Bulgaria · BULGARIAN WINE TASTING TOURS
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Bulgaria has been making wine since the Thracians and exports very little of the good stuff, which is the whole argument for tasting it here. Below: cellar visits in Sofia, vineyard days in the Thracian valley and around Melnik, how many pours each includes, and what you pay.
A one-hour Sofia wine tasting at Tempus Vini featuring five Bulgarian native grapes, plus cheese and breads, guided in English.
“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.”
DiVes Estate Winery near Nessebar pairs Bulgarian history with tastings of medal-winning wines, local bites, and hilltop views.
“Good guide, informative and we learned a lot ;) Good wines, and plenty opportunity to ask questions.”
Private wine tasting in UNESCO Nessebar with Minkov Brothers Winery, guided estate walk, cellar history, English tasting, and optional gourmet meal.
“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”
A 1-hour boutique Bulgarian wine and tapas tasting in Sofia, with 5 to 6 wines, meat, cheese, bread, and a history lesson.
“Very cute and well decorated boutique. The wines were good and the owner took the time to present them and answer our questions. The presentation of wines is a bit monotonic though and could use a bit more livelyness.”
Sofia Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting: taste five local wines with cheeses and cold cuts in a vintage city-center venue near Serdika.
“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!”
Plovdiv Old Town and Thracia Valley wine tasting from Sofia with hotel pickup, small group pacing, and guides like Niki and Maria.
“La visita di plovdiv vecchia e la degustazione vini presso villa justina Ottima la guida Maria che nonostante il nostro poco inglese è stata molto chiara”
Sofia day trip to Rila Monastery and Melnik: UNESCO frescoes, wine-cellar house, Melnik Pyramids photo stops, small group.
“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.”
Private Rila Monastery and Medi Valley Winery day trip from Sofia, with guide-led UNESCO stops and five wine tastings.
“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.”
A one-hour Bulgarian prime-cuts and wine tasting in Sofia, hosted by Rado. Organic meats, cheese, stories, and practical food tips.
“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+++!!!!”
Burgas Bulgarian wine tasting with a professional sommelier, four wines, and traditional appetizers, plus a Sea Garden stop in about one hour.
“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.”
4-hour private Varna walk with French cultural stories and Bulgarian wine tasting, excellent value, English-led, instant confirmation.
“L’excellent français de Casimir sa gentillesse ainsi que sa culture Belle découverte de la ville et très sympathique découverte des vins bulgares”
A private Varna walking route plus a hosted Bulgarian wine tasting with food. Historic sights, sea views, and a sommelier-led pairing.
“Excellent tour guide and very welcoming owner at the Wine Club. However, the tour was NOT as advertised. We received far less than advertised.”
Private 4-hour Varna walk with 3 tutored wine tastings, archaeology stops, Sea Garden, Roman ruins, and optional pickup in a small group.
“Amazing tour guide! Told us everything we needed to know about Varna! Very helpful and amazing knowledge of history! Great host! Totally recommend!”
Half-day private tour at Edoardo Miroglio winery in Bulgaria, with cellar visit, tastings, lunch, and optional hotel pickup.
“One of the best Bulgarian wineries in such settings that is Wow! The wines were fantastic, the food delicious and the place very unique. What a combination. We are happy we booked this tour and we got so much out of it.”
Free pickup from Sofia for a 9-hour Plovdiv and Perushtitsa day trip, guided Old Town walk, Red Church stop, and Villa Yustina wine tasting.
“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!”
