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Brothels, Bites and Booze: A Culinary Tour of San Diego's Questionable Past

Brothels, Bites and Booze: A Culinary Tour of San Diego's Questionable Past

Overview

The Brothels, Bites and Booze culinary tour of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter will take you back to a time of scandal and debauchery. Marvel at the antique architecture, learn about the early red light district, and sample flavors at 4 local establishments.

City: San Diego

Thu 07 Nov

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Starting at $75.00

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Thu 07 Nov

Starting at $75.00

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What's Included

Drink samples

Food tasting

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
There is a minimum of 4 passengers to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

What To Expect

Gaslamp Quarter

Often called the Historic Heart of San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter is the main dining and entertainment district of the city. With more than 150 bars and restaurants and 94 registered historic buildings, this nightlife playground has a lot to see and do, as well as a fascinating past. The Brothels, Bites and Booze tour will introduce you to the beginnings of San Diego as a port town – learn why it became one of the more notorious red light districts of its time, and find out how this once-undesired neighborhood became a fun and vibrant nightlife destination for both locals and visitors. After meeting your guide, you’ll embark on a journey of scandalous tales, unique cocktails and local cuisine. On the tour, you’ll make new friends, hear interesting stories, sing karaoke and explore new tastes at local restaurants*.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (399)

Katie_H

Sep 2022

This was an excellent tour where we learned fascinating facts about the history of the city. We loved everything except the third stop at the sports bar, which was super loud and the food/drinks were just average. All the other stops were yummy and offered unique flavors and something for everyone. We met cool people who we hung out with after the tour was over. Our guide, Aperna, was charming and very knowledgeable. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking to eat and drink your way through downtown San Diego.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

This a great review, and thanks for your honest feedback about the sport's bar. We are currently working on new partnerships to give our tours more variation. We love sharing the different types of venues throughout the Gaslamp, but we realize that the experience is unique at each one.

KAREN_M

Sep 2022

The tour guy was nice..did a good job! Disappointed with food provided..more like samples…extremely small portions!! Also the restaurants chosen were more like TRENDS eats…not seeming to fit with the theme of the food tour! The tour guy did best he could with the subject!!

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thanks for your review, and for joining us on the tour. It seeme like there was a bit of a misunderstanding, because our tour is a food tasting tour with sample sized bites. Each restaurant is expected to serve 3+ bites of food and a half drink. It looks like you went on a Saturday at 2pm, and the list of restaurants served a pita quesadilla, home made sausage flatbread, carne asada fries and an ice cream sandwich.

James_R

Sep 2022

Kirk was great and the group was so much fun. Food and drinks were amazing! Would definitely do another tour with this company.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you so much!