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Solvang Wine & True Crime Tour with Drinks Included

Santa Barbara, California

From US$120 per person

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5.0 / 5 from 125 reviews on Viator

Group size
Up to 12
Language
English
Rating on Viator
5.0 / 5 · 125 reviews

About this tour

This is not your typical wine tasting. The Wine & True Crime Tour blends Solvang’s quirkiest tasting rooms with chilling tales of crime and the macabre. Think of it as a storytelling experience with drinks, not a guided lesson in wine.

Over two hours, you’ll join a small group of fellow true crime fans as we visit three unique spots, including a slasher-themed winery and offbeat wine bars. Along the way, your guide will share gripping stories of 70s serial killers, unsolved mysteries, and haunted mortuaries.

You’ll enjoy three generous pours: a wine flight, a wine-based tiki cocktail (no rum here), and a sparkling wine farewell toast.

Come ready for dark tales, bold pours, and a one-of-a-kind night out.

Accessibility, as stated by the supplier

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible transport

Meeting point: Our tour will meet at the Little Mermaid fountain right outside of Chomp: 1693 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour's start to check in.

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Itinerary

View itinerary · 10 stops
  1. 1

    We meet at the town's slasher-themed wine bar, and experience tastings from three delicious local wines.(30 min)

  2. 2

    Wine tiki cocktails?! Yep, and they're tasty too. Get ready for this funky spot to break up the creepiness.(30 min)

  3. 3

    We'll end at a high-energy wine bar with karaoke, where you can sing the night away.(30 min)

  4. 4

    Glad to have you join us! Welcome to The Haunt, where your knowledgeable guide will share tales of hauntings and wine tastings.(30 min)

  5. 5

    The Danish village has a dark side at night...We'll see a number of creepy locations throughout the historic core of Solvang village.(pass by)

  6. 6

    Walk near the city's collection of gorgeous and historic motorcycles.(pass by)

  7. 7

    See our town's historic outdoor theater, modeled after a Shakespearian stage.(pass by)

  8. 8

    Take photos of the city's iconic Danish windmill, which may hold dark secrets.(pass by)

  9. 9

    We'll walk by one of the town's most charming antique shops.(pass by)

  10. 10

    We'll pass the famed Danish clog outside of this family-run shoe store.(pass by)

Know before you go

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age restricted: Must be 21+ with valid ID

Included

  • Knowledgeable wine expert and storyteller guide
  • Tastings at three locations are included (3 wines, a wine cocktail and champagne toast)

Not included

  • Gratuities

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Location & contact

Area
Santa Barbara, California
Meeting point
Our tour will meet at the Little Mermaid fountain right outside of Chomp: 1693 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour's start to check in
Contact
The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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