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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)

Keith_S

Sep 2022

Scott was a wonderful guide on the tour. Selections were tasty, cocktails were very good (Meze was the star of the show in our opinion)... felt pretty safe until walking back to the hotel at night. Once we got slightly outside the gas lamp district things got a little dicey. That's not on the tour, that's on the City... but it was very enjoyable overall.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Thank you for your feedback! We agree that the Downtown area can feel a little dicey at times, but the city does what they can to keep people safe. We haven't heard of incidents on our tours, and our guides are familiar with the area, and can help navigate you back to your hotels.

GreteHerman

Aug 2022

We have been on many of these types of tours in many other cities so we were excited to go on the this tour through the Gas Lamp area in San Diego. First of all, we had 14 people in our group and our tour guide, Scott, did not do a good job of managing that large of a group. I couldn’t hear half of the stuff he was saying and he spoke in a monotone voice. The stops were just ok with the first one being a Greek fusion restaurant that served a quesadilla and a super sugary sangria. Not good. Then we were off to a beer garden that served us a beer and fried cauliflower with some sweet jelly stuff on top. Also not good. And then my favorite stop was Madam Bonnie’s, where we were served a slider along with a bourbon liqueur shot and some lame history lesson by Scott. The last stop consisted of an ice cream place right next door to Madam Bonnie’s but the line was 20+ people deep so we didn’t wait and returned back to the bar for a drink. This tour was mediocre at best. Scott is not a great tour guide.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you for the honest review. The Gaslamp Quarter is such an interesting area to tour, and has fascinating stories, and it's a shame that you couldn't hear Scott. The area can get busy and loud, but our guides should be able to manage a group of up to 15 guests. We will be addressing these concerns with him as well as follow up with the restaurants, because we typically get great reviews from those stops. Thanks again for the feedback, as it helps us improve our product.

Diane P

Aug 2022

Our tour guide was knowledgeable and fun! The food tasting was more than expected and definitely filled us up. Loved that you could purchase more drinks or food at each location. The experience was one I would recommend for anyone visiting San Diego!

Response from Host

Aug 2022

We are so glad you enjoyed the tour! Thank you for joining us in Gaslamp Quarter and for choosing a local San Diego company!