15 Food Tours in Sofia Worth the Day

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 Afternoon Walking Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

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

5.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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Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

6.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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Market Food Tour

7.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

8.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

9.5-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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Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class

10.Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $138

Cook classic Bulgarian dishes in Sofia with a market stroll, a hands-on class tailored to you, and a full tasting meal with Mariela.

“I had a wonderful day with Mariela and we cooked and shared a delicious meal ! I highly recommend :)”

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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 $174

Hotel pickup for a relaxed day in Plovdiv Old Town and Thracia Valley wine tasting at Villa Yustina, max 15 people, English guide.

“The tour was quite good. Our guide was very helpful and friendly”

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3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia

12.3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $104

Taste Sofia classics like banitsa and sarma on a 3-hour private food tour with pickup, market walking, and wine.

“Guide was friendly and did a good job explaining how the food was affected by the area’s history. Plenty of food, good pace, and great information. Would have preferred more traditional banitsa but the rest was delicious.”

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Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia

13.Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $56

Sample four homemade Bulgarian desserts in Sofia with raw honey, healing tea, and boza, plus cultural stories, in about one hour.

“This was an interesting experience, chatting with our guide about Bulgaria in an intimate setting, while eating some excellent desserts and drink.”

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Bulgarian Wine and Cheese Tasting

14.Bulgarian Wine and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22

Sofia wine and cheese tasting: five Bulgarian wines, two local cheeses, and a quick history of grape varieties in an hour.

“Would not recommend this, the guide was abrupt and not engaging at all, the experience only lasted 30 mins, a waste of money unfortunately”

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Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

15.Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $203

From Sofia, visit UNESCO Rila Monastery and the Rila Mountains, then taste five wines at Medi Valley Winery on an 8-hour tour.

“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.”

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