Our connections with local vintners afford us the ability to provide private tastings and a superior experience at private boutique wineries not offered to the general public. Specialized for wine connoisseurs and collectors, our tours are custom tailored to offer you and your party unique experiences in Santa Barbara Wine Country. We specialize in customizing wine tours to suit your taste, but can also follow your own itinerary.
Our professional and personable drivers will ensure your comfort and privacy while sharing their extensive knowledge and passion of Santa Ynez Valley wine country history, wine varietals and vintages.
Advance Reservations are highly recommended.
Q. What is the cost for Private Wine Tour Transportation with Solvang Wine Tours?
A. Our clean air conditioned luxury mini vans are the most affordable way to tour the Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez Valley Wine Country (up to 7 guests)
Travel in a Luxury Executive Black SUV with privacy windows (up to 6 guests)
Groups of 8-14 guests travel in our High Roof Ford Transit
Optional gourmet picnic lunch*
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*With all that fabulous wine, lunch is definitely recommended. For an additional fee of $30 per person we will provide a selection of gourmet picnic lunches provided by a local caterer. Your gourmet picnic lunch may be enjoyed at one of the many beautiful picnic areas found at the wineries and vineyards.
Q. Can I substitute a Winery for Brewery or Distillery?
A. Yes! We’d be happy to substitute a winery for a brewery or craft spirit distillery. Please let us know what you’d prefer when you book.
Q. How much are the tasting fees at the wineries?
A. Winery tasting fees are generally $25 to $60 per person.
Q. What time of day do we start our wine tour?
A. We suggest sometime between 10am and 11am, but the schedule is entirely up to your preference?
Q. How long do the wine tours last?
A. Typically our wine tours last 5 – 6 hours.
Q. How many wineries will we go to?
A. Generally 5 hours is enough time to tour 3 wineries. The number of wineries you visit depends on how long you decide to spend at each winery.
Q. Which wineries will we be visiting?
A. Solvang Wine Tours cater to your personal needs and preferences, so the winery choices are up to you! We specialize in customizing a wine tour to suit your taste but we are happy to follow your own itinerary.
Q. How many people can we take and what kind of vehicle will we be in?
A. Our very comfortable, clean, air conditioned luxury mini vans, which offer great views of the surrounding country side, can accommodate up to 7 guests per van.
A. Our Executive Luxury black SUV with privacy windows for the more discreet ride can accommodate up to 6 guests.
Q. Are we able to accommodate large groups?
A. Yes. Our comfortable, clean, air-conditioned high roof passenger van can accommodate up to 14 guests.
Q. Can we eat or drink alcohol in the vehicles?
A. No food or alcohol consumption is permitted in the vehicles. Bottled water is fine and we supply plenty of it!
A. In the unfortunate event of a guest getting sick in the vehicle there is up to a $500 cleaning/sanitizing/deodorizing/damage fee.
Q. Do we pick up/drop off in Santa Barbara or Santa Maria ?
A. Yes, we do pick up/drop off in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria. A surcharge may apply.
