The Best Food Tours in San Diego

San Diego

Because of its popularity, it's no surprise that San Diego offers plenty of food tours. But which are the best? To find out, we've analyzed all of the tours in the area not just for their experiences, but also for their price, guest ratings, quality, and service.

Food is one of the most essential parts of traveling, and what better way to experience the local cuisine than on a food tour of San Diego? Food tours, cooking classes, and local markets are a fantastic way to explore the area while indulging in delicious culinary delights. From street food to fine dining, these food tours will take you on a journey through the local flavors and traditions.

The 29 tours in our research have an average price of $137, and the average rating is 4.3 out of 5 stars. Also, the typical experience length is 1 hours. Below are our picks for the best, so let's start planning!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)


Overall Rating: 5.0 with 111 ratings
$259
Overall Rating: 5.0 with 2 ratings
$225
Overall Rating: 5.0 with 1 ratings
$200
Overall Rating: 5.0 with 1 ratings
$400
Overall Rating: 4.9 with 17 ratings
$248
Overall Rating: 4.9 with 69 ratings
$85
Overall Rating: 4.9 with 53 ratings
$95
Overall Rating: 4.9 with 18 ratings
$85
Overall Rating: 4.8 with 11 ratings
$152
Overall Rating: 4.8 with 16 ratings
$125
Overall Rating: 4.7 with 185 ratings
$89

How much do food tours cost in San Diego?

Average Price food tours
$137

In San Diego, food tours cost on average $137 based on our research of 29 different tours. Many of these tours offer varying activities, add extra services, and last different lengths of time, so it's not always possible to compare every option equally. Also, the highly rated options tend to cost a bit more on average.

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