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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 15 Jul

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Starting at $88.00

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Tue 15 Jul

Starting at $88.00

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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 (678)

E3230ZCmelissad

Mar 2023

Aparna was a great tour guide, with interesting conversation and fun facts. We were lucky to have a small group of 6. Easy walking and yummy food stops.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thank you so much for joining us! We appreciate the great review!

Vladislav K

Mar 2023

Quick and easy tour of SD. Aparna our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us plenty of funny stories. Food was good but filling and the tour gave us plenty of time to explore other parts of the city.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thank you for joining us! I'm thrilled to find that you had a great time with Aparna!

Britni_B

Mar 2023

Our guide was nice (Apurna?), but this tour was underwhelming compared to other food tours I have been on - I think mostly due to the quality of the restaurants that were selected. Other food tours I have taken part in have left me with loads of restaurants to visit - ether because we stopped there and the food/experience was great and I wanted to return or from other recommendations from the guide. I (and my partner) would honestly not choose to revisit any of the locations our tour stopped at. The first stop (Meze) had good pita bread, but the meatballs were having an identity crisis (more like Italian than Greek) and the "greek sangria" just tasted like diluted red wine. The second (WestBrew) and third (an Irish pub) just seemed uninspired and so-so in quality. The fourth stop (CaliCream) was good, but also basic. Nothing felt overly unique to San Diego or overly interesting. We got a few fun stories from our guide, but overall I just wasn't as impressed as I was with other food tours.

Response from Host

Mar 2023

Thank you for the feedback, Britni. I'm sorry that our tour did not meet your expectations. All of the restaurants we work with are local establishments, and have a story that fits with the spirit and culture of San Diego. I'm sorry you didn't get this experience. We are not a gourmet food tour, but the tour is designed to share the history and stop into unique spots for tasty bites and drinks. We'll revisit the food items that are offered, based on your comments. We try to choose items that are tasty and easy to serve on a food tour. Thanks for giving us a try.