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    Holiday Donut Tour in Little Italy, San Diego

    Taste seasonal sweets amid Little Italy’s holiday lights

    5.0 stars• 1.4K reviews

    Duration

    2 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 20 people

    Includes

    Donut tastings, coffee, guided walk

    Highlights

    Explore San Diego’s Little Italy on a guided outdoor food walk with a holiday twist. Discover the neighborhood’s festive side as you sample sweets from local donut shops and bakeries.

    • Taste seasonal flavors such as red velvet, peppermint and gingerbread
    • Spot twinkling lights and wreath-draped lampposts along the streets
    • Stroll past the neighborhood’s bustling holiday market

    Itinerary

    Celebrate the season in San Diego on a festive donut tour filled with coastal charm and holiday sweetness.

    Begin your journey at Devil’s Dozen Doughnuts, a rooftop gem overlooking Little Italy. During the holidays, the skyline views feel even more magical as you enjoy decadent, artfully crafted donuts with seasonal flavors. It is the perfect winter inspired start in Southern California style.

    Next, stroll through the charming streets of Little Italy to a boutique café offering exquisite pastries, festive donuts, and expertly brewed coffee. As you warm up with sweet treats, your guide will share how Little Italy transformed into one of the city’s most beloved culinary destinations.

    From there, visit a whimsical downtown pastry shop pairing creative holiday donuts with themed drinks. While enjoying these imaginative creations, you will learn how San Diego evolved from a quiet port town into a thriving urban center.

    The tour concludes at Donut Bar & Bakery, famous for over the top creations like the Big Poppa Tart and crème brûlée donut. Surrounded by festive energy, you will reflect on how this iconic shop helped define San Diego’s adventurous food scene. It is a joyful and delicious way to experience the city during the holidays. 🎄🍩🌴

    What's Included

    • Donut tastings
    • Artisan pastries
    • Coffee

    Important details

    • Vegan, gluten-free and other dietary options are not guaranteed.
    • Parking fees and gratuities are not included in the listed price.
    • Agreement to the tour’s liability terms is required for everyone in your booking.
    • Arrive on time. The tour waits no more than 10 minutes after the scheduled start before departing.

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    FAQs

    Yes, the tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

    The route covers roughly 1.5–2 miles and does not return to the starting location. Plan your return transportation, especially if you park near the start.

    Wear comfortable walking shoes and clothing suited to the weather. The donut tour takes place outdoors.

    Meeting details

    Devil's Dozen Donuts, 2001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

    Experience provided by Underground Donut Tour

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    Adult

    $79.50

    Ages 11+

    0

    Kid

    $68.90

    Ages 10 & Under

    0

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    Review summary

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    The guides really make this experience special. Reviewers consistently praise their tour leaders by name—Wade, Beau, Eric, Jackson, Nick, Michael, Emily, and others—describing them as knowledgeable, funny, and genuinely engaging. What stands out is how these guides weave local history and city stories into the walking tour, making it much more than just a food crawl. Multiple guests mention learning fascinating historical facts about their city while sampling donuts, and several reviewers who've taken tours in different cities (Chicago, Portland, DC, Boston, NYC) report consistently excellent experiences across locations. The donut quality gets thumbs up, with most stops offering delicious variety in styles and flavors. Expect comfortable seating at each location, which people appreciate. Tours typically run about two hours and cover a good walking distance, so comfortable shoes are recommended. Several locals have used these tours to entertain out-of-town visitors with great success, and at least one repeat customer has done six tours and counting. It's clearly a hit for dates, birthdays, and family outings alike.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Great tour! They had gluten free options at 3 out of 4 stops.

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    Hailey

    August 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great tour! They had gluten free options at 3 out of 4 stops.

    Photo of Hailey

    Hailey

    August 31, 2026

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