The 7 Best Bulgarian Food Tastings in Sofia

1.Sofia Afternoon Walking Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $82Our pick

Spend about three hours walking central Sofia with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, visiting the National Theater, Serdika, mosque, churches, and city landmarks. Finish with Bulgarian wine and local bites such as lukanka, katak, kopoolu, and fillet Elena. Vegetarian and vegan options can be requested.

“Great tour by Dani! Funny and informative guide, very entertaining for 4 hours and showed us all the important historical locations and explained their background in depth and covered the whole city. Really got a great insight into Sofia and highly recommended”

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2.Rakia Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 3 months · from $24Best value

You’ll taste three premium aged rakias and brandies with Bulgarian appetizers, guided in English by a host or greeter. A short museum walk adds context through an impressive bottle collection and the story of how rakia developed.

“To know about the history and evolution of the rakia. The bottle collection was impressive”

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3.Market Food Tour

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

Walk from Crystal Garden through Sofia’s flea market, Central Market Hall, Zhenski Pazar, and Lions’ Bridge. Your English-speaking guide leads tastings of Bulgarian favorites, ending with lunch at Hadjidraganov’s Houses. Guides have included Minna, Danny, Christina, Yoan, Dara, and Daniella.

“Messi was a great your guide! Food was good and insights very much appreciated! Clear recommendation”

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

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

Spend about six hours with Mariela cooking three Bulgarian dishes tailored to your tastes and skill level. Shop at Sofia’s Women’s Market when conditions allow, learn Balkan food traditions, then sit down to a generous lunch or dinner in a private kitchen.

“Mariela was so generous with her time, experiences, history of Sofia and friendship. Of course the cooking was superb, delicious and left us wanting more.”

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5.3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia

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

Spend three hours tasting Bulgarian soups, bread, sarma, banitsa, lyutenitsa, drinks, and other local dishes while walking through central Sofia. Your private English-speaking guide may include hotel pickup, and guides such as Rali, Ivo, Nesi, Ivaylo, and Daniella have led this food-and-history route.

“Great food - quite substantial too. Great company for a pleasant evening - we were with Ivaylo, good intro on food, food selection, and drink including wine. Very much recommended.”

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6.Bulgarian Premium Aged Rakia, Cold Cuts and Pickles Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $55

Meet near Serdika metro for five small glasses of aged rakia, paired with Bulgarian cold cuts, cheeses, cucumbers, chilies, and pickles. Your English-speaking host, Radoslav, adds stories about distilling, aging, and local food customs in a stylish, vintage room.

“Our tour turned out to be amazing—far beyond our expectations. We initially thought it would be just a simple food and wine tasting, but it ended up being surprisingly incredible. Radoslav is an exceptional host and storyteller who generously shares his deep knowledge, from the history and aging of Rakia to the premium cold cuts and cheeses he serves. He also gives thoughtful recommendations on places to visit, including the best times and seasons to go. Throughout the experience, it felt less like a tour and more like being welcomed by a longtime friend into his country, sharing stories and travel life along the way. I highly recommend this tour,…”

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7.Banitsa Pastry Class with a Local with Bulgarian Wine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

Meet your English-speaking host at James Bourchier Metro Station, then walk to a top-floor Sofia home with Mount Vitosha views. Learn to make banitsa with filo, eggs, cheese, and yogurt, sample Bulgarian wine and lukanka, and eat your pastry warm or take it home.

“Very nice and kind people, highly recommend the workshop! One great experience that everyone should go through and feel :)”

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