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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

Sat 09 Nov

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Starting at $75.00

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Sat 09 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)

ljwade2022

Apr 2022

Overall, fun, learned some interesting history. Food & drink at 1st place (Meze) very good, but rest was unremarkable - just an ordinary bar serving fried cauliflower with jarred sweet-hot chili sauce and 3 ounce beer sample; Dive taco place with mediocre fried fish tacos and local beer - either IPA or not, and nothing special. Last stop was ice cream shop - no ice cream is bad, but this was nothing special. While we enjoyed, not sure worth $75, but we did like it. Stephone (sp?), our guide, was hard-working, high-energy. Tours are always a gamble - depend on who else goes. In this case we had a group of 5 that was a bit odd, and kind of made it less enjoyable.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Thanks for joining the tour, and for providing feedback. I'm sorry you didn't mesh well with the other guests on tour. As for the food selection, I've made a note to revisit our selections and stops, and we are currently working to add more variety.

Tamara_S

Mar 2022

We were celebrating a birthday along with another group so that made this afternoon especially fun. The tour was interesting but I think the food was better! The pace is relaxed so there is plenty of time to look around and enjoy San Diego's weather. Kirk did a great job having things ready as we arrived so we didn't stand around too much.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thanks for joining us, Tamara! We are so happy you enjoyed your birthday tour with Kirk! We will be sure to relay the great news!

STEVE10312

Mar 2022

What a fun day! Kirk was so knowledgeable and kept the group entertained. Each food stop was delicious, and accommodating. We had a great group with 13 people and I can guarantee everyone had a wonderful day!

Response from Host

Mar 2022

This is such great feedback. Thank you for joining us, and for taking the time to write a review.