYV Wines. The wineries he curated for our day weren't just top-tier in terms of wine quality--they also offered an authentic experience that you just don't get with more commercial wine tours. Each stop felt like a private invitation rather than a standard tour. One of the things I appreciated most: there was no pressure to buy wine. But, of course, I could not resist--everything we tasted was exceptional, and I knew I wanted to bring bottles home to remember the day. The flow of the day was seamless. I'm someone who tends to over-plan or rush through stops, but Jon intuitively knew how to pace things. He helped us prioritize quality over quantity, which made the experience more meaningful with a focus on great wine and celebrating friendship. Every detail from the thoughtfully chosen wineries to the delicious lunch and beautiful surroundings was handled with care and intention + so much gratitude to Jon for being willing to take all the pictures to help us capture the experience If you're looking for a high-end, relaxed, and expertly guided tour of Santa Ynez's wine country, whether you're a seasoned local or a first-time visitor, this is the one.

I love wine tasting and I love the beautiful views of Santa Ynez, this tour was a no brainer! Our…read moredriver Barry was amazing! He is very knowledgeable and was a great guide/driver for our groups wine tasting tour. They picked us up around 10 am (supposed to be 10am but my group of friends are notorious for running late lol) in a SUV and we set off for out first stop which is one of the older wine makers in Santa Ynez and Santa Barbara. We stayed for an hour or so then took off to the next winery where we had more wine and a lunch. The lunch was really good and it was refreshing to not have a store wrapped sandwich that are 2 for $3.00 from Vons. We could tell they actually put some effort into this meal. After our meal and what was probably my favorite wine of the day (port wine is amazing here) The third and final trip was a beautiful drive to Solvang where they served us even more wine. I was feeling pretty good at this point so i'm not 100% sure what I ordered but it was delicious and enough for me :P We have already booked another appointment for my buddies birthday in September and we can't wait to go back! I highly recommend Off The Vine Wine Tours!

If you plan on visiting Santa Barbara any time soon you have to go on a wine tour with Off the Vine…read moreWine Tours! We had so much fun in wine country with Off the Vine Wine Tours that we're already planning our next trip back. It's so pretty in the Santa Ynez valley that you never want to leave! We'll never forget the experience we had with them. They were the perfect company to tour wine country with. We felt safe and in good hands the entire time and made some great friends along the way. Ironically the people we met happen to live close by to us in the San Diego area. We'll be back for sure!