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!

CARY WAS THE BEST GUIDE! He took us to the best spots and made the experience so easy. Our group…read morefelt very taken care of!

Cary was amazing! Great wine tour, good bus and great wineries with plenty of time at each.read more

Jacob was professional, efficient, friendly. Everything you could ask for as he navigated shuttling…read moreguests at our party. The van was comfy and clean. I highly recommend this company!

By far the best tour company in town! Great day horseback riding and visiting the spectacular wine…read morecountry. If I could give them 6 starts I totally would :)

Good experience from start to finish. Quick response and straightforward. Drive was safe and…read morecourteous.

Everything was fantastic! This was our second time using Silk Road and it was outstanding. Ozzy was…read moreour driver extraordinaire, he provided wonderful insights & information on the areas terroir, vineyards & wineries. Our family of 5 celebrating my birthday with our 95 year old Dad was perfect. Priscilla, the owner arranged everything and Ozzy had great suggestions for our lunch. Thank you Ozzy for an incredible time.

Jump on the Bus handled all of our wedding transportation, and from the initial quote to the final…read moredrop off, they were a dream to work with. Once we booked, we were connected with Lindsay, who was incredibly responsive and always easy to reach. She answered every follow up question and made deposits and payments simple and stress free. It truly felt like we were working with people who love what they do and care about the Santa Barbara community. We even got to choose custom wording for our buses before and after the ceremony, which added such a fun and personal touch. On the wedding day, the drivers were friendly, upbeat, and so accommodating. They let us play whatever music we wanted and made sure all of our guests felt comfortable. I had also used Jump on the Bus for a bachelorette party and had the exact same smooth and enjoyable experience, which says so much about their consistency. I cannot recommend this company enough. Whether you are a future bride or someone planning an event, this is the team you want.

We absolutely loved using Jump on the School Bus for both our wedding transportation around the…read moreSolvang/Santa Ynez area, as well as for my husband's bachelor party! Everyone had such a great time - the drivers were kind, we loved the addition of coolers and water especially since it was hot out, and our guests loved not only the personal details of the signage on the side of the buses, but also how they got to know other guests on their way to and from our ceremony and reception venues! Communication and booking was easy, and we're so grateful they could be a part of our big day!

We did the Wine and Cupcake tour and it was fantastic! Our guide Sunny was friendly and…read moreknowledgeable about the area and about the vineyards and wine making process. It felt like hanging with a group of new friends and not a tour. The tasting rooms were each unique from the outdoor setting of Vega Vineyard with its farm animals, to the lodge feeling of Brick Barn - which is dog friendly and had a 90's cover band named Smelly Cat playing in the outdoor patio - to the family run Saarloos and Sons (OUR FAVORITE) where Brielle shared stories of her family wines paired with ah-mazing cupcakes. We had a fantastic time and recommend everything about this tour.

The tour was amazing. Sunny was an amazing guide! My girlfriend and I are very new to wine and want…read moreto get into what we like, so my Dad told us to take a tour. I saw very good reviews and booked and I have no regrets! The van was on time and our guide extremely knowledgable. The wineries we visited were really nice. Bottles were very reasonably priced and you get access to free tastings and exclusive bottles with discounts. Definitely recommend. If you are in a larger group then definitely book a private tour.

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 a fun day in Solvang with our guide Hannah. Although we were locals, it was great to find…read moresome new spots we had not visited before. Hannah was very friendly and accommodating to our requests. There was plenty of food to eat and a couple of adult beverages included. The photo tips were marginal, but we didn't care as we booked the tour for the fun of walking around town and tasting the delicious food. The highlight was Kim Jensen, owner of the Ingeborg's Danish Chocolates, giving us a wonderful tour of his factory and sharing lots of chocolate treats!

Highlight of our weekend! My husband and I were just married and had such a lovely day trying out…read moresome incredible wines and exploring the area. We even bought a few bottles to celebrate our future anniversaries together! Yuni was very knowledgeable about the area, very great guide. The sandwiches for lunch were DELICIOUS, especially with a stunning lunch view, we felt like we were in Italy! We were even more spoiled with Ellie the puppy at Piazza wines. An amazing experience, if you have any doubts, doubt

We had such an amazing day with Yunee! The day was so well organized and the winery stops and lunch…read morewere perfect. We loved that it included a tasting room, a gorgeous estate and a stop in a production facility where we did our tasting alongside all the barrels. We had the dreamiest day and would highly recommend Rooted Vine Tours!