Top 4 Craft Beer & Spirit Tastings in Romania

1.Bran (Dracula) Castle, Bear Sanctuary, Rasnov Fortress & Palinca Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Travel from Brasov in a small group of no more than eight with a licensed English-speaking guide such as Vlad or Bogdan. Visit Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, Libearty Bear Sanctuary, and Palincaria Transilvania in six to seven hours. Admission tickets are separate, but transport, water, parking, and guided visits are included.

“Great day exploring a variety of regional highlights. Something for everyone... young and old... adventure loving and fans of history”

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2.Craft Beer Tour with Traditional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $101

Meet your English-speaking host at the Romanian National Theater for a three-hour walk through Bucharest’s pubs, modernist streets, and pre-war Armenian quarter. With guides such as Mircea, Alex, or Sergiu, you’ll taste six beers, try a street snack, and finish with a traditional Romanian meal in a small group of up to 10.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Sergiu was very knowledgeable about the city and very engaging to talk to. The Romanian food we tried was very tasty and the service was excellent. Sergiu ordered a dish that I had mentioned wanting to try, which we appreciated. We enjoyed all of the venues and beers we tried, especially the extensive choice at the last bar we went to. They really offer something for everyone. The tour was relaxed and enjoyable, and I would recommend people visiting the beautiful city of Bucharest to book on it.Read more”

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3.Brașov Top Craft Beer & Secret Bars Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $69

Spend four hours walking Brașov’s medieval center with Dan or another English or Romanian speaking guide. Learn local stories, visit major landmarks, taste two craft beers, and finish at a favorite neighborhood bar. The small group is limited to 10 people, and the tour is for adults only.

“The tour was great, learned a lot of things about Brașov and Romania, while trying a few beers! The guide is very kind and friendly, and answered all of questions. He made us feel at home.”

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4.Romanian Spirits Tasting Experience at Corks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $49Best value

At Corks in Bucharest, your host leads a 90-minute tasting of five Romanian fruit brandies from La Horincie. Try plum, pear, smoked, fresh, and a surprise pour, with slănină, cured meats, and regional cheeses. You’ll hear how țuică, pălincă, and horincă fit into Romanian food and family customs.

“The spirit tasting was interesting. We tried the plum, apricot and quint; the last one was a mixture of cherry and the quint which was very different. We asked to do the tasting outside as it was a beautiful day. They also have cellar rooms downstairs which looked very interesting.”

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