The 4 Best San Diego Drinks Tours

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 786 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94Our pick

Walk San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter with guides such as Blerta, Benedict, Magda, or Ben. Over 2.5 hours, sample food and drinks at several local stops, hear stories about brothels and Prohibition-era booze running, and finish with dessert. The group has no more than 15 people, with mocktails available at some stops.

“This was the best choice I could have made to get a good idea of the Gas Lamp Quarter. Our guide, Magda, was awesome. She was very personable and knowledgeable of the area. The tour included some unusual places to eat and drink. The tour length is just about the right amount. I was so happy that I chose this tour. I wanted to see the area at night, but did not want to go solo. We had a small group that interacted very well. It was such a fun tour!”

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2.Champagne Brunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 350 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $125

Spend about two hours aboard a Flagship Cruises yacht, starting with a mimosa and moving through chef-attended buffet stations, including omelets, salads, seafood, carved beef, waffles, and dessert. You will pass the USS Midway, Coronado Bay Bridge, North Island, and downtown San Diego, with a DJ or live musician providing the soundtrack.

“Came for my wife's 40th bday. Family of 4. Great brunch cruise. Exceeded expectations. Quality food, service, and cruising experience. Whole family loved it.”

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3.San Diego Bay Sail Aboard a Vintage Yacht Beer and Wine Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115Top rated

Spend 2.5 hours aboard Liberty, a hand-restored reproduction of a 1904 sailboat. Captain Phillip guides a maximum of six passengers past the USS Midway, Coronado Bridge, Navy ships, and waterfront landmarks. Beer, white wine, soft drinks, water, and packaged snacks are included, with a restroom on board.

“Captain Phillip was incredible! It was an amazing experience! I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting San Diego!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 225 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $94

Walk Old Town San Diego for 2.5 hours with a guide such as Blerta, Ben, Magda, or Bleu. Stop for tacos, salsas, fresh tortillas, tequila cocktails, and other Mexican bites while hearing about early California, Whaley House, El Campo Santo Cemetery, and local ghost tales. The tour ends at Fiesta de Reyes.

“Bleu was a great tour guide... her competition was the awesome food and drinks (margaritas!) of San Diego's Old Town. Four food stops + drinks and all were delicious. Also, lots and lots (and lots) of history of San Diego, its origins both known and lesser known. Definitely recommend this tour!”

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