I Bike Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours

I will start off by saying that this was a very well organized tour. I got an email the day after I booked telling me exactly where to meet and William, our tour guide was right on time. He also provided everything needed from a souvenir water bottle, helmet, sunscreen, and a granola bar! William was very knowledgable about wine and the history of the local area. The bike tour was a great workout which made the wine tasting and lunch that much more enjoyable. The tour took us through Los Olivos, Solvang and the Lavendar farm. Our tour ended with wine tasting, olive oil tasting (which was very unique) and a yummy lunch. Everything at the picnic lunch was provided and presented very professionally. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!

«The Route» — 9 mile simple ride-​easy way to make this fun. «Why» you ask– because you ride
by farms and vineyards to experience the country side. Then ride into the of cozy town of Solvang. You are wine tasting by 11am. Lucas & Lewellen wine tasting room. Six good size tastings Either $ 8 or $ 12 bucks. Take a cab back to Los Olivos to wine taste at Kaenas-​little small tasting room. Over to Olive oil tasting great variety and fun stop. Then off to lunch at another winery right down the street. Sorry don’t remember the next place by name. Very cool– live music on the lawn-​your group gets a home made true countryside picnic (William nailed it). The grounds are very nice right up against the vineyard– oh yeah more wine. THIS WAS ALL INCLUDED– tip William good

William and Michelle are absolutely amazing! Both are delightful hosts who can lead any skill level through wine country. We did the 9 mile ride from Los Olivos to Solvang. Just the right amount of stops, hills and wine. If we are ever back in Santa Barbara, we will call I Bike Santa Barbara!!!

I wanted to plan a fun trip to Santa Barbara to visit parts of wine country, but my boyfriend is not a huge wine enthusiast. I was struggling to find an «activity» that we could do together… Eureka! I bike Santa Barbara came to the rescue!
We had so much FUN! I am not a biker (at all actually) and I was able to complete the «Wine Lover’s» bike ride without too much difficulty. The steep uphill climbs were well worth the downhill views! Simply gorgeous! I highly recommend the «wine lovers» tour because you get to stop at Rusack Winery which is STUNNING! The Zinfandel bottle we bought at this winery is grown right down the road in Ballard Canyon. Simply fantastic.
William was very helpful and so sweet! I was having some difficulty (to say the least ha!) biking up a hill, and he rode back to give me encouragement and instruction. I could not have done it without him! Whew!
I highly recommend this tour. It is well worth the price!

I Bike Santa Barbara is awesome; no wonder it has such great reviews! I was planning a birthday trip up to Santa Barbara and wanted to get some outdoor time in. Since it was late fall, biking was the perfect option! I’m by no means a biking kinda gal, I don’t even like spinning but this was definitely manageable.
We went on The Jaunt (A relaxing nine mile ride from Los Olivos to the quaint Danish town of Solvang. Light rollers over a downhill grade passing a Lavender Farm, Equestrian Ranches and Private Estate Vineryards. Enjoy an hour of walking and browsing the Solvang shops before rejoining us for tastings and lunch.) Not only were there wine tastings (with generous pours) but we also had an opportunity to olive oil taste (delightful! I’ve never done that previously).
You do wine taste AFTER biking so no biking & drinking. Also, the lunch provided was DELICIOUS. No idea where William orders from but there was plenty of tasty food.
While it seems on the pricier side, it’s worth every penny!

We had an amazing time with «I Bike Santa Barbara» tour yesterday. I was glad that I was able to bring my own bike as I’m a bit on the short side and was concerned that the provided bike may not fit me to ride comfortably. We started with the bike tour of the wine country including Solvang. The scenery was breathtaking that I felt like I was in an Italian countryside. After 15 miles of scenic riding with a few hilly areas, I was ready for the wine and olive oil tasting. We hit 2 wine tasting locations, and both offered excellent wines. The olive oil/​balsamic vinegar tasting we enjoyed a lot. We ended up buying at every single place we visited.
William, was our excellent tour guide. He is knowledgeable about the area and its history. He made sure that we were comfortable and safe throughout the tour. There was a lot of attention to detail given with the service provided. From the personalized water bottle, trail mix bar, to the delicious lunch. The picnic grounds of the vineyard that he took us for lunch was kind of romantic and just our luck, there was a band playing yesterday.
What a fun way to spend my birthday weekend. Even the weather cooperated. Such a memorable experience. Thank you William for a great experience

This is one of the best guided tours I’ve experienced, a perfect combination of outdoor activities, wine tasting, wandering around boutique stores, and stop&stare. The view along the way to the vineyard is fantastic and refreshing. Williams is very welcoming & obviously passionate about what he is doing. The picnic lunch he prepared is delicate with fresh & local ingredients. Overall, it’s great and Very enjoyable!

