The 