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Downtown Food and Drink Tour: Libations on the East Side

About this experience

Discover San Diego’s most evolving foodie neighborhood the East Village. Previously a warehouse district, the East Village is now home to an array of eclectic eateries, award winning restaurants, breweries, and cocktail bars. Now bordered by the bay and unified by the famous Petco Park the East Village is becoming one of the best neighborhoods for worldwide local cuisine. Throughout this tour you will learn about the evolution of San Diego’s culinary underground and how an area loaded with warehouses and factories like Wonderbread became the “new downtown” in San Diego, while eating and drinking some of the best booze, food, and brews San Diego has to offer.

-Walk into 4-5 local restaurants, cocktail bars, and breweries

-Eat an eclectic variety of cuisine from award winning michelin restaurants, cocktail bars and unique breweries

-Sip on multiple libations

-Local Tour Guide

-Learn how an area filled with warehouses and factories turned into the hot spot for local eateries

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr

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Downtown Food and Drink Tour: Libations on the East Side

Plan your experience

Time on the tour3 hr
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)

Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What is included

  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Snacks
  • Dinner

Itinerary and highlights

Meet our experienced local guide in San Diego's East Village. Your group will get a chance to know each other and your local guide will give you an overview of your adventure. While walking to the restaurants in the neighborhood, you will get an insider's look into the history and transformation of the East Village and immerse yourself in the food scene of San Diego's "new downtown". At each stop, you will taste some of San Diego's award winning cuisine at eclectic local restaurants, sip on some craft cocktails and enjoy some of San Diego's prize-winning craft beer. After the tour is over feel free to ask your guide about any insider information on what to eat and drink in San Diego. Tastings throughout the tour are subject to change.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Please meet in the middle of the park by the large spheres! See ya soon!

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Foodelicious Tours

Meeting points and locations

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • There will be vegetarian options however we cannot promise food options for vegan or gluten-free diets and life threatening allergies.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 3 hr.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Adult tickets: age 21+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Wheelchair accessible
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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