Bulgaria · BULGARIAN WINE TASTINGS
Bulgaria grows mavrud in the Thracian valley and broad-leaved melnik in the far southwest, and neither travels much beyond the border. These 15 tastings run from a cellar hour in central Sofia to full days in the vineyards, priced per person.
Taste five rare Bulgarian grape varieties in central Sofia, with local cheeses, wine history, and guidance from host Kalin.
“A great and enjoyful experience. We had a good time tasting wonderfull and rare collection of bulgarian wines. It was educating and good taste as well. Julia the instructor spoke very well and respectfull. Very recommended ! ! !”
Tour DiVes Winery near Nessebar, taste six Bulgarian wines with local bites, and hear the story of Simeon’s Mound for excellent value.
“Good guide, informative and we learned a lot ;) Good wines, and plenty opportunity to ask questions.”
Explore Bulgaria’s Valley of the Thracian Kings from Sofia, with ancient tombs, museum treasures, expert guides, and round-trip transport.
“Our guide is actively pursuing archeology so we received so much insight on all of the Thracian history. It was a great experience learning about how the tombs were maintained over time and excavated. From our stops at the Thracian tombs we could also see Shipka and Buzludzha in the distance.”
Taste Bulgarian wines in UNESCO-listed Nessebar with an oenologist, local cheeses, and an optional gourmet meal at Minkov Brothers Winery.
“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 the host told us all about where the wines were produced”
Taste rare Bulgarian boutique wines, local meats, and cheeses while learning Sofia’s wine story in an intimate central venue.
“The leader did not present with any enthusiasm at all. We were poured a glass after the tasting without being informed there was a fee for the glass. Disappointing.”
Taste five Bulgarian wines, local cheeses, and cold cuts in a stylish Sofia venue near Serdika metro, with stories from friendly hosts.
“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!”
Explore Bulgaria’s boutique wines in Sofia with Pavlin, visiting three intimate venues for tastings, snacks, and local stories.
“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 wines and provided a great deal of info on the subject. But was also had a great discussion of modern Bulgaria and his personal experiences. I highly recommend this tour!”
Review of a private Plovdiv tour to Bulgaria’s Rose Valley, Thracian tombs, Kazanlak museums, and Shipka Memorial Church.
“All the tour was interesting, but the Thracian tombs are really something special: both the architecture and the golden artifacts are incredibile. Our guide, Kamen, is super knowledgeable and very patient. I would recommend this tour to all tourists in Bulgaria.”
Review of a Sofia day trip to Plovdiv and Villa Yustina, with Old Town sightseeing, Bulgarian wine tasting, guide details, costs, and tips.
“We joined in a tour of Plovdiv and wine tasting. It was very good because there were only us that joined in the tour on that day. The guide was kind and had a lot of knowledge and tried to make us satisfed with our tour. We enjoyed wine tasting a lot. We bought a red wine which we tasted and a sparkling wine that we didn't taste. The both of them were very good.”
Visit Rila Monastery, tiny Melnik, wine cellars, and the Melnik Pyramids on an 11-hour small-group tour from Sofia.
“This is my third Viator excursion and it was excellent as were the others. My small group driver Radi with Traventuria spoke excellent English, good personality, lots of interesting information. Rila Monastery and the autumn colors along the highway were outstanding! Must see.”
Taste Bulgarian prime cuts, local wine, culture, and Sofia food tips in an elegant central venue near Serdika metro.
“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 up buying his last bottle from him. He was an amazing host and gave me many enjoyable facts about bulgarian cuisine and some reccomendations on places to try. Highly reccomend this tour and I'm sure any other tours that Rado runs is also A+++!!!!”
Visit Rila Monastery, see Bulgarian Renaissance frescoes, and taste five wines at Medi Valley Winery on a private day trip from Sofia.
“I really enjoyed this tour. It was me, my husband and the guide. This is a nice side tour when visiting Sofia. It gets you out of the city and you are able to explore more of Bulgaria. The Monastery was beautiful and our guide was able to explain things to us that I would have missed otherwise if I went on my own. We also had time on our own to explore. After the monastery we went to a winery, had a tour and got to taste several wines...they were tasty so we brought some home with us as a souvenir won't last long.”
Taste four Bulgarian wines with a sommelier, traditional appetizers, and a private Burgas experience near the Sea Garden.
“The online description specifically states the tasting takes place in Burgas, Bulgaria and there is a lunch or dinner time option. I called to confirm, and Viator confirmed the info. We booked less than a day ahead. The email said the tour is in Nessebar, Bulgaria, 40 kilometers from Burgas and 45 minutes away. Along with a 4 pm start time. I am now disputing the charge as the city and start time are entirely different from the web page.”
Explore Varna’s cathedral, Roman baths, Sea Garden, museums, and Bulgarian wine on a flexible four-hour private walking tour.
“Amazing tour guide! Told us everything we needed to know about Varna! Very helpful and amazing knowledge of history! Great host! Totally recommend!”
Review of Varna’s private gourmet tour, combining historic sights, Bulgarian wines, local dishes, a sommelier, and flexible pickup.
“We took the self-guided tour. We were really confused when we received the E-guide. To our opinion it was a guide downloaded from google. We also missed a small map which guided us to the diffrent points in the city. We had to create our own little map on the GPS to navigate us. A small map would be helpfull. The Six stops of food are also not present anymore. Due to Corona a lot of shops closed but this needed to be stated on the itinerary. We received all the food at our local winery but we were confused that the e-guide did not gave us this info. I…”
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