Classes & Tours

Are you interested in nurturing your own inner artiste, developing a new talent or going behind the scenes? Santa Barbara cultural tours and classes will help you tap into your creative side and leave you feeling inspired. Whether you want to paint, take photography classes, take a step back in history, sample Santa Barbara’s best food and wine, or just sit back and admire on a sightseeing excursion, there is a tour or class for every interest.

Santa Barbara inspires people not just to follow their passions in life, but to share them with others. As a result, the community has founded and fostered a number of cultural tours and classes that highlight the very best our city has to offer, including local art galleries, museums, artists’ studios, historical landmarks, culinary destinations, wineries and more. We encourage you to immerse yourself into our spirited creative haven, with hands-on activities that are guaranteed to create unforgettable experiences.

Classes & Tours in Santa Barbara


Craft & Create: A DIY Lounge

Craft & Create is a walk-in crafting studio where you can choose from a variety of projects and use provided tools and supplies to bring your creative visions to life.​ Nestled in the heart of Solvang, California, this DIY Lounge was…



Alta Vista Tours

Slow down and reconnect with the natural beauty of Santa Barbara through PhD-guided stargazing tours and private wine country experiences. Stargazing Tours Travel beyond the ordinary and discover the night sky like never before. Your guide, a PhD…


Santa Barbara Ghost Tours

Santa Barbara Ghost Tours offers a variety of exciting, informative and entertaining ghost tours in some of the beautiful neighborhoods in Santa Barbara. We offer a variety of ghost tours for our guests to enjoy. View our website for wine tasting…


Eat This, Shoot That! Food and Drink Tours

Santa Barbara Food Tours in The Funk Zone This food & photo tour starts on lower State Street and will walk you through the Funk Zone neighborhood where you will taste what Santa Barbara is known for from bites of fresh seafood, gastropub…


Beth McDonald Psychic & Astrologer

Beth McDonald is a rare talent in the field of psychic services, distinguishing herself as one of the few American psychics specializing in business, legal, and political issues. Her expertise has garnered applause from a diverse clientele,…


Land and Sea Tours: The Landshark

Voted the best City & Harbor tour of Santa Barbara! Make a splash aboard the LAND SHARK! View one of the most historical beachside cities on a boat with wheels designed for both land and sea cruising. Experience the best of Santa Barbara in…


Additional Experiences


Red Tile Walking Tour

For a picture-perfect view of Santa Barbara’s quintessential Spanish architecture, take a self-guided stroll on the Red Tile Walking Tour.
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Top 10 Must-See Murals in Santa Barbara

While Santa Barbara is known for its natural landscapes and Spanish-style charm, it’s also a vibrant hub for public art.
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