Top San Diego Food Tours

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Taste of Little Italy in San Diego

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Explore some of the best eats in the Gaslamp Quarter of San Diego—and learn insider facts and stories about its sordid past—on this two-in-one, small-group walking tour. Join an expert guide who has the inside scoop on the district's hopping restaurant and bar scene. Sample delicious dishes at several eateries, sip drinks, and learn about the neighborhood's past as a notorious red-light district.

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

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

Join Wild Foodie Tours to eat at your way through Tijuana like a local on our walking street food tour designed for food lovers. You'll also visit Tijuana's largest open-air market, pass by the iconic arch of downtown Tijuana for a photo op, and cross the bustling Avenida Revolución, the heart of Tijuana. Experience all the unique fun, food, and adventure this sister city of San Diego has to offer.

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Street food at its best with al pastor tacos.

Tijuana Walking Street Food Tour for Foodies

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour

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Eat your way through San Diego’s Little Italy on this small-group walking tour featuring authentic pizza slices, creamy gelato, and insider tips from a local foodie guide. Perfect for first-time visitors, families, couples, and food lovers looking for a relaxed, delicious way to explore one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods. You’ll walk through the heart of Little Italy while enjoying multiple pizza tastings from local favorites, followed by Italian-style gelato to finish sweet. Along the way, your guide shares food culture insight, neighborhood stories, and recommendations you can use for the rest of your trip. This experience is designed to be fun, filling, and approachable — no long walks or history lectures, just great food, good company, and an easy pace. All tastings are included with no surprise costs. Small group sizes keep the experience personal and social, whether you’re visiting San Diego for the first time or rediscovering it like a local. Easy walking route.

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Easy, relaxed walk with frequent stops. Perfect for large groups.

San Diego Pizza & Gelato Walking Tour in Little Italy Small Group

2 hoursFree Cancellation

San Diego is renowned for its tombstones and tacos, and this unique tour combines food and history for a well-rounded sightseeing experience. Get your fiesta started in San Diego on a food and walking tour through historic Old Town. Visit some of the district's finest Mexican restaurants to sample tasty dishes, tequila cocktails, and hear mariachi music. Get insider tips from your guide about authentic Mexican cuisine and other great places to visit on this fun tour.

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

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

Make the most of limited time in San Diego by combining two experiences in one—a food–themed walking tour and a trip to Coronado Island. Led by a guide, discover local eateries and foodie hot spots you might miss otherwise—such as an award-winning taco shop and bites at a fish market. Conveniently, round-trip ferry transfers to Coronado Island are included, as well as all your food tastings along the way.

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Epic sunny, waterfront seafood spectacular

San Diego Walking Food Tour and Ferry to Coronado Island

Revel in a beautiful evening under the stars with a fun and picturesque Signature San Diego Dinner Cruise on the bay! Turn your dinner into an incredible night out with a delicious chef-curated buffet for all ages savored alongside the breathtaking backdrop of the city skyline. From the breezy open-air decks and comfortable indoor spaces, you’ll soak in spectacular views of San Diego’s iconic landmarks, such as the Coronado Bridge and the Rady Shell while our DJ spins today’s top hits. This unforgettable dining experience is complete with a fully stocked cash bar, games, and dancing into the night! Set sail for a one-of-a-kind evening you won’t soon forget!

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City Cruises San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise

City Cruises San Diego: Buffet Dinner Cruise

2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Are you a foodie? Have you tried traditional Cantonese dim sum--the small plate experience, the chopsticks, the steam-heated carts, the stacked steamer baskets, the lively conversations? The Tea! Perhaps you've never had the opportunity to learn the immense history involved with dim sum from a Cantonese-American guide (dim sum = "to touch the heart!"). This is your chance to join Wild Foodie Tours to enjoy a truly unique dining experience. We'll brunch on Cantonese-style dim sum, served fresh from traditional push-carts & steamer baskets. You'll learn about dim sum's Silk Road roots, flavorful teas, and traditional Southern Chinese etiquette. You'll pick and choose a variety of classic dim sum specialties like barbecue pork buns, rice crepes, and egg tarts--and become touched by the heart! After the meal, enjoy a walking tour through the Asian Cultural District of San Diego and end at a popular Asian supermarket for some quick shopping. Are you ready for the Wild East of dim sum?

San Diego Dim Sum Tour

Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

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San Diego Chinese Food Tour

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San Diego has a new culinary scene heating up on its East Side, where warehouses and factories are becoming the newest foodie hotspots. Your local guide is in tune with San Diego's underground culinary scene and will take you to 4-5 local eateries and bars as you taste your way through the area. Try the newest cocktails, sip on local brews, and savor the eclectic, global cuisine on offer.

