RIDE THROUGH HISTORY

RIDE THROUGH HISTORY

Experience the best of Santa Barbara's heritage during your port visit.

Experience the best of Santa Barbara's heritage during your port visit.

Experience the best of Santa Barbara's heritage during your port visit.

Santa Barbara Mission with blue sky and green trees
Santa Barbara coastline with ocean and red kayaks with people in them
Aerial shot of downtown Santa Barbara with streets, buildings, and palm trees. Blue sky.

Your Local History Experts

About Us

Explore Santa Barbara's rich heritage on Ride Through History's engaging trolley tours. Enjoy a comfortable and scenic route with extended stops at either the iconic Old Mission or the stunning Courthouse, led by our knowledgeable local guides.

Your Local History Experts

Explore Santa Barbara's rich heritage on Ride Through History's engaging trolley tours. Enjoy a comfortable and scenic route with extended stops at either the iconic Old Mission or the stunning Courthouse, led by our knowledgeable local guides.

Santa Barbara coastline with ocean and red kayaks with people in them
Aerial shot of downtown Santa Barbara with streets, buildings, and palm trees. Blue sky.

Your Local History Experts

About Us

Explore Santa Barbara's rich heritage on Ride Through History's engaging trolley tours. Enjoy a comfortable and scenic route with extended stops at either the iconic Old Mission or the stunning Courthouse, led by our knowledgeable local guides.

Old Mission

Trolley Tour

Explore the iconic Old Mission Santa Barbara, the inspiration for the city's Spanish style, on our scenic trolley tour along downtown and the coast. Enjoy an extended visit to delve into its history.

Old Mission Santa Barbara with blue sky and tree

Old Mission

Explore the iconic Old Mission Santa Barbara, the inspiration for the city's Spanish style, on our scenic trolley tour along downtown and the coast. Enjoy an extended visit to delve into its history.

Old Mission

Trolley Tour

Explore the iconic Old Mission Santa Barbara, the inspiration for the city's Spanish style, on our scenic trolley tour along downtown and the coast. Enjoy an extended visit to delve into its history.

Courthouse with palm trees and blue sky.

Courthouse

Trolley Tour

Discover the beauty of Santa Barbara, including a longer visit to the magnificent Courthouse, a renowned landmark and one of the most photographed in the U.S., on our charming coastal trolley tour.

Courthouse

Discover the beauty of Santa Barbara, including a longer visit to the magnificent Courthouse, a renowned landmark and one of the most photographed in the U.S., on our charming coastal trolley tour.

Courthouse with palm trees and blue sky.

Courthouse

Trolley Tour

Discover the beauty of Santa Barbara, including a longer visit to the magnificent Courthouse, a renowned landmark and one of the most photographed in the U.S., on our charming coastal trolley tour.

Patio with stone walkway, wooden bench, and vines hanging from the roof.

Historical Museum

Trolley Tour

Immerse yourself in Santa Barbara's rich heritage with an extended visit to the Historical Museum on our engaging trolley tour through downtown and along the picturesque coastline.

Historical Museum

Immerse yourself in Santa Barbara's rich heritage with an extended visit to the Historical Museum on our engaging trolley tour through downtown and along the picturesque coastline.

Patio with stone walkway, wooden bench, and vines hanging from the roof.

Historical Museum

Trolley Tour

Immerse yourself in Santa Barbara's rich heritage with an extended visit to the Historical Museum on our engaging trolley tour through downtown and along the picturesque coastline.

Who can currently book these tours?

At this time, our historical trolley tours are exclusively available to cruise ship passengers arriving in Santa Barbara. Please check with your cruise line for booking information and availability.

What will we see on the tour route?

Our scenic trolley route highlights key Santa Barbara landmarks and offers a comfortable way to experience the city's charm en route to either the Old Mission or the Courthouse.

What's the difference between the two tours?

Both tours follow the same engaging route, but one offers an extended (1-hour) stop at the iconic Old Mission for a deeper historical exploration, while the other provides a longer (1-hour) visit to the stunning Courthouse to appreciate its architecture and significance.

Will there be opportunities for photos?

Yes! Our scenic trolley route offers many photo opportunities, including dedicated time at the Old Mission or the Courthouse during your extended stop.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for exploring the stops, and you may want to bring a hat or sunscreen for the outdoor portions of the tour.

Who can currently book these tours?

At this time, our historical trolley tours are exclusively available to cruise ship passengers arriving in Santa Barbara. Please check with your cruise line for booking information and availability.

What will we see on the tour route?

Our scenic trolley route highlights key Santa Barbara landmarks and offers a comfortable way to experience the city's charm en route to either the Old Mission or the Courthouse.

What's the difference between the two tours?

Both tours follow the same engaging route, but one offers an extended (1-hour) stop at the iconic Old Mission for a deeper historical exploration, while the other provides a longer (1-hour) visit to the stunning Courthouse to appreciate its architecture and significance.

Will there be opportunities for photos?

Yes! Our scenic trolley route offers many photo opportunities, including dedicated time at the Old Mission or the Courthouse during your extended stop.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for exploring the stops, and you may want to bring a hat or sunscreen for the outdoor portions of the tour.

Who can currently book these tours?

At this time, our historical trolley tours are exclusively available to cruise ship passengers arriving in Santa Barbara. Please check with your cruise line for booking information and availability.

What will we see on the tour route?

Our scenic trolley route highlights key Santa Barbara landmarks and offers a comfortable way to experience the city's charm en route to either the Old Mission or the Courthouse.

What's the difference between the two tours?

Both tours follow the same engaging route, but one offers an extended (1-hour) stop at the iconic Old Mission for a deeper historical exploration, while the other provides a longer (1-hour) visit to the stunning Courthouse to appreciate its architecture and significance.

Will there be opportunities for photos?

Yes! Our scenic trolley route offers many photo opportunities, including dedicated time at the Old Mission or the Courthouse during your extended stop.

What should I bring?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for exploring the stops, and you may want to bring a hat or sunscreen for the outdoor portions of the tour.