Top 15 Drinking Tours in San Diego

1.San Diego Bay Sail Aboard a Vintage Yacht Beer and Wine Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Our pick

Join Captain Phillip aboard Liberty, a hand-restored yacht modeled on a 1904 sailboat, for a 2.5-hour San Diego Bay cruise. With space for six passengers, beer, white wine, soft drinks, snacks, and views of Navy ships, the Coronado Bridge, sea lions, and the skyline, this is a calm, personal evening on the water.

“Captain Phillip’s sailing tour was beautiful! My husband and I went out along the bay with our two other friends and it was an incredible experience! The views, the sailboat, everything was top tier. Will definitely be doing this again in the future and I recommend if you want an intimate personal experience, this is the tour to do! Thank you again!”

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2.Shared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $130

Cross from San Diego into Tijuana for three craft-beer stops, real Mexican tacos, and local sights. Guides such as Victor, Humberto, and Tadeo tailor the day to the group. The tour includes transportation, water, two beer flights or pints, and a maximum of 12 people.

“Tadeo was a great host! He personalized the experience based on my preferences. I thought the breweries were great, saw some landmarks and tried new foods. I would definitely recommend the experience to a friend. Thank you, Tadeo!”

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3.Paddle Pub San Diego Party Cruise: Drinks & Dancing for up to 26

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 46 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Pedal, sip, and dance around Mission Bay on a 90-minute Paddle Pub cruise from Quivira Road. Bring snacks and drinks, use the onboard cooler, and enjoy views of Belmont Park and SeaWorld. Captains such as Josh, Steve, and Bre keep the trip safe and lively.

“Such a wonderful time with friends. Great views and Josh was an awesome captain! Definitely recommend.”

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4.San Diego Small-Group Gaslamp History Tour Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Join local guide Levi or another San Diego beer expert for a two-hour-15-minute walk through the Gaslamp Quarter. You will visit about four bars, hear colorful local history, and buy your own craft beers. The group is limited to 12 people and requires a valid ID.

“We had a great time. Levi was very informative and did a great job. It was a great way to see and have a drink at 4 Fun bars in the gaslamp district of San Diego”

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5.Brewery Tour with Tastings and Food Pairings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Spend three hours walking San Diego’s North Park with beer guide Stefan, visiting 3 to 4 craft breweries for tastings and snack pairings. Learn how ingredients, brewing methods, and business choices shape each pint while hearing how North Park changed from a streetcar area into one of the city’s trendiest neighborhoods.

“We had the best afternoon. We learned a lot about beer, tasted some great brews and food and had a ton of fun with Stephan. Highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Private San Diego Beer Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Let Fredy or another local guide take you from your San Diego pickup point to two to four breweries in an air-conditioned vehicle. Choose your own stops or follow recommendations matched to your tastes, then buy flights, pours, and food as you go.

“Freddy was simple and great knowledge of beer. He does not force anything but cares for what his customers want. He is patient and very accommodating.”

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7.History Tour Pub Crawl of Famous Gaslamp Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours · from $40

Meet your English-speaking guide at 400 Fifth Ave for a two-hour Gaslamp Quarter walk through four historic bars. Buy local beer at each stop while hearing stories of conquistadors, bootleggers, aviation pioneers, and San Diego’s rise from military outpost to major port.

“Had a great time between the drinks, friendly tour guide, and the unique history lesson about the area!”

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8.Drink, Ride, Sing and Dance Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Meet your guide at The Double Deuce at 9 p.m. for a four-hour-plus night through four San Diego bars. Expect a welcome drink, $5 or $6 drink deals, karaoke, dancing, and attractions such as a mechanical bull or live band. Natalie has guided this outing.

“Great Time with Natalie as our guide. She made sure we were safe, were able to walk from bar to bar as a group, and were able to skip the line when going to a new bar.”

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9.Little Italy Booze and Bar Bites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $85

Join local guide Stefan at Little Italy Food Hall for a three-hour walking tour with four tastings, including savory bites, beer or cocktails, and dessert. You’ll hear how the neighborhood grew from an Italian fishing village into a broad food district, with a maximum of 15 people.

“This was my first food tour and it was an absolute blast! The whole evening was fun and educational. Stefan truly cares about what he does and the giving back to the local area.”

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10.“Drink, Ride, Sing, & Dance!” Bar Tour (4 Bars)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 4h 30m · from $34

Spend 270 minutes in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with an English-speaking guide, starting at Double Deuce and continuing to Good Night John Boy, American Junkie, and Whiskey Girl. Your $34 booking includes express entry, a welcome drink option, an LED emoji ring, and drink specials, but not transportation.

“Our host was the best@ She had the best vibe and got in ot with is! Her choices and energy was so great!!”

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11.Baja Craft Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $124

Meet Gregorio at 727 E San Ysidro Blvd and cross into Baja with your small group. Private transport takes you downtown for local craft beer, one included pint at each brewery, lunch, and more brewery stops. The tour lasts about seven hours and ends back at the meeting point.

“Gregorio was a terrific guide. He knows his beers and, as we walked the streets, everyone knows him.”

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12.Cruise & Booze Brewery tours

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Cruise from Escondido or Carlsbad in a retro VW Vanagon to Wild Barrel Brewing, WestBrew Vista, and Jacked Up Brewery. Your guide handles the driving, photos, brewery stops, snacks, and water. At Jacked Up, Michael leads a brewery tour before your included flight.

“Great time with great friends! Miguel was very accommodating and a fun tour guide!! Would definitely do it again!”

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13.Gaslamp Bar Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 5 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Start at Good Night John Boy in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter at 9:00 PM, then visit four nightlife spots with drink deals, a welcome shot, dancing, city views, and a mechanical bull. The crawl lasts about four hours and ends back at the starting point.

“Host took care of my group with great detail, even with what seemed over 100 ppl in this bar crawl. Effective communicator. He did a good job to make sure everyone had fun.”

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14.Downtown Bar Crawl Party Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4h 30m · from $20

Start at Good Night John Boy between 9 and 10 PM, collect your wristband and drink tickets, then follow a host to four to six downtown venues or explore at your own pace. Expect DJs, rooftop drinks, free shots, low-cost specials, and no-cover entry for ages 21 and up.

“My husband and I weren’t really sure what to expect but we actually had a great time! All 4 bars were a vibe of their own and very busy for it being earlier in the night! We decided to stay with the tour and are glad we did! Things were actually pretty organized, the host payed attention and made sure to round everyone up before moving to the next stop. The light up rings helped but still! This was a super fun night, and we are grateful for the experience to see San Diego night life!”

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15.California Sunset Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 3 reviews · from $199

Spend 4.5 hours touring San Diego’s beach communities, tasting up to 15 beers at two breweries, and learning how beer is made on a production tour. Transportation, a meal, guide, and tastings are included. The outing starts and ends at 1050 Kettner Blvd.

“we were on a kind of private tour with just us party of four. After a bit of a slow start, we had loads of fun. Maybe a good idea to drink a bit of water between the beers to neutralize the taste of the last beer, before drinking the next one. Do not underestimate the small glas sizes.”

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