Best Food Tours in San Diego — Our Top 6

1.Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 786 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with guides such as Blerta, Benedict, Magda, and Ben. Over about 2.5 hours, sample food and drinks at several local stops, hear stories of brothels and Prohibition-era booze running, and finish with dessert. The group is capped at 15, with mocktails available at some stops.

“Great food, information, lots of walking, delicious adult beverages Our guide was outstanding!! Picky fiance even liked it!!”

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2.Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89Best value

Start at 11 a.m. with bagels and coffee, then walk between Greek, Mexican, Cuban, and ice cream stops in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter. The three-hour tour includes lunch, water, and generous tastings for up to 12 people. Guides such as Stefan, Noah, and Lydia add local history, restaurant tips, and stories about the district.

“Noah was an excellent host. Pointed out historical sights and interesting architecture. Food was good and stops were well paced. Enjoyable afternoon.”

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3.San Diego Gaslamp Food Tour with 6 Modern Californian Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with a small group and sample six modern Californian tastes, including lumpia, a burger, California burrito, Baja taco, specialty coffee, and homemade ice cream. Guides such as Sydney, Doug, Cindy, and Riohn add local stories. Come hungry, wear good shoes, and flag dietary needs ahead of time.

“Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. The food stops were very good and while smaller than a normal order it was still a lot of food with 5 stops plus a drink stop, so come hungry. Tour guide Sydney was very knowledgeable and friendly. We did the Gaslamp District food tour and woukd recommend.”

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4.Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Walk through Old Town San Diego with a guide such as Ben, Blerta, Magda or Bleu, stopping for tacos, salsa, fresh tortillas, tequila cocktails and Mexican treats. Hear stories about Whaley House and El Campo Santo Cemetery, then finish at Fiesta de Reyes with time to shop or order another margarita.

“Ben provided a comprehensive experience, blending food, drinks, and historical information. It was a lot of fun.”

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5.San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 154 reviews · 2h 30m · from $94

Spend 150 minutes walking San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Magda, Kaylee, Blerta, or Bleu. Visit three restaurants and Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream for generous food, cocktail, and dessert tastings while hearing stories about the former Stingaree District. The samples can replace dinner, so arrive hungry.

“Enjoyed the restaurant we went to and the area was great”

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6.San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Spend 2.5 hours walking Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Blerta, or Magda. You’ll sample food at three local restaurants, sip Mexican drinks, hear stories from the Mexican and Gold Rush eras, visit a historic cemetery, and see the Whaley House. The tour ends with dessert at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.

“Ben was our guide for our Old Town tour and he was great! He is knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time! The food and drinks were great and we loved the history on the area that was included. It was a great evening.”

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