Amazing experience — I would say this was one of the most productive day trips I’ve had to SB!
SERVICE: William and his wife’s attention to detail was stunning. From the quality of the bikes to the customized water bottles and timely pick up, the bike tour experience was top notch.
Your day starts off with a pick up from William at a preset location, so it’s a great opportunity to do a car-​free trip to SB. We opted for «The Jaunt» — which is a 9 mile bike tour followed by an hour of free time in Solvang. Thankfully wine tasting is last, or else I don’t think I could have finished the ride!
There were multiple stops throughout the bike tour to catch your breath and also check out a lavender farm. William had vast knowledge of the area and history behind Santa Barbara wines and happily answered any questions you have. He also supplies a trail mix bar to ensure you’re not riding on an empty stomach.
The tastings were amazing — the two locations had a great feel to them as well as fabulous wine.
Upfront sticker price is a bit high, but you definitely get what you pay for and even more! We had a full day of activities with lunch included and didn’t return to our location until around 4PM. Such a bargain for a great experience and wonderful memories!

What a great day! A 15 mile ride through beautiful wine country and equestrian centers with plenty of stops to rest and stretch. The (well earned) lunch at the end felt like a gourmet restaurant. William makes you feel comfortable no matter your skill on a bike and has great knowledge and trivia about the area to share with you throughout the day.

I’m not sure if Bike Tours have always been popular or if I’m just realizing it now that I’m older and traveling without my parents is much more different these days. In either case, bike tours are awesome and this one doesn’t fall short of expectations.
William is such an awesome guide. He was prompt in picking us up from our hotel and drove us out to Los Olivos. He parked in an empty parking lot and we were greeted with bikes pre-​selected for our height and a personalized water bottle (nice touch!). He showed us a few basics as far as cycling goes as none of us were avid cyclists. He could sense some nervousness/​rustiness in some of us in the group, so he made the executive decision to shorten the cycling trip from 15 to 9 miles AND he guided from the van rather than biking with us, which worked out better. We made it out to Solvang with a few stops along the way. The ride is absolutely beautiful. He said he designed the tour based on his and his wife’s favorite places. And, trust me, they have good judgment!
We had the chance to stroll around Solvang for a bit and get some Danish pastries. Then we hopped on the van and he drove us through the hilly canyon lined with gorgeous vineyards! Once we were back at Los Olivos, we were able to do some olive oil tasting and wine tasting, included in the price of the tour. The tasting rooms did not disappoint and they were very welcoming.
Lunch was the highlight! We were taken to a vineyard that had a live band playing and tons of people having picnics. William picked up the most delicious sandwiches, with a variety that would please even the pickiest of eaters. He also arranged a fresh salad and charcuterie for us. Perfect end to our trip! I just wish we would have had a chance to take home the leftover nuts, fruit, and cheese.
Book with i Bike Santa Barbara… worth every penny!

William has been nothing but amazing! Booking was a breeze, open communication throughout the entire process, picked us up at our hotel, and made sure each and every one of us was comfortable on our bikes (7 girls total). The tour itself was planned out perfectly. The view was beautiful; we made stops for picture opportunities and to get a little history of the different vineyards. Lunch was absolutely delicious. We were all very impressed and would highly recommend I Bike Santa Barbara Wine Country Tours to anyone!

There is nothing negative to say about this experience. William was an amazing guide for all levels of bike expertise. The day started with a 15-​mile bike ride through the vineyards and Solvang, and ended with wine tasting and a fantastic lunch William packed for us. You get so much more than you pay for. It was by far the highlight of our trip to Santa Barbara.

