Bulgaria · FOOD AND DRINK TOURS IN SOFIA
Banitsa for breakfast, a shopska salad and a rakia at the start of dinner, mavrud after it. These 15 tours eat and drink their way across the centre, each priced and clear about how much food is included and how far you walk between stops.
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 ! ! !”
Taste Bulgarian classics, visit Sofia’s Roman ruins, and ride a communist-era tram with local guide Peter in a small-group tour.
“I had a really good time on this food tour. Peter took me to several interesting places for traditional Bulgarian food and drinks. I was very full by the end of it! You should definitely take the tour if you’re in Sofia.”
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.”
Explore Sofia’s markets, taste Bulgarian food, and learn local history on this three-hour small-group walking tour with lunch.
“Loved this tour! Dany was a fantastic guide and a wonderful representation of the people of Sofia. The food was excellent, couldn't recommend more. My only advice is that you go with an empty stomach ;)”
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!”
Cook three Bulgarian dishes, shop Sofia’s Women’s Market, and enjoy a private meal with local guide Mariela.
“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 to slice an onion and loved the roasted vegetables salad. In addition of being a patient mentor, Mariela is an interesting person to talk to. Let her tell you about her vast experience as a cook, hotel manager, real estate person and her travles round the world. On the down side, we ended up with…”
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.”
Taste Bulgarian specialties, visit Sofia’s Women’s Market, and enjoy a private three-hour food tour with local guides and wine.
“Nesi is an amazing tour guide! She is extremely knowledgeable and the food and wine was incredible! We highly recommend this tour!”
Taste four homemade Bulgarian desserts, raw honey, medicinal tea, and boza in a historic Sofia setting with local stories.
“This was an interesting experience, chatting with our guide about Bulgaria in an intimate setting, while eating some excellent desserts and drink.”
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 five Bulgarian honeys, mekitsa, and custom herbal teas in Sofia with a friendly host, local stories, and useful city tips.
“The experience was amazing! My son and I were visiting from the states and wanted a traditional local experience!! We tasted 5 different honeys with the traditional Bulgarian pastry, mekitsi. My favorite was the echinacea honey. My son’s was the local insect gathered honey. The tea with honey was also amazing!! We got several travel experience trip tips! All in all, we loved it!”
Explore Plovdiv, Perushtitsa, the Red Church, and Villa Yustina wine tasting on a guided day trip from Sofia.
“Lovely tour around d Plovdiv. Demetri is very knowledgeable about the history and the area. What was supposed to be a group tour turned out to be a private tour so the timing was a lot more flexible. We didn’t see the red church as we preferred spending more time at Plovdiv which is a lot more scenic that Sofia - rich history and culture. As a wine enthusiast, Villa Yustina was a good visit. We requested to top up so we can taste more wines and it was the best decision. Would have loved to visit more wineries if possible!”
Explore Plovdiv’s Roman ruins and Old Town, then taste six Bulgarian craft beers on a small-group day trip from Sofia.
“The tour was so much fun and I really enjoyed trying local food and beer. I learned a lot too on the drive there and and back and had great company. I would highly recommend this to anyone!”
Explore Sofia’s landmarks while tasting banitsa, ayran, Shopska salad, local beer, sweets, and other Bulgarian favorites.
“We had a wonderful experience on this tour! It is a relatively new offering of the company so there were some small kinks, but overall, everything went smoothly. Our guide was very knowledgeable and our tour was filled with intresting informatiRead more”
Review of Sofia’s Melnik wine tour, with Bulgarian tastings, Kordopulova House, Rozhen Monastery, transport, price, and practical tips.
“V Travel Ltd provided a well-organised and enjoyable day trip from Sophia to Melnik, with an excellent wine tasting at a modern winery.”
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