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The 15 Best Food Tours in San Diego

22 tours  ·  from $83

Fish tacos, Little Italy pasta and a border-town street food walk, in one list. The 15 below are priced by how many stops and tastings you get, timed, and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

Taste of Little Italy in San Diego - Starting at 4 pm on India Street
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Taste of Little Italy 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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Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze - The first tastings: food, drinks, and a sense of place
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Gaslamp Quarter Food and Drink Tour: Brothels, Bites & Booze

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 786 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Walk 16 blocks of San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with guides such as Blerta, Magda, Benedict, or Ben. Taste food, sample cocktails or mocktails, hear stories of brothels and Prohibition, and finish with dessert in a group of up to 15.

“Knowledgeable guide with fun stops for drinks and snacks. A good look at the history of San Diego. Mediocre vegetarian options.”

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Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour - Stop two: Greek tapas at Meze Greek Fusion
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Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour

3.Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 275 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Explore San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter on a three-hour walking food tour with stops for bagels, Greek tapas, street tacos, Cuban empanadas, and homemade ice cream. Guides such as Stefan, Noah, and Lydia add local history and restaurant tips. Lunch is included, but alcohol costs extra.

“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. We did this on second day and glad we did because Stephan gave us a lot of recommendations for food and areas to visit based on our interests.”

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San Diego Gaslamp Food Tour with 6 Modern Californian Tastings - Stop one: Filipino lumpia at Gaslamp Lumpia Factory
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San Diego Gaslamp Food Tour with 6 Modern Californian Tastings

4.San Diego Gaslamp Food Tour with 6 Modern Californian Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 250 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $98

Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with a small group of up to 15, stopping for six modern Californian tastings. Expect lumpia, a burger, burrito, fish taco, specialty coffee, ice cream, and stories from guides such as Doug, Sydney, Cindy, and Riohn.

“Five stars for our tour guide Sydney. Very friendly and talkative without being overbearing. All of the food was good, and a few items were excellent. I would return to most of the places we were shown, albeit perhaps making different choices based on personal preferences such as chicken over beef etc.”

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Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour - Starting at Cafe Coyote on San Diego Avenue
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Tequila, Tacos & Tombstones: Old Town Food & Drink Walking Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Walk Old Town San Diego with guides such as Blerta, Ben, Magda, or Bleu, stopping for tacos, salsa, tortillas, tequila cocktails, and other Mexican specialties. Hear stories about Whaley House and El Campo Santo Cemetery, with mariachi at some stops. The tour ends at Fiesta de Reyes.

“This was so much fun and a cool way to see San Diego! The food was great and I loved that we had enough time at each place to sit down and enjoy it! Sometimes on food tours you eat while standing and walking but it was nice to sit and take it all it. Blerta was so great! She made sure to ask us all our favorite food and then give a local recommendation to try for that food. Would highly recommend. Come hungry it’s a lot of food!!”

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Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego - The guides make the small group worthwhile
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Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

6.Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 158 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $129

Walk from San Ysidro into Tijuana for tacos, Mexican breakfast, lunch, dinner, sweets, markets, and drinks. Guides such as Tadeo, Victor, Marisol, Carlos, and Humberto tailor the day to your interests, but you must bring a valid passport and allow extra time to return to the United States.

“If you are looking for a fun filled day in Tijuana seeing where the locals go—look no further this is the tour for you! Tadeo was incredible- he asked our group what we wanted out of tour and he tailored it to make sure we had the experience we wanted! The food, the history, the tequila and shopping were such an awesome way to see Tijuana! This was a 10/10. Highly recommend!”

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San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour - The first taste: food, drinks, and a useful introduction
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San Diego: Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

7.Gaslamp Quarter Food & Drink Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 154 reviews · 2h 30m · from $94

Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter for 2.5 hours with guides such as Magda, Kaylee, or Bleu, stopping at three restaurants and Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream. Expect generous food portions, drink samples, and stories about the former Stingaree red-light district.

“Super fun, great food and overall lovely experience. Our guide Bleu was energetic, informative and had a very positive energy to make the tour even more pleasant.”

