Santa Barbara Wine Tour Guide

US-Ghost-Adventure; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic Tip Potential

Bonuses based on performance

Free or discounted tours for you and/1

Job summary

US Ghost Adventures seeks a personable Wine Tour Guide for Santa Barbara's downtown wine walk. This part-time role combines storytelling with wine knowledge to create engaging, memorable experiences for adult guests.

You will lead 90-minute tours through downtown tasting rooms and historic venues, sharing local history and tasting notes while ensuring a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Compensation includes base pay, tip potential, bonuses, and free or discounted tours for you and friends.

Qualifications

• Personable storyteller with enthusiasm for wine and local culture.
• Strong hospitality and guest-service mindset.
• Ability to engage adult guests in an entertaining tour.

Responsibilities

• Lead groups on 90-minute wine tours through downtown venues.
• Deliver engaging stories on history, wine, and local culture.
• Coordinate with partner venues and staff for smooth transitions.
• Manage pace, route safety, and group engagement.
• Provide excellent customer service and local recommendations.

Skills

Storytelling

Wine knowledge

Hospitality

Customer service

Job description

Tour Guide - Santa Barbara Wine Tour

Location:Santa Barbara, CA
Job Type: Part-time
Compensation: $27 per hour

Position Overview

Urban Wine Walks, a Tourismo brand, is seeking personable storytellers, wine enthusiasts, and hospitality professionals to join our team as Wine Tour Guides in downtown (CITY).

This role combines sharing local culture, regional history, and wine facts as you lead an early evening walking tour through downtown tasting rooms, historic venues, and local spots. Guides share captivating local stories, introduce tasting selections, and create a fun, welcoming, and relaxed atmosphere for adult guests.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead groups of guests on 90-minute wine tours through downtown tasting rooms, historic venues, and local drinking establishments.
• Deliver engaging historical and cultural narratives while sharing local wine history, tasting notes, and regional flavors.
• Coordinate with partner venues, wineries, and tasting room staff to ensure smooth group transitions and exceptional hospitality.
• Manage tour pacing, route safety, and group engagement to maintain an entertaining, inclusive experience.
• Provide high-quality customer service, answer guest questions, and offer local recommendations to guests from all over the country.

Pay

• Pay: $50 base pay per 90-minute tour, equivalent to $27 per hour
• Fantastic Tip Potential: $20 to over $100 per tour
• Bonuses based on performance
• Free or discounted tours for you and close family/friends all over the country
• Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle

About Tourismo & US Ghost Adventures

Tourismo and Urban Wine Walks specialize in entertaining, authentic, and story-driven walking experiences across more than 300 cities nationwide across our brands. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality local storytelling, immersive tastings, and memorable experiences filled with great flavors, culture, and fun.