Santa Barbara Downtown Self Guided Walking Tour
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About the Activity
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, 24/7/365.1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
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
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Locations in the itinerary
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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 FreeView Location
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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 FreeView Location
Arlington Theatre(Pass By)
1317 State St, , Santa Barbara, United States, 93101-2647You'll stop outside the historic Arlington Theatre, who visited here? Why is it important? Take the tour to find out. View Location3
Who is Juana Maria? This is one of the best, and missed statues in town. 5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
The Granada Theatre(Pass By)
1214 State St, , Santa Barbara, United States, 93101-2608The tour stops outside the The Granada Theatre, why is it important? Take the tour to find out. View Location4
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 FreeView Location
Hill-Carrillo Adobe(Pass By)
11 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, United States, 93101-2706See the historic Hill Carrillo Adobe and hear the story of the founding of Santa Barbara. View Location5
El Presidio de Santa Barbara State Historic Park
123 E Canon Perdido St, , Santa Barbara, United States, 93101-2215See the historic park. Why see it? Take the tour to find out. 10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView LocationMeeting and Pickup
Starting point
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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. View Location
End point
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The tour ends at the historic Casa Covarrubias where you'll hear it's story and have a chance to explore. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- 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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketBelow are the instructions to take the tour. Please read :) Thank you for booking the Historic Santa Barbara Walking Tour. Quick overview: 1. Get the WalknTours app 2. Register 3. Unlock the tour by choosing the tour and use code casa0612 to unlock it Full ticket: HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR *Do not purchase the tour in the WalknTours app. Use Code casa0612 *If you purchased more than one ticket make sure each user registers a unique account and email address. You will use the same experience code casa0612 Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android. https://onelink.to/ffpuug Step 2: Register an Account or Login Step 3: Open the Tour Select Santa Barbara (Or select the tour in the Near Me section) Select the Historic Santa Barbara Walking Tour and click it. Click "Enter Experience Code" Enter the Experience Code casa0612 Click apply The tour is now unlocked and you can take it anytime. To take the tour go outside the Santa Barbara Public Market and press play If you have questions call/text US +1 617-991-3269 or email info@walkntours.comCancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Los_Angeles time to receive 100% refund.
Operated by WalknToursCreated on 16 May 2025Created on 09 Jul 2025
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