The 10 Best Wine Tastings in 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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2.Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

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

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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3.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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4.Sofia Wine Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $67

Explore Sofia’s boutique wine scene with Pavlin, tasting Bulgarian wines and local nibbles at three intimate venues.

“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!”

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5.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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6.Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $57

Taste Bulgarian prime cuts and local wine in a stylish Sofia setting, with cultural stories, personal food tips, and a central meeting point.

“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+++!!!!”

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7.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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8.Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $173

Explore Plovdiv, Perushtitsa, the Red Church, and Bulgarian wine on a guided Sofia day trip with hotel pickup.

“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!”

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9.5 Days Guided Motorcycle Tour Wine, Nature and Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $600

Ride Bulgaria’s mountain roads, wine country, monasteries, and historic towns on a five-day guided motorcycle tour from Sofia.

“Expertly guided by Adrian, we swept across Bulgaria devouring like locusts the culture,the history, the wonderful nature and of course the food and drink.what a great way to submerge yourself in another culture.We took home many happy memories from our adventures. Happily recommended.”

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10.Wine trip with The Jolly Vintners near Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $89

Taste Bulgarian wines and local food beside the Iskar River, with ancient ruins, Ritli rock formations, scenic hikes, and private pickup options.

“The wine tasting and the tour are really worth it. The tasting happens at the edge of the river, across the rock formations - the Ritli. But before that there is a tour of the surrounding hills. It is a trek uphill but you get to amazing vistas of the Iskar Read more”

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