San Diego

15 Best San Diego Food Tours

The food tours: Little Italy’s market mornings, Old Town’s tequila-and-taco history and the Gaslamp’s saloon-era appetites. California’s original food city argues its case one tasting at a time.

1.Taste of Little Italy in San Diego

Discover authentic San Diego flavors on this 3.5-hour guided food tour of Little Italy, featuring stops at local eateries, history, and culture.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Adriana was a fabulous tour guide! She was so fun to listen to and we learned so much history to wa wonderful. The food was outstanding and we had over filled bellies by the end of the evening”

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2.Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze

Explore San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter with a 2.5-hour food and drink tour, uncovering its colorful past, sampling local bites, and lively nightlife.

★ 4.5

“Had an awesome time on the Brothels, Bites and Booze tour with Magda as our guide. We went at night, right after New Year’s, and even though the weather wasn’t perfect, I honestly didn’t care because the tour was so much fun. Magda was awesome…”

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3.Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour

Discover San Diego’s Gaslamp District with a 3-hour food tour featuring five large tastings, friendly guides, and engaging stories about local culture.

★ 5.0

“Great tour! Stephan was great with the history of San Diego and the Gaslamp Quarter. Very entertaining and all the food was very good. And restaurant staff was very engaging as well. We were a small group, just us lol so we got personalized attention.…”

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4.San Diego Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover San Diego’s best flavors on this guided 3.5-hour food tour, sampling tacos, burgers, coffee, and more while exploring iconic neighborhoods.

★ 5.0

“Doug was a great guide and very knowledgeable of San Diego! The food was delicious and the portion sizes were nice. We did start getting full by the third and fourth restaurant we visited but of course we had room for dessert at our last…”

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5.Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s Old Town with this 2.5-hour food tour featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, tequila cocktails, historic sites, and ghost stories.

★ 4.5

“The whole experience was amazing. Ben was an excellent tour explaining everything in detail. I would recommend this tour on your visit to San Diego”

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7.San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter on a 2.5-hour guided food and drink tour, sampling ethnic cuisines, local stories, and vibrant nightlife.

★ 4.7

“Bleu was a great tour guide. She knew the history and was well spoken. The places we stopped at for our food and drinks were phenomenal! It was all delicious! Plenty of food and drinks, so no need to "pre-game" ahead of time! I would…”

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8.San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour

Explore San Diego's historic Old Town with a guided tour featuring authentic tacos, tequila tasting, haunted sites, Victorian architecture, and local stories.

★ 5.0

“Jennifer was an amazing guide! She really brought Old Town to life for us, we felt like we stepped back in time. Great history, interactive experience, and the tacos and tequila were the best we had!”

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9.Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

Discover Valle de Guadalupe with this all-inclusive wine and food tour from San Diego. Enjoy boutique wineries, farm-to-table dining, and scenic coastal views.

★ 5.0

“Oscar was amazing and got to show us some beautiful wineries. I would’ve loved to see more, if we spent less time at the wineries. Other than that the driver and Oscar were great and the wineries had good wine selections.”

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10.Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

Discover authentic Tijuana tacos on a guided small-group tour from San Diego. Enjoy local eats, craft beers, and border-crossing convenience for $83.

★ 5.0

“My host Marisol was amazing! She took me to the best places and I got to enjoy more than just tacos. I tested tequilas and candy too! She took me to grab magnets because that's what I like to buy on every trip. Marisol is…”

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11.San Diego and Little Italy Donut Tour with Underground Donut Tour

Discover San Diego’s best donuts on a 2-hour guided tour through Little Italy, visiting four top bakeries with tastings, views, and local stories.

“Maybe it goes without saying, but you will eat alot of sugar on this tour. By the end, it was more of a chore to keep eating than an enjoyable experience - and that says alot coming from a high-tolerance sugar enjoyer! Wade is a…”

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13.San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

Discover San Diego's Old Town with a 2.5-hour guided walking tour featuring local food tastings, historic sights, and haunted tales for an authentic experience.

★ 4.8

“It was delicious, informational and highly enjoyable! Ben made it a wonderful first experience at the beginning of out stay in San Diego! Highly recommend!”

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14.Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

Discover San Diego’s Little Italy with a 3-hour guided walking tour featuring wine tastings, Italian food samples, and engaging local history.

★ 4.5

“Magda was a wonderful tour guide. She was engaging and with lots of San Diego history. She offered insight into wine tasting. The tour allowed us to visit three different establishments and a variety of different wines to taste. Wonderful activity and a must while…”

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15.Seaport Village Food Tour in San Diego

Discover San Diego’s waterfront with this 3-hour food tour. Sample local bites, enjoy scenic views, and explore iconic spots with a knowledgeable guide.

★ 5.0

“There is a bit of walking involved so if you're not up to that just be aware. The places were all fun and unique and the food was very good. Maria was a lot of fun and was very enjoyable to be with. The only…”

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More San Diego Food Tours

5.0Shared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour6 hours (approx.)$130.00 4.8San Diego: Little Italy Food & Drink Walking Tour2.5 hours$94 5.0Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$94.00 5.0San Diego: Old Town Tales, Tacos, and Tequila Walking Tour2.5 hours$85 5.0San Diego: Brewery Tour with Tastings and Food Pairings3 hours$85 5.0San Diego Vegan Food Tour2 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Private Tour: Secret Food Tours San Diego3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$370.00 5.0Outdoor Escape Room in San Diego – Little Italy2 hours (approx.)$78.00 4.5Tijuana Food Tasting: Tijuana Day Tour from San Diego6 to 7 hours (approx.)$167.40 5.0Tijuana Street Food Tour for Foodies4 hours (approx.)$79.00 4.7San Diego: Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour3 hours$125 5.0Little Italy Booze and Bar Bites$85.00 4.5Taco Tour San Diego3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$55.00 4.8San Diego: Gaslamp District Food Tour with 6 Local Dishes3 hours$96 5.0San Diego: Barrio Logan Food and Art Guided Walking Tour3 hours$95 5.0Gaslamp Quarter to Little Italy Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$39.00 5.0San Diego Chinese Food Tour2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$99.00 5.0San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food Tour$89 4.8San Diego: Food Tour of Historic Gaslamp District$97 5.0San Diego: East Village Food and Drink Walking Tour3 hours$90 5.0San Diego: Vegan Food Tour2 hours$89 5.0Taco Trail: Private Shuttle Tour in San Diego3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$1,337.31 5.0San Diego, Seaport Village: Waterfront Walking Food Tour3 hours$99 5.0Mexican Gourmet Food Tasting from San Diego$400.00