The 9 Best Wine Tours in 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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2.Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

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

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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3.Sofia Wine Walk

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

Join Pavlin Ivanov for a private evening walk through Sofia’s boutique wine scene. Starting near Russian Monument Square at 7 pm, you’ll visit three wine-focused venues, taste Bulgarian wines, enjoy light nibbles, and hear about local history, winemaking, culture, and modern life. The two to two-and-a-half-hour route and venues may change with opening times.

“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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4.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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5.Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour

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

Meet at 6 pm on Tsar Shishman Street for a one-hour tasting of four organic Bulgarian beef, veal, and pork cuts with premium local wine. Rado may host you in an artistic bar and share food tips, history, and practical suggestions for the rest of your Sofia stay.

“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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6.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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7.Plovdiv and Perushtitsa Day Trip with Wine Tasting from Sofia

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

Leave Sofia at 9:00 a.m. for a nine-hour guided outing to Plovdiv’s Old Town, Perushtitsa’s Early Christian Red Church, and Villa Yustina winery. You get hotel pickup, transport, a wine tasting, and time with guides such as Filip, Maris, or Demetri. The group can reach 15 people, though some departures may feel more personal.

“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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8.5 Days Guided Motorcycle Tour Wine, Nature and Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $599

Ride from Sofia through Koprivshtitsa, Plovdiv, the Rhodope Mountains, Melnik, Bansko, and Rila Monastery. A professional biker guide leads a small group of up to eight riders on scenic roads, with local guesthouses, Bulgarian meals, wine tasting, and cultural visits along the way.

“Fantastic service provided by Adrian during our stay in Bulgaria. Extremely professional, super friendly, great advice. I definitely recommend his agency services, all the more so if you want to rent a motorcycle to visit this beautiful country.”

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9.Wine trip with The Jolly Vintners near Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $89

Spend about five hours near Sofia tasting local wines and Bulgarian delicacies in a picnic setting beside the Iskar River. Your private group explores ancient ruins, hills, and the Ritli rock formations before settling in for wine and food. An optional two-hour hike adds wider views. Pickup is offered, but private transport is not included.

“The wine tasting and the tour are really worth it. The tasting happens at the edge of the river, across the rock formations - the Ritli. But before that there is a tour of the surrounding hills. It is a trek uphill but you get to amazing vistas of the Iskar Read more”

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