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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.

1.Sofia: Wine & Cheese Tasting Experience

Discover Bulgaria’s unique wines and cheeses in Sofia with a knowledgeable guide. A 1-hour tasting perfect for wine lovers and curious travelers alike.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“More than a wine tasting - a two-hour exploration of Bulgaria’s history, geology, and culture, perfectly complemented by local cheeses and outstanding wines.”

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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

“Kalin outlines the history of wine production in Bulgaria from anicent times up to present day. Wine production is like the history of this country with various rulers affecting wine production. We tasted 5 different wines, including orange and natural wines. All the wines tasted…”

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4.Sofia Afternoon Walking Tour with Wine and Food Tasting

Discover Sofia's main sights, enjoy local meat bites, and taste Bulgarian wine on this 3-hour guided walking tour perfect for culture lovers and foodies alike.

★ 4.5

“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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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 informative, friendly & fun. He introduced us to places & local food we wouldn’t have discovered on our own. And was happy to answer any questions. It was the perfect start to our trip to Sofia.”

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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

“We came here to do a wine tasting cheese and wine evening. We arrived early and were greeted by Maria, who kindly took us to our well prepared table ready for the wine tasting. From the many wine tasting experiences we have signed up to…”

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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

“Our guide was very enthusiastic and provided lots of information. The food stops were great, especially the Tarator, chilled cucumber and dill soup.”

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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

“I had a wonderful time on this experience. We walked to two small and cozy wine bars and one restaurant. Each location was very unique and not a place I would have found on my own. We sampled two wines and had some snacks at…”

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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

“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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13.3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia

Explore Sofia's flavors on a 3-hour private food tour, tasting regional specialties, hearing stories, and enjoying personalized attention with a local guide.

★ 5.0

“Nessie gave us a wonderful tour of Sofia, sharing stories of the culture and history of the area. There was plenty of food, and it was all delicious. She also gave us some good recommendations of what else to do in the city while we…”

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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

“My friend and I had a great trip to the Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting. Our guide Victor was excellent and gave us much information about the Monastery that we would have never known had we gone on our own. We had a nice lunch…”

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