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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)

Anne Y

Sep 2019

Fun tour. Lots of info. Food and drinks were fabulous. Would recommend. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly.

Gemma_H

Sep 2019

So this was a great 2hrs spent getting to know the history of the Gaslamp district. Our guide, Amanda, was incredible! Her knowledge and way in which she shared the stories of the past was so great! The places we stopped at for food and drink were delicious, it was great to experience such a variety on this trip. The restaurants and bars were set up well ready to accommodate our group. The trip flowed so nicely. Amanda was also very kind in sharing tips for where to go after. Loved learning about this area, highly recommend!

Response from Host

Sep 2019

Thank you for the great review! Amanda is awesome, and since she lives in the area, she's the best for tips on things to do in the Gaslamp. Glad you had a great time!

Cathy_S

Sep 2019

Stephan was energetic, fun, and personable. He had sufficient knowledge on the brothels of San Diego. The first restaurant was great. The other two were, well, lousy. One was an empty dive bar, which if the fish taco had been good, who cares. But it wasn’t. The next was an Irish Pub. They served us a tiny dish of salty Shepard’s Pie. I enjoyed the people and the talk. I was disappointed in the “bites”.

Response from Host

Sep 2019

I'm super bummed that you found the food options on this tour as "lousy". It's super frustrating for us because we know that our partnered restaurants have good food, and especially on a food tour, you want the food to be delicious. I'm sure you were frustrated, too. I appreciate the feedback, and I'm going to see what happened here. I'm sure Stefan can give me some insight, too. Thank you for joining us, and I promise that the next time you come, I'll make sure the food is improved. -Bianca