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Santa Barbara Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops

15 Reviews 4.73 out of 5 stars Based on 15 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor |
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| Santa Barbara, USA
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Overview

Start your Santa Barbara afternoon the right way with AFK Food Tours.

In about 2 hours, you’ll hit four of the area’s most crave-worthy dessert spots on an easy walk near State Street—sunny, stylish, and built for maximum flavor with minimal effort. You’ll enjoy samples + full scoops at every stop, so you’re not just tasting… you’re actually getting fed.

Skip the guesswork. This route is intentionally curated for contrast: creamy classics, bright fruit-forward options, gelato-smooth textures, and a specialty stop that feels uniquely Santa Barbara. Each stop earns its place—no filler.

Between bites, you’ll stroll palm-lined streets and Spanish-style scenery with plenty of photo moments. Your guide keeps it smooth with quick local insight and smart recommendations, so you finish full, relaxed, and already knowing where to head next for drinks, dinner, or sunset.

Group size is intentionally limited to keep it social and never crowded.

What's Included

  • A route intentionally built for flavor contrast, not repetition
  • Easy walk near State Street through downtown Santa Barbara
  • Samples + full scoops at 4 carefully selected dessert stops — real portions
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point (guests arrange their own)
  • Guide gratuity (optional, appreciated)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

38 West Victoria Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

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End point

120 State Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA

The tour concludes near State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, within easy walking distance of shops, tasting rooms, restaurants, and the waterfront.

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Santa Barbara Public Market

This stop brings a Santa Barbara–based artisan creamery known for organic-forward ingredients and clean, balanced flavors. It’s the kind of place where simple ingredients are elevated—local dairy, seasonal fruit, and carefully sourced nuts coming together in ultra-creamy, small-batch scoops.Expect refined classics like salted caramel and serious chocolate, alongside bright fruit-driven options that feel especially right on the Central Coast. The texture is rich without being heavy, and the flavors lean natural rather than overly sweet.You’ll sample a few first, then choose your full scoop—giving you the chance to compare and commit to your favorite. It’s a polished, quality-driven stop that anchors the tour with true Santa Barbara craftsmanship.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

1222 State St

This stop brings a refreshing shift in texture and temperature with a family-run Italian ice shop known for bright, fruit-forward flavors and ultra-smooth consistency. Unlike traditional ice cream, Italian ice delivers bold flavor without dairy—making it especially satisfying on a warm Santa Barbara afternoon.Expect vibrant options like citrus, berry, and tropical blends that taste clean and refreshing rather than overly sweet. The texture is finely shaved and silky, melting quickly and intensifying the flavor as you go.You’ll sample a few varieties first, then choose your full portion—giving you a chance to compare and lock in your favorite. It’s a lighter, palate-cleansing contrast that balances the richer cream-based stops on the tour.
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1019 State St

At this stop, you’ll visit Lokum’s, a dessert shop known for its Turkish-inspired sweets and gelato-style ice cream. This is where flavor takes a slightly different turn — nut-forward pistachio, chocolate blends, and rotating options that lean aromatic and ingredient-driven rather than overly sweet.The texture is smooth and dense, closer to gelato than traditional American ice cream, giving it a rich mouthfeel without feeling heavy. It’s a refined contrast to the classic creamery stops on the route.You’ll sample a few flavors first, then choose your full scoop — giving you the chance to compare and commit to your favorite. It’s a distinctive, globally inspired stop that adds depth and contrast to the Santa Barbara lineup.
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120 State St suite b

At this stop, you’ll visit a long-established California creamery known for scratch-made, ingredient-driven ice cream built on a short, no-shortcuts recipe philosophy. This is where classic flavors prove why they’ve lasted — deep chocolate, pure vanilla, toasted nuts, and balanced seasonal options that highlight clean dairy richness.The texture is dense, smooth, and intentionally full-bodied without being overly sweet. Every flavor tastes deliberate — simple ingredients, done right, with nothing artificial getting in the way.You’ll sample a few first, then choose your full scoop — giving you the chance to compare and commit to what stands out most. It’s a dependable, high-quality anchor on the route and often the stop that surprises guests with how refined “classic” can feel.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santa Barbara Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Santa Barbara Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (PST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • A route intentionally built for flavor contrast, not repetition.
  • Easy walk near State Street through downtown Santa Barbara.
  • Samples + full scoops at 4 carefully selected dessert stops — real portions.
  • Curated local recommendations for after the tour.
  • Choose your own flavors at every stop.
  • Live AFK Food Tours guide from start to finish.
The following is NOT included:
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point (guests arrange their own).
  • Guide gratuity (optional, appreciated).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 4. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Santa Barbara Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Santa Barbara Ice Cream Tour 4 Stops Samples Full Scoops will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • A route intentionally built for flavor contrast, not repetition
  • Easy walk near State Street through downtown Santa Barbara
  • Samples + full scoops at 4 carefully selected dessert stops — real portions
  • Curated local recommendations for after the tour
  • Choose your own flavors at every stop
  • Live AFK Food Tours guide from start to finish
  • Transportation to and from the meeting point (guests arrange their own)
  • Guide gratuity (optional, appreciated)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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