Port
Santa Barbara, California, US
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
Local Sightseeing,All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$129.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 3½ Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
This option is available to guests who are returning to the ship.
Approximately 3½ Hours
Your Spanish-costumed guide for this insider tour comes from a family of civic leaders and is the recipient of a Community Hero Award. Sharing an in-depth knowledge of local culture, history and events enhances your ride through Santa Barbara's history.
Board a trolley to learn about Santa Barbara and the American Riviera, where the local architecture hails from, and which hotspots are included in the Funk Zone.
You will visit the Old Mission with special skip-the-line priority access. Tour the interior and grounds with a knowledgeable Mission docent. Note the magnificent architecture of the church façade and convent, and step inside to take in the breathtaking church interior. Colonial-era art and sculptures are on display. This is the only California mission church with a crypt under the sanctuary.
The on-site Museum of Art & Artifacts features historical artwork and artifacts, lush gardens, and an acclaimed exhibit of the Lone Woman of San Nicolas Island. Your special visit includes the Della Robbia glazed terracotta tableau and the Madonna & Saints shrine. On the grounds, check out the cemetery and mausoleum.
As you return to the ship by way of a panoramic drive, watch for some landmarks of Santa Barbara -- the Courthouse, the Presidio, and the historic Theatre District.
Notes:
Minimum age is 6 years. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Not advisable for guests using a wheelchair or for guests with mobility limitations. Strollers or other wheeled transport are not allowed inside the museum. Tour does not operate on weekends.