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Wine Tours in Bulgaria: The 15 Best Cellar Visits

36 tours  ·  from $15

The Thracian valley around Plovdiv and the Struma valley in the south-west grow the country’s serious reds. These 15 tastings are priced by the pour, with transport notes for the ones that end well after lunch.

Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience - Arriving at Tempus Vini on Knyaz Boris I Street
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Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

1.Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 1 hour · from $21Our pick

Meet at Tempus Vini, a small wine shop on Knyaz Boris I Street in central Sofia. Hosts such as Kalin guide you through five Bulgarian wines, local cheeses, and the country’s 5,000-year winemaking story. Expect an intimate tasting, with occasional sessions lasting closer to two hours.

“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 - The five native grapes on the tasting table
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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

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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Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses - Meeting Alex at Coupage Cheese & Wine Shop
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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

Meet Alex at Coupage Cheese & Wine Shop for five Bulgarian wines made from local grape varieties, two cheeses, and a one-hour guide to the country’s wine regions. You’ll study a chalk map, hear stories about wine and the communist period, and get practical winery and farm tips.

“Alex was very knowledgeable about wine in general, not only Bulgarian. it was a great interesting evening.”

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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting - Six Bulgarian wines at the tasting table
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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

4.Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

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

Visit DiVes Estate Winery on historic Simeon’s Mound near Nessebar and Aheloy. A guide explains the 917 battle, wine production, and the estate before you taste six Bulgarian wines with five small bites. Dimitar and Vasi have both led tours, and the shop sells bottles to take home.

“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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Sofia Afternoon Walking Tour with Wine and Food Tasting - Starting beside the Ivan Vazov National Theatre
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Sofia Afternoon Walking Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

5.Sofia Afternoon Walking Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

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

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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Nessebar: Audio Guide Tour Nessebar + visit to the Winery - Following the 15-point route through the old town
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Nessebar: Audio Guide Tour Nessebar + visit to the Winery

6.Audio Guide Tour Nessebar + visit to the Winery

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 30 reviews · 1 day · from $15Best value

Use your phone, headphones, and a route map to explore 15 sights in Old Nessebar at your own pace. Audio is available in five languages, and your day ends with a winery visit and tasting. The tour is flexible, but you must download and use the audio link yourself.

“Terrible. Not worthdy at all. dO NO WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS. The guide has like 15 points with only like 2 mins per stop. The info shared was super basic and you can make the tour in less than half an hour.”

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Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar - What happens when you arrive at Staria Grad
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Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

7.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 relaxed wine tasting at Minkov Brothers Winery. An oenologist presents four or five Bulgarian wines with a tasting board, while the friendly hosts explain each region. Add a multi-course lunch or dinner if you want to turn a short stop into a full meal.

“Me and some friends did the 4 wine tasting, the host was so kind and informative regards the wine and allowed us to really customise the experience to our tastes. Great atmosphere and we ended up ordering a bottle and whiling the hours away. Could not recommend more.”

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Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting - What happens during the tasting
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Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

8.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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Nessebar: Guided Walking Tour of Nessebar Old & Wine tasting - Fifteen stops through the old town
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Nessebar: Guided Walking Tour of Nessebar Old & Wine tasting

9.Guided Walking Tour of Nessebar Old & Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $17

Meet near Nessebar’s Windmill for a two-hour walk through 15 landmarks. Your guide, including Alexandra on some departures, gives you numbered audio stops in English, German, Polish, Russian, or Bulgarian. The tour ends at a winery with tastings, though check any wine purchase before leaving.

“Attention: this is a purely audio-guided tour. The information in the audio guide itself was a bit superficial. The human guide was mainly there for taking pictures and telling us which number to press on the audio guide. She was nice and helpful but we sometimes felt a bit rushed with listening to the audio guide (German language takes longer apparently). The wine tasting was nice. All in all we liked it but the tour could have been a bit more personal.”

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Sofia Wine Walk - Starting at Russian Monument Square at 7:00 p.m.
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Sofia Wine Walk

10.Sofia Wine Walk

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

Join Pavlin for a private evening walk through Sofia, stopping at three wine bars or restaurants to sample Bulgarian wines and light snacks. You’ll learn about local grapes, winemaking, history, and modern life while moving between venues. The tour lasts about two to two and a half hours.

“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 - Leaving Sofia at 9:00 am
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Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

11.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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Bulgarian Wine and Cheese Tasting - What the five pours and two cheeses add up to
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Bulgarian Wine and Cheese Tasting

12.Bulgarian Wine and Cheese Tasting

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

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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Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour - Pairing the cuts with Bulgarian wine
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Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour

13.Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour

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

Meet host Rado near Serdika metro for a one-hour tasting of four Bulgarian organic beef, veal, and pork cuts with premium local wine. The central venue has aristocratic decor, vintage charm, and a bar setting where you can hear food stories and get personal Sofia dining 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 - Rila Mountains, Bulgaria’s high mountain setting
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Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

14.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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Burgas Exquisite Wine Tasting - A sommelier-led lesson without the classroom feel
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Burgas Exquisite Wine Tasting

15.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 with a professional sommelier. You’ll sample traditional appetizers, learn practical tasting tips, and finish back at the meeting point near Burgas and the Sea Garden.

“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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