San Diego Gaslamp Tour: Brothels, Bites, and Booze

The ‘Brothels, Bites and Booze’ gastronomic adventure through San Diego’s classic Gaslamp Quarter transports you to an era characterized by scandal and excesses. Be fascinated by the historic architecture, gain insights about the old red light district, and savor delicacies at four local spots.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gaslamp Quarter - Known as the Historic Heart of San Diego, the Gaslamp Quarter serves as the city’s primary hub for dining and entertainment. Featuring over 150 bars and restaurants alongside 94 registered historic buildings, this vibrant nightlife area offers plenty to explore and a rich history to uncover.
    The Brothels, Bites and Booze tour…
What's Included
  • Drink samples
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
Additional Information
  • 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
Location
209 Fifth Ave
Fifth Avenue
We meet guests under the Gaslamp Quarter Sign on the Hard Rock Hotel side of the street (209 5th Avenue)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jeanphilippe_c
Mar 15, 2026
Awsome guide - We loved the tour, but especially our guide Magda who was very knowledgeable. She gave us food recommendations for after the tour and sights to see. Merci Magda!
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Karla_k
Mar 8, 2026
Our tour guide B was... - Our tour guide B was great. She was very knowledgeable about the history of the area. We had great food and drink!
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Jill_w
Mar 7, 2026
Great opportunity to... - Great opportunity to learn of the origins of San Diego. Melissa was very knowledgeable on the history of the area and the historic locations that are still available to see. She was a pleasure to spend time with on this tour. The food and drink selections were excellent and we would definitely recommend it.
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Tom_f
Mar 3, 2026
Brothels, Bites and Booze Tour - Great tour - enjoyed the variety of foods, drinks, and history. Our guide Magda was very engaging, knowledgeable, and entertaining.
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Lynns123travels
Mar 2, 2026
Loved our tour! - B was our guide and she did a fabulous job relating the history and getting us our food and drinks. We had a fabulous time! We would definitely do this again!
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Sightsee59388531233
Mar 2, 2026
Don’t miss this tour in San Diego! - We enjoyed our tour with Blerta. She was such a delight and so knowledgeable about the history of San Diego. All of the stops were fun with great food and drinks. Blerta had a great personality and just made for a wonderful experience!! Wish there had been a Mexican restaurant included in the itinerary..
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Gaylewelter
Feb 28, 2026
Fabulous tour! - B. was a fabulous tour guide - very knowledgeable and she made sure everyone was having a great time. And the food was amazing! Portions were perfect and I am stuffed.
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Patti_c
Feb 23, 2026
A great tour. - The information shared was very interesting, our tour guide was friendly and pleasant, and the food and drinks were delicious!
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Chelsea_k
Feb 22, 2026
B was great! Very... - B was great! Very informative and passionate about her city. The food stops were good we learned a lot about the history of gaslamp. Would recommend!
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Perelygin_a
Feb 20, 2026
Great tour and awesome tour guide! - We really enjoyed our tour! Ben was great! We learned a lot about San Diego’s famous Gaslight district. Ben was really knowledgeable, fun and charismatic. Thank you, Ben! We had a great time!
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).