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San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

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So Diego Food Tours
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San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour
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Experience the atmosphere of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on our 2.5-hour guided walking tour. You’ll have a chance to sample lots of tasty ethnic cuisine, along with some alcoholic beverages!

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Duration 2.5 hours
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L
Luann – United States

Melissa was a fantastic guide. Love the history and the foods stop

5
5 out of 5 stars
J
Jennifer – United States

The tour was fun and well paced. Loved all the food stops and would come back to each of them. Aparna was so engaging and funny.

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Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Gaslamp Quarter Sign

  • Gaslamp Quarter

    Cocktail, Guided tour, Food tasting (30 minutes)

  • Gaslamp Quarter

    Cocktail, Guided tour, Food tasting (30 minutes)

  • Gaslamp Quarter

    Cocktail, Guided tour, Food tasting (30 minutes)

  • Gaslamp Quarter

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Gaslamp Quarter

    Dessert (30 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Soak up the charm of San Diego’s famous Gaslamp Quarter on a guided walk
  • Visit 3 restaurants and an ice cream parlor for some mouth-watering treats
  • Immerse yourself in the facinating history of the former red light district

Full description

Join us on a tour of the Gaslamp Quarter and we’ll tell you about the infamous Stingaree District, once a center of scandal and debauchery. We’ll walk along streets that featured 120 brothels at one point, and served as one of Southern California’s major red light districts. On our Brothels, Bites, and Booze Tour you’ll hear tales from the past that are funny and some that are hard to believe!

During our 2.5-hour excursion you’ll see how this area has been restored and is now home to San Diego’s main nightlife and dining destinations. The Gaslamp Quarter now features more than 100 restaurants and bars.

We’ll take you to some of the best restaurants in the area so you can taste a variety of popular ethnic cuisines and some alcoholic beverages as well! Most guests find that the samples on the tour are quite filling and are at least as much food as a full meal. You might want to eat no more than a very light snack before the tour – or nothing at all!

Includes

  • Professional guide
  • Food tasting samples at local restaurants
  • Drink samples
  • Alcoholic beverage samples
  • Parking (3-hour validated parking available at Horton Plaza)
  • Gratuities

Meeting point

17:30 at 207 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 At the Gaslamp Quarter signpost, next to the Hard Rock Hotel.

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  • Enough tastings are provided on the tour that most guests are quite full afterwards! You may want to come hungry!
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4.7 out of 5 stars

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Luann – United StatesJune 28, 2025 – Verified booking
Melissa was a fantastic guide. Love the history and the foods stop

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June 30, 2025

We're so happy you enjoyed your time with Melissa! Thank you for joining us!

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Jennifer – United StatesApril 28, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour was fun and well paced. Loved all the food stops and would come back to each of them. Aparna was so engaging and funny.

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May 28, 2025

We're so happy you had a great time! Thank you for joining us!

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bralyn – United StatesApril 18, 2025 – Verified booking
The tour guide, Kaylee, was very knowledgeable about the area and was happy to answer any questions and give recommendations. Very pleased with my experience!

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April 30, 2025

Thank you so much for choosing our food tour! We're happy you had a great time!

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