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.
“Very nice wines. Enjoyed the tasting and learning a bit about the history of Bulgarian grapes and wines.”
Simeon’s Mound history meets DiVes Estate wine tasting near Nessebar: guided grounds walk, medal-winning Bulgarian wines, local bites.
“A tour of the wine production and a story about the history of the area! It all took about 2.5 hours. It was the owner of the vineyard himself, who made the tour, and there was only me and my partner (only 2pcs) on it, who made it itim. We got after the tour of…”
Taste Bulgarian classics on a small-group 3-hour food walk in Plovdiv, with market bites, pastry stops, and culture tips in English.
“This particular food tour was not only interesting… It was a lot of fun! Our tour guide Daniel taught us a lot about the history of Bulgaria and its culture. The food was amazing! Each stop allowed us to try a different Bulgarian delicacy. We definitely would recommend this tour!”
3-hour Sofia food and tasting tour with five stops, Bulgarian beer and wine, and major sights plus a communist-era tram ride.
“Peter was a great Food Tour Guide, everything was very organized, he has a wealth of knowledge about the architecture, historical events, and of course recommended the best food at the best places.”
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.
“Really great tour, everything was well organised!! The lunch was delicious, friendly people and a great view over the sea. Really recommend!!”
Private wine tasting in UNESCO Nessebar at Minkov Brothers Winery, with an English oenologist-led flight and optional gourmet lunch or dinner.
“Brilliant activity! Firstly I accidentally booked the wrong day but the company were quick to book us onto the right day (thank you!). The sommelier was very knowledgeable and the wines we tried were delicious. It was a relaxed atmosphere, lovely place and we also enjoyed the cheese and meats provided :) definitely recommend!”
Sofia market food tour with flea market, Women’s Market, Central Hall, and lunch-style tasting samples in English for about 3 hours.
“Excellent tour a mixture of local food and history guide was knowledgeable and personable would highly recommend”
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.
“I had great time taking the cooking class with Mariela. The experience started even before I arrived to the kitchen. I contacted her on WhatsApp and together we decided the time of day for the class, as well as tailoring the the three course menu to my preference. I got to learn a nice technique…”
