Bulgaria · FOOD
The 15 best food experiences you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
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.”
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”
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!”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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!”
3 hour small group Bulgarian food walk in Plovdiv with market tasting, honey, banitsa and mekitsa, led by an English guide.
“Food tour był świetnym doświadczeniem! Nasz przewodnik (o ile dobrze pamiętam, Liam) przygotował bardzo ciekawy sposób przekazania wiedzy. Nie zabrakło wizyty na lokalnym targu z zapewnionym budżetem i zabawną próbą dogadania się po bułgarsku, co pozwoliło lepiej poczuć codzienność mieszkańców. Do tego quiz o produktach i ich ciekawostkach sprawił, że wszystko było angażujące i pełne niespodzianek. Spacer po tradycyjnych miejscach Płowdiwu z charakterystycznymi przekąskami i daniami był przepyszny i inspirujący. Jesteśmy naprawdę bardzo zadowoleni i polecamy tę wycieczkę z całego serca! ☺️”
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 :)”
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.”
Sofia to Rila Monastery with guide, family trout lunch, and Kyustendil wine tasting, small group for $95.
“It was amazing. Simone was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and friendly. I would highly recommend the tour.”
Gorno Draglishte folklore tour near Bansko with horo dancing, traditional costumes, and a hearty Bulgarian food tasting with rakia.
“We had a good laugh and the food was amazing, but it is quite expensive for Bulgaria”
Taste Bulgarian classics in Gorno Draglishte, then get hands-on with horo dance, costume photos, and a rakia tasting from Bansko.
“Absolutely great local experience diving deep with the locals, authentic dress up, authentic food, warm and welcome. Would come back for sure. That was really good!”
Cook a Bulgarian 3-course lunch in Sofia with a local chef, shop together, learn recipes, and meet Mrs Greta and Orpheus.
“Wonderful local experience! It’s as much abo learning about every day life in Sofia as it is about cooking.”
VIP Rila Monastery half-day tour from Sofia with admission, small-group feel, local food tasting, and optional winery add-on planning.
“Simone from Travel Buddy was very patient and accommodating, we thoroughly enjoyed this private tour to the Rila Monastery including driving through the winding mountain roads and he took the effort to reschedule another boutique winery for wine tasting when the original winery was not available for tasting. Even the owner of Bogdaya Boutique Winery was so hospitable and he offered various unique wine for tasting, so much until we have to decline as the tour duration as overran but Simone still offered to bring us to a local restaurant for late lunch which we have to decline as well. I will not hesitate to recommend my friends and you…”
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