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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)

Noah_G

Jul 2022

Minimal food and drink. Lower quality than expected especially considering the cost. Tour was not incredibly exciting

Response from Host

Jul 2022

It's a bummer to see that you did not see the value in our tour. We really try to create memorable and insightful experiences throughout San Diego. On your tour, you should have tasted a Greek quesadilla paired with Greek sangria, house-made sausage flatbread with local beer taster, and California fries with carne asada and a margarita, and then a large ice cream sandwich. By no means is this a gourmet food tour, but we offer fun and tasty items at each restaurant that are unique to the venues. The contents of the tour are all written out in pages and pages of scripts for our guides to follow, so I'm sorry that you felt that the guide fell short of sharing interesting stories. I'll chat with him about that, and make sure he's reading and studying before each tour. Thanks for giving us a try.

Curious31389383472

Jul 2022

Scott was fantastic and had wonderful historical facts at his fingertips. Loved the small group setting. Thank you and we highly recommend a culinary tour through the Gaslamp!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for the great review! We will be sure to tell Scott of the compliments! :)

143natee

Jul 2022

Marissa was great! Very knowledgeable and a great guide. The stops had great food and drink and it was great to learn everything about the area.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you for joining us!