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

“It was a great experience with wonderful information shared from Adriana, food also wonderful , better than our self exploration, fun and informative great New Year’s Day celebrations with other family too”

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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

“Benedict was a great guide and we had a blast - the choices of food and drinks was fantastic and we learned so much about the area”

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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

“Our guide Noah did a great job of taking us around the Gaslamp District’s history and the food stops were a fantastic mix. Would recommend!”

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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

“Ben …..he was knowledgeable and kept the conversation going and relaxed! The coyote food and drink was beyond our expectations!”

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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

“The tour was great. Kaylee was super knowledgeable and really entertaining. The food portions were large and we were totally stuffed by the end. Do not plan dinner afterwards! Good value, and a fun way to check out different restaurants with a group of other…”

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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

“Book with Jennifer she was amazing. We took the tour for the tacos and tequila which were great but the old town tour and her humor and knowledge of San Diego history was the best part!”

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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

“Excellent tour!!! The guides were amazing and made the experience so much fun! The food and wine pairings were delicious. I would def recommend this tour to friends and family.”

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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

“From start to finish this tour was wonderful - from meeting with Andres on the US side of the border to touring through Tijuana with Marisol. The tastes, sights and smells were uniquely Mexico. If you’re expecting to taste “American” Mexican food, think again! Make…”

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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

“The tour was great! We loved the location and the history the guide shared with us. We received 3 different types of food items and tequila samples. Every place also have you chips and salsa. My husband and I feel that the Alamo should be…”

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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

“This is NOT a food tour. It is a wine tour with a small amount of food. There are three stops all serving obscure, organic wine. Interesting for sure, however the wine is described well at only two of the stops. The third stop, they…”

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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

“Maria was absolutely phenomenal as our guide for this three hour food tour of Seaport Village and including a quick jaunt over to Coronado via ferry. The ferry ride was a new addition and provided some great panoramic views and picture opps of the entire…”

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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