Bulgaria · FOOD & DRINK

The 15 Best Food & Drink Tours in Bulgaria

26 tours  ·  from $18

Bulgarian food is cheap, heavy and better than its reputation. The 15 below walk the markets and the mehanas, pour rakia at eleven in the morning and end at a table, priced and honest about how hungry to turn up.

Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia - How the one-hour tasting unfolds
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Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia

1.Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 545 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $36Our pick

Meet Kalin at Tempus Vini in central Sofia for a one-hour tasting of five Bulgarian grape varieties: Misket, Melnik, Mavrud, Gumza, and Rubin. He explains wine regions, local history, and modern producers while serving Bulgarian cheeses and bread. Some sessions include six wines or bottles made by Kalin himself.

“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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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting - Six wines, five small food pairings
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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

2.Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

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

At DiVes Estate Winery near Nessebar, your English-speaking guide leads a circular walk through the winery, explains the 917 Battle of Aheloy, and pairs six Bulgarian wines with five small bites. Expect medal-winning bottles, Black Sea views, a shop, and a relaxed visit lasting about 90 minutes.

“A tour of the wine production and a story about the history of the area! It all took about 2.5 hours. It was the owner of the vineyard himself, who made the tour, and there was only me and my partner (only 2pcs) on it, who made it itim. We got after the tour of the place, try a total of 6 different wines to different finger food. All the wines were very good, and it is understandable why they have won awards! After this, you can buy wine at your own point of sale. All in all a pleasant tour in nice surroundings, which is definitely worth the price!…”

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Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv - Tasting your way through local food culture
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Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv

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

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

Start at 10 a.m. with guides Iliya or Daniel for a three-hour walk through central Plovdiv. Sample Bulgarian treats at local markets, bakeries, tea shops, and restaurants, while learning about food, customs, and history. The group is capped at 10 people and ends near the Mosque and Roman Stadium.

“Daniel was an entertaining and knowledgeable guide for this tour. Got to taste all sorts of Bulgarian treats while learning about culture and history. Stops included local market, pastry shops, tea shop. Would highly recommend this tour!”

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Sofia Food & Tasting Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride - Markets, mosques, and Sofia’s Area of Tolerance
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Sofia Food & Tasting Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride

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

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

Join Peter for a three-hour small-group tour through central Sofia, pairing five Bulgarian food stops with major sights, Roman Serdica, local markets, and a communist-era tram ride. Expect sausages, cheese, salad, dessert, beer or wine, and practical stories about Bulgaria’s past. Groups are limited to 11.

“Peter was such a wonderful guide. I was the only person on the tour so he adjusted itinerary due to the fact I had already visited several items on the itinerary. He had a great understanding and knowledge of history including the communist period. Our last stop was a bar/restaurant right out of the communist sixties. Beer was great and so was the fried cheese. You had a choice of wine or beer. I would highly recommend his tour”

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Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar - The tasting board makes the wine easier to judge
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Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

5.Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

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

Meet in Old Nessebar for a private wine tasting hosted in English by an oenologist and local wine team. Sample four or five Bulgarian wines with cheese and meats, hear how the wines are made, and explore the traditional cellar setting. You can add a multi-course lunch or dinner, making this a relaxed break from sightseeing.

“I visited the the historic town and had the pleasure to trying the wines on offer the venue is a lovely little courtyard and the husband and wife hosts were very friendly it is an ideal place to stop in the town and would recommend you try this experience. The wines were very good and the host told us all about where the wines were produced”

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Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting - The wines: local grapes instead of familiar labels
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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

At Vineria Wine Bar & Shop on Sofia’s quiet Tsar Asen Street, hosts Lyubomir and Maria introduce you to five or six Bulgarian boutique wines, local meats, cheeses, bread, and olive oil. Expect stories about Bulgaria’s wine past, unusual grape varieties, and a small group capped at eight people. Extra wine after the tasting costs more.

“Lots of great information about both Bulgarian wines and wine industry! Great meat, cheese and bread as well as wine!”

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Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks - The Palace and Botanical Gardens from the water
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Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks

7.Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks

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

Sail from Balchik toward Kavarna aboard the Samba or Dionis, with sea views of the Palace and Botanical Gardens, lunch, wine, beer, soft drinks, and a swimming stop. Hosts including Hristo, Nicco, Captain Nikolai, and Sinni help create a relaxed four-hour outing for up to 30 people.

