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Private Santa Barbara History and Architecture Walking Tour
Santa Barbara, USA
- 2 to 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Santa Barbara offers a wealth of history and architectural splendor—and this private walking tour is the perfect way to discover the city’s highlights and lesser-known attractions alike. Set off with your guide at a time that works best for you, and visit landmarks like El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park, City Hall, and the Granada Theatre. Learn about everything from the city’s origins to adobe construction as you go.
- Your guide will customize the tour itinerary to fit your interests
- Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s in-depth commentary
- See top Santa Barbara attractions, and also venture beyond the tourist trail
- A private tour offers a fully flexible and personalized way to explore
What's Included
- Guided Tour, historical photos
- Parking Fees
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- El Presidio de Santa Bárbara State Historic Park123 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, USA
In front of the Church.
Start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
Opening hours
- 6/8/2021 - 5/17/2025
Monday - Friday : 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday : 09:30 AM - 06:00 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
820 Santa Barbara St (Pass By)
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
112 E De La Guerra St
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
802 Anacapa St
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
28 E De La Guerra St (Pass By)
City Hall
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Casa de la Guerra
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
El Paseo Building
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Historic La Arcada Courtyard
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Santa Barbara County Courthouse
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Santa Barbara Public Library (Pass By)
The Granada Theatre (Pass By)
Arlington Theatre
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alameda Park
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alice Keck Park Memorial Gardens
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Santa Barbara Main Post Office
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
122 E Canon Perdido St
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lobero Theatre (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Denice_C, Apr 2024
Sully was a passionate historian that provided great true stories that enlightened us all.
His academic background in engineering gave more indepth information.
Maricar_K, Mar 2024
My 13 year old son and I enjoyed the tour with adult. He is so informative and is so passionate about history and architecture in Santa Barbara. Love all his stories and anecdotes as well as follow up recommendations on where to eat and other places to visit in the city. My son was fully engaged and asked Sully a few questions. I learned so much about the history of California and appreciate the beautiful architecture around Santa Barbara. The court house was simply stunning. We went on a Sunday which was quieter in the courthouse. Highly recommend this tour!
Ellen_Q, Mar 2024
Sully is a terrific guide. He gave great info on Santa Barbara history and architecture. His love for the city and its history really shines.
Anna_M, Feb 2024
The tour was really enjoyable and filled with interesting stories about the city historial places. It was great hearing about Santa Barbara’s architecture and Sully was a very entertaining guide.
Michelle_T, Jan 2024
Our walking tour of Santa Barbara with Sully was outstanding! Sully is not only a walking encyclopedia of facts and interesting information about the history and people of the city, region and state, but he makes it all come alive with his wonderful story telling abilities. We have experienced many guided walking tours throughout the world and Sully is among the best.
Chris_C, Jan 2024
Sully is the most knowledgeable person of Santa Barbara history I have ever met. We learned so much even after living here over 40 years. He made everything so interesting and went at a pace that was comfortable for us. Highly recommend!
Michael_H, Dec 2023
We have always wanted to go to Santa Barbara, but never had the chance until recently. We booked this walking tour with Sully and he did a fantastic job. We are definitely glad we did it and would recommend to anyone interested in learning more about the history of the area.
Brian_B, May 2023
The tour was more than we expected. Sully was extraordinarily knowledgeable and provided not only a great historical view of Santa Barbara but answered our many questions about the history, culture and food past and present. Highly recommend the tour to anyone willing to have a beautiful Santa Barbara experience. Our family even took Sully's recommendation for dinner and had a wonderful dining experience as well.. Our family will do this again!
Donald_C, Jan 2023
Sully gives a enthusiastic and great historical and architectural tour of Santa Barbara. He has a tremendous knowledge of the history of CA, SB and the area. Showed us parts of SB we would have never found; history hidden in a modern town. Sully adapted tour to our time limitations and areas of interest. Tour is recommended for all visitors and even residents who are interested in the history of their town.
Gyrgy_N, Jul 2022
Getting to see the remains of the old buildings interlaced with the modern counterparts while listening to stories.
Sully knew everything about the history of the town. We got many many interesting informations.
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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