BULGARIA
Bulgaria's best days out.
The 7 best wine tasting 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.
“The wine degustation was a delightful experience, offering a well-curated selection of wines with distinct character and balance. Each pour revealed unique aromas and flavors, and the knowledgeable presentation made the tasting both enjoyable and informative. A refined and memorable experience.”
Simeon’s Mound history meets DiVes Estate wine tasting near Nessebar: guided grounds walk, medal-winning Bulgarian wines, local bites.
“A wonderful experience. We were only two people and still received an excellent tour, with the history of the vineyard’s location and plenty of information about the different wines we tasted. Our host was very friendly. A fantastic experience overall. Great wines, and you can buy them afterwards at the vineyard’s shop (at very reasonable…”
Sofia boutique wine and tapas tasting: sample 5–6 Bulgarian wines with meats and cheeses in a small group, with history and local grapes.
“Lubomir was an excellent guide with great knowledge about Bulgarian wine industry and history.”
Private wine tasting in UNESCO Nessebar at Minkov Brothers Winery, with an English oenologist-led flight and optional gourmet lunch or dinner.
“I visited the the historic town and had the pleasure to trying the wines on offer the venue is a lovely little courtyard and the husband and wife hosts were very friendly it is an ideal place to stop in the town and would recommend you try this experience. The wines were very good and…”
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!”
Walk Sofia’s wine bars and a restaurant for guided tastings of Bulgarian wines, nibbles, and stories, led by Pavlin.
“I had a wonderful time on this experience. We walked to two small and cozy wine bars and one restaurant. Each location was very unique and not a place I would have found on my own. We sampled two wines and had some snacks at each location. Pavlin, the host, is very knowledgeable on Bulgarian…”
Plovdiv Old Town and Thracia Valley wine tasting from Sofia with hotel pickup, small group pacing, and Villa Yustina tastings.
“Nicky was a fab guide, Drive to Plovdid and walked up around giving narrative on what we were visiting . He was very knowledgeable. The pace was great, not rushed, and gave time for us to ask questions. After Plovdid we wine wine tasing, Had a tour around the production and the guide Roman was…”
