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    Explore Wines Tour

    5.0 (61 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Jillian L.

    We LOVED Explore Wines Tour! Our day was everything we hoped it would be and so much more. Tour guide, Lisa, was so sweet. She was accommodating, informative, and so fun to be around all day. The van was large and clean. The food was AMAZING. The wineries were beautiful (and the tasting fees were all included in her price). It was the perfect day. We had a little extra time and Lisa took us to a fourth winery. Super flexible. She even took our group's picture all day and sent us a digital album with all the pictures she had taken and edited! I would absolutely recommend Explore Wines Tour to anyone looking for the perfect fun and safe wine day. I will absolutely be booking again!!

    This was taken at one of the wineries during our tour.  Lisa is on the far right; she was an AWESOME guide!
    Jenn L.

    Lisa is fantastic! Very informative/educational trip, she shared so much knowledge of the area as well as wines around the world. The snack she provided was fantastic, just what we needed to keep on going. I've been on other tours and this was definitely top notch!

    Sanford's downtown SB tasting room - their Pinot Noirs are unmatched!

    Can not say enough good things about Lisa and Explore Wines. Lisa organized a fantastic day for my small company - she picked us up, took us to a tasting room in downtown Santa Barbara, and then we headed up to a few vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley. It was obvious she has a great relationship with these wineries - we were treated like VIP everywhere. And while we drove from one destination to the next Lisa gave us an overview of the region's history with wine - very educational and entertaining. Highly recommend!!

    50th birthday spent with Explore Wines!!!!
    Robin W.

    As a birthday gift for my 50th my girlfriends hired Lisa for our very own personalized wine tour! Lisa was so much fun! She not only knows wine but she knows the winery's that she takes you to and the wine makers! Talk about a personal experience!! We were all thrilled beyond belief with our day! Lisa brought us to three winery's and provided a picnic soirée at the 2nd winery. I learned so much about wine and the wine making process! I even got to "punch down" grapes! Highly highly recommend Explore Wines for your next wine tasting excursion!!'

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    So much fun taking you on tour. Thank you for the review. Cheers!

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    We had a great day wine tasting with Lisa. Her knowledge of wine and the Santa Inez region was extensive and added to our experience.

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    Lisa is an amazing wealth of knowledge and the tour was one of the best I've been on. Highly recommend!

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    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!

    I reviewed Wine Canyon Tours back in 2017 and have since used their services four additional times…read more I'm coming back to double down on my five-star review! They continue to provide an excellent service and they have consistently created wonderful memories for my friends and family. In fact, on my most recent tour, my significant other (unbeknownst to me) worked behind-the-scenes with the owner Rick for an extra special surprise... a marriage proposal. It. Was. Perfect. Rick helped to curate the most amazing experience both scenery and wine wise! He even helped my partner book a local photographer to capture the moment. It was amazing. Thank you so much Rick! Please book with this company! Oh and, PS: I said yes. ;-)

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    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.

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