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Private Santa Barbara Wine Tours

Explore Santa Barbara Wine Country privately with Lisa. Only one private tour is offered each day, allowing Lisa to personally host your group of up to six guests. Larger private groups can be arranged with advance notice.

Tours book on FareHarbor. Inside 48 hours of departure, call to book. Groups of 7–24 get a custom quote by phone.

Call (805) 364-2397 for groups of 7–24

Most requested

Private Reserve Wine Tour

Up to 7 hours · 2 to 6 guests · From $235 per person

Our most intimate wine-country experience. The Reserve day is designed around boutique wineries, private estates and experiences that may not be available to the general public. Lisa personally tailors the itinerary to your group's interests and wine preferences.

Pickup: Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Solvang, Goleta, Ventura, Oxnard, Ojai, and Camarillo

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or residence
  • Dedicated certified advanced sommelier host
  • Up to 7 hours of transportation by SUV
  • Tasting fees included for up to 3 boutique wineries
  • Artisan picnic lunch in a vineyard setting
  • Behind-the-scenes production tour
  • Viticulture tour
  • Digital photo reel
  • Bottled water
  • Only one private tour is offered each day.
  • Over 6 guests, call for a quote.
  • 18% gratuity is automatically added for parties of 6 or more.
  • Olive oil, cheese and chocolate pairings, or an ATV ride can be added with advance notice.
Book the Reserve tour
Four guests seated outdoors on a private wine-country tour, glasses raised
Published group prices for Private Reserve Wine Tour
2 guests$800
3 guests$900
4 guests$1,100$275 pp
5 guests$1,250$250 pp
6 guests$1,400$233 pp

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Three wineries

Private Classic Wine Tour

Up to 6 hours · 2 to 6 guests · From $185 per person

A private six-hour wine-country day featuring three carefully selected wineries. Classic may include both well-known public wineries and smaller producers, but the emphasis is always on quality, hospitality, seated tastings and an enjoyable pace.

Pickup: Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Solvang, Santa Rita Hills, and Goleta

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel or residence
  • Knowledgeable tour guide
  • Up to 6 hours of transportation in an SUV
  • Tasting fees at 3 wineries
  • Artisan picnic lunch
  • Viticulture or production tour
  • Bottled water
  • Minimum 2 guests. Maximum 6 guests.
  • 18% gratuity is automatically added for parties of 6 or more.
  • Overtime is $85 per hour.
  • Groups of more than 6, call for a custom quote.
Book the Classic tour
Wine glasses and a picnic set among vineyard rows
Published group prices for Private Classic Wine Tour
2 guests$700
3 guests$800$267 pp
4 guests$900$225 pp
5 guests$1,000$200 pp
6 guests$1,100$183 pp

Prices are display copy from FareHarbor. Checkout on FareHarbor is the source of truth.

Hourly, your itinerary

Design Your Own Wine Tour

Minimum 4 hours · Up to 6 guests · Starting at $425

Want to choose your own wineries or build a day around a particular area? Design Your Own gives you private transportation and the flexibility to create the itinerary you want.

Pickup: Santa Barbara County, or Ventura County including Carpinteria, Ojai, Oak View, Ventura, Oxnard, and Camarillo

  • Private transportation for up to 6 guests
  • Your itinerary in Santa Barbara or Ventura County
  • Optional artisan picnic lunch for $25 per person
  • Recommendations if you want help choosing stops
  • Minimum duration is 4 hours.
  • Tasting fees are paid by the guests.
  • Bring your own picnic or eat at a restaurant along the way.
Book your own itinerary
A group walking a vineyard path on a self-planned wine day
Published group prices for Design Your Own Wine Tour
Up to 6 guestsFrom $425

Prices are display copy from FareHarbor. Checkout on FareHarbor is the source of truth.

More ways to enjoy Explore Wines

Sommelier's in-home tasting

A private tasting at your home or Airbnb, with wines chosen to match the group. A gourmet dinner pairing with Chef Dylan Roston can be added.

Book an in-home tasting

Gift certificates

Give a day in wine country. Certificates are sold on the same FareHarbor checkout as the tours.

Buy a gift certificate

Wine, cheese and chocolate

A Saturday afternoon in Ventura County, 1:30–5:30 (Ojai departure 1:10). Three wineries: a production tour, wines with gourmet cheeses, then wines with organic chocolates. Maximum 6 guests. Also offered on Sundays when a group of 4 or more books.

Call (805) 364-2397 to book