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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

Wed 20 Nov

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Starting at $75.00

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Wed 20 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)

cyn010

Jun 2019

Stefan was a great guide on our tour. He was very knowledgeable, funny and entertaining. We even got to meet his dad celebrating a birthday!! Now the less than 5 star experience. The food at 1 stop was good, a Greek restaurant with a 1/2 sized taco that tasted good. Then it started sliding down from there. 2nd stop was a Mexican restaurant wIth a 1/2 sized tostada. It was so-so. 3rd stop was an Irish restaurant with Shepherds pie probably no more than 2 spoonfuls of food. There was no taste to the food. 4th stop was a pastry shop where we chose 2 macaroons. They tasted good. I’m not a drinker so I cannot comment on the adult beverages but I had our staff of 9ppl and they said the drinks were very watered down. I’ve been on other food tours and the food was more plentiful and tastier. Do it if you want entertainment & history of the area because Stefan did a great job but get something to eat before so you don’t need to go to a restaurant after the tour like we did.

49andholding2019

Jun 2019

Katie has a great sense of humor! Enjoyed every dish! Lots of history included. Easy walking tour. Really enjoyed.

david_small74

Jun 2019

This was the first tour during our trip to San Diego that we (traveling friends, three couples) and we were not disappointed. This tour met at 5pm and walked around a number of blocks within the Gaslamp District...easy slow pace so no strenuous activity here. Our guide was a local gentleman who also did stand up comedy so he was lively in his presentation. We passed by perhaps a dozen of so buildings during the walk which were pointed out having past “history” during the hey day of the gold rush through the twenties and thirties...different architecture so we were not see building of all one type. Along the way we stopped for leisurely visits to a number of pub/bars/restaurants for a sampling of appetizer sized food and an accompanying adult beverage finishing at our final stop of the evening for a small dessert. Did not feel rushed at all, food and drink hit the spot and our guide was informative without being overly instructive. About a three hour tour that was enjoyable and recommended.