Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

3.0 (2 reviews) Santa Barbara, USA
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Duration1h - 1h 30m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Location aware, the tour is GPS guided, and hands free
  • Walking tour on our Walking Tour app of Santa Barbara
  • Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour never expires.
  • Engaging stories that bring the city to life
  • No food, drink, admission or human guide, the tour is all outside and on our walking tour app

What to expect

  1. 5m
    The tour ends at the historic Casa Covarrubias where you'll hear it's story and have a chance to explore.
  2. 5m
    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.
  3. Arlington Theatre
    Pass by
    You'll stop outside the historic Arlington Theatre, who visited here? Why is it important? Take the tour to find out.
  4. 5m
    Who is Juana Maria? This is one of the best, and missed statues in town.
  5. The Granada Theatre
    Pass by
    The tour stops outside the The Granada Theatre, why is it important? Take the tour to find out.
  6. 10m
    This street is one of the best walks, and somewhat hidden, in town, you'll see fountains and hear it's story.
  7. Hill-Carrillo Adobe
    Pass by
    See the historic Hill Carrillo Adobe and hear the story of the founding of Santa Barbara.
  8. El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
    10m
    See the historic park. Why see it? Take the tour to find out.
  9. 25m
    The tour explores the streets and sights of Santa Barbara. You'll uncover it's hidden gems, it's stories and famous sites.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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.

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

Cancellation policy

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

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