The 15 Wine Tours in Sofia 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 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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Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

5.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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Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting

6.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 Wine Walk

7.Sofia Wine Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $66

A 2 to 2.5 hour guided wine walk in Sofia with three tasting stops, small bites, and stories from local wine expert Pavlin.

“If you are in Sofia do yourself a favour and book this wine tour. Pavlin was extremely knowledgeable. The wine was delicious and varied. Great tour to kick off my stay in Sofia!”

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Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

8.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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Bulgarian Wine and Cheese Tasting

9.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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Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour

10.Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $56

Taste Bulgarian organic prime cuts and premium local wine in Sofia. One hour near Serdika metro, with culture stories and food tips.

“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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Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

11.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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From Sofia: Rila Monastery Tour with Wine & Food degustation

12.Rila Monastery Tour with Wine & Food degustation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 390 minutes - 7 hours · from $95

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.”

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Melnik Wine Tour

13.Melnik Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6 reviews · 9 hours · from $187

Full-day Melnik wine tour from Sofia: Rozhen Monastery, cellar tastings at Villa Melnik, village food, and a wine museum visit.

“Winery was excellent, great wines and very good and knowledgeable guide. Lunch was ok, Monastery visit not that interesting. The biggest challenge was our driver not speaking English so had to rely on translation a lot.”

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Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Sofia

14.Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $172

Join a 9-hour small-group day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv Old Town, Perushtitsa’s Red Church, and Villa Yustina wine tasting.

“The tour was informative thanks to the tour guide, Maris is an encyclopedia of information concerning Bulgaria and other countries nearby”

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1980s Sofia: Private Art, Wine & Sourdough in a Family Home

15.1980s Sofia: Private Art, Wine & Sourdough in a Family Home

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $53

Step into a Sofia family home for 1980s art, 10-year sourdough, and Bulgarian wine, plus panoramic views of Sofia and Vitosha.

“I had the pleasure of having dinner with the host Joan and his very kind mother. Joan is very knowledgeable on the history of Bulgaria and the Communist time in Sofia. He was also a very good host and fitted the topics to my interest/wishes. The dinner was done in their family home, and was a nice experience to see a Bulgarian family home aswell. I learned so much, and if I ever come back to Sofia I will do this again, because the host have so many more interesting stories to tell. I highly recommend this. PS. They also do Bulgarian yoghurt tasting, which was a very good experience…”

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