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Wine Tasting in Bulgaria: The 15 Best Cellar Visits

25 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Mavrud from the Thracian valley, melnik from the far southwest, and rakia at the end whether you asked or not. The 15 below are priced by the glass count, with transport notes for the ones that finish well after lunch.

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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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

3.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

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

5.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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Sofia Wine Walk - Two Small Wine Bars and One Restaurant
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Sofia Wine Walk

6.Sofia Wine Walk

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

Join Pavlin Ivanov at 7 pm for a private Sofia wine walk beginning near Russian Monument Square. You’ll visit three wine-focused venues, sample Bulgarian wines, enjoy light nibbles, and hear about local winemaking, culture, and modern life. The route lasts about two to two and a half hours, with venues subject to change.

“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 each location. Pavlin, the host, is very knowledgeable on Bulgarian wines and provided a great deal of info on the subject. But was also had a great discussion of modern Bulgaria and his personal experiences. I highly recommend this tour!”

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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

7.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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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Melnik Small Group Tour - Melnik’s 208 residents and old wine town character
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From Sofia: Rila Monastery and Melnik Small Group Tour

8.Rila Monastery and Melnik Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $36

Leave Sofia at 8 a.m. by air-conditioned minivan for Melnik’s cobbled streets, wine cellar, and sandstone pyramids, then visit UNESCO-listed Rila Monastery. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with groups capped at 15. Bring cash for Kordopulova House, plus food and drinks.

“This is my third Viator excursion and it was excellent as were the others. My small group driver Radi with Traventuria spoke excellent English, good personality, lots of interesting information. Rila Monastery and the autumn colors along the highway were outstanding! Must see.”

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Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour - Four cuts, three meats, one focused tasting
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Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour

9.Bulgarian Prime Cuts and Wine Tour

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

Meet Rado near Sofia’s Serdika metro station for an intimate one-hour tasting of four organic beef, veal, and pork cuts with premium Bulgarian wine. The setting has vintage, aristocratic character, and the conversation covers Bulgarian food, culture, and history. You’ll leave with practical suggestions for eating around Sofia.

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

10.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

11.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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Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour - Seeing Varna beyond the postcard view
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Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour

12.Private Exploration: French Influence in Varna + Walking + Wine tasting tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $53

Walk through central Varna with a private guide, focusing on the city’s French influence and major sights, including the Cathedral of the Assumption. A Bulgarian wine tasting is included. The experience is offered in English, with a self-guided option that provides an e-guide. French-speaking guide Casimir has received special praise for his warmth and clear French.

“L’excellent français de Casimir sa gentillesse ainsi que sa culture Belle découverte de la ville et très sympathique découverte des vins bulgares”

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Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting - Sea Garden adds a change of pace
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Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting

13.Private Varna Gourmet Tour with Superb Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $81

Walk Varna’s cathedral, Sea Garden, Roman Thermae, and lesser-known streets with a local guide, then taste Bulgarian wines and traditional dishes at a villa or downtown venue. Private tours include hotel pickup and drop-off. A self-guided option uses an e-guide, while the wine tasting remains hosted by a sommelier.

“We took the self-guided tour. We were really confused when we received the E-guide. To our opinion it was a guide downloaded from google. We also missed a small map which guided us to the diffrent points in the city. We had to create our own little map on the GPS to navigate us. A small map would be helpfull. The Six stops of food are also not present anymore. Due to Corona a lot of shops closed but this needed to be stated on the itinerary. We received all the food at our local winery but we were confused that the e-guide did not gave us this info. I…”

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The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour - The Archaeological Museum and Varna’s older story
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The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour

14.The Ultimate Private Varna Walking, Culture & Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $86

Spend about four hours with a local guide such as Radul, Dimo, or Kristian, visiting Varna’s main cultural sights and tasting three Bulgarian wines with appetizers. The private format keeps the pace flexible, with hotel pickup and return available in Varna when booked as a privately guided experience.

“Was a fantastic day. Both Radul and Dimo were perfect hosts. Radul in particular mixed a lot of his own history with at that of Varna and Bulgaria and that really made it feel personal. The wine tasting lunch was both generous and very tasty. Highly recommend it.”

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Edoardo Miroglio Private Boutique Winery Tour - Inside the winery: production, cellar, and working methods
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Edoardo Miroglio Private Boutique Winery Tour

15.Edoardo Miroglio Private Boutique Winery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $67

Spend four hours at Edoardo Miroglio winery in Elenovo, where Italian design meets Bulgarian wine. A local guide leads you through the cellar, production areas, organic vineyards, and Soli Invicto hotel before a tasting of whites, reds, rosés, and sparkling wines with a light lunch. Pickup can be added from Sliven.

“Wow, what to say - great wine, settings, hotel, scenery...Stunning! Really worth the visit. My business people were very happy, thanks to everyone”

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