Frequently Asked Questions

Right now we are only offering this tour with an English-speaking guide. However, we will be working on making a Chinese translator available soon. If you have a translator in your group, feel free to bring them along! (Please contact us if you still have questions about bringing along your translator.)

Smoking is not allowed on any portion of the tour. Heck, smoking is barely allowed in Santa Barbara or Solvang. (Seriously, it’s actually illegal to smoke on most of our city streets.) But don’t you worry…we’ll keep your mouth busy with other vices.

Our Solvang Food Tour was made for shopping! Get your tote bags ready and shop ’til you drop!

However, our Funk Zone Food Tour runs on a tight schedule and while we’d love for you to shop until you drop, stopping the tour for shopping sprees can add too much time to our already packed schedule. So, unfortunately, we ask that you don’t start shopping until your tour is complete when your tour guide will be happy to point out the way!

Yes, you will need to bring your own camera to take photographs on the tour; we do not provide cameras for guests. We’re not that rich yet.

But fear not! Any camera will do, even an iPhone! Or any smartphone, for that matter, as most of our photo tips are geared toward shooting with your smartphone anyway.

While the tastings may vary slightly on the food tours, we usually visit about 5 eateries, plus drink tastings on both of our tours. We will taste foods ranging from seafood to gourmet flatbread to authentic Mexican food to artisan baked bread and other local fares on our Funk Zone Food Tour.

On our Solvang Food Tour, we taste a range of traditional Danish to modern and artisan foods. We will sip still wines, spirits, and craft beers, with our pinkies in the air. And at the end of our food tour, sit back, relax, and let the sweet eclectic goodness wash over you. Seriously. Let it. It is so good.

Oh yes, ma’am…er, sir! Our food tour includes tasting various wines, spirits, and beers. You are also welcome to bring a bottle of water with you, although regular drinking water is provided at every place we visit.

For underage participants, there are no substitution tastings available at the breweries and they will be skipping out on any wine tastings, which is why there is a reduced price for attendees under 21 or non-drinkers.

Well, it is a walking tour….so plan on doing just that. Both tours cover approximately 1-ish miles over a 3-3.5-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.

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

Only a really good time, yummy food, and sweet photo tips!

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. Boom!

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 great 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!

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, are prohibited on the tour. (And, yes, this includes emotional support dogs not being to join in the fun.) Sorry, Fido.

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.

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 for our Funk Zone Food Tour, we can usually accommodate most needs.

Our Solvang Food Tour is more of a “get what you get” tours. We’re encouraging all adventurous foodies to join us on this tour as we can’t make substitutions, but can guarantee some super tasty eats!

You bet your pretty little head you can! 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.

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 15%-20%.

Oh, you’re not part camel? Well, don’t you worry your pretty little head. All of the stops on the tour will have a restroom that you may use. Ask your guide where and they’ll point out the way.

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) or receive credit for a future event. But this is Santa Barbara! So, the chances of having inclement weather are slim to none.

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.

At the moment our tours are only offered in English and, depending on your tour guide, Pig Latin. If you would like to make arrangements for your own interpreter to join the tour, please contact us by mail-eay (email) or one-phay (phone).

We absolutely do! And we’d be pleased as punch to arrange customized private tours for small and large groups. 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.

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Tours often sell out due to the “awesomeness factor,” so we suggest maximizing your chances of getting the day, time, and number of tickets you prefer and booking well in advance. However, most of our tour tickets can be purchased just a few hours before the start of the tour. Be sure to check our Book Now button to see availability.

Tickets may be purchased either online or by phone with any major credit card. Cash and/or walk-up traffic the day of the tours are not accepted.

There are city parking lots within one block of the meeting locations and street parking is available but limited in both space and time. Space, because Santa Barbara is a busy city. Time, because most spots are only 75 minutes. However, Solvang usually has plenty of parking everywhere.

Please read all signs when looking for street parking to avoid getting ticketed. (We don’t want you crying at the end of the tour.) Specific parking details will be sent to you with ticket purchase.

PLEASE NOTE: We do not stop tours to re-park/move cars.

Sure, all are welcome on our Funk Zone Food Tour in Santa Barbara! However, some of our venues are a bit on the small side. (Please note: we don’t encourage small children attending our Solvang Food Tour.)

If you’re bringing little ones, 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. Or skip the stroller altogether and opt to carry your tiny ones.

While children are welcome on our Funk Zone food tour, please keep in mind that the tour is approximately 3 hours long and we walk roughly 1 mile. (The Solvang tour is OK for kids 12 years and older.) Parents, you know their children best. Just think about whether a 3-3.5-hour walking food tour is appropriate for your own child’s attention span and stamina.

All children 6 years and older are required to have a ticket, and children/persons under 21 or non-drinkers may purchase a reduced-price ticket. Children 5 years and under can attend free of charge if they will not be participating in the food tastings and are well behaved. Otherwise, they are liable to be given a shot of espresso and a free puppy at the end of the tour.