Santa Barbara Taco & Funk Zone Walking Food Tour
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Perfect for team building activities in Santa Barbara, food lovers and more..this tour is a top-rated group experience combining incredible food, local culture, and unforgettable team bonding. Experience one of the most premium food tours in Santa Barbara with a guided walk through the vibrant Funk Zone. This elevated culinary experience features curated tastings and chef-driven dishes that highlight the best of the local food scene. Enjoy California Wines, Craft Beers and even Sake! Explore top Funk Zone spots while your guide shares stories, history, and insider insights that bring the neighborhood to life. The experience concludes near the waterfront with a memorable final tasting in a scenic setting. Ideal for guests seeking a high-end, curated experience blending food, culture, and local charm. Book now to enjoy one of the top food tour experiences in Santa Barbara.
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Embark on a sensory journey through Santa Barbara's vibrant Funk Zone with a wine tour beginning at the iconic Margerum Wine Company. Amidst the rustic-chic ambiance, guests indulge in a flight of California's finest wines, expertly curated by Margerum's connoisseurs, alongside specialty curated tacos bursting with local flavors. As the tour winds through the eclectic streets, it culminates at the exclusive Oku restaurant nestled along the waterfront. Here, amidst panoramic views of the ocean, guests savor an exquisite sushi wine pairing, where each delicate roll harmonizes with select wines, creating an unforgettable fusion of taste and ambiance, a symphony for the senses against the backdrop of the sea. Our guides are ranked #1 .You will love their stories, fun facts and sense of humor. A great time for all that embark on this tour. “Private group experiences and custom tours are available.”
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(18)
We were only in town for 24 hours so we wanted a tour that would give us a “taste” of Santa Barbara and this was the perfect choice. Our tour guide Courtney, was so knowledgeable about the area and took us to the best places for a variety of amazing local food and drinks. Everything was delicious and combined with the murals and other local art, I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed our Funk Zone Food Tour/Taco tour Santa Barbara. We love sharing the best local flavors while creating a fun and memorable experience in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Santa Barbara. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again soon Courtney is amazing!
This is like my 3rd time doing a tour with the SBTT company. Every time friends come to town, I take them on a tour since it's so fun (and you gotta eat somewhere so why not on a tour?) This time for a change I decided to try the tour in the Funk Zone which of course did not disappoint! We socialized with the other people on the tour while walking around and learning some about the cool history of this hip and trendy area of Santa Barbara. The guide, Maddy was fantastic and the earphones were a big help so we could hear her if we weren't standing right next to her. We tried a lots different foods and drinks. Even tho I've lived in SB for years these tours always seem to teach me something new about the great town I live in! Definitely worth doing with friends or even co-workers.
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience on our Funk Zone Food Tour Santa Barbara. Our taco tour is designed to highlight some of the best local flavors while creating a fun and engaging experience in the Funk Zone. We’re thrilled you had a great time and truly appreciate you joining us. Hope to see you again on another tour soon!
I went with my team of 15 people on this Funk Zone food tour. We went to all these fun hipster foodie places and learned all about the history of the Funk Zone and this very special area which encompasses 13 square blocks very close to the ocean. Maddie our tour guide was fantastic, we all wore head phones and could hear everything she said, what a real treat! Our team was able to walk around and socialize with each other at 5 different venues. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for joining our Funk Zone Food Tour Santa Barbara for your team building event! We’re thrilled your group had such a great time. We love creating fun, social experiences that bring teams together in a memorable way. It means a lot to be considered one of the best team building activities in Santa Barbara. We hope to host your group again soon!
Amazing team experience 15 of us came up from Long Beach and had the best time. Our Tour Guide guides (we had three of them). Made sure the tour ran smoothly …loved wearing the headsets. We got a lot of information about the history of Santa Barbara and the Mexican cuisine tacos and drinks were great.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We love our team building tours! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience on our Funk Zone Food Tour - and Taoc Tour Santa Barbara. It means a lot to be part of your time in Santa Barbara. We love creating memorable experiences for our guests and truly appreciate you joining us. Hope to see you again on another tour soon!
I took my team on this funk zone food tour. Every year we take them on a different experience. This one by far was the best team activity highly recommend
Thank you so much for joining our Funk Zone Food Tour Santa Barbara! We’re so glad your team had a great experience. We love hosting team building events in Santa Barbara and creating fun, social outings that bring groups together. It means a lot to be part of one of the best group activities in the city. Hope to see you all again soon! We love hosting private group experiences and custom tours
The tour runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, but we were having such a blast that we naturally went overtime. Every stop felt like a hidden gem. We began with fresh Mahi Mahi tacos and Chardonnay in the relaxing courtyard at Fox Wine Co. Later, the Smash Burger taco at Validation Ale proved to be an unexpected flavor bomb that paired perfectly with their beer flight. The finale was a perfect Sushi Sandwich followed by Dole Whip at the new Happy Cat Eats.
We took this Funk Zone tour as a family and it was such an easy, enjoyable way to explore the area. The guide kept everyone engaged, and the walk was very manageable. It felt fun and educational without being overwhelming.
We're so thrilled you loved it! Your five-star review made our day.
We did this tour with our family and had a wonderful time. The walk was easy, the guide was engaging, and it was a fun way to explore the Funk Zone together. Everyone enjoyed learning about the area and discovering new spots. A relaxed, memorable experience for all of us.
If you’re spending time in the Funk Zone, this tour is a no-brainer. We loved walking between stops, enjoying the waterfront atmosphere, and tasting some of the best wine and food Santa Barbara has to offer. Everything was well organized and stress-free. We would absolutely book this tour again.
Thank you so much for the incredible feedback!! It means the world to our team
We had heard so much about the Funk Zone and this tour was the perfect way to explore it. We sampled great wine and food, learned about the neighborhood’s transformation, and discovered spots we went back to later on our own. The pacing was great and never felt rushed. Nathan was An amazing guide and made it very fun. Highly recommend this tour to first-time visitors.
