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The 15 Best Food & Drink Tours in Bulgaria

27 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Banitsa for breakfast, a table of salads, and rakia poured at a temperature nobody warned you about. The 15 below walk the markets and the mehanas of Sofia and Plovdiv, priced and clear about how hungry to arrive.

Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia - Arriving at Tempus Vini in central Sofia
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Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia

1.Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Taste five native Bulgarian wines in central Sofia, paired with local cheeses, while learning about the country’s grapes, regions, and wine culture.

“Kalin outlines the history of wine production in Bulgaria from anicent times up to present day. Wine production is like the history of this country with various rulers affecting wine production. We tasted 5 different wines, including orange and natural wines. All the wines tasted we're using native grape vararties and from small producers, even some that Kalin made himself. All very good.Wines were accompanied with local cheeses. A very enjoyable evening and even brought a few bottles to bring home. If you have any interest in trying wines from Bulgaria when in Sofia you must do this experience. Thank you Kalin”

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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting - Simeon’s Mound and the Battle of Aheloy
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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

2.Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Explore Bulgaria’s Battle of Aheloy history, taste six award-winning wines, and enjoy Black Sea views at DiVes Winery near Nessebar.

“A wonderful experience. We were only two people and still received an excellent tour, with the history of the vineyard’s location and plenty of information about the different wines we tasted. Our host was very friendly. A fantastic experience overall. Great wines, and you can buy them afterwards at the vineyard’s shop (at very reasonable prices). Highly recommended!”

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Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv - Meeting at the Monument of the Unification
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Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv

3.Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $60

Taste Bulgarian specialties, visit Plovdiv markets and bakeries, and explore Old Town with a small-group guide in three delicious hours.

“We had a fantastic morning, Iliya was a knowledgeable and funny guide who shared so much interesting information about the local culture and history. The variety of food tasted was excellent and we learnt so much about Bulgaria in a fun and relaxing format. Highly recommend this tour, it was excellent value for money and a wonderful way to enjoy our morning. This was family friendly for our 5 year old who tasted so many delicious treats along with us. Thank you, Iliya for making our start to Plovdiv so wonderful!”

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Sofia Food & Tasting Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride - Books, university life, and Bulgaria’s public institutions
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Sofia Food & Tasting Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride

4.Sofia Food & Tasting Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $92

Review of Sofia’s food and tasting tour, pairing five Bulgarian food stops with historic sights and a communist-era tram ride.

“Peter was fantastic. Immensely professional, warm, and so generous with his knowledge and the effort he puts into this tour. You can tell how detail-oriented he is in how he crafted the tour route, and when the bites and drinks were offered. It was the perfect walking tour - a perfect mix of sights, history, culture, and glimpses into local life. I can't recommend this tour enough.”

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Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar - Walking the estate and seeing the traditional cellar
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Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

5.Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $54

Taste Bulgarian wines in UNESCO-listed Nessebar with a private host, cellar visit, cheese board, and optional gourmet meal.

“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.”

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Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting - Five or six pours, from white to orange to red
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Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

6.Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $34

Taste boutique Bulgarian wines, local meats, and cheeses in Sofia with a small group, friendly hosts, and a useful lesson in wine culture.

“We came here to do a wine tasting cheese and wine evening. We arrived early and were greeted by Maria, who kindly took us to our well prepared table ready for the wine tasting. From the many wine tasting experiences we have signed up to around the world, this is definitely one of the best - both in terms of the knowledge of the host, as well as the high quality of the produce. We were encouraged to stay at the venue after the wine tasting to try more wines and both Lyubomir and Maria recommended some great wines!l which carried a super personal touch! Would highly recommend this family…”

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Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks - The Palace and Botanical Gardens seen from offshore
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Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks

7.Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

See if Balchik’s Black Sea yacht picnic is worth $119, with lunch, drinks, swimming, coastal views, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Really great tour, everything was well organised!! The lunch was delicious, friendly people and a great view over the sea. Really recommend!!”

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Market Food Tour - Starting at Crystal Garden at 2:00 pm
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Market Food Tour

8.Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $56

Explore Sofia’s flea market, women’s market, and Central Hall with Bulgarian tastings, local history, and lunch in three hours.

“Our guide was very enthusiastic and provided lots of information. The food stops were great, especially the Tarator, chilled cucumber and dill soup.”

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Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting - Why this Sofia tasting makes sense
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Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting

9.Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $57

Taste five Bulgarian wines, local cold cuts, and cheese in a stylish Sofia venue with stories, music, and an easy city-center meeting point.

“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!”

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Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class - Three Bulgarian dishes, chosen for your cooking level
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Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class

Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting - Plovdiv Old Town: three hours among ancient stones
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Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

11.Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $175

Explore Plovdiv’s Old Town and Villa Yustina on a 10-hour Sofia tour with wine tasting, hotel pickup, expert guides, and free cancellation.

“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”

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3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia - The Women’s Market gives the tour its local character
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3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia

Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia - Raw honey, medicinal tea, and Bulgarian boza
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Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia

Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour - The ride into the Rila Mountains
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Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

14.Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $204

Review of Sofia’s Rila Monastery and Medi Valley wine tour, with practical advice on timing, value, guides, dress, transport, and what to expect.

“My friend and I had a great trip to the Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting. Our guide Victor was excellent and gave us much information about the Monastery that we would have never known had we gone on our own. We had a nice lunch in a cozy restaurant where Victor continued to share personal stories of the Bulgarian history with us, which was all very eye opening. The winery part was good, perhaps a little rushed, but the wine was excellent. I highly recommend this tour for a personalized experience with loads of information. It was a great combination of sightseeing, walking and relaxation.”

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Burgas Exquisite Wine Tasting - Traditional appetizers make the tasting more useful
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Burgas Exquisite Wine Tasting

15.Burgas Exquisite Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $72

Taste four Bulgarian wines with local appetizers and a sommelier in Burgas, then weigh the value, timing, location issue, and booking risks.

“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.”

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