Discover the best Danish pastries, local wines, and photo spots on a private Solvang crawl that combines food, history, and art in one delightful tour.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
A basic level of fitness is sufficient, as the tour involves gentle walking on flat, paved streets.
Wildlife
History
Solvang was founded in 1911 by Danish immigrants, reflecting authentic Danish architecture and traditions unrivaled in the U.S.
Conservation
Local businesses emphasize sustainable tourism by sourcing ingredients locally and promoting eco-friendly winery practices.
Eat This, Shoot That!
Discover the best Danish pastries, local wines, and photo spots on a private Solvang crawl that combines food, history, and art in one delightful tour.
Eat This, Shoot That! is a Santa Barbara–based food and photography tour company that crafts guided culinary experiences combining tastings with smartphone photography instruction. Founded to showcase Santa Barbara flavors and visual storytelling, the company operates a range of curated trips across the Funk Zone and nearby towns.
Tours include the Mini Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour, a 1.5-hour walk featuring three tastings that range from German fusion to Mexican street tacos, paired with street art highlights and photography tips suitable for all ages. The Funk Zone Food & Photo Tour is a longer, three-hour experience with six tastings spanning gastropubs to artisan wines, plus guidance on capturing the neighborhood’s hidden murals. Solvang Bakery & Wine Crawl is a three-hour bakery crawl through downtown Solvang with 9–10 tastings of Danish pastries, local wines, and artisan treats, behind-the-scenes insights, smartphone photography tips, and historical context celebrating Solvang’s hygge lifestyle. Pop-Up Tours offer a flexible three-hour option that focuses on exquisite meals and smartphone photography; these pop-ups run rain or shine and follow mask protocols at select tasting locations.
All experiences emphasize responsible enjoyment of local food, visual exploration, and practical smartphone photography techniques. Eat This, Shoot That! focuses on small-group, walkable routes that reveal Santa Barbara’s culinary scene, street art, and cultural touchpoints, providing travelers and locals with accessible ways to taste and photograph the region. Tours are designed for smartphone users of all skill levels and accommodate varying dietary preferences when communicated in advance.
Location
Santa Barbara, CA
Base for Funk Zone and Solvang tours
Tour Length
1.5–3 hours
Short, walkable culinary experiences
Photo Focus
Smartphone tips
Practical photo advice during tastings
Tours Offered
4 tours
Mini, Funk Zone, Pop-Up, Solvang
Book a spot on the Mini Funk Zone, Funk Zone, Pop-Up, or Solvang Bakery & Wine Crawl today.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
You’ll be walking throughout downtown Solvang, so choose shoes that support extended walking on paved streets.
Charge Your Phone
Bring a fully charged phone or camera to take advantage of photography tips and capture high-quality photos during stops.
Arrive Hungry
Plan to arrive with an appetite, as this tour includes multiple tastings of pastries and wines to fully enjoy the experience.
Ask Questions
The hosts provide engaging local history and behind-the-scenes details—don’t hesitate to ask for stories or tips!
Comfortable walking shoes
Essential for walking across downtown streets comfortably during the crawl.
Smartphone or camera
Helpful for applying photography tips and capturing memories throughout the tour.
Light jacket or sweater
Useful for cooler fall evenings and early spring mornings during the tour.
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Water bottle
Stay hydrated during warm summer days while walking between stops.
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