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15 Best Sofia Wine & Food Tastings

The wine and food tastings in town: Bulgarian grapes that predate the Romans on this soil, mavrud poured with conviction and meze boards built for a long table. The wine country comes to Sofia so you do not have to choose.

2.Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia

Explore Bulgarian wines with a local expert in Sofia. Taste five unique varietals, enjoy local cheeses, and learn Bulgaria's wine story in an authentic, cozy setting.

★ 5.0

“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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3.Sofia: Guided Tasting of Local Wines and Cheeses

Discover Bulgaria's best wines and cheeses with this guided tasting in Sofia’s city center, combining local flavors, history, and expert insights in one hour.

★ 4.6

“The guide, Alex, was very friendly and made an impressive presentation about the unique types of wine and the vine regions of Bulgaria. However, when there are times anounced at every hour for booking, they should be followed and kept strictly as the guests might…”

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5.The New Sofia Food Tour with a Vintage Public Tram Ride

Explore Sofia’s highlights on this 3-hour food tour with a vintage tram ride, visiting historic sites, tasting authentic Bulgarian cuisine, and enjoying local wines.

★ 5.0

“Peter is a lot of fun to be with, which made it a very informative and enjoyable tour. He took us to some great locations for food and drink in addition to the more well known tourist attractions.”

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6.Sofia: Wine and Tapas – Bulgarian’s Wine Tasting Experience

Explore Bulgaria's unique boutique wines and local flavors during this 1-hour tasting in Sofia, led by knowledgeable guides in a cozy, artistic setting.

★ 4.9

“The perfect experience for wine lovers! We had the chance to try some wonderful wines which are almost impossible to be found in other bars and restaurants. The personnel is friendly and knowledgeable. They told us a lot about the wines we tasted and really…”

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7.Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

Discover Bulgarian wines and local flavors in Sofia with this intimate tasting tour. Enjoy boutique wines, cheeses, meats, and expert insights in a relaxed setting.

★ 5.0

“The tasting was very informative. Table was set beautifully. Selection of wine was very diverse and yummy. Ended up buying quite a few bottles ;) highly recommend the experience even as a solo traveler as I was.”

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8.Market Food Tour

Discover Sofia’s authentic flavors on this 3-hour market food tour visiting three local markets with tastings, historical insights, and a small group experience.

★ 4.5

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

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9.Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting

Discover Bulgaria's finest wines in Sofia with this intimate tasting experience featuring five carefully selected Bulgarian wines, cheeses, and cold cuts in vintage surroundings.

★ 5.0

“As I was the only person who signed up for the tasting on the day, I was treated to something that almost resembled a Private Tasting. As well as treating me to some some top-quality wines including something that was special and unique, Radoslav (or…”

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10.Sofia Wine Walk

Discover the boutique wines of Sofia with this intimate walking tour, tasting in three unique venues led by a passionate local guide for authentic flavors.

★ 5.0

“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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12.Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting

Discover Bulgaria’s highlights on this full-day tour from Sofia, including Plovdiv’s old town, a renowned winery, and wine tasting in Thracia Valley for around $172.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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14.Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour

Discover authentic Bulgarian flavors on a guided tour in Sofia, sampling prime meats and local wines in an elegant, intimate setting. Perfect for meat lovers.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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15.Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour

Discover Bulgaria’s iconic Rila Monastery and enjoy a wine tasting at Medi Valley with this private 8-hour tour from Sofia, perfect for culture and wine lovers.

★ 4.0

“I really enjoyed this tour. It was me, my husband and the guide. This is a nice side tour when visiting Sofia. It gets you out of the city and you are able to explore more of Bulgaria. The Monastery was beautiful and our guide…”

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