Since we will be entering various food establishments, and as a courtesy to the other guests on the tour, all pets, with the exception of trained service dogs (not emotional support dogs), are prohibited on the tour.

Kids, however, are always welcome! We have found that kids love our tours, because of the short wait for food and the fact that we’re always on the go! If they will be participating in the tastings then a non-drinking ticket will need to be purchased for them.

Gratuities are greatly appreciated by your tour guides who are still paying off their student loans, although not mandatory. The standard gratuity in the service industry is 20%.

Please be sure and let us know if you (or anyone in your group) has a dietary restriction (e.g. vegetarian, diabetic, allergy, etc.) when you purchase your tickets. As long as we know in advance, we can usually accommodate most needs.

Kindly note: we cannot accommodate celiac or vegan at this time.

While the tastings may vary slightly on the food tours, we usually visit about 6 eateries in SB/8-9 in Solvang, plus drink tastings on both of our tours.

Our Santa Barbara tour focuses on the eclectic mix of eateries and wine tasting rooms in the neighborhood, while our Solvang tour focuses mainly on Danish foods, bakeries and of course wine.

Well, it is a walking tour….so plan on doing just that. Both tours cover approximately 1-ish miles over a 3-hour period.

The food tour is conducted at a relaxed pace and stops frequently with optional seating at most places, spending approximately 15-20 minutes at each of the designated tasting spots. (We always walk as fast as our slowest walker!)

Of course, we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes….you know…for walking around in. Comfortably.

While you may be familiar with our route and some of the stops, you will have the opportunity to try food or wine that may be new to you at the tasting locations, learn more about the establishments themselves plus local history and learn awesome photo tips, of course!

Also, being a local, you have the unique opportunity to re-visit the eateries or wine bars we feature on the tour and any other recommendations we point out at your leisure.

But wait! There’s more! Did we mention that this tour is an excellent way to entertain out-of-town guests (get those in-laws outta the house!), celebrate a special occasion, or encourage professional team building? Oh, we didn’t? Well, considered yourself told.

Beginners are our favorite! It’s right up there with smiling. These tours are great for all photographic skill levels, but most of our guests are novice smartphone photographers.

Our knowledgeable tour guides will share easy-to-learn photo tips with the smartphone novice and pro camera users alike. Get ready to walk away with more than just a good food coma. After learning our photo tips, you’ll impress your friends with your amazing new people, food, and travel photos!

Absolutely not! Our tours combine architectural commentary, historical facts, local culture and culinary insight into a unique half-day experience. Imagine walking through Santa Barbara eating our local artisans’ most delicious foods while learning about the neighborhoods from real locals.

If a date is sold out, there is a chance that we will add an additional tour if you bat those gorgeous eyelashes of yours and say please.

Contact us at 805-699-6719 or info@eatthisshootthat.com to let us know what date you are interested in.

Tours usually run in light rain and other moderate weather conditions, but if we must cancel in the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions, ticket-holders will be allowed to reschedule tickets (subject to availability), receive credit for a future event or will be issued a full refund.

They absolutely are! However, some of our food and wine venues are a bit on the small side. So, we recommend taking a weekday tour when our groups are smaller and the venues are less crowded to allow for a more comfortable tour experience.

We absolutely do! We can accommodate a variety of special requests (family reunions, birthday parties, out of town guests, corporate, conventions, festivals, parades, grand openings, and more). Please click the Private Events option in our menu above.

You should bring with you a smartphone (iPhone, Android, Google Phone, etc.) and an appetite. (We do not provide cameras for guests. We’re not that rich yet.)

When it’s really hot out, we recommend an application of sunscreen on exposed parts of the body and a lightweight pair of sunglasses. During the cooler seasons, it’s important to wear an extra layer of clothing and bring along an umbrella or raincoat in case of rain.