Santa Barbara Wine Tour Guide

usghostadventures; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip potential

Bonuses based on performance

Free tours for you and close family/fi

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Urban Wine Walks, a Tourismo brand, seeks personable Wine Tour Guides in Santa Barbara to lead early-evening downtown tours, sharing local culture, history and wine notes while guiding guests through tasting rooms and historic venues.

Ideal candidates are friendly storytellers with hospitality experience who can energize groups and keep tours engaging, while ensuring pacing and safety. Part-time hours offer flexible scheduling and walkable routes.

Qualifications

• Personable storyteller with wine enthusiasm
• Hospitality or guest-service experience
• Ability to lead 90-minute walking tours and engage groups

Responsibilities

• Lead 90-minute wine tours through downtown tasting rooms, historic venues, and local drinking establishments.
• Deliver engaging historical and cultural narratives about local wines and tasting notes.
• Coordinate with partner venues, wineries, and tasting room staff to ensure smooth group transitions and hospitality.
• Manage tour pacing, route safety, and group engagement to maintain an entertaining experience.
• Provide high-quality customer service and local recommendations to guests from all over the country.

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.