BULGARIA
Bulgaria's best days out.
The 10 best wine 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.
“Kalin was amanzingly friendly! On top of sharing his expertise on Bulgarian wine history, he is a producer himself. That was one of the best wine tasting experiences I had.”
Simeon’s Mound history meets DiVes Estate wine tasting near Nessebar: guided grounds walk, medal-winning Bulgarian wines, local bites.
“Lovely experience visiting DiVes winery to sample delicious local wine with a very interesting and informative tour and beautiful views of the area.”
Sofia boutique wine and tapas tasting: sample 5–6 Bulgarian wines with meats and cheeses in a small group, with history and local grapes.
“Thoughtful presentation and tasting of Bulgarian wines, including historical context and details on the origin of each bottle, with emphasis on regional emerging varieties. Two whites, an “orange”, and two reds. All extremely flavorful and enjoyable. A charcuterie plate for each guest complemented the wines very well. I recommend.”
Private wine tasting in UNESCO Nessebar at Minkov Brothers Winery, with an English oenologist-led flight and optional gourmet lunch or dinner.
“Me and some friends did the 4 wine tasting, the host was so kind and informative regards the wine and allowed us to really customise the experience to our tastes. Great atmosphere and we ended up ordering a bottle and whiling the hours away. Could not recommend more.”
Five Bulgarian wine pours in central Sofia with cheese and cold cuts. Learn the stories in English in a vintage venue for $56.41.
“As I was the only person who signed up for the tasting on the day, I was treated to something that almost resembled a Private Tasting. As well as treating me to some some top-quality wines including something that was special and unique, Radoslav (or 'Rado' as he is often known by) shared some great…”
Walk Sofia’s wine bars and a restaurant for guided tastings of Bulgarian wines, nibbles, and stories, led by Pavlin.
“If you are in Sofia do yourself a favour and book this wine tour. Pavlin was extremely knowledgeable. The wine was delicious and varied. Great tour to kick off my stay in Sofia!”
Plovdiv Old Town and Thracia Valley wine tasting from Sofia with hotel pickup, small group pacing, and Villa Yustina tastings.
“The tour was quite good. Our guide was very helpful and friendly”
A 1-hour Sofia food tour for meat and wine lovers, sampling Bulgarian prime cold cuts with local wine and culture stories in English.
“This was my introduction to sofia, as I had just arrived a few hours prior. Rado was fantastic. He runs a hostel and I met him at his bar area. A very cool spot w some unique artistic decor. The prime cuts and cheese were beyond amazing. The spicy sauce was so good I ended…”
From Sofia to Rila Monastery and Medi Valley Winery: a guided UNESCO visit and a tasting of five Bulgarian wines in one full day.
“If you're looking for a perfect blend of history, culture, and wine, this day trip to Rila Monastery and Medi Valley Winery is an absolute must! Our guide, Georgi, made the experience truly exceptional with his deep knowledge, professionalism, and warm personality.”
Walk Varna’s streets with French cultural stories and enjoy Bulgarian wine tasting on a private 4-hour tour, ending back downtown.
“L’excellent français de Casimir sa gentillesse ainsi que sa culture Belle découverte de la ville et très sympathique découverte des vins bulgares”
