Funk Zone Wine and Food Walking Tour

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About this activity

Explore Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone through an engaging walking tour that combines curated wine tastings and delightful small bites. With pre-arranged visits to two boutique tasting rooms, guests enjoy guided wine flights while learning about unique varietals and the winemaking process. This tour merges local flavors and art, ensuring a rich cultural experience in Santa Barbara's buzzing food and tasting district. Ideal for couples, friends, and locals, this afternoon adventure invites you to sip, stroll, and savor without the need for transportation. After the tour, unwind at nearby restaurants with insider recommendations from your knowledgeable guide.

Curated wine tastings at two local Funk Zone tasting rooms
Enjoy small bites featuring local culinary flavors
Knowledgeable guide provides insider tips for dining and exploring
Tour duration is 3 hours, from 2 PM to 5 PM, daily

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 28 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours

Ages: Children (0–20 years) · Adults (21–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All reservations handled in advance
Included: Historical insights and cultural storytelling
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Pre arranged wine tastings at boutique Funk Zone tasting rooms
Included: Snacks: Delicious small bites
Included: Knowledgeable local walking guide

Not included

Not included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Transportation to and from the tour meeting location
Not included: Additional wine purchases beyond the included tastings
Not included: Gratuity for the guide

Itinerary

Funk Zone

3 hours

Located just east of State Street near the waterfront, Santa Barbara’s Funk Zone is a vibrant neighborhood known for its converted warehouse spaces, boutique wine tasting rooms, art galleries, street murals, and locally owned restaurants. Once the city’s industrial and marine district, the area has evolved into a creative hub that blends historic warehouse architecture with contemporary wine culture, public art, and culinary experiences. The Funk Zone is within walking distance of Stearns Wharf, the beach, and downtown Santa Barbara.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Dolphin Fountain at the Base of Stearn's Wharf

End point

Dolphin Fountain at the Base of Stearn's Wharf

Using your ticket

Gratuity: Our guides do their best to ensure you have a great time. It is customary, but optional, to tip your guide if you had a positive experience. Guide gratuity is not included in your reservation fee (unless you opted to pre-book gratuity) and should may be paid directly to your guide (15-20% is standard). We are also happy to apply additional gratuity via credit card at any time by calling our office.

Waiver Required:

To help speed up the check-in process, please use the link below to have all guests complete their waivers prior to arrival. Each guest must have their own signed waiver and the same link can be used for each guest: https://tinyurl.com/WineWaiver

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.