The 6 Best Little Italy Tours in San Diego

1.Taste of Little Italy in San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 869 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93Our pick

Start on India Street for a small-group food walk through Little Italy. Guides Adriana and Anthony pair generous tastings at local restaurants with stories about Italian families, architecture, and San Diego. Expect several savory courses, desserts, modest walking, and drinks purchased separately.

“Adriana was an excellent tour guide. She perfectly blended our food experience with the history of the area. She was engaging and very knowledgeable, which made us feel a part of the area we explored. The food choices were delicious, and we enjoyed all the selections. It was a great way to try items we wouldn’t normally order. This was a wonderful tour. Highly recommend even if you’ve eaten in the Little Italy area of San Diego. You’ll learn great stories of the area, and experience some great food!”

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2.Sweet Treats of San Diego & Little Italy: Donuts, Pastries & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

Join Underground Donut Tour for a two-hour walk through Little Italy, led by guides such as Wade. Expect breakfast donuts, coffee or tea, pastries, cupcakes, cinnamon rolls, and unusual bites such as donut grilled cheese, ending at Donut Bar.

“Was a different experience but well worth it. Had some very yummy treats and was informative as well. Would high”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about three hours walking through San Diego’s Little Italy with a guide such as Magda, Scott, or Angela. Taste wine at three local venues, enjoy Italian food at two, and hear neighborhood stories in a group capped at 12 people.

“It was a great experience, highly recommend. Our guide, Kirk, was very knowledgeable and super friendly. Food and wine was amazing!”

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4.Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Spend 2.5 hours walking San Diego’s Little Italy, stopping at four food spots for pappardelle Bolognese, pizza, a slider, drinks, and gelato. Guides such as Anna, Amy, Kirk, and Bianca bring neighborhood stories to life, while the small group size keeps the outing friendly and relaxed.

“What is a very interesting walk, with good food and various drinks. We really liked and Magda excellent guide.Auto-translated”

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5.Outdoor Escape Room in San Diego – Little Italy

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You’ll search Little Italy for real-world clues, solve puzzles from a physical game box, and enter answers in an app to track double agents for the Chronos Agency. One $78 ticket covers up to six people, with the route beginning and ending in Little Italy.

“Glad our team included 6 adults of varying ages and life experiences to solve the puzzles. Don’t hesitate to use the hints.”

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6.Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Meet your English-speaking guide at Vino Carta for a three-hour walk through Little Italy. You’ll visit three tasting stops, sample California, Italian, and other wines, and pair them with cheeses, pasta, and other Italian foods. Guides Bleu and Raul have both led this experience.

“It was a nice walk, and we enjoyed the tastings but wished they explained the different wines a little more. Overall, it was a nice outing but a little pricey.”

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