San Diego · LITTLE ITALY FOOD TOURS

The 10 Best Little Italy Food Tours in San Diego

10 tours  ·  from $39 a head

Two blocks of India Street do more for San Diego’s reputation than any restaurant list. The 10 below walk the pasta counters, the mercato and the bars, priced by stop count and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

Taste of Little Italy in San Diego - Starting on India Street at 4 p.m.
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Taste of Little Italy in San Diego

1.Taste of Little Italy in San Diego

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 869 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $93Our pick

Taste Little Italy in San Diego with generous Italian dishes, local stories, architecture, and dessert stops on a small-group walking tour.

“The group was small enough, intimate enough to have a really good time! The food stops were yummy, and the stories were great! Would definitely do this again and highly recommend!”

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Sweet Treats of San Diego & Little Italy: Donuts, Pastries & More - What you may taste along the way
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Sweet Treats of San Diego & Little Italy: Donuts, Pastries & More

2.Sweet Treats of San Diego & Little Italy: Donuts, Pastries & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $85

Taste Little Italy on a two-hour San Diego donut tour with pastries, coffee, local history, and a final stop at Donut Bar.

“Maybe it goes without saying, but you will eat alot of sugar on this tour. By the end, it was more of a chore to keep eating than an enjoyable experience - and that says alot coming from a high-tolerance sugar enjoyer! Wade is a very nice guy and we enjoyed meeting him but we were underwhelmed with the kind and amount of information he was able to share about the area. Much more of his dialogue was personal in nature versus what you would typically expect on a tour. Our group was small though and I know he was trying to fill the silence so I cant blame him,…”

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Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour - Starting at Vino Carta on India Street
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Vino! Vino! Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas - Pizza, pasta, and the first serious meal
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Little Italy Food and Drink Walking Tour: Pizza, Pasta & Piazzas

San Diego Pizza & Gelato Walking Tour in Little Italy Small Group - Starting at the Little Italy Fountain
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San Diego Pizza & Gelato Walking Tour in Little Italy Small Group

5.San Diego Pizza & Gelato Walking Tour in Little Italy Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Taste two full pizza slices and two gelato scoops while walking about a mile through San Diego’s Little Italy with a local guide.

“Great food, cute restaurants, beautiful city, fun guide! We wished there was more learning about Little Italy, its history, inhabitants, the food, etc. That’s our favorite part of food tours all over the world. This didn’t include that, but we still really enjoyed ourselves.”

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Outdoor Escape Room in San Diego - Little Italy - Why the physical box and app matter
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Outdoor Escape Room in San Diego – Little Italy

Authentic tour San Diego >little italy>la jewel cove>>fat tacos - Little Italy, a short opening stop
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Authentic tour San Diego >little italy>la jewel cove>>fat tacos

7.Authentic tour San Diego >little italy>la jewel cove>>fat tacos

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $69

Review of a six-hour San Diego tour with Little Italy, La Jolla Cove, Balboa Park, Old Town, tacos, guides, costs, and practical tips.

“Jesus was an excellent tour guide was super friendly and professional. His driving was great and he was super respectful. We were able to tour some beautiful places and not worry about parking or driving.”

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San Diego: Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour - Three Stops, Three Ways to Taste
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San Diego: Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

8.Little Italy Wine Tasting Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 3 hours · from $125

Taste California and Italian wines, regional cheeses, and pasta while exploring San Diego’s stylish Little Italy with a local guide.

“Bleu was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. The food was great, not so much the wines but, everyone has a different opinion about their wines. I would definitely recommend this tour and cant wait to do the Tequila. Tacos and Tombstones Thank you, San Diego Tours and Bleu, Regards. Julie Battle and Sandra Brocker”

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Little Italy Booze and Bar Bites - Four stops, four different sides of the neighborhood
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Little Italy Booze and Bar Bites

9.Little Italy Booze and Bar Bites

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $85

Explore San Diego’s Little Italy with four food and drink stops, local stories, craft beer, cocktails, and dessert on a three-hour walk.

“This was my first food tour and it was an absolute blast! The whole evening was fun and educational. Stefan truly cares about what he does and the giving back to the local area.”

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Gaslamp Quarter to Little Italy Tour - From downtown streets to the Marina and Harborview
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Gaslamp Quarter to Little Italy Tour

10.Gaslamp Quarter to Little Italy Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Best value

Walk from San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter to Little Italy with guide Ben, hearing colorful local history, seeing the waterfront, and getting useful city tips.

“We enjoyed our tour with Ben. He provided us with history and background that we would not otherwise have been aware of. Ben took the time to give us some further recommendations for our visit which we appreciate. We will consider doing some of his other tours in the future.”

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