Bulgaria · FOOD & DRINK
Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Taste five Bulgarian wines with local cheeses at Tempus Vini in Sofia, and learn how grapes, regions, and history shape the country’s wine culture.
“Great selection of Wine & Cheese and it was interesting to hear about the background of wine production in Bulgaria.”
Taste five rare Bulgarian grape varieties, local cheeses, and Sofia’s wine story in a friendly one-hour tasting at Tempus Vini.
“Great experience, well organized, great and interesting local wines that every wine lover must try, recommended.”
Taste five Bulgarian wines and two local cheeses in central Sofia, with stories, regional tips, and guidance from an expert host.
“Really interesting, nice selection of wines, welcome host who spoke perfect English”
Explore Sofia’s markets, sample four Bulgarian foods, and connect the city’s Ottoman, royal, Communist, and post-Communist past.
“A very leisurely tour including food stops we would not have gone to ourselves. Ivo was a great guide who spent a lot of time and effort to ensure we had a good time. We particularly appreciated him running it just for the two of us. Thank you!”
Tour DiVes Winery near Nessebar, hear the Battle of Aheloy story, taste six Bulgarian wines, and enjoy Black Sea views for $24.14.
“Absolutely lovely experience! Our tour began with a lavender smelling part of the different types of lavender growing on the premises, including a history lesson. Since we were already outside we were shown the process of the wine making as well. Afterwards we started tasting 6 different wines, which included award winning wines! The whole tour was given by the lovely Vasi! Would absolutely recommend this experience to friends and family! P.S: Of course we bought a couple of wines to enjoy at home!”
Walk Sofia’s historic center, see Serdika and the Rotunda, then taste Bulgarian wine with local meat bites at a traditional restaurant.
“Nice long walk with lots of thing to see! Not very much food and wine though. We had a great guide!”
Taste Bulgarian specialties, explore Plovdiv’s Old Town, and learn local culture on a small-group food walk with market and pastry stops.
“Having taken a few food tours this one is the best. The variety and amount of food is exceptional. The tour ranged from food markets, bakeries, to restaurants with incredible views and great food as well as walking around Plovdiv. Good value tour.”
Explore Sofia’s landmarks, Roman ruins, local food, Bulgarian drinks, and a communist-era tram ride with guide Peter.
“We had a fantastic day out in Sofia. Peter is very passionate about showing visitors his city, he is knowledgeable about its history and allround a great guy to spend time with. What was originally booked as a 2hr tour turned much longer as we were enjoying hidden litte bars and local beers away from the main tourist attractions and lost track of time.”
Taste Bulgarian wines in UNESCO-listed Nessebar with an oenologist, courtyard setting, local pairings, and an optional gourmet meal.
“5 star way to spend a couple of hours. The owner was friendly, knowledgeable about the wines and regions. We had 5 wines all different, a lovely tasting board included, which really helped us navigate the tasting and pairings. No sales patter about buying the wines either, which is why we bought 2 of the wines that stood out to us. 5 star afternoon thank you”
Taste six Bulgarian boutique wines with local meats and cheeses at a cozy Sofia wine bar, with history, regional grapes, and bottles to buy.
“The tasting was very informative. Table was set beautifully. Selection of wine was very diverse and yummy. Ended up buying quite a few bottles ;) highly recommend the experience even as a solo traveler as I was.”
Review of Balchik’s four-hour Black Sea yacht picnic, with sea views, lunch, drinks, swimming, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was very relaxing, good food and very good service. I recommend. They had different soft drinks, beer and wine. Me and my girlfriend really liked it. We got to relax on the front with some good weather. We went swimming and had a very good lunch.”
Explore Nessebar’s 15 landmarks with a multilingual audio guide, then taste local wine. A flexible two-hour tour for $17.
“Wycieczka zajmująca nieco ponad godzinę plus degustacja wina. Miejscowość nieduża lecz urokliwa mająca swój klimat. Godna polecenia, wino z miejscowej winiarni bardzo dobre nie do znalezienia w żadnym ze sklepów nawet w Słonecznym Brzegu.”
Explore Sofia’s markets, taste Bulgarian favorites, and learn the city’s food story on a three-hour small-group walking tour.
“Excellent guide, Minna. Lots of interesting food and plenty if it. Some sightseeing as well as the stops. The tour provides excellent value.”
Taste Bulgarian classics, beer, wine, and rakija while exploring Sofia by tram with a friendly local guide in a small group.
“Peter is a super nice guy and tailored the tour to me as I was the only customer. I finally got to understand Bulgarian culture better and taste the amazing food.”
Taste Plovdiv through markets, honey, banitsa, sausages, and local stories on this small-group Bulgarian food tour.
“Food tour był świetnym doświadczeniem! Nasz przewodnik (o ile dobrze pamiętam, Liam) przygotował bardzo ciekawy sposób przekazania wiedzy. Nie zabrakło wizyty na lokalnym targu z zapewnionym budżetem i zabawną próbą dogadania się po bułgarsku, co pozwoliło lepiej poczuć codzienność mieszkańców. Do tego quiz o produktach i ich ciekawostkach sprawił, że wszystko było angażujące i pełne niespodzianek. Spacer po tradycyjnych miejscach Płowdiwu z charakterystycznymi przekąskami i daniami był przepyszny i inspirujący. Jesteśmy naprawdę bardzo zadowoleni i polecamy tę wycieczkę z całego serca! ☺️”
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