Top San Diego Food Tours

If you’re a foodie visiting San Diego and you’re looking for a shortcut to the city’s tastiest eats, then this is it. Head off on a guided food journey with commentary from your guide, and best of all—all tastings included. Potential dishes to try include fish tacos, melt burgers, specialty coffee, burritos, and more.

With an abundance of restaurants in San Diego’s Little Italy, it can sometimes be hard to differentiate between the tourist traps and the authentic local gems. Avoid the guesswork and get great local advice with this guided food tour. As well as having delicious tastings along the way—the tour is also a great way to learn about the architecture and history of the local area.

Learn all about San Diego’s food scene in the Gaslamp District in the downtown area of the city. Your guide takes you to several different places to try large portions of local foods. Learn about the history and culture of the area, too, and how that relates to food. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, since you’ll be walking for around three hours.

This tour takes you on a mouthwatering journey through San Diego's diverse food scene, from crispy fish tacos and authentic Baja-style tacos to a classic California burger loaded with fresh, local produce. Finish things off with a scoop of handcrafted ice cream from a beloved neighborhood shop. Each stop reveals the flavors and stories that make San Diego's culinary culture so unique. Please note that food offerings are subject to change based on restaurant availability.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the great eats of Tijuana with this small-group street food walking tour. The tour takes you to diverse food spots, such as an open-air market, a Mexican bakery, and small eateries that locals love. Along the way, learn fun facts about the local food scene and best of all—enjoy lots of different tastings, such as tacos, fish ceviche, fresh fruit, and churros.

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.

Combine history with wine tasting on this guided walking tour around San Diego’s Little Italy. Discover the area’s history in a fun way, with stops at three locations to sample unique wines from California and Italy. Enjoy Italian food samples, such as pizza, calamari and meatballs, at two of the three locations.

Hit the bars in Pacific Beach with a fun loving group when you book this group bar tour in San Diego. You’ll have plenty of friends ready to party with you. Your guide will take you to some of the best bars in the area, and you’ll get exclusive discounts on drinks at each location. Have a great night out with a group of fun adults.

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!

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!

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?

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.

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.

Spend a few hours relaxing and sightseeing in the waters just off San Diego during this 1- or 2-hour San Diego Harbor cruise. Sit back and relax as you take in a fully narrated tour, offering top-notch sight lines of the San Diego skyline, a cruise under Coronado Bridge, a look at the bustling US Naval fleet, and a chance to spot some of the harbor’s resident sea lions.

San Diego has a great wine scene, and a fun way to explore it is to get there by riding in a motorcycle towncar. This is a private tour, great for family members, partners, and more. Wine tastings will be provided at each venue, and you can also choose to order food if you like (own expense). After this half day tour, the rest of the day is yours to do as you please.

It's not just souvenirs and shops in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park, there are great spots to find your favorite tequila, too. This guided tour takes you to the best stops for fun and tequila tastings, including Rockin' Baja Lobster, Old Town Tequila Factory, and El Agave Tequileria. On the way, peruse the offerings at the fun shops, learn the local history, and try the handmade tortillas at Cafe Coyote.

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.

California is where some of the US’s best wines are grown. Avoid the hassle of self-driving and set out on a guided tour to several San Diego vineyards that includes comfortable transportation by an expert driver. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of several establishments and sample some of the region’s most popular vintages before stopping for an included dinner at a local winery.

Don't miss this exciting foodie adventure with Wild Foodie Tours to learn about and enjoy Chinese food, history, and culture from a Chinese-American guide whose passion is food, culture, and adventure. Prepare to enter the Dragon's Gate to savor the culinary masterpiece once reserved for the Emperor of China.

Taste your way around Tijuana on a day tour from San Diego—ideal for first-time visitors and foodies. An in-the-know guide whisks you around the city to local-approved eateries. Sample street food and craft beer against the backdrop of Tijuana's bustling downtown, and get the inside scoop on the city’s food scene. Since this is a small-group tour, you’ll have plenty of time to ask questions, too.