BULGARIA
Bulgaria's best days out.
The 10 best food & drink tours in Bulgaria. What each one involves, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Sofia wine tasting at Tempus Vini: five native Bulgarian grape wines, cheese pairings, and wine-region history in about an hour.
“Interesting to try new grapes, to learn some of the history of wine in Bulgaria and to taste different cheeses”
Simeon’s Mound history meets DiVes Estate wine tasting near Nessebar: guided grounds walk, medal-winning Bulgarian wines, local bites.
“The tour was fantastic, an in-depth and friendly walk through the fascinating wine making process from seed to bottle! Also some added history thrown in that was really interesting. Amazing wine and snacks, 10/10 would highly recommend!”
Taste Bulgarian classics on a small-group 3-hour food walk in Plovdiv, with market bites, pastry stops, and culture tips in English.
“We had a fantastic morning, Iliya was a knowledgeable and funny guide who shared so much interesting information about the local culture and history. The variety of food tasted was excellent and we learnt so much about Bulgaria in a fun and relaxing format. Highly recommend this tour, it was excellent value for money and…”
3-hour Sofia food and tasting tour with five stops, Bulgarian beer and wine, and major sights plus a communist-era tram ride.
“Great walking tour, lots of ground covered and a knowledgeable friendly guide. We had a lot of fun on this tour and would highly recommend. The wine was lovely and snacks plentiful, thanks Petar!”
Sofia boutique wine and tapas tasting: sample 5–6 Bulgarian wines with meats and cheeses in a small group, with history and local grapes.
“Very Nice, friendly atmosphere, Competent and cozy Cave 🥂❤️ Professional story telling, historic perspective and helpfull person🥇”
4-hour Black Sea yacht picnic from Balchik with lunch, beer and wine, plus sea views of Balchik and Kavarna.
“This Black Sea Yacht experience was one of the Best Sea experiences I’ve ever had. It was very calm and relaxing to sail around Balchik and forget about the daily life stress. A Tremendous “Thank You” to Captain Nikolai and his Crew Mate Sinni for making My Birthday so very Special! I will always remember…”
Private wine tasting in UNESCO Nessebar at Minkov Brothers Winery, with an English oenologist-led flight and optional gourmet lunch or dinner.
“5 star way to spend a couple of hours. The owner was friendly, knowledgeable about the wines and regions. We had 5 wines all different, a lovely tasting board included, which really helped us navigate the tasting and pairings. No sales patter about buying the wines either, which is why we bought 2 of the…”
Sofia market food tour with flea market, Women’s Market, Central Hall, and lunch-style tasting samples in English for about 3 hours.
“We had a wonderful few hours with Dara. She was so knowledgeable and friendly, and taught us a lot about the city and the cuisine. We ate at four different places and the food was excellent at all of them. Highly recommend this tour!”
Five Bulgarian wine pours in central Sofia with cheese and cold cuts. Learn the stories in English in a vintage venue for $56.41.
“This experience provided a great introduction to Bulgarian wine. Tried five delicious wines and enjoyed local meats and cheeses that paired well with the wines. My host, Yohanna, was very informative and personable. Highly recommend!”
Cook three Bulgarian dishes in Sofia with market time, a short church-and-center walk, and a full meal you’ll make yourself.
“Mariela was so generous with her time, experiences, history of Sofia and friendship. Of course the cooking was superb, delicious and left us wanting more.”
