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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

Fri 08 Nov

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Starting at $75.00

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Fri 08 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)

MPayne94

Jun 2022

On Thursday I attended the Brothels, Bites & Booze tour in downtown San Diego and I had such a great time! Aparna was our tour guide and she was amazing! We walked about a mile and a half around the Gaslamp Quarter, visiting 3 different restaurants and 1 ice cream shop. All of the food was good, but the gyro quesadilla and the sangria at the Greek restaurant were to die for! I’m a San Diego native and I had never been to any of the spots we visited and I will absolutely be back to them! I learned so much on this tour. Again, I’m a native and I was surprised at how much I didn’t know about some of the history in downtown. Aparna was not only very friendly, engaging and entertaining, but she’s also a rockstar with a great story and mission in life! I enjoyed getting to know her at the same time as getting to know my city! I’m so glad I took this tour and I definitely would like to take some of the others that So Diego Tours offers. I 10/10 recommend booking one if you are in San Diego and looking for something to do!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

What an awesome review! We love that our tours can entertain and enlighten locals as much as they do visitors! We agree that Aparna is an incredible human, and we find her very interesting. We are here for whenever you're ready to check out our other tours!

Jackson_H

Jun 2022

I really enjoyed getting to try so many restaurants that I would not otherwise have tried. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the many restaurants in the area, as well as about the brothels. 😋

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thanks for the great feedback!

jenmJ5335NY

Jun 2022

We thought the tour was great! Anna was very knowledgeable, friendly and hilarious. We enjoyed the drink & food samples from all 3 locations. Finishing with ice cream was the cherry on top.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you so much for joining us! I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves!