Santa Barbara Audio Tour: Legends, Landmarks & Theatres Unveiled

Above photo: Konrad Summers, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

A Spanish clocktower slices through Santa Barbara’s blue sky, hiding secrets older than California itself. Behind the beauty of sunlit archways and tiled halls, power struggles and whispered scandals echo through the city’s heart.

This self-guided audio tour pulls you off the sun-drenched main streets and into hidden courtyards and stone-walled strongholds. Discover stories the guidebooks barely mention and stand where the past refuses to stay buried.

Why did a courthouse trial shake the entire town in one afternoon? Who vanished behind the walls of the Presidio without a trace? Which Arlington Theatre seat is forever marked by an infamous onstage collapse?

Roam from palm-lined plazas to shadowed fortresses. Trace the footsteps of rebels, dreamers, and those who crossed dangerous lines. Each turn reveals drama, intrigue, and Santa Barbara as you’ve never seen it.

Unlock the city’s best-kept secrets. Press play and step into the story.

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• Duration: 1 hour 11 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 2.9 km (1.8 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 30min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at Virginia Hotel (Santa Barbara, California), only a 6 minute walk from Santa Barbara Train Station
  
• Stops: 12 captivating landmarks including Lobero Theatre, Presidio of Santa Barbara, Arlington Theatre
  

Experience the charm of Santa Barbara like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Santa Barbara's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Santa Barbara on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🍻  Virginia Hotel (Santa Barbara, California) (4min)
• 🍻  Faith Mission (Santa Barbara, California) (3min)
• 🎭  Arlington Theatre (3min)
• 🌳  Plaza de la Guerra (2min)
• 📍  Casa de la Guerra (3min)
• 🏛️  Santa Barbara Historical Museum (2min)
• 📍  Covarrubias Adobe (3min)
• 🍻  Presidio of Santa Barbara (2min)
• 🏠  Rafael Gonzalez House (3min)
• 🌺  Jimmy's Oriental Gardens (4min)
• 🎭  Lobero Theatre (3min)
• 🍻  Santa Barbara County Courthouse (3min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Konrad Summers, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Frank Schulenburg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: DillyLynn, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Ymblanter, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Eugene Zelenko, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
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🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
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🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
🇮🇳 Kannada  • 
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🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
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🇮🇳 Marathi  • 
🇲🇳 Mongolian  • 
🇳🇴 Norwegian  • 
🇮🇷 Persian  • 
🇮🇳 Punjabi  • 
🇷🇴 Romanian  • 
🇷🇸 Serbian  • 
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🇰🇪 Swahili  • 
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🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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