Downtown Food and Drink Tour: Libations on the East Side

Downtown Food and Drink Tour: Libations on the East Side

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Get ready for a sweet adventure on the new San Diego Underground Donut Tour! In about 2 hours, you'll visit four of the city’s favorite donut and pastry shops, starting with the famous Devil’s Dozen Donuts, known for its devilishly good creations and a rooftop with stunning views. Then, stroll through a historic district to a bakery filled with irresistible pastries, followed by a local coffee roastery serving fresh brews and donuts. The tour wraps up at The Donut Bar, where you'll indulge in their oversized donuts. Along the way, enjoy the charm of Little Italy’s history, farmers market, and waterfront views. Each stop offers its own unique atmosphere, from the cozy bakery to the relaxed coffee roastery. Ready for a sugar-filled adventure? Book your tour today and treat yourself to San Diego’s best donuts!

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

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

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6 hoursFree Cancellation

Chauffeured Adventure to Local San Diego Vineyards

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5 hoursFree Cancellation

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San Diego Harbor Cruise

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Travel like a local through Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico's celebrated wine country. Start off with some tasty local tacos in Rosarito before we travel down the Baja coast in a private van with cold beers and water at the ready. Sample delicious reds, whites, and rosé wines at three renowned boutique vineyards, as well as farm-to-table dishes at a premier Valle restaurant. Note: At least eight passengers are needed to run the tour.

Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

Premium Valle de Guadalupe Wine and Food Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

San Diego to Temecula - Wine Country tour plus Old Town Temecula

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9 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore Tijuana, Mexico, without getting lost on this day trip from San Diego, a great choice for first-time visitors. Visit cultural attractions, sample authentic Mexican street food at a sidewalk taco stand, and do some shopping and sightseeing. Opt to walk or take public transportation and experience the city like a local. Your guide can suggest stops and adapt the itinerary to fit the needs of the group.

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Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Craving some Mexican street food but feeling overwhelmed about where to start? San Diego’s proximity to Mexico makes it ideal for a day trip straight to the source in Tijuana. See a more authentic side to the city as you walk around and try dishes including fresh fruit with lime, delicious corn, and, of course, tacos. Afterwards, unwind with a beer or margarita at an authentic Mexican cantina.

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Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Step into the shadowy underbelly of San Diego’s Gaslamp District, where the city’s rowdy frontier and hushed prohibition days of the past collides with its glittering modern nightlife, and where more than a few restless spirits linger long after last call. On this 21+ Haunted Pub Crawl, you’ll raise a glass in some of the district’s most storied and spirited locations. Stop by the Montijo Building, once home to a furniture store with a chilling sideline in coffins and embalming. Pause outside The Fluxx Nightclub, where the music and lights conceal one of the Gaslamp’s darkest histories. Then, uncover the eerie legends of the Horton Grand Hotel, a Victorian masterpiece said to still host a guest who never truly checked out. This isn’t your average stroll through the Gaslamp - it’s an adults-only journey into the eerie, intoxicating history that shaped the district and the ghosts that refuse to be forgotten. Valid U.S. ID or passport required. Drinks not included.

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San Diego Haunted Pub Crawl

2 hours

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San Diego Dolphin Watch Sunset Cruise on Legacy Whale Watch

4.0

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Puerto Nuevo Lobster and Tequila Tour

7 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

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Anne_H, Jun 2026

Wine tasting fun!

This was a great experience! Magda was a fantastic guide!! She was very knowledgeable about the wines and engaging. The staff at each wine house were courteous and made us feel welcome. The other guests were very nice. The conversations about their excursions in San Diego were very informative and fun. I would go on this tour again!

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

Michael_G, May 2026

Magda was a very good and...

Magda was a very good and knowledgeable guide, and the choices of restaurants was an eclectic set of cuisines (Mexican, Greek and Irish). She and the restaurants were very accommodating with our late addition to the tour (prompted by the late cancellation of our other food tour).

San Diego Walking Food Tour and Ferry to Coronado Island

Tonya_S, May 2026

My personal food tour and Ferry to Coronado Island with Maria aka MM tours

My girlfriend was coming to visit her son and new grandchild. I was so excited when she invited me to come with her to San Diego, CA. It was also her birthday and what better way to celebrate her birthday than with her grandchild. I decided to check out the different excursions they have to offer while in San Diego. I chose the San Diego walking food tour and Ferry to Coranado Island. I'm warning you don't eat because you will not be able to enjoy all the delicious food you'll partake. All the food was included in the price. Maria owner of MM Tours was our tour guide and she didn't disappoint she was very informative about old and new San Diego. Maria kept us on our toes and she really showed us a good time. Maria is so funny and and down to earth with an awesome and bubly personality. And we all fell in Iove with Coranado Island. There is a beautiful boutique called Miss Match Boutique make sure you take a look inside. The Fish Market was our first stop on our food tour. Then we took a ferry over to Coronado Island where we enjoyed delicious authentic Greek cuisine. We took the 2nd ferry back to Seaport Village. We walked off most of the food and made some space in our stomachs. Our 3rd food stop was Crack Taco Shop. I enjoyed a pork al pastor taco. It was banging my girlfriend Lele the birthday girl had the Bahia grilled shrimp taco. The food was very flavorful and filling. Maria took us to our 4th food stop Seaport Fudge Factory we enjoyed our choice of dessert. I decided to try the Vegan dole soft serve peach. It was so refreshing and my girlfriend Lele the birthday girl had the vanilla bean cheesecake. The next time you take a trip to San Diego take the food tour with Maria aka MM Tours. You will have a wonderful time.

