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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

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)

Jill_H

Oct 2019

This is an easy walk around the Gas Lamp District while learning the history of the area and sampling food/beverages of the local establishments. Our guide, Kirk, was a lot of fun and gave many recommendations for the rest of our trip. We enjoyed the food and beverage samples. A great tour!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

I am so pleased to find that you enjoyed your time with Kirk on our tour. Thank you for the love on Tripadvisor! Enjoy the rest of your time in San Diego! -Bianca

Inspiration812506

Sep 2019

Amanda was great. Very knowledgeable about the area. The portions were adequate, plenty to fill you up. I would definitely take this tour.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for joining us on the Brothels, Bites and Booze tour! Amanda is awesome, isn't she? I'm glad you had a great time...thanks for leaving a great review! -Bianca

misssysourath

Sep 2019

For my first time in San Diego I wanted to do mostly 'touristy' type things and this tour definitely filled that requirement. Our guide was Ali and she was very knowledgeable of the Gaslamp Quarter and history. The food portion at the first stop, Mez Greek Fusion, was larger than expected and tasty as well. The second stop, Ciro's Pizzeria, I was not so impressed. Mostly because they must have forgot we were coming and did not have the pizza ready. This was no fault of Ali's and she she apologized for their lack of preparation for us. The margarita shot at the third stop, Patron's, was a refreshing cool down from the hot day. The tour ended with ice cream dessert and you can never go wrong with that. I would highly recommended for a first time visitor to SD!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Hi there! I'm happy to find that you had a nice time on our tour and with our guide Ali. She's such a great compliment to anyone's experience in San Diego, so it's nice that you feel the same way we do about her. Thank you for joining us on the Brothels, Bites and Booze Tour!