San Diego Gaslamp Food Tour with 6 Modern Californian Tastings
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San Diego, USA
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
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.
- Taste your way around San Diego on this food tour
- Learn about the dishes that the city is famous for
- Hassle-free food tour with tastings included
- Visit favorite local haunts that you might have missed otherwise
What's Included
- Creamy Avocado Toast
- Melty Californian Burger
- Fresh San Diego Fish Taco
- Rich Specialty Coffee
- Hearty California Burrito
- Our Signature Secret Dish!
- Hotel Pickup & Drop Off
- Guide's Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
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End point
- 425 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
The tour will end at The 425 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101.
Itinerary
1
Gaslamp Lumpia Factory
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Melt
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Gaslamp Quarter (Pass By)
3
Taquería Los Chuchys
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Tiger Café
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
TACO CENTRO
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- * Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.
- * Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.
- * This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 325 reviews
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We had a phenomenal experience with Doug, our tour guide. He was extremely passionate about his job and knew so many details about San Diego. The food was very tasty and filling. Doug also highlights nearby bathrooms and water which is also very helpful. I would highly recommend this tour for anybody visiting the area.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your impressions with us! We’re pleased the tour offered the right mix of food, conversation, and local discovery. It was a pleasure having you with Secret Food Tours.
Doug was a great guide who was very knowledgeable about the history of the Gaslamp district and San Diego in general. We really enjoyed the tour and the food!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re glad you enjoyed the tour! It was a pleasure sharing the city’s food scene with you and showing you some of the places we love. Thanks for choosing Secret Food Tours.
Great food. Great information during the walk . Lots of fun. Make sure that you come hungry because there is a lot of food.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
James, a full and fun afternoon in San Diego is exactly what we hope for! Coming hungry pays off on this tour, and we're glad that tip landed well for you. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
Don't be like me and eat everything lol take small bites, I was full by the 2nd stop. Eric our tour guide was really nice, and informative. I had no complaints of any of the places we visited and had a bite at.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
This made us laugh, thank you, Jennie! Coming in hungry and still being full by the second stop is basically a badge of honor around here. We'd love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
Tour is excellent, and our guide Alexis was very knowledgeable about the area, and very engaging.
One not for others: I would call this a food only tour . Some food tours I've been on role alcohol into the this does not.
I would still highly recommend it it. Especially for solo traelers.
Everyone on our tour was full at the end.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Having you with us was a pleasure. We hope the tour gave you a chance to enjoy the city in a way that felt personal and easygoing. Thank you for making Secret Food Tours part of your visit!
Our tour guide Alexis was very pleasant and nice to hang out with. However when it comes to the food there wasn’t much variety. We had lumpia which you can get anywhere in California. Then we went to 2 different taco places which was redundant. We had a coffee stop but I would have preferred something else as we didn’t have time to drink and enjoy. We got our coffee and walked down the street. The description said approx 3 hours, it was almost 2 hours. I would have preferred more unique food that you can’t get anywhere else or is a historical staple in San Diego. It was pleasant enough as there were only 4 people in our group but I would not recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you, Hugo, for sharing your perspective and for recognizing Alexis for being such a pleasant guide. We thoughtfully curate our tours to showcase the best of the local food scene, and we appreciate your feedback as we continue refining the experience and looking at how we can bring even more variety and local character into each tour. Still, we’d be glad to welcome you back on another Secret Food Tour in the future for an experience that better matches what you’re looking for.
We went to a nice variety of restaurants and the food was delicious! Our guide Eric was informative, well organized and so nice! We had a wonderful time!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We appreciate your support and your review! Knowing that guests find value in the experience encourages our team to maintain the standard we set for Secret Food Tours. We’re glad you chose to join us.
Great time! Fun tour, yummy food for all, good pace and Eric our tour guide was super hospitable and accommodating.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for coming along for the day. We hope you enjoyed discovering some of the spots our team would happily recommend to friends. It was a pleasure having you with Secret Food Tours!
Our tour guide was enthusiastic about sharing knowledge of the area. The food tastings were delicious! Would recommend.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for joining us and for sharing your experience afterward! We’re glad the day gave you plenty to enjoy and a few new things to remember about the city. We’d be very happy to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
This was a great tour. Fantastic food and drinks, along with information about the city. Riley our guide was awesome - we recommend him if you can get him!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We were delighted our paths crossed. Thank you for making Secret Food Tours part of your visit. We hope we'll have the chance to host you again!
Riley was great! We had a great time, lots of history and the food was amazing! Would definitely recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for joining us! We're pleased your time with us became one of the experiences you'll remember from the city. We hope to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
Great food! Eric was a wonderful guide. The Gaslamp area is like most downtown areas - not very clean and a lot of unhoused people. But the restaurants are clean and staff is very nice.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Your feedback is always welcome. It’s great to know you enjoyed the tour. We look forward to seeing you again with Secret Food Tours!
Friendly guide and nice stops. Enjoyed the coffee shop and ice cream. We went to two taco places and would have preferred one to be different, but both were good.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking a few moments to leave a review. Your comments are sincerely appreciated. We hope you’ll join Secret Food Tours again soon!
