Taste of Little Italy in San Diego
Description
During this tour, you will learn about the rich history, culture, and architecture of the area from one of our highly trained guides throughout the way. Taste samples and enjoy specially created dishes at locally owned restaurants. The tour lasts 3 hours long.
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Itinerary
Little Italy is a chic, pedestrian-friendly neighborhood, packed with trendy cocktail bars, brewpubs and restaurants with bustling patios. Upscale clothing boutiques, indie music venues and quaint piazzas dot the area, while the weekly Little Italy Mercato Farmers’ Market draws crowds to its mix of produce, gourmet food and craft stalls. The green lawns of Waterfront Park have fountains, and offer views of the bay.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,022)
Anthony was an amazing guide. Made you feel like part of the family and it was really wonderful seeing him in his community. The food and service at all the stops was top notch.
A fun evening in Little Italy was filled with great food offerings presented to the group by our guide Anthony. Not a noodle was served. Each stop had a dish or 3 with a rich history from its origination and the memories/traditions the Italian community associated it with. Our guide Anthony showed by example that the neighborhood is no "gimmick" often introducing owners, cooks, and neighborhood icons speaking Italian and giving us a brief history of each person's journey to America from Europe, and the dreams they are putting forth in San Diego. The tour went at a leisurely pace, allowing us ample time to eat, drink, and converse.
Anthony was so personable and authentic, which truly made it a one of a kind experience! We loved all of the history he taught us and how he went above and beyond to ensure everyone had a great time. This is such a great way to meet people, try various unique foods in a smaller portion, and it includes a nice stroll in between stops to help you digest! Whether you are local to San Diego or a tourist visiting the city, everyone has something to gain from Anthony’s tour. Highly recommend!
This was one of the highlights of my trip to San Diego! Our guide was the owner, and he did a fantastic job combining delicious Italian food tastings with the history of Little Italy. We learned about the neighborhood, saw historic buildings, and heard the stories behind the foods we sampled. The 3.5 hours flew by. Highly recommend!
The food was wonderful. The opportunity to learn about the history of Little Italy in San Diego was a wonderful treat. We had a wonderful time and we are so glad we joined.
This food tour combines excellent food with a history of the neighborhood and the evolution of each dish. It truly brings out the best in the food through its history and its modern day twists. Anthony is very attentive to make each guest feel looked after and his enthusiasm for his heritage, the neighborhood and the shop/restaurant owners is a tribute. I highly recommend this!
The Little Italy tour was absolutely wonderful. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the neighborhood come alive with the history, stories, and little details you’d never discover on your own. The food was excellent, but honestly, the stories were even better. I genuinely had a great time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Diego.
The Little Italy tour was absolutely wonderful. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable and made the neighborhood come alive with the history, stories, and little details you’d never discover on your own. The food was excellent, but honestly, the stories were even better. I genuinely had a great time and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting San Diego.
Amazing food!! Great restaurants and great stories! The history matched with the food and wine and desserts is second to none!
Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful. She knew so much about LittleItaly. Learned a lot about this beautiful area of San Diego. Every place we checked out was amazing and the food was superb. Thank you again from Karen and Gary.