I just got back from Santa Barbara after this tour.
I live in LA and this is something I would definitely want to try again just for the fun of it.
The bike tour could be a bit tough but you get to experience the scenary and lovely weather while going through Los Olivos.
Wine tasting was great but surprisingly the olive oil tasting was even better!
Willam was great and he is very cautious and concerned with everyone’s safety.
People in LA take advantage of this great program!

I just returned from a weekend in Santa Barbara visiting with my son. I booked a bicycle wine tour, the first time I have ever done so, and it was excellent. I can’t wait to bring my wife out and take another tour with her.
William made it so easy, he picked us up at our hotel, the bikes were already on the back of the van, we drove out to Los Olivos and started our ride. Beautiful scenery wrapping the ride up where we started then a visit to a tasting room that had great wines (I never made it to the olive oil place). We then went for a great lunch under the trees at a vineyard nearby and then back to Santa Barbara. A great day, both my son and I loved it.
William went the extra mile to find a tasting room that had a hard to find wine I was looking for and even dropped by to double check and make sure it was there (the owner of the tasting room told me). You can’t ask for better service.

This is 5 star tour through wine vineyards. Would only book THIS bike tour again and highly recommend to everyone. William was a great tour guide and host. Lunch was great. It’s obvious there is a lot of time and effort to make your trip enjoyable. Wine tasting, olive oil tasting, lavender farm were wonderful. They all knew William and went out of their way to treat us to the best experience. This is the only way to go!
Thank you William.

William was an awesome guide. Him and his wife have a great thing going. The bike ride was challenging with beautiful scenery. We did the 15 mile ride. From there we went to Los Olivos olive oil and wine tasting. He took us to a vineyard where we sampled some of the best local wine and a lunch hand made by Will. It was perfect!!!

William was an awesome tour guide! He was very thoughtful and considerate of our levels of athleticism. Most of the trail was flat but there are some hills! He does prepare you for these hills and gives plenty of breaks and wait time. We went in a group of 6 and we did fine all thought one of our friends puked. This was only because we drank the night before.
He even stopped by a lavender farm and we purchased some items there. He even held one of my friend’s items that he had purchased throughout the entire bike ride. We went through Solvang and St Ynez which was really fun. It was a nice and warm day so we were prepared for a hot bike ride.
I really enjoyed the lunch as well! He really put a lot of thought in my opinion on the sandwiches (which were delish), the cheese board/​plate, salad and drink which was really nice of him.
Overall, a must do when you’re in Santa Barbara. It’s also a great value per person for the amount of hours put into this trip. A must do! William is awesome!

You know why iBike is special? Because the owner William really cares and it shines through in all the little details. From the breakfast bars tucked into our bike helmets when we boarded the van, to the pacing of the ride and the delicious lunch at the end of the trip. Every detail reflects a genuine care that William puts into your experience. The bike ride and wine tasting were the absolute highlight of our romantic weekend in Santa Barbara. We can’t wait to show our friends this incredible experience too.

This is my first review on Unilocal ever, and I though that I Bike Santa Barbara was more than deserving of the honor. William was a great tour guide who was not only personable but very knowledgeable of the Santa Barbara wine country. My girlfriend and I loved the fact that we got to enjoy two tastings, an olive oil tasting, spend time at a lavender farm, see beautiful views of the countryside, and enjoy the weather! You definitely get your money’s worth.
Every detail of the tour was thought out by William and his wife that makes the experience very enjoyable and relaxing. Personally, aside from the two great tasting rooms we enjoyed, William also provided us with an exquisite lunch that I am still raving about.
All in all, I couldn’t of asked for a better tour and plan on spreading the word of I Bike Santa Barbara to everyone in the Bay Area.

Great ride through SB wine country. Bikes were first class which makes it easy. Rolling hills (only a few to ride up and they were short) and quiet roads when we weren’t on bike paths. William was very thoughtful and knowledgeable about the area. Wine tasting was at the end of the ride and they had some great selections. We also tried olive oil and picked up some balsamic vinegar to take home.
Lunch was fantastic, William had food prepared specially as two of us couldn’t eat wheat. We ate at a winery enjoying the view and drinking tasters as we went.
All in all a really fun trip and great way to spend the day.