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


Free Santa Barbara Walking Tours

Modeled after the tip-based European tours, Free Walking Tour Santa Barbara has been offering their award winning tours to locals and tourists alike since 2017. Choose the 90-minute Funk Zone Tour and you'll explore the history of this former…


Autio

Autio is a location-based audio storytelling app that redefines how people experience travel, exploration, and place. Co-founded by actor and director Kevin Costner, Autio was born from a passion for uncovering the rich, untold stories behind the…


Santa Barbara Museum of Art

Celebrate 5,000 years of human history and creativity on a visit to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art (SBMA). First opened in 1941, the Museum is located in the heart of downtown in a stately building that was once the Santa Barbara Post Office.…


Totally Cali Tours of Santa Barbara

Totally Cali Tours delivers an authentic and in-depth Santa Barbara experience! Choose from History, Wine & Beer Tasting or Cultural tours of downtown Santa Barbara as well as our prestigious Wine Country. We also specialize in customized tours…


Santa Barbara Trolley Company

Welcome aboard Santa Barbara Trolley Tours. With over 30 years in service, we know Santa Barbara! Let our experienced Santa Barbara native drivers guide you through Santa Barbara’s hot spots! We offer fully-narrated tours packed with…


Santa Barbara County Courthouse

For a firsthand look at one of the country’s most beautiful public buildings, look no further than the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. Designed in the Spanish-Colonial style and completed in 1929, the fully operational Courthouse is an iconic…


Craft & Create: A DIY Lounge by Art Spot

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…


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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