Solvang & the Santa Ynez Valley Group Tour Services

Solvang welcomes group tour planners, motor coach operators and travel agents!

Solvang, founded by Danish immigrants in 1911, is located in the heart of the Santa Barbara Wine Country. Popular group tour activities include museums, historic walking tours, a lavender farm, vineyards and wineries, living history farmstead, art galleries, live music, scenic drives, golf and more. Solvang has an array of hotel/motel rooms, with more rooms within the surrounding Santa Ynez Valley, restaurants and authentic Danish bakeries and shops.

There is so much to see and do here in Solvang, the Danish Capital of America. We provide information, referrals, assistance in creating itineraries, and promotional materials free of charge.

Solvang provides FREE parking for cars, day-parking for RVs and a specially designated FREE bus parking area in the center of the village—within easy walking distance of all major attractions, shopping, dining and activities.

Step-on Guides

For a nominal fee, a step-on guide will provide a guided tour or lecture about the area. Please let us know how best to welcome you!

Familiarization Tours

Please contact us if you are interested in visiting the Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley.

Customized Tour Itineraries

The Visitor Center Staff can make suggestions and answer questions about venues, tour activities, and entertainment ideas featuring our local attractions. Visitor Guides and maps for your tour group can be provided at the Visitor Center.