The 15 Food & Drink Experiences in Bulgaria That Earn Their Price

Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience - The One-Hour Five-Wine Tasting: What You Actually Sip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 1 hour · from $21Our pick

One hour in Sofia with five Bulgarian wine tastings, paired with craft cheese, bread sticks, and a guide-led tour of regional styles.

“It was wonderful!There were 10 participants mostly in groups of 2-3 people so it was a very personal but social activity. Kalin hosted a very lovely curated wine tasting, including some general knowledge of Bulgarian wine making throughout the centuries as well as detailed backstories of the wines we tasted. The cheese complimented the wine well and its beautiful to see how much dedication and passion is in this experience and I thank Kalin for sharing it with us. The set-up allowed for comfort and the room to discuss the wines with the other participants, and everyone found something they liked especially. There can be found something for every taste.”

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Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia

2.Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36Top rated

Taste five native Bulgarian grapes in Sofia with local cheeses in about an hour. English host, cozy shop setting, big aromas, real value.

“It was a great experience learning about different wine regions in Bulgaria. Our host was very knowledgeable and well-informed about wine, and he was also very helpful with our questions and any additional information.”

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Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses

3.Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 181 reviews · 1 hour · from $21

Taste 5 Bulgarian wines and 2 local cheeses in Sofia, with a chalk-map wine lesson, pairing guidance, and winery tips for your trip.

“Fantastic experience! The wines were excellent and I learned a lot!”

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Sofia: Flea and Food Markets Tour

4.Flea and Food Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 63 reviews · 1 day · from $50

Sofia’s flea and food markets tour mixes four tastings, antique browsing, and expert history as you walk past top landmarks for $50.

“Fabulous afternoon eating our way around Sofia with plenty of history and cultural incites into Bulgaria and Sofia.”

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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

5.Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Guided wine and history tour at DiVes Estate Winery near Nessebar, with 6 tastings, Bulgarian bites, and big Black Sea views.

“Was a very good and interesting tour! Now I know a bit more about the wine 🍷, tips about a good wine! Very well presented! Thank you Dimiter for all the information, about history of the place, about the hole process! Is a family business on international scale.”

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Sofia Afternoon Walking Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

6.Sofia Afternoon Walking Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $82

Walk Sofia’s top landmarks on an afternoon route, then finish with Bulgarian wine and local meat bites at a traditional tavern.

“I really did not have an appreciation for Sofia until I took this tour. Great history; little known holes in the wall; loved the food; and left with a great impression of Sofia. Highly recommend”

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Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

A 3-hour small-group food walk through Plovdiv, tasting Bulgarian dishes and culture from markets to tea, ending near the Roman Stadium.

“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

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $91

A 3-hour Sofia food tasting walk with a communist-era tram ride, beer and wine, and quick hits at top sites like Alexander Nevsky.

“Peter was a great Food Tour Guide, everything was very organized, he has a wealth of knowledge about the architecture, historical events, and of course recommended the best food at the best places.”

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Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

9.Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Taste Bulgarian wine at Minkov Brothers Winery in UNESCO Nessebar, with a short Old Town walk, expert-led tastings, and optional gourmet meals.

“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

10.Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33

One hour in Sofia tasting Bulgarian boutique wines plus meat and cheese, with a small-group host sharing wine history in plain English.

“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

11.Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Black Sea yacht picnic from Balchik with lunch, wine and beer, sea swims, and passes by Balchik Palace and Botanical Gardens.

“Absolutely enjoyable! The boat the staff, the food and the drinks. We are very satisfied and we enjoyed it at the max with our friends. Would recommend to everyone in the area.”

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Nessebar: Guided Walking Tour of Nessebar Old & Wine tasting

12.Guided Walking Tour of Nessebar Old & Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $17Best value

Guided walk through Nessebar Old Town with audio in 5 languages and a wine tasting finish near the Windmill.

“Attention: this is a purely audio-guided tour. The information in the audio guide itself was a bit superficial. The human guide was mainly there for taking pictures and telling us which number to press on the audio guide. She was nice and helpful but we sometimes felt a bit rushed with listening to the audio guide (German language takes longer apparently). The wine tasting was nice. All in all we liked it but the tour could have been a bit more personal.”

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Market Food Tour

13.Market Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Eat your way through Sofia’s main markets and central hall with lunch, a local guide, and a small-group walk in English.

“Had a great tour with Daniella, who was so friendly, informative and fun! Would recommend to anyone. We learned a lot about Sofia that wasn’t in the articles we had read.”

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Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting

14.Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $56

Central Sofia Bulgarian wine tasting with 5 pours, cheese and cold cuts, and vintage-venue stories in English, about 1 hour.

“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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Sofia: 5-Stop Food & Culture Tour by Communist-Era Tram

15.5-Stop Food & Culture Tour by Communist-Era Tram

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

Eat your way through Sofia on a small-group food and culture walk with plenty of beer, wine, rakija, and tram rides included.

“Peter was a great guide. I ended up being the only one on the tour so I got a private experience. Knowledgeable about all the hidden gems and local spots as well as history of Sofia and Bulgaria. Friendly. Fantastic value for your money. Go hungry because there is so much food!”

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