Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour

1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

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

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

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.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

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

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 4

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

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

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

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

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

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

    25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
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Private Sightseeing Tours
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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