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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)

Denice_G

Mar 2022

Our guide spoke clearly and was easy to understand. He had a lot of knowledge about the area. Most enjoyable your. Well worth my time and money. I would take again as doubt I remember all the pertinent information.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for the great feedback, Denice! We are happy you had a great time with our guide in the Gaslamp Quarter! We hope to see you on another tour next time. The Old Town and Little Italy tours are so fun, too!

Greg_A

Mar 2022

I think name should be changed from booze to beer. We got 1 small beer, a sangria & another beer. Only 2nd stop was descent. The last stop was ice cream so no drinks. Our tour guide was hard to understand and really goofy. This could have been a nice tour if the restaurants would have been a little nicer. Not worth $75 maybe $40.

Response from Host

Mar 2022

I'm sorry you didn't find the value in this tour. We really do try to choose restaurants that are representative of the area, and offer yummy treats. A $40 tour price would be nice, but unfortunately, the restaurants are really struggling after the last couple of years, and we get no breaks on the food and drinks we purchase for our guests. Our tour is priced to be able to pay guides, pay for our management, marketing, and other sites such as Viator who sell the majority of our ticket sales, since they dominate the online market place. We try to create an experience that is both fun and tasty. We do have 2 beer tasters on this tour, but San Diego is known for its beer. We are currently working on making new partnerships with other stops that would be able to offer a cocktail sample.

Randy_E

Mar 2022

Great food. Stephan was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the restaurants we went to. I would definitely recommend and even go again!

Response from Host

Mar 2022

Thank you for the heads up on Stefan's speed! We will let him know! Nevertheless, we are happy you had a great time on the tour, and would come again!