Little Italy Food Tour: Taste and History Experience

Embark on a captivating Little Italy walking tour and immerse yourself in the vibrant food, drink, and history of this iconic neighborhood. Discover hidden gems, savor delectable food samples, and indulge in wine, beer, and dessert tastings.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 519 W Date St - Pizza, Pasta, and Piazzas offer a delightful introduction to Little Italy, the city’s premier neighborhood for culinary delights and entertainment! San Diego’s Italian district has gained fame not only for its Italian cuisine but also for the diverse selection of local dining hotspots that have emerged over the past decade. Beyond…
What's Included
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Walking History Tour of Little Italy Neighborhood
  • Food & Drink Samples
What's Not Included
  • Guide Gratuity is not Included
Additional Information

On this excursion, participants will be guided around the Little Italy district by a local specialist, who will provide them with exclusive knowledge about local eateries, stores, and vendors that are not typically known to tourists, as well as share the distinctive history of this precinct. Participants can look forward to socializing with new…

Location
519 W Date St
West Date Street
Guests will meet the tour guide at the Fountain in Piazza della Famiglia.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Richard_d
Mar 29, 2026
Welcome to Little Italy - Come Hungry - We have been on many Walking Food Tours around the world, and this one ranks right at the top. Our tour guide, Magda, was a sweetheart and took great care of our every need, while imparting some really great history of this area of San Diego. As a San Diegan, I have eaten in Little Italy many times, but this tour gave me a look at some really great options. The various stops, the quality, and quantity of the food were top-notch. My wife and I were amazed at the amount of food and drink we received, topped off with a scrumptious gelato. We highly recommend this tour and meeting Magda.
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Deborahmu7302kd
Mar 18, 2026
Little Italy - Food was great. Our host was informative and fun.
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Dianaw832
Mar 6, 2026
History and great food and drink - Aparna, our guide, made this tour extra special. She is a true historian and we learned a lot. The food was delicious (it was Italian so how could it not be!) and we had a lot to eat. Highly recommend this tour
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Louise_r
Feb 11, 2026
The tour was very good.... - The tour was very good. The food was excellent and the tour guide, Bleu was knowledgeable and mad the tour enjoyable.
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Joseluis_m
Jan 7, 2026
Walk through Little Italy - What is a very interesting walk, with good food and various drinks. We really liked and Magda excellent guide.
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Mark_z
Nov 13, 2025
guide was great food was... - guide was great food was plentiful and very good highly recommended this food tour knowledgeable guide
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Andiemalterud
Oct 2, 2025
Perfect vibes and great food - Mags was such a delight! She had wonderful insights to share and was so knowledgeable about the area and the food. She even recommended other places to eat and get good drinks in the area where our hotel was located. The tour was so lighthearted, and the food was great. We loved the variety of dishes and beverages. We would highly recommend and will try another neighbor food tour when we are back in San Deigo!
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Aliciawr1649co
Aug 22, 2025
Great Experience - Ben was great! Very knowledgeable about the area and the history. He also great recommendations for other things to see and do while in San Diego!! We really enjoyed the experience.
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Nan_r
Aug 7, 2025
Anna our guide was so... - Anna our guide was so wonderful! She was very knowledgeable about the area and was very charming and fun. The food was very good and plentiful. Overall a great tour.
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N4573ozkatherinel
Aug 4, 2025
10/10 - Bleu was an AMAZING tour guide!! The food was amazing and loved getting to know more about Little Italy. The pasta was simple yet delicious and the sliders were so good!!
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From $94
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).