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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 24 Dec

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Starting at $75.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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)

1ScottF

Oct 2022

I have done similar tours in other cities. I think the concept is awesome but unfortunately the tour guide can make all the difference and we did not have a particularly good guide. Additionally, the restaurants didn’t really seem to be expecting us, or treat us like anything special as they have been other cities. Lastly, two of the restaurants basically serve the same exact meal to us, which was kind of a disappointment.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

We are so bummed to hear that you did not enjoy the tour. We will follow-up with our restaurant partners to see why they did not appear to be expecting you as we confirm all of our stops ahead of time. Normally the food stops on this particular tour route get great reviews - the first stop is a for a breakfast enchilada with pinto bean sauce and a bloody mary, the second stop is a greek gyro "quesadilla" and sangria, the third stop is California fries & a margarita and the last stop is for guest choice of ice cream served in a cookie sandwich, cup or cone. We appreciate the feedback and will work with our guide and restaurants to make sure we are providing the best guest experience on future tours.

Viviana_C

Oct 2022

What an amazing experience Kristin was friendly and fun couldn’t of asked for better tour guide‼️ Thank you Kristin you were GREAT‼️Alise from New York

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you so much for joining us, we are so happy you enjoyed your time with Kristen and will be sure to let her know!

gorgeousflowerlover

Oct 2022

What a great way to learn a bit more about a small piece of this beautiful city’s history. Good food, great drinks and a fabulous tour guide made for a very enjoyable evening in the Gaslamp quarter.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

We are so happy you had such a great time on our tour and would love to host you again in one of our other neighborhoods! Thank you for choosing a local San Diego company!