Bulgaria · FOOD & DRINK

The 15 Best Food Tours in Bulgaria

26 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Banitsa for breakfast, a shopska salad that arrives before everything else, and yoghurt the country genuinely invented. These 15 walk the markets and the small kitchens, priced, timed and clear about how hungry to turn up.

Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia - Five grapes, five ways into Bulgaria
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Wine Tasting in Heart of Sofia

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 grape varieties: Misket, Melnik, Mavrud, Gumza, and Rubin. You’ll sample wines from small producers, sometimes including Kalin’s own bottles, with local cheeses, craft bread, and a clear introduction to Bulgaria’s wine past and present.

“Very enjoyable, small (5) gathering. Very interesting, starting from white through to red. The shop had so much variety - really enjoy the Bulgarian wines. I felt the wines of the shop owner were the most delicious.”

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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting - Arriving at Simeon’s Mound
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Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

2.Special History And Wine Tour including Wine Tasting

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at DiVes Estate Winery near Aheloy and Pomorie for a 90-minute history and wine visit. Walk Simeon’s Mound, hear about the 917 battle, learn basic winemaking, then taste six Bulgarian wines with five small food pairings. June and July may include lavender aroma sampling.

“The tour was fantastic, an in-depth and friendly walk through the fascinating wine making process from seed to bottle! Also some added history thrown in that was really interesting. Amazing wine and snacks, 10/10 would highly recommend!”

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Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv - Markets, bakeries, and a Bulgarian tea stop
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Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv

3.Food Walk: Bulgarian Food and Culture Tour in Plovdiv

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $59

Start at Plovdiv’s Monument of the Unification and spend three hours tasting Bulgarian treats at markets, pastry shops, tea shops, and restaurants. Guides Iliya and Daniel add local history and customs, while the walk ends near the Mosque and Roman Stadium. Groups are capped at 10 people.

“This particular food tour was not only interesting… It was a lot of fun! Our tour guide Daniel taught us a lot about the history of Bulgaria and its culture. The food was amazing! Each stop allowed us to try a different Bulgarian delicacy. We definitely would recommend this tour!”

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Sofia Food & Tasting Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride - Sofia’s market life and the Area of Tolerance
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Sofia Food & Tasting Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride

4.Sofia Food & Tasting Tour with Communist-Era Tram Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $91

Spend about three hours with Peter of Peter’s Tours, combining five Bulgarian food stops with Sofia’s cathedral, Roman Serdica, markets, mosques, and mineral baths. A small group of no more than 11 people, local beer, wine, a city card, and possible tram travel make this a useful first look at the capital.

“Peter was such a wonderful guide. I was the only person on the tour so he adjusted itinerary due to the fact I had already visited several items on the itinerary. He had a great understanding and knowledge of history including the communist period. Our last stop was a bar/restaurant right out of the communist sixties. Beer was great and so was the fried cheese. You had a choice of wine or beer. I would highly recommend his tour”

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Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar - Why the tasting board matters
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Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

5.Private Wine Tasting in the UNESCO town of Nessebar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $53

Spend one to two hours tasting Bulgarian wines in old Nessebar with a private hosting team led by Hristo. Walk the cobbled lanes to a traditional cellar or courtyard, hear how the wines are made, and sample four or five pours with cheese and meats. Add a multi-course lunch or dinner if you want a longer 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 you taste during the one-hour session
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Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

6.Wine and Tapas Boutique Bulgarian Wine Tasting

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

Meet in central Sofia at Vineria Wine Bar & Shop for a guided tasting of about five or six Bulgarian boutique wines, paired with local meats, cheeses, bread, and olive oil. Lyubomir and Maria lead an informal look at Bulgarian wine, regional grapes, and the country’s wine industry. The group is limited to eight people.

“Thoughtful presentation and tasting of Bulgarian wines, including historical context and details on the origin of each bottle, with emphasis on regional emerging varieties. Two whites, an “orange”, and two reds. All extremely flavorful and enjoyable. A charcuterie plate for each guest complemented the wines very well. I recommend.”

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Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks - Balchik looks different from the sea
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Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks

7.Superb Black Sea Yacht Picnic with Food & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $119

Cruise from Balchik toward Kavarna aboard the Samba or Dionis, with sea views of Balchik, the Palace and Botanical Gardens, and the northern coast. You get lunch, alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks, and a swimming pause. Hosts such as Hristo, Nicco, Captain Nikolai, and Sinni are associated with the experience.

