San Diego Food Tour

Discover the culinary culture & traditions of San Diego on this guided walking tour. You can decide which district to visit & the food you want to try! What more could you want?

Options

At the time of booking, you can choose between three different options that will take you to the San Diego neighborhood of your choice. Below are the particularities of each option:

Gaslamp Quarter Tour

In this option, we'll enter the historic Gaslamp Quarter, an area famous for its stores and restaurants set in the Victorian architecture so characteristic of the area. Although it was once a "red light district", the Gaslamp Quarter has a cuisine and culture that is perfect for getting to know the essence of San Diego.

During the food tour of the Gaslamp Quarter, you'll travel back in time to learn about the influence of immigration into the city through the port. To do so, we'll visit four different restaurants where we'll taste four typical dishes accompanied by a different drink in each place. 

Old Town Tour

We'll tour San Diego's historic center, known as Old Town, to learn all about the colonial influence on the Californian city, from the first Spanish settlements through the Mexican influence to the Gold Rush era. To do so, we'll visit four different locales where we'll sample tacos and margaritas or tequilas - bottoms up! 

Little Italy Tour

Want to travel to Italy without even leaving San Diego? Discover the Italian influence on Californian gastronomy in this option. The Little Italy food tour will take us through the largest Italian neighborhood in the United States, where we'll learn all about pasta and pizza and how it has adapted to local tastes. 

We'll stop at four different restaurants to taste some of the most representative dishes of the area, accompanied by wine, sangria, or craft beers. Bon appetit!

Meeting point

Depending on the option you select, the tour will start from one of the following points: 

• Gaslamp Quarter food tour: Gaslamp Quarter Sign, 199 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Old Town food tour: Cafe Coyote, 2461 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110.
• Little Italy food tour: Piazza della Famiglia fountain, 523 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101.

How does it work?

You will embark on a guided walking tour that allows you to immerse yourself in the vibrant culinary scene of San Diego. Choose from three distinct neighborhoods—Gaslamp Quarter, Old Town, or Little Italy—each offering unique flavors and traditions.

Upon booking, select your desired tour, where you will visit four different restaurants within your chosen area. Each stop will feature a tasting of a typical dish paired with a drink, ensuring a full experience of local cuisine.

Included

• Four food tastings
• Drinks at each restaurant
• Guided tour

Not included

• Gratuities
• Additional food or drinks not specified

Meeting point

The meeting point will vary based on your selected tour option:

• Gaslamp Quarter food tour: Gaslamp Quarter Sign, 199 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101.
• Old Town food tour: Cafe Coyote, 2461 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110.
• Little Italy food tour: Piazza della Famiglia fountain, 523 W Date St, San Diego, CA 92101.