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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

Make a reservation

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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)

Sheree_M

May 2022

Friendly, informative, respectful Kurt our guide was fantastic! Plenty to eat and drink. History was so interesting

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you so much for joining!

katierL3246BU

May 2022

I can’t recommend the Brothels, Bites, and Booze tour enough! We met downtown and Bianca, the owner and tour guide, shared the history of the Gaslamp district. I am a second generation SD native, and all the info was new to me. We stopped at a few different restaurants and bars to eat and drink. Each location had perfectly curated food and drink selections and were accompanied by more fun facts and historical information about each location. We ended the night at Vin de Syrah for an amazing burlesque show. Between each stop, we paused to view different historical buildings and hear some wild stories about their origins. From start to finish the tour was entertaining and exciting. My favorite part was that everything was planned! SODiego takes the work out of organizing a fun night out. Forget about long lines, cover fess, waiting for a table, or deciding where to go next, you get the VIP experience when you are with SODiego. I can’t wait to check out their other tours. Thank you SODiego for such a fun night out!

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks for the awesome review, Katie! I had a blast with the ladies, and love so much that fellow locals enjoyed the tour as much as our visitors. You hit on some of the main reasons why we love tour so much. No planning, everything is set, gaining knowledge about the area, meeting friends, and of course, having fun! Thanks again for joining! :)

Tasherwhisk

May 2022

I've done a couple of food tours in other cities in the US and outside the US and really enjoyed them, which is why I wanted to continue the experience in other cities. The tour guide was very pleasant, knowledgeable, flexible and engaging with the group. The booking process was also quite easy. While the drinks on the tour were good, I was quite disappointed with the food itself which is what I was looking forward to. With so many eclectic and delectable restaurants in the city, the options chosen for the tour were average and I didn't think it was worth the money. If you're going to try new food in the city, I wouldn't recommend this tour.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you for your honest review. We are constantly working on the food offerings for our tours, and will make sure to revisit the route you were on to ensure that the food is unique, local, and tasty. Happy you had a good time with the guide!