The 9 Bulgarian Wine Tastings in Sofia That Earn Their Price

1.Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia

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

Meet Kalin at Tempus Vini in Sofia’s Old City Center for a one-hour tasting of five Bulgarian grapes: Miskets, Melnik, Mavrud, Gumza, and Rubin. Taste local cheese and bread, hear how Bulgarian wine has changed, and get practical advice on bottles worth taking home.

“Very well run event, great host, knowledgeable of all wines, and the 5 wines from Bulgaria we tried were all excellent ( we bought 3 of them!) Cheese and snacks a plenty, of great quality, and would really recommend you do this High class”

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2.Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

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

Meet Lubomir and Maria at Vineria Wine Bar & Shop on Tsar Asen Street for a guided tasting of boutique Bulgarian wines, usually five or six pours, paired with local meat, cheese, bread, olive oil, and water. You will hear how politics and regional grapes shaped Bulgaria’s wine industry.

“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.Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

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

Travel from Sofia to Plovdiv with a guide such as Niki, Victoria, Nely, or Stoyan, then continue to Villa Yustina in the Thracia Valley for a winery visit and tasting. Expect hotel pickup, a small group of up to 15, and a relaxed 10-hour day.

“La visita di plovdiv vecchia e la degustazione vini presso villa justina Ottima la guida Maria che nonostante il nostro poco inglese è stata molto chiara”

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4.Bulgarian Wine and Cheese Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $22Best value

At Coupage Wine and Cheese Shop on Solunska Street, Alex introduces you to five wines made from Bulgarian grape varieties and two local cheeses. The one-hour tasting includes regional stories, water in a glass, and Sofia restaurant tips. Groups are limited to 12 people.

“Informative Great wine Thoroughly enjoyed. Cheeses were so good Felt relaxed and enjoyed it all. Pleasant way to sample wines”

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5.Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

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

Travel from Sofia into the Rila Mountains, tour the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery with a personal guide, then taste five wines at Medi Valley Winery. Guides such as Georgi and Victor add useful Bulgarian history, and hotel pickup by air-conditioned minivan keeps the day simple.

“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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6.Melnik Wine Tour

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

Leave Sofia at 8:30 AM for Melnik, Bulgaria’s smallest town and a celebrated wine region. Visit Rozhen Monastery, explore a historic wine-trading house, enjoy lunch with local wine, and tour Villa Melnik with a family member who makes the wine.

“It was a great tour. The guide was great and fulfilled all my wishes and even had a surprise for my birthday. I really enjoyed the tour and can recommend it to others.”

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

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

Travel from Sofia to Plovdiv, Perushtitsa, and Villa Yustina in a modern vehicle with hotel pickup. Spend three hours walking Plovdiv’s Old Town, visit the Early Christian Red Church, and taste regional wines. Guides including Demetri, Filip, and Maris bring strong local knowledge to this small-group day.

“We had one amazing time visiting Plovdiv, wine tasting @ Villa Yustina and seeing the Red Church at sunset. Our guide Filip and our driver Peter did an excellent job making us feel welcomed and safe. Filip is very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommended this tour!”

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8.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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9.Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $55

Meet near Serdika metro at ul. Tsar Shishman 41 for five Bulgarian wine pours, local cold cuts, cheese, and stories about the country’s wine traditions. Radoslav may lead the tasting, which takes place in an aristocratic vintage room with music and a relaxed feel.

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