Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

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About This Tour in Santa Barbara

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 story. On this tour, we’ll wander through the city’s iconic streets, filled with white adobe buildings, red-tile roofs, and elegant arches that define its Mediterranean charm. You’ll learn about the rise of the Spanish missions, the rebuilding efforts after the devastating nineteen twenty-five earthquake, and the visionaries who shaped the city’s architectural identity. The journey starts in Santa Barbara Public Market. The tour is all smartphone guided on our walking tour app. It's location aware, plays as you walk and hands free. Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please, the tour never expires, go anytime, 24/7/365.

Why Visit Santa Barbara?

Santa Barbara, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Santa Barbara provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Santa Barbara

You can reach Santa Barbara, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.

What's Included

  • Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Location aware, the tour is GPS guided, and hands free
  • Engaging stories that bring the city to life
  • Walking tour on our Walking Tour app of Santa Barbara

What's Not Included

  • No food, drink, admission or human guide, the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app

Cancellation Policy

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

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

The tour ends at the historic Casa Covarrubias

The tour starts at the histoirc Santa Barbara Public Market, you'll have a chance to explore and hear it's story, then be guided through the city.

End Point

The tour ends at the historic Casa Covarrubias where you'll hear it's story and have a chance to explore.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

The tour ends at the historic Casa Covarrubias... 5 minutes

The tour ends at the historic Casa Covarrubias where you'll hear it's story and have a chance to explore.

The tour starts at the historic Santa Barbara... 5 minutes

The tour starts at the historic Santa Barbara Public Market, you'll have a chance to explore and hear it's story, then be guided through the city.

You'll stop outside the historic Arlington Theatre, who visited here

You'll stop outside the historic Arlington Theatre, who visited here? Why is it important? Take the tour to find out.

Who is Juana Maria 5 minutes

Who is Juana Maria? This is one of the best, and missed statues in town.

The tour stops outside the The Granada Theatre, why is it important

The tour stops outside the The Granada Theatre, why is it important? Take the tour to find out.

This street is one of the best walks,... 10 minutes

This street is one of the best walks, and somewhat hidden, in town, you'll see fountains and hear it's story.

See the historic Hill Carrillo Adobe and hear...

See the historic Hill Carrillo Adobe and hear the story of the founding of Santa Barbara.

See the historic park 10 minutes

See the historic park. Why see it? Take the tour to find out.

The tour explores the streets and sights of Santa Barbara 25 minutes

The tour explores the streets and sights of Santa Barbara. You'll uncover it's hidden gems, it's stories and famous sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

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

How do I book this tour?

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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