Had a great time! Doug shared some great facts about the city, some hidden gems. The food was really good. We had one vegetarian in our family of 4 and there were accommodations at every stop without it being a bid deal. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your review! Your comments are a real encouragement to everyone who helped make the tour possible. We’d love to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
Food was great! Tour guide and food tour were a lot of fun! Burger was probably the best burger I’ve ever had!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
It was great to have you on the tour. We're pleased it became one of the memorable parts of your time in the city. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again!
Fantastic! Riley was fun and had great knowledge of the area. We tasted 6 amazing FULL size options. So much fun!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your comments! It's always a pleasure hearing that guests leave with so many positive memories. We'd be happy to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours.
This is a beautiful, historic tour. It involves lots of food, a good amount of walking, and an extremely knowledgeable tour guide. Get ready for a great experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We appreciate you joining us. Your visit is a great reminder of how enjoyable it is to introduce guests to the city. We hope you'll explore with Secret Food Tours again soon!
It was so fun!! Riley, our tour guide, was GREAT!!! All the food was delicious and we left very full!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Reviews such as yours are always appreciated. We're glad that your experience left such a positive impression. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
Fun pub type food choices. Lots of info on gaslight history. Small amount of walking on brick streets. Doug our tour guide was great.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Hearing that so much of the day resonated with you is a wonderful reflection of what these experiences are all about. We hope you'll join Secret Food Tours again soon!
Doug was a wonderful tour guide. He was a San Diego local and shared lots of history with us. The food was a great sampling of San Diego specialties. We had an 11 year old granddaughter with us who really enjoyed trying Each course. Fun and tasty!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It was great to read your review! We're happy to hear the tour was a fun part of your visit and gave you a chance to discover something new. Thank you again for choosing Secret Food Tours.
Doug was awesome and showed us some great spots with cool fun facts!! Loved hearing the history of the Gaslamp district and he gave us some great recommendations of spots to hit while we are here!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It means a lot that you shared your experience! We're pleased that the tour gave you a chance to see a different side of the area while enjoying some great food. We hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours.
Fun, definitely ate a lot. Doug was a great tour guide.
Loved both of the tacos, hearing about the history of the city and just being outside and moving.
Would take others on the trip as well.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
It's always a pleasure to hear from our guests. We're delighted that the tour left you with such positive memories. Thank you again for choosing Secret Food Tours!
Doug did a spectacular job not only giving us the background of the food we were trying, but also pointing out the history of the Gaslamp Quarter, its architecture, hard to find unique spots to eat and drink, from dive bars to a hidden speakeasy, to nice upscale restaurants.
The lumpia, fish tacos, and ice cream stood out for us. The street taco Al Pastor. Coffee, and Meltburger were also very good. All six stops were places we wouldn’t have otherwise thought to go to on our own.
PRO Tip: there was plenty of food involved, so make sure to skip breakfast and show up hungry.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! We’re pleased to hear that everything came together well and that you enjoyed the experience. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you on another Secret Food Tours adventure soon.
Wonderful tour dotted with history. The food stops were good and drink packages were available for an extra fee. I liked that the focus wasn't on alcohol. Great knowledgeable guide too.
Response from Host, May 2026
It’s always encouraging to hear when a guest felt their day was time well spent. We’re pleased we could contribute something enjoyable to your time in the city and be part of that experience. We’d love the opportunity to welcome you back to Secret Food Tours!
Wonderful food choices. We were full when we finished. Riley was great. He was insightful concerning the history of San Diego
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much for sharing this with us. We’re really happy to hear the day became such a fun part of your time in the city and gave you memories to take with you afterward. We’d love to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
Had so much fun. We had a good group of people. Doug was welcoming and very accommodating. All the food choses were great! Most places we were not expecting or would have even noticed just wandering the streets. Thanks for the food and fun!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the 5-star review! We love hearing when guests enjoy not only the food, but the overall experience and atmosphere along the way. Hope to host you again with Secret Food Tours.
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.
Response from Host, May 2026
We appreciate your thoughtful feedback so much. Knowing the tour left you with great memories and a positive feeling about the day overall is exactly what we hope for. Secret Food Tours would gladly welcome you again!
Doug was our tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and passionate about his city. He was a wealth of information from history to food places. The 6 places we stopped had amazing food. Especially loved the lumpia at Gaslight Lumpia and the burger at The Melt. We ended with ice cream for dessert. It doesn't get much better than that. It is a good value and you will leave the tour feeling well fed. Thanks Doug.
Response from Host, May 2026
We really appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Hearing that you enjoyed the full experience and not just the food makes our whole team happy. Hope to see you again with Secret Food Tours!
Doug was an awesome guide. We had been to San Diego several times but really felt like we learned a lot about the Gaslamp Quarter history. Food portions were great - we all left very full! They did a great job with dietary restrictions and overall it was an awesome experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We truly appreciate your review! Hearing that the experience felt relaxed, enjoyable, and worth your time from beginning to end is exactly what we hope for. Secret Food Tours would love to see you again.
Every food stop was amazing and our guide Doug was fantastic! He was passionate about San Diego history and share fun facts.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thanks for writing this, it was a pleasure to read. It’s always wonderful to know guests leave feeling they truly enjoyed both the food and the full experience around it. Secret Food Tours would be happy to have you back!
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