Taco Tuesday Hop to Tijuana from San Diego

Sharlene_C, May 2026

Tequila Tasters

You cross the border and meet the guide after you are in Mexico. Once there you take a bus downtown. This tasting did 2 tequila tasting and I believe the other only does one. We got to go to an actual tequila store, and Tabitha introduced us to the scorpion challenge. We also got to go to three different places for tacos which the other tour I believe only goes one place. Which all the tacos were delicious! Overall this was an amazing experience and our tour guide Tabitha was everything we could have asked for. It was our first time in Mexico and we felt so welcome and had such a blast! Before the tour was over she also showed me to a good tattoo shop and gave us tips about places and things to do. Thanks to Tabitha we will definitely be planning future trips to Tijuana.

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

Scott_V, May 2026

Old Town San Diego Charm

Old Town San Diego has a rich and interesting history. Tacos and Tequila were great! Ben was a terrific guide. Very knowledgeable and personable and not just about Old Town San Diego. He had a number of great recommendations in the greater San Diego area. Great tips on the little extras we could do around the things we already had planned.

Crossing Borders: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Christopher_R, May 2026

Fantastic Tijuana Experience with Great Food & Tequila

I had an awesome trip to Tijuana. The food was outstanding, and the tequila tasting was a highlight—really well done and a lot of fun. Our tour guide, Tadeo, was incredibly knowledgeable and did a great job showing us around and sharing insights about the city. Tijuana felt very safe and surprisingly clean throughout our visit. One tip for anyone planning this trip: I highly suggest having Global Entry for the return to the U.S when crossing the border. If not, be prepared to stand in line for 2+ hours when crossing back. Overall, a fantastic experience and absolutely worth it!

Taste of Little Italy in San Diego

Julie_T, May 2026

Lots of delicious...

Lots of delicious authentic Italian foods I've never tried but really enjoyed. Our authentic Italian American guide was super interactive with the whole group and very knowledgeable about the area and the people who migrated here and their families still live here including so many locals who know him personally. So much fun! Thanks so much!

San Diego Gaslamp Food Tour with 6 Modern Californian Tastings

Evan_O, May 2026

Relaxing, fun

Food amounts were just right, recommend skipping the meal before going or keeping it light. Good tips on cool things to check out after the food tour (speakeasy, actual Irish pub, whiskey house). Doug was fun, informative, friendly, and we really enjoyed the native San Diegan perspective on the history of the area.

Gaslamp Quarter Downtown San Diego Food Tour

Mary_V, Feb 2026

Afternoon Food Tour

This is a good tour to be acquainted with the Gas Lamp quarter. You will be full by the end and will have a good idea of to do on your own. Lydia L from Sidewalk Tours was a great host and provided a brief history of the area, we also walked through Horton Grand Hotel. Our favorites were the Cuban restaurant and the Cali Cream at the end.

Champagne Brunch Buffet

Corrinne_W, Nov 2025

Beautiful way to spend a morning in San Diego

Great experience, the crew was friendly and accommodating. Food was great, of good quality with lots of sweet and savory options, and served buffet style. Our group enjoyed the made to order omelet station. Our champagne/sparkling cider glasses were never empty! Inside where we ate was comfortable temp, not too hot or cold, but pack layers for going outside on the decks for photo opportunities. Kids aged 12 & 10 enjoyed this as well. We would definitely do another cruise with this company, maybe we will try the dinner cruise but we’d definitely even do the brunch again!

Mexican Street Food: Tijuana Day Trip from San Diego

Felicia_S, Oct 2025

Great local experience

This was the main day fun experience we’ve had. We felt like our guide just welcomed us into her family. She asked a few questioned which helped her zero in on what we wanted which was a “local” experience. She nailed it. She was funny, knowledgeable, took us to some really great places to eat and drink.

San Diego to Temecula - Wine Country tour plus Old Town Temecula

Jolie_A, Jul 2025

LOTS of fun and LOTS of delicious wine!

I randomly decided to take a winery tour while I was in the San Diego area, and I'm very happy that I did! I met some great folks from our tour guide, Dave, to the other guests on the tour. We tried wine from 3 different vineyards, each with unique and special offerings for visitors. Dave was very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour, giving us fascinating information on how the area became known for wine. I would 100% recommend this tour!