Bulgaria · FOOD TOURS IN SOFIA
Sofia’s food scene runs from the Women’s Market to wine bars that list nothing foreign. The 14 below compare the classic tasting walks and the evening versions, with prices and how many stops each actually makes.
Taste five rare Bulgarian grape varieties in central Sofia with local cheeses, craft bread, and a personal lesson in Bulgaria’s wine story.
“Very nice wines. Enjoyed the tasting and learning a bit about the history of Bulgarian grapes and wines.”
Taste Bulgarian dishes, wine, and beer while exploring Sofia’s Roman ruins, landmarks, markets, and communist-era tram culture.
“We had a fantastic day out in Sofia. Peter is very passionate about showing visitors his city, he is knowledgeable about its history and allround a great guy to spend time with. What was originally booked as a 2hr tour turned much longer as we were enjoying hidden litte bars and local beers away from the main tourist attractions and lost track of time.”
Taste six boutique Bulgarian wines with local meats and cheeses at a small Sofia wine bar, with history, regional grapes, and a friendly host.
“Very cute and well decorated boutique. The wines were good and the owner took the time to present them and answer our questions. The presentation of wines is a bit monotonic though and could use a bit more livelyness.”
Taste Bulgarian specialties while walking Sofia’s flea market, Women’s Market, and Central Market Hall with a local guide.
“It was a great mix of food and a cultural tour. We explored several parts of the city center and our guide was fantastic.”
Taste five Bulgarian wines, local cheeses, and cold cuts in a vintage Sofia venue with stories, music, and an easy city-center meeting point.
“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 'Rado' as he is often known by) shared some great stories about Bulgaria itself, and exactly why the Country has some of the best wines in Europe. If your time in the Country is very limited, then this experience is a MUST!”
Cook three Bulgarian dishes, shop Sofia’s Women’s Market, and share a homemade meal with local guide Mariela in a six-hour private tour.
“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.”
Spend a full day from Sofia exploring Plovdiv's Roman sights and Villa Yustina's wines in the Thracia Valley with a local guide.
“This was a great experience. Our tour guide picked us up on time, was very friendly and customer service oriented. She gave us a run down of what to expect. She was very knowledgeable and encouraged questions. The experience itself was outstanding. We enjoyed visiting Plovdiv and the wine tasting was incredible. I highly recommend this experience!”
Taste Bulgarian classics, visit Sofia’s Women’s Market, and explore local restaurants with a private guide on this three-hour food tour.
“Guide was friendly and did a good job explaining how the food was affected by the area’s history. Plenty of food, good pace, and great information. Would have preferred more traditional banitsa but the rest was delicious.”
Taste four homemade Bulgarian desserts, raw honey, medicinal tea, and boza in an elegant Sofia setting near Serdika station.
“Really enjoyable experience! The desserts were amazing and so was the tea. I really recommend this to anyone interested in food.”
Visit Rila Monastery from Sofia, admire Bulgarian Renaissance frescoes, and taste five wines at Medi Valley Winery with private transport.
“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 in a cozy restaurant where Victor continued to share personal stories of the Bulgarian history with us, which was all very eye opening. The winery part was good, perhaps a little rushed, but the wine was excellent. I highly recommend this tour for a personalized experience with loads of information. It was a great combination of sightseeing, walking and relaxation.”
Taste five Bulgarian honeys, mekitsa, and two herbal teas in a cozy Sofia salon near Serdika metro with a friendly local host.
“We had a great time at this event. Lots of great honey to try and a nice conversation with the host, Rado. Overall a great respite from the busy streets. Rado have lots of great advice on other things to do and see.”
Explore Plovdiv, Perushtitsa, the Red Church, and Villa Yustina on a guided day trip from Sofia with wine tasting.
“The tour was informative thanks to the tour guide, Maris is an encyclopedia of information concerning Bulgaria and other countries nearby”
Explore Plovdiv’s Roman ruins and Old Town, then taste six Bulgarian craft beers on a small-group day trip from Sofia.
“The tour was so much fun and I really enjoyed trying local food and beer. I learned a lot too on the drive there and and back and had great company. I would highly recommend this to anyone!”
Explore Sofia’s landmarks while tasting banitsa, ayran, shopska salad, local beer, sweets, and other Bulgarian favorites.
“Simona, una guía de las que quedan pocas, estupenda, maravillosa, atenta, correcta y sobre todo profesional.”
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