Top Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours

Q: Which Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours with Instant Confirmation include: Solvang City Personalized Self-Guided App Tour Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm Amazing Adventure Hunt: Santa Barbara Beauty View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours include Hotel Pickup: Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour 5 STARS: "Where The Locals Go!" Nature-History Tour Tours of Santa Barbara private 6 hours Small-Group Wine Tasting Tour of Santa Barbara Wine Country Private 10Hour Tour to Santa Barbara and Solvang from Los Angeles View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more Santa Barbara trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked Santa Barbara Tours. Top 10 Santa Barbara 2026 Senior-friendly tours Santa Barbara The best tours and activities for culture lovers in Santa Barbara Top Day Trips from Santa Barbara Things to do in Santa Barbara this summer View all Santa Barbara Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Santa Barbara?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in Santa Barbara are: Santa Barbara Luxury & Special Occasions Santa Barbara Luxury Tours Santa Barbara Boat Tours Santa Barbara Cruises, Sailing & Water Tours Santa Barbara Day Cruises View all tour styles in Santa Barbara →

Solvang City Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Welcome to the City of Solvang, "The Danish Capital of America". Stroll down Copenhagen Drive tasting Aebleskivers and other Danish pastries, or sampling wine in …More

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Solvang City Personalized Self-Guided App Tour

Welcome to the City of Solvang, "The Danish Capital of America". Stroll down Copenhagen Drive tasting Aebleskivers and other Danish pastries, or sampling wine in...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

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Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Get ready to step into the living history of one of California’s most captivating cities! Santa Barbara is a place where every corner holds a …More

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Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Get ready to step into the living history of one of California’s most captivating cities! Santa Barbara is a place where every corner holds a...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

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Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

Are you looking for a way to see downtown Santa Barbara without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking …More

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Ultimate Guide to Santa Barbara: A GPS Self-Guided Urban Stroll

Are you looking for a way to see downtown Santa Barbara without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking...

75 to 90 minutes

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$10

Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm

Explore the enchanting streets of Solvang on a self-guided walking tour that highlights the town's rich Danish heritage. As you stroll past iconic windmills and …More

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Self Guided Walking Tour of Solvang: Discover the Danish Charm

Explore the enchanting streets of Solvang on a self-guided walking tour that highlights the town's rich Danish heritage. As you stroll past iconic windmills and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$10

Amazing Adventure Hunt: Santa Barbara Beauty

Let’s Roam, a leading app-guided adventure company, invites you to explore top landmarks and discover hidden gems. Engage in trivia, solve challenges, and collaborate with …More

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Amazing Adventure Hunt: Santa Barbara Beauty

Let’s Roam, a leading app-guided adventure company, invites you to explore top landmarks and discover hidden gems. Engage in trivia, solve challenges, and collaborate with...

2 hours

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$12

Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

California’s Santa Ynez Valley, made famous by the film Sideways (2004), is a scenic wine region and film pilgrimage site. On this 90-minute self-guided driving …More

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Sideways Movie Wine Trail: A Self-Guided Driving Tour

California’s Santa Ynez Valley, made famous by the film Sideways (2004), is a scenic wine region and film pilgrimage site. On this 90-minute self-guided driving...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

A night of laughter and glamour awaits at the Comedy is a Drag show in Santa Barbara. This monthly event features an exciting blend of …More

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Comedy Drag Show Ticket at Wildcat Lounge in Santa Barbara

A night of laughter and glamour awaits at the Comedy is a Drag show in Santa Barbara. This monthly event features an exciting blend of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Drive Santa Barbara wine country yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the …More

Santa Barbara Wine Tour - Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour

Drive Santa Barbara wine country yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the...

4 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

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Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® Invisible Becomes Visible Walking Tour

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done …More

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Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® Invisible Becomes Visible Walking Tour

Welcome to the Original first Ghost Tour in Santa Barbara - Enchantment awaits you. SBGT includes tales of history and mystery curated/collected from research done...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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Sanctum Sacrifice of Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

US Ghost Adventures is the leading provider of haunted ghost tours in America — we even own some of the most haunted properties in America, …More

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Sanctum Sacrifice of Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

US Ghost Adventures is the leading provider of haunted ghost tours in America — we even own some of the most haunted properties in America,...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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Cruise the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline and take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean aboard a 70' yacht. This scenic experience offers a unique …More

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Discover Santa Barbara Yacht Experience

Cruise the beautiful Santa Barbara coastline and take in breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean aboard a 70' yacht. This scenic experience offers a unique...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Viking Museum Entry

Transform your kids into Vikings for a day on this engaging adventure in Solvang. Children will embark on a quest that includes a scavenger hunt …More

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Solvang Kids Viking Tour with Viking Museum Entry

Transform your kids into Vikings for a day on this engaging adventure in Solvang. Children will embark on a quest that includes a scavenger hunt...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation

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Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Santa Barbara, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Laure Spiers, …More

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Santa Barbara Highlights Private 2-Hour Driving Tour

World class private tour, completely controlled by you! Come see the best sights in Santa Barbara, at your leisure! Commentary and Tour by Laure Spiers,...

1 to 2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Krampus Rumpus Discover A Darker Side of Solvang

Uncover the enchanting Krampus folklore and Danish heritage on this engaging walking tour through Solvang. Led by a professional comedian, this tour brings the shadows …More

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Krampus Rumpus Discover A Darker Side of Solvang

Uncover the enchanting Krampus folklore and Danish heritage on this engaging walking tour through Solvang. Led by a professional comedian, this tour brings the shadows...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour

Use real ghost hunting gear and learn of Solvang's haunted past, with creepy stories collected from locals. We're the original ghost tour, with a haunted …More

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Spooky Solvang Ghost Hunting & History Tour

Use real ghost hunting gear and learn of Solvang's haunted past, with creepy stories collected from locals. We're the original ghost tour, with a haunted...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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"Dead of the Night" Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® History & Mystery

Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts Artisan Ghost Tour - Enchantment awaits you. Your SB Ghost Tour includes tales of history and mystery curated …More

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"Dead of the Night" Santa Barbara Ghost Tours® History & Mystery

Welcome to the City of Friendly Ghosts Artisan Ghost Tour - Enchantment awaits you. Your SB Ghost Tour includes tales of history and mystery curated...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Our local guides know best. We'll take you on a tour to our 3 favorite taquerias and a nice e-bike ride to boot! Tour includes …More

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Santa Barbara Taco Tour on E-Bikes

Our local guides know best. We'll take you on a tour to our 3 favorite taquerias and a nice e-bike ride to boot! Tour includes...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour

When you come on a tour with me, I can show you the must see sites, as well as some out-of-the-way architectural gems that only …More

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Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour

When you come on a tour with me, I can show you the must see sites, as well as some out-of-the-way architectural gems that only...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation

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Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point …More

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Private Guided Tour in Santa Barbara on Electric Bikes

Our tour guides are locals and we know lots of fun facts and history of the sights we show. We do research on each point...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Food Happy Hour History Tour

Enrich yourself while you let your hair down in Santa Barbara! On this three-hour walking tour, you'll learn the history, architecture and pop-culture facts of …More

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Santa Barbara's Signature Cocktail & Food Happy Hour History Tour

Enrich yourself while you let your hair down in Santa Barbara! On this three-hour walking tour, you'll learn the history, architecture and pop-culture facts of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool Shore Excursions customers' questions.

What are the best options for Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours are:

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Which Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours have Free Cancellation?

Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which Santa Barbara Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more Santa Barbara trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in Santa Barbara?