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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 15 Nov

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Starting at $75.00

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Fri 15 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)

Barbie_P

Jan 2022

Great tour for a little history and some good drinks and a variety of food samples!!linda was a fantastic tour guide! We really enjoyed our time with her!

Response from Host

Jan 2022

Thank you for joining us on tour! It's great to hear you had a great time with one of our newest members! We are happy to have her, and love to find that she's doing a great job! :)

Ginadi_B

Dec 2021

The three stars are primarily for a likeable tour guide, but the rest of the trip was pretty meh - especially consider the food “tour” consisted of basic appetizers at a few different restaurants / bars in the neighborhood. The food was pretty typical and underwhelming, with no story behind it (including deep fried cauliflower and an ice cream sandwich). The history portion was also pretty sparse, mainly consisting of pointing out buildings where some naughty things happened back in the day. Overall wouldn’t recommend.

Response from Host

Dec 2021

Hi Ginadi. I'm happy you found our guide to be likeable, and I'm sorry that the rest of the trip didn't live up to your expectations. We choose restaurants that are locally owned, and offer something unique to the area. The cauliflower is served in the most unique way I've ever seen...with a spicy/sweet asian-style sauce and paired with a blonde ale brewed in house. We usually get rave reviews on it, and I'm bummed to find that it didn't sit with you in a positive way. The ice cream sandwich is also huge and a unique item only served in that particular ice cream shop in the Gaslamp. They make everything in house, so you're choosing your own home made ice cream to go with your freshly baked cookie. We also offer stops with a Baja style fish taco and a unique twist on a Greek and Mexican fusion dish. I'll chat with our guides to make sure they are not skimping on speaking about the food items offered or the history. I appreciate the feedback.

Janet_B

Dec 2021

Stefan was a great tour guide, delicious food and drink at all stops, weather was awesome: warm sunny comfortable day. The stops were local businesses which makes the tour a positive way to stop the community!