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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 16 Nov

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Starting at $75.00

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Sat 16 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)

Karen_H

Nov 2021

One of the beers we tasted was good. Being around people from other places was fun. The historical side of the tour was too skimpy. Food was not really authentic San Diego specialties, but instead was general fare. Tour was way over-priced for what we received.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Hi Karen, I'm so sorry to find that the historic content was skimpy on your tour. We have pages and pages of scripts that our guide go off of, and there is no excuse for the history not being shared. I've talked to our guides about this, and resent the script to make sure they have the needed materials to share what our tour company stands for. I appreciate the feedback.

Shawna_O

Nov 2021

If you want a locals guide to food and beer this is for you - the scandalous elements the title promised? Questionable

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thank you for your feedback. The historic element of the tour should should be the main part of the tour, and I'm sorry this experience fell short of that. I have spoken to our guides and resent the scripts so that they can be refreshed on the history of the area, which is one of the best aspects of being on our tours. Thanks again for the heads up, and we are working on making this better for all of our guests.

Edie_K

Nov 2021

Fun walking tour with some tasty food/drink stops. Would have enjoyed learning a bit more of the history of San Diego and our stops. But a worthwhile experience nonetheless.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Hi Edie, Thanks for letting us know. We have sent our guides the scripts again to give them some content to look over before each tour. I'm sorry the tour fell short of sharing the history of the area.