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San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour - Whaley House, without the museum ticket
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San Diego Old Town Tales, Tacos and Tequila Small Group Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85

Walk through San Diego’s oldest neighborhood with local guide Jennifer, tracing Indigenous, Spanish, Mexican, and American chapters. Visit historic sites, sample handmade tortillas, then finish with three street tacos, chips and salsa, and a tequila drink at El Agave. The walk covers about two miles.

“Learning about old town San Diego was very interesting. The guide Jennifer was so helpful, fun and made the time the best. The Tequila and Tacos topped off the day. This is a must see and do attraction.”

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Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour - Three wineries and 10 to 12 tastings
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Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

9.Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 118 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $259

Travel from San Diego to Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe for three boutique winery visits, 10 to 12 tastings, Rosarito fish or shrimp tacos, and a tapas lunch at Adobe Guadalupe. Guides such as Oscar and Priscilla bring local color, while a stocked van keeps the long day comfortable.

“Fantastic experience! Great food, wine, and people! Highly recommend! If you have global entry, makes getting back across the border when you return back easier.”

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Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego - Crossing from San Ysidro into Tijuana
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Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

10.Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83Best value

Join a small-group food tour from San Ysidro into Tijuana, where a local guide such as Carlos, Marisol, Tadeo, or Humberto leads you to taco stops, drinks, markets, and city sights. Round-trip transport, food, and drinks are included, but allow extra time for the border crossing back to the United States.

“Victor Garcia is what made the tour wonderful! He was warm, very knowledgeable and fun to be around. It was also very easy crossing the border going into and exiting Mexico. Next time I have more relatives visiting me in San Diego, I will take them on this Tour, but ONLY if Victor is our Tour Guide!”

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Sweet Treats of San Diego & Little Italy: Donuts, Pastries & More - What you may eat along the route
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Sweet Treats of San Diego & Little Italy: Donuts, Pastries & More

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

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

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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Downtown Food and Drink Tour: Libations on the East Side - From beer flights to specialty cocktails
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Downtown Food and Drink Tour: Libations on the East Side

12.Downtown Food and Drink Tour: Libations on the East Side

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Join local guides such as Stefan or Angela for a three-hour East Village food walk from Fault Line Park to Sixth Avenue. Expect changing tastings of craft beer, cocktails, pizza, Thai, Greek, Mexican-inspired dishes, and more in a small group of up to 15.

“Stefan, our guide, was such a character -- and I mean that in the best sense. From our first moments together he was gregarious, outgoing and quickly showed that he knew what he was talking about. Every one of the establishments he took us to was excellent. We gladly look forward to returning to each one of them. He was so tight and friendly with the bar staff that it kind of felt like we were on a "behind the scenes" tour. This was a memorable, fun experience that we would unreservedly recommend.”

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San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour - Starting with food at Café Coyote
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San Diego: Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

13.Old Town Tequila and Tacos Walking Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 71 reviews · 2h 30m · from $89

Walk San Diego’s Old Town for 2.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Blerta, or Magda. Expect food at three restaurants, Mexican dessert, tequila or cocktail samples, stories of the Mexican and American periods, and a look at the Whaley House.

“Blerta was amazing so knowledgeable about everything!!! It was our first time visiting SD and she was so knowledgeable about what she was talking about!! She made us feel comfortable and I loved our group!! Hopefully we get her once we book again!!♥️”

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Walking food tour + Round trip ferry to Coronado Island - The Coronado Bridge and Port of San Diego
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Walking food tour + Round trip ferry to Coronado Island

14.Walking food tour + Round trip ferry to Coronado Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $125

Join Maria for a three-hour walking food tour from San Diego’s waterfront to Coronado Island. You’ll sample food from four local favorites, see the USS Midway and Coronado Bridge, ride the ferry, and finish with a historic carousel ride at Seaport Village.

“Superb time in San Diego. Recommended 100% if you are visiting, start with the food tour. Great way to get a feel and great advice about places to visit.”

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Shared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour - A local guide makes the city easier to read
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Shared 6 Hours Tijuana Taco and Craft Beer Tour

15.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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