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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

Tue 19 Nov

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Starting at $75.00

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Tue 19 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)

LTraveller3

Oct 2019

Tour guide made it a fun night out. Friday night tour was group of 15. Good opportunity to meet people. Three restaurant stops, each include a shot and small appetizer. Last stop is a dessert place. Spend about 20 minutes at each place. Good history lesson of SD early years.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

I'm so happy to find that you enjoyed our tour. The Gaslamp is certainly a fun place to explore with a lot of history and many, many bars and restaurants. We are happy to offer tours like this! Enjoy the rest of your time in San Diego! -Bianca

Beth_H

Oct 2019

Great food and beverage choices gyros tacos pizza and ice cream. Interesting overview of historical gas lamp district in San Diego

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for joining us on tour! We appreciate the love on Tripadvisor, and hope you had a great time in the Gaslamp after the tour! -Bianca

Kathleen_G

Oct 2019

Amanda was our tour guide for our BBB tour on October 3, 2019. She was very knowledgeable & focused on key elements of history, architecture & historical personalities. I enjoyed the tour and appreciated her attention to key facts and details. She was very engaging with the 4 tour participants. Restaurant selection was good. Meze had the best food & good ambiance. Irish pub food was not good, but ambiance was fun. Walking pace was good; side walk lighting was problematic. We were fortunate that the group size was small (4). Street noise, 5th Avenue music from company street party was very loud & distracting. Amanda's voice level made it difficult to hear her commentary.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for joining us on tour. I'm happy to find that Amanda was a pleasant tour guide. I'm sorry you didn't like the food at the pub. It's usually a favorite. Very rarely are there full block buy outs for street parties, but when there are, they do tend to take over the whole area. I'm sorry that landed on the night of your tour, but it's impossible for us to avoid them. Thanks again for the feedback, and we will address your concerns for future tours. -Bianca