BUCHAREST
Bucharest’s best days out.
The 15 most popular wine tours in Bucharest, with prices, run times and who you book through. The standouts worth building a day around, and what each one actually gets you.
Sip five Romanian wines in Old Town Bucharest at Abel’s Wine Bar, paired with cheese and meats, plus tips on native grapes and regions.
Most Popular“Just wonderful. Who knew Romania is a major wine producer? We learned so much and enjoyed our evening at Abel’s. Definitely an unexpected must-do.”
A small-group day trip from Bucharest to Peleș and Cantacuzino castles, plus Sinaia Monastery and a guided Romanian wine tasting.
“George made our trip memorable. He is an excellent guide with extensive knowledge of the area, outstanding English vocabulary, and a good sense of humor. He also has amazing blue eyes.”
Private Bucharest day trip: Unirea salt mine, SuperNova planetarium, Casa Seciu winery lunch, and Snagov monastery Dracula legend.
“The salt mine was incredible. Seeing such a massive carved out cavern so deep underground and learning about the history of the workers (many were prisoners) was an education.”
Sip five standout Romanian wines at Abel’s Wine Bar in Bucharest, paired with cheese and meat, guided in English by Dario.
“Very good experience! The wine was so nice we brought two bottles!!”
Two-vineyard day trip from Bucharest with an English sommelier, 10+ Romanian wines, and sub-Carpathian countryside.
“the guide did not manage time between vineyards well, actual wine tasting was shorter than the sommelier history on the vineyard. Because of this poor management lunch was skipped and the guide had a verbal disagreement with the second vineyard sommelier, yet the second vineyard had better time management between the history and the wine…”
Private Bucharest tour blending open-air village history, handmade crafts on Calea Victoriei, and a guided Romanian wine tasting.
“This was an amazing tour from start to finish. We were very well looked after by Mihai. His historical and cultural knowledge at the Village Museum was impressive and he has an obvious passion for the history of Romania. The wine tasting tour was very enjoyable and, yet again, Mihai’s knowledge of the high quality…”
A small-group day trip from Bucharest with a massive salt mine, vineyard lunch at Casa Seciu, and Snagov’s Dracula-tied monastery.
“Honestly think this was an overpriced tour with nothing included for the price. Only one big thing was the salt mine and that is only reason why giving it two stars. As far as our tour guide? Not happy! He barely spoke and most of the time, we would ask something just to engage in…”
Taste 5 Romanian wines matched with classic foods in Bucharest’s Old Town, guided in English or Romanian for about 2 hours.
“I paid for the wine and food pairing but only received some cubes of cheese with crackers and no other food to pair with the wines. I didn't receive anything with the first wine so asked the sommelier about the pairings and he said he would bring the snacks later so they would last for…”
Taste a flight of Romanian wines at Abel’s Wine Bar in Bucharest, paired with cheese, meats, and classic bites, plus possible tuica.
“A truely excellent wine tasting, a great range of reds, whites, fizzy and even a dessert wine! All Romanian, low production bottles with local grapes and superb knowledge of the vineyards, history and locations. The snacks that came with the tasting were perfect, you can’t miss this if your in town!”
Private Bucharest day trip to Unirea Salt Mine, winery lunch at Casa Seciu, and Snagov Monastery, with hotel pickup and Wi-Fi.
“Best find ever was Alin of Bucharest!!! He is super knowledgeable about history, a great driver, has fascinating stories, great humor and all around excellent tour guide, and we are happy to say good friend now! Anyone going to Bucharest, check with Alin to see if he can meet your needs as you will be…”
Private salt mine deep underground, bubbling muddy volcanoes, and a weekend Lacerta wine tasting from Bucharest with pickup included.
“The driver and guide Mihai is very friendly and accommodating. He communicated with me prior to the tour by email and phone. He is also a very careful driver and thoughtful enough to slow down or stop the car when I wanted to take pictures along the way. I decided to take this tour because…”
Private Dealu Mare wine tasting from Bucharest with 2 award-winning boutique wineries, 12 tastings, and smart cheese pairings.
“The one to one conversation with the wine makers. Loved the food, the wines and the tour guide.”
Bike through Dealu Mare wine country from Bucharest with two winery stops, tastings, snacks, and bike support. Small group, guided ride.
“Ionit was flexible and assessed our interests and abilities (two ambitious elders) in selecting the route. He was knowledgeable about the region’s wines and local history. We had a fantastic time!”
Bucharest wine tasting with LacertA and Budureasca wineries, two tasting sessions, small group transport, and guidance in English.
“Amazing! The best trip of the holiday. The guide was amazing and knowledgeable. Both vineyards were lovely, great staff and interesting knowledge. Will definitely do this trip again.”
Private Bucharest tour combining the National Village Museum with handmade crafts and a 3-wine tasting plus cheese and charcuterie.
“C’était très sympathique et instructif. Le guide prends la peine de nous demander et de bien communiquer lors de la prise en charge et si on veut être déposée ailleurs à la fin. Un activité qui pour moi en valait la peine car il y a eu beaucoup de partage et on prenait bien le…”
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