Little Italy Food Tour: Taste and History Experience

Embark on a captivating Little Italy walking tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant food, drink, and history of this iconic neighborhood. Discover hidden gems, savor delectable food samples, and indulge in wine, beer, and dessert tastings.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 519 W Date St - Pizza, Pasta and Piazzas is the perfect way to get to know Little Italy the city’s best neighborhood for food and fun! San Diego’s Italian quarter has grown in popularity for not just Italian fare, but also for the rich array of local restaurant hot-spots that have opened up in the last 10 years, or so. In addition to the…
What's Included
  • Explore Little Italy with a Walking History Tour
  • Includes all fees and taxes
  • Enjoy Food & Drink Samples
What's Not Included
  • Guide Gratuity is not Included
Additional Information

On this excursion, participants will be guided around the Little Italy district by a local specialist, who will provide them with exclusive knowledge about local eateries, stores, and vendors that are not typically known to tourists, as well as share the distinctive history of this precinct. Participants can look forward to socializing with new…

Location
519 W Date St
West Date Street
Guests will meet the tour guide at the Fountain in Piazza della Famiglia.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Aliciawr1649co
Aug 22, 2025
Great Experience - Ben was great! Very knowledgeable about the area and the history. He also great recommendations for other things to see and do while in San Diego!! We really enjoyed the experience.
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Nan_r
Aug 7, 2025
Anna our guide was so... - Anna our guide was so wonderful! She was very knowledgeable about the area and was very charming and fun. The food was very good and plentiful. Overall a great tour.
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N4573ozkatherinel
Aug 4, 2025
10/10 - Bleu was an AMAZING tour guide!! The food was amazing and loved getting to know more about Little Italy. The pasta was simple yet delicious and the sliders were so good!!
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901kristenr
Jul 8, 2025
On time, friendly, and very positive experience - Great tour with Ben, friendly and knowledgeable about the idea and historic sites. Enjoyed our tour, wine, and food! Great picks on the restaurants
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I4626sbdianew
Jun 7, 2025
Winery Tour - We had the best time! Ben was the Amazing! The wine,food...everything. It was fantastic! I highly recommend for everyone to go. Can't stop talking about it.
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Captsodium
Mar 12, 2025
San Diego is delicious - Magda was a gem. We had a ball trading travel stories and chit chatting about the food and history of the area. Our tour was exactly what we hoped for joining some tasty tastes with a little look-and-see at this iconic destination. 10/10 would tour again!
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Jenniferte2475sm
Jan 6, 2025
Fun way to see Little Italy - Had fun on this tour! Magda was a fabulous guide and my family of 4 really enjoyed learning about the area and sampling the food from Little Italy. Great way to get a feel for what is there and do something a little different. Highly recommend!
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Goplaces38094264286
Jan 2, 2025
Combo Treat - Magda was such a wonderful tour guide!! Not only did she give us a food tour but gave us great historical information about downtown "Little Italy" making this tour a combo treat of tasty food & rich history!
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Rich_r
Oct 16, 2024
Must do tour - Bianca, the owner, did the tour of Little Italy. She was entertaining knowledgeable and make the tour fun. Really got to know the other members of the group. It felt like a family walking through Little Italy vs just a tour. Food at each stop was delicious and bountiful, much more than you would expect from a 'tasting tour'. Must do tour when you are in San Diego.
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Frances_l
Jan 16, 2025
Good food Great Guide! - Ben was a great guide. He was quite knowledgeable professional and easy to talk to. It was a nice stroll through the streets of little Italy. My group of 3 are seniors and had no problem with the walking. The food was hearty and the wine was plentiful. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to learn more about the Italians who settled here in SD and love to eat and drink.
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From $90
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).