SAN DIEGO
San Diego’s best days out.
A short guide to the 15 best food & drink tours, with what each one costs, how long it runs and who you book it through.
A small-group Gaslamp Quarter food and drink walking tour with included tastings, cocktails, and red-light district history told street-by-street.
Most Popular“Great guide (Benedict), incredible food and drinks, so worth it! Glad we got to experience San Diego’s Gas Lamp district”
A 3-hour Carlsbad Village food and wine walk with six local stops, small-group pacing, and standout Italian, Mediterranean, Mexican, and French bites.
“This is my 3rd time going on the food tour with David and he never disappoints! Not only do we visit several great restaurants, brewery and wine bar, but we get to learn so much about Carlsbad's history along the way. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting and even locals!”
Vintage yacht sunset sail on San Diego Bay with beer, wine, snacks, and a small-group cruise under full sail.
“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”
Sample bagels, Greek tapas, street tacos, empanadas, and ice cream on a small-group Gaslamp Quarter walking food tour with lunch and water.
“A fun way to try the best of local food spots. The history along the walking tour was really great too. Took about 2.5 hours; well worth the time.”
Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp for 3.5 hours tasting 6 modern California bites: Filipino lumpia, tacos, burger, coffee and ice cream.
“Six stops w plenty of food, short walk with lots of info given. Met some fun people. Riley was great!”
Tequila, tacos, and tombstones in Old Town San Diego. Taste Mexican food, sip tequila cocktails, and hear Whaley House ghost stories.
“The tacos are huge so come hungry. It was a really nice walk through old town. Great way to try different restaurants”
Private Guadalupe Valley wine tour from San Diego with pickup, 3 tastings, BajaMed lunch, and a guide who keeps the day moving safely.
“We had the BEST experience on this tour! We had Rene as our guide and he made the whole date incredibly smooth. He kept us on time, took us to some beautiful spots, and made us feel safe at all times. I couldn't believe how beautiful the wineries are! I would recommend this tour to…”
Tijuana street food day trip from San Diego with small groups, guided border crossing, three meals, drinks, and a pub finish.
“The experience that is stated on the internet is very misleading and if your tour coordinator leave you you are not able to get a refund I do not recommend Viator to no one I lost 397 US dollars and did not get the tour.”
Gaslamp Quarter walk through the Stingaree District with cocktails, restaurant bites, and a sweet finish at Cali Cream.
“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 people who want to do the same. Highly recommend!”
Valle de Guadalupe wine and food day trip from San Diego with Rosarito tacos, a tapas lunch, and 3 boutique winery tastings in one 12-hour tour.
“This whole tour was special from beginning to end! Our guide Oscar was truly a gem and the wineries were so beautiful. Going on a week day meant you basically had the whole place to yourself. Tour group was small enough to get to know everyone and new friends were made. Would totally do this…”
Sip craft beer and cocktails, then snack on global favorites with a local guide on San Diego’s East Village food tour.
“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…”
San Diego Old Town tequila and tacos tour with 3 tastings, dessert, and haunted Whaley House stories in 2.5 hours.
“Benedict was great, he was very professional entertaining and informative! It was a lovely fun way to discover old town, and the food was excellent!”
Taste Carlsbad Village in 3 hours with 6 local food tastings, wine and beer, plus walking stories and a street art photo stop.
“This was incredibly interesting, informative. The food was excellent and Ben was the best tour guide and host! It was very enjoyable and I learned a lot. Highly recommend even for the locals to take it. I am sure they will learn new things.”
A 3-hour walking wine tour through San Diego’s Little Italy: three wine tastings, Italian bites, and a guided neighborhood story for $125.
“I was part of a family group of 5 in July 2025 for the Vino Vino walking tour, and we loved it! Our tour guide, Magda, was wonderful - knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic and accommodating. We loved the wines and the small bites. She also gave us a recommendation for a gelato place that was very…”
San Diego walking food tour with round-trip ferry to Coronado, USS Midway sights, and a carousel ride. Lunch included for $125.
“Moderate amount of walking, but comfortable. A good variety of local culinary favorites. Also, socializing with others on the tour is as good as the food and the host knows how to make that happen. You will leave happy!”
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