“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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Market Food Tour - Antique and Artisan Fair: Bulgaria in objects
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Market Food Tour

8.Market Food Tour

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

Walk central Sofia with a local guide such as Dani, Christina, Minna, or Yoan, stopping at the Antique and Artisan Fair, Central Market Hall, and Zhenski Pazar. You’ll sample Bulgarian food at several venues, learn how history shaped the cuisine, and finish with lunch at Hadjidraganov’s Houses Restaurant. Vegetarian options are available.

“We had a wonderful few hours with Dara. She was so knowledgeable and friendly, and taught us a lot about the city and the cuisine. We ate at four different places and the food was excellent at all of them. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class - From St. Nicholas Church to central Sofia
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Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class

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

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

Spend about six hours with Mariela exploring Sofia’s Women’s Market, learning Bulgarian cooking techniques, and preparing three dishes suited to your skills and tastes. The private class includes kitchen equipment and a full meal, with possible dishes such as burek, dolmas, gyuvetche, kavarma, and mekitzi. Pickup from Luvov Most metro station is available.

“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 - Three hours among Plovdiv’s old streets
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Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

10.Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $174

Leave Sofia at 9:00 am for a guided visit to Plovdiv Old Town, then continue to Villa Yustina in the Thracia Valley for wine tasting. Your English-speaking guide may be Nicky, Nely, Stoyan, Maria, or another member of the P Group team. Expect about 10 hours, a small group of up to 15 people, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

“I loved this tour and would highly encourage taking this particular tour if you have an extra day in Sofia. I had a private guide who was spectacular. I would go back to Plovdiv on another day to do some shopping as there were many shops that had unique gifts.”

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3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia - Restaurants, Bakeries, and More Than One Kind of Tasting
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3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia

11.3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia

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

Spend three hours tasting Bulgarian soups, breads, sarma, banitsa, lyutenitsa, and local wine while walking through Sofia with a private guide. Your route includes the Women’s Market and several food stops. Guides such as Rali, Ivo, Nesi, Ivaylo, Daniella, and Dara have led this experience. Vegetarian tastings are available with advance notice.

“This tour was an amazing introduction to Bulgarian food and history. The places we visited were diverse and excellent. Daniella, our tour guide, was full of information and fun. It was a great evening. Be sure to wear your walking shoes and come hungry.”

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Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia - An aristocratic room near central Sofia
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Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia

12.Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia

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

Meet near Sofia’s central Serdika area for a one-hour tasting of four homemade Bulgarian desserts, farmer’s honey, medicinal tea, and boza. Your English-speaking host explains the sweets, drinks, and Bulgarian traditions in an aristocratic, vintage-style setting. It suits food lovers, small groups, and team-building outings.

“Really enjoyable experience! The desserts were amazing and so was the tea. I really recommend this to anyone interested in food.”

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Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour - Entering Rila Monastery
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Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

13.Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

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

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Rila Monastery and its remarkable wall paintings, then taste five wines at Medi Valley Winery. Pickup and drop-off in Sofia, an air-conditioned minivan, and guiding are included. Guides such as Georgi and Victor have added useful history and personal stories along the way.

“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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Burgas Exquisite Wine Tasting - Traditional appetizers make the tasting more useful
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Burgas Exquisite Wine Tasting

14.Burgas Exquisite Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $71

Meet in Burgas for a private one-hour tasting of four Bulgarian wines, guided in English by a professional sommelier. You’ll pair the pours with traditional Bulgarian appetizers and learn practical wine tips. The experience begins and ends at the meeting point, with the Sea Garden listed as a stop.

“The online description specifically states the tasting takes place in Burgas, Bulgaria and there is a lunch or dinner time option. I called to confirm, and Viator confirmed the info. We booked less than a day ahead. The email said the tour is in Nessebar, Bulgaria, 40 kilometers from Burgas and 45 minutes away. Along with a 4 pm start time. I am now disputing the charge as the city and start time are entirely different from the web page.”

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Enchanting Honey and Healing Tea Tasting - Choosing herbs for two cups of tea
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Enchanting Honey and Healing Tea Tasting

15.Enchanting Honey and Healing Tea Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $56

Meet host Rado near Sofia’s Serdika metro station for a one-hour tasting in an aristocratic, vintage-style room. You’ll sample five Bulgarian honeys, warm Ceylon tea blended with local healing herbs, and mekitsa, a traditional fried pastry. Choose tea flavors to suit your taste, and hear stories about honey, tea, and Sofia.

“The experience was amazing! My son and I were visiting from the states and wanted a traditional local experience!! We tasted 5 different honeys with the traditional Bulgarian pastry, mekitsi. My favorite was the echinacea honey. My son’s was the local insect gathered honey. The tea with honey was also amazing!! We got several travel experience trip tips! All in all, we loved it!”

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