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5 (74)

Location Icon Santa Barbara

Solvang's Dark Side: Wine, Crime & Spirits Tour

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120

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Quotes Logo Solvang Wine and True Crime Tour: Sip local wines while unraveling dark tales of 70s serial killers and haunted mortuaries. Visit a slasher-themed winery plus two wine bars. Enjoy wine tastings, a tiki cocktail, and a champagne toast. A unique blend of true crime and wine tasting! Quotes Logo

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Unique Themed Experiences: Visit a slasher-themed winery, adding a playful yet macabre twist to the wine tour.

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Expert Storytelling: An expert guide weaves compelling true crime narratives throughout the tour.

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Generous Tastings: Enjoy three wine tastings, a wine-based tiki cocktail, and a champagne farewell toast.

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Small Group Intimacy: A small group setting allows for personal interaction and a more engaging experience.

Sentiment Analysis

  • Positive Highlight Icon Informative and entertaining guides enhance the experience.

  • Positive Highlight Icon Unique combination of wine tasting and true crime stories is a hit.

  • Positive Highlight Icon Small group setting allows for a more intimate and engaging tour.

  • Positive Highlight Icon Generous wine tastings and cocktail offer great value.

  • Negative Highlight Icon Pacing might feel rushed for some participants.

  • Negative Highlight Icon True crime content may not appeal to everyone.

Review Summary

Customers generally say the Solvang Wine and True Crime Tour is a unique and entertaining experience, praising the knowledgeable and engaging guides, especially John and Ryan, who make the group feel welcome and entertained. Most reviewers highlight the fun atmosphere, the variety of wines, and the intriguing true crime stories. A few guests mention that one stop served a strong non-wine drink (like absinthe) instead of wine, which was unexpected, but overall, the tour receives high marks for its memorable storytelling and distinctive tasting venues.

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