“Absolutely enjoyable! The boat the staff, the food and the drinks. We are very satisfied and we enjoyed it at the max with our friends. Would recommend to everyone in the area.”

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Market Food Tour - Central Market Hall and the old city center
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Market Food Tour

8.Market Food Tour

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

Spend about three hours walking central Sofia with a local guide such as Minna, Danny, Christina, or Dara. Visit the Antique and Artisan Fair, Central Market Hall, Zhenski Pazar, and Lions’ Bridge, stopping for Bulgarian snacks and a traditional meal. The tour suits curious eaters, includes a vegetarian option, and requires moderate walking.

“It was a great mix of food and a cultural tour. We explored several parts of the city center and our guide was fantastic.”

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Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting - A vintage room near Serdika
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Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting

9.Special Selection Bulgarian Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $56

Meet at 6 pm on Tsar Shishman Street for a one-hour tasting hosted in English by Sofia Social Adventures. You’ll try five Bulgarian wines with traditional cold cuts and cheeses while Yohanna or Radoslav shares stories about Bulgarian wine and history in a stylish, aristocratic setting near central Sofia.

“This experience provided a great introduction to Bulgarian wine. Tried five delicious wines and enjoyed local meats and cheeses that paired well with the wines. My host, Yohanna, was very informative and personable. Highly recommend!”

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Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class - Meeting near the Russian Church
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Bulgarian Food tasting, cullinary-historical tour, Cooking class

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

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

Join Mariela in Sofia for a private Bulgarian cooking class shaped around your tastes and skill level. Shop at the Women’s Market when weather and schedules allow, learn three traditional dishes, then sit down to eat. Expect about six hours, a second-floor kitchen with a cat, and a warm, personal look at Bulgarian food.

“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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Plovdiv and Thracia Valley with Wine Tasting - Villa Yustina and the Thracian Valley Tasting
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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, Nely, Stoyan, or Victoria, explore the Old Town and Roman theater, then visit Villa Yustina in the Thracian Valley for a one-hour wine tasting. Hotel pickup, transport, and drop-off are included.

“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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3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia - Key details before you book
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3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia

12.3-Hour Private Bulgarian Food Tasting Tour of Sofia

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

Spend three hours eating your way through central Sofia with a private English-speaking guide. Expect Bulgarian soups, bread, sarma, banitsa, lyutenitsa, sweets, and possibly local wine, with stops shaped around the day’s route. Guides including Rali, Ivo, Nesi, Ivaylo, and Daniella have led the tour.

“We loved tasting all the local foods and hearing the history behind it all! Our tour guide was exceptional!”

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Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia - Tea, farmer’s honey, and the taste of boza
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Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia

13.Authentic Homemade Bulgarian Dessert Tasting in Sofia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $56

Meet near Serdika metro at 3 p.m. for a one-hour tasting of four homemade Bulgarian desserts, farmer’s honey, medicinal tea, and boza. Your English-speaking host explains the food, customs, and history in an aristocratic, vintage-style setting in central Sofia. It suits food lovers, small groups, and team-building outings.

“This was an interesting experience, chatting with our guide about Bulgaria in an intimate setting, while eating some excellent desserts and drink.”

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Rila Monastery and Wine Tasting Tour - Inside Rila Monastery for two hours
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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

Leave Sofia by air-conditioned minivan for the Rila Mountains and the UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. Your guide, such as Georgi or Victor, explains the monastery’s art and Bulgarian past before you taste five wines at Medi Valley Winery. Hotel pickup, drop-off, guiding, and wine tasting are included.

“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 was able to explain things to us that I would have missed otherwise if I went on my own. We also had time on our own to explore. After the monastery we went to a winery, had a tour and got to taste several wines...they were tasty so we brought some home with us as a souvenir won't last long.”

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Burgas Exquisite Wine Tasting - Traditional appetizers make the tasting more useful
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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 led by a professional sommelier. You’ll pair the pours with traditional Bulgarian appetizers and hear practical tips about wine and food. The experience is offered in English and ends at the meeting point, with the Sea Garden listed as part of the route.

“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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