Santa Barbara Wine Tour Guide — Flexible Hours & Tips

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

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.