SAN DIEGO
San Diego’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best drinking tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
Vintage yacht sunset sail on San Diego Bay with beer, wine, snacks, and a small-group cruise under full sail.
Most Popular“A wonderful anniversary sunset cruise with Captain Phillip. The scenery including two aircraft carriers, The Coronado Bridge, a yacht confiscated from a Russian Olegard, and the gorgeous San Diego skyline was truly magical”
Six hours of San Ysidro-to-Tijuana craft beer flights and real tacos with a small-group local guide and transport.
“We didn’t really know what to expect but the afternoon/evening was great! Humberto our guide walked across the boarder. He took us through markets and really showed us Tijuana. Fun breweries and great conversation. Recommend for small groups.”
Pedal a party boat on Mission Bay for 90 minutes with a cooler, music, and dancing up to 26 people.
“Such a wonderful time with friends. Great views and Josh was an awesome captain! Definitely recommend.”
San Diego Gaslamp History Tour Pub Crawl with a beer expert guide, small-group pacing, multiple craft stops, and a $40 ticket.
“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”
San Diego North Park brewery tour with 3-4 tastings, food pairings, and neighborhood history. 3 hours, $85 per person.
“Stefan was awesome. Very educated and fun. I actually gained a lot of respect for the little nuances of the different beers we learned about. The food pairings were very good and made a lot of sense when explained to us!!”
Private San Diego beer tasting tour with pickup and a relaxed 4-hour ride to 2–4 craft breweries. Flexible flights, bottled water, $59.
“Fredy was great! He was very knowledgable about the San Diego beer scene and was able to make recommendations that were spot on based on my taste. He was engaging throughout the tour. He was laid back and I never felt rushed. It was a fantastic tour.”
Social bar-hopping in San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with drink discounts, karaoke, and themed fun across four stops, led by an escort.
“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.”
Sip local craft beer while a guide brings Gaslamp Quarter history to life, with four historic pub stops over about two hours.
“What a fun experience! This pub crawl definitely made our weekend getaway complete! We loved trying local brews and learning interesting history of the city!”
San Diego’s Little Italy walking tour with four tastings, booze and dessert, led by local guide Stefan. Small group, big flavor.
“What a fun evening! We learned so much about the area from Stefan. Great food and drinks and especially great conversation. Highly recommend!”
A six-person San Diego brewery tour with a retro VW Vanagon, three stops, and guided tastings, snacks, and water included.
“Great time with great friends! Miguel was very accommodating and a fun tour guide!! Would definitely do it again!”
Gaslamp Quarter bar hop with karaoke, mechanical bull, bar games, and DJs. Four stops, no cover, drink specials, and a free LED ring.
“Very fun and awesome guide!!!”
Cross the San Diego–Mexico border for a small-group Baja craft beer tasting with pints at multiple breweries, plus lunch.
“Gregorio was a terrific guide. He knows his beers and, as we walked the streets, everyone knows him.”
A late-night Gaslamp bar crawl with welcome shots, panoramic Cielo views, and $6 drinks. Five clubs, 9 pm start, $20 admission.
“I’ve done a lot of these bar crawls.. this one was hands down the worst! I arrived and there was no introduction, no instructions. Just go enjoy.. I don’t even know the name of my guide. He never responded to my message for confirmation. What a complete waste of time. Look for other options…”
San Diego downtown bar crawl with a wristband, no-cover stops, and free welcome drinks across 4–6 venues in about 4.5 hours.
“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…”
Paddle Pub Party Cruise in Mission Bay. Pedal-and-party stations, Bluetooth music, BYOB, and stunning San Diego waterfront views for 90 minutes.
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