Spice up your night with bold bites, strong spirits, and haunted tales in California’s first town.
2.5 hours
Food tastings, Tequila samples
Taste authentic Mexican flavors and spirited cocktails as you explore the historic streets of Old Town San Diego after dark. Your guide weaves haunted legends and pivotal history into a festive 2.5-hour walking tour packed with tacos, tequila, and mariachi energy.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start; guide gratuity is not included.
Your tour may be cancelled for a full refund up to 48 hours before the scheduled time of your tour. In the event that our tour does not meet the minimum number of guests required to operate the tour, So Diego may reach out with an alternate date and time, or offer a full refund.
2461 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA 92110
The guides here—particularly Blerta (aka B), Magda, Benedict, and Bleu—consistently earn rave reviews for making food tours feel less like standard tourist outings and more like exploring with a knowledgeable local friend. Visitors describe them as charismatic, funny, and genuinely engaging storytellers who weave fascinating historical details about neighborhoods like the Gaslamp Quarter and Little Italy into the experience. The personal touch seems to be their trademark, with guides connecting group members naturally and adapting smoothly to unexpected situations like weather detours. The food and drink portions are notably generous across all tours, with multiple reviewers mentioning they didn't need dinner afterward. The "Brothels, Bites & Booze" tour gets specific praise for combining compelling history with excellent tastings. Solo travelers and couples alike appreciate how welcoming the atmosphere feels, and guides show thoughtful flexibility, accommodating late arrivals, non-drinkers, and even four-legged companions. With a perfect track record in recent reviews, these tours deliver memorable experiences that travelers consistently rank among their best.
What a fabulous tour! Our guide, Ben, was so knowledgeable and fun! We tried a great variety of food and spirits, all very unique and tasty. I also enjoyed getting to know the Gaslamp District of San Diego a little better and learning some interesting facts about the area. I would highly recommend this tour - the price is excellent for what you get and the whole experience was awesome!
Kim Draper
September 6, 2025
What a fabulous tour! Our guide, Ben, was so knowledgeable and fun! We tried a great variety of food and spirits, all very unique and tasty. I also enjoyed getting to know the Gaslamp District of San Diego a little better and learning some interesting facts about the area. I would highly recommend this tour - the price is excellent for what you get and the whole experience was awesome!
Kim Draper
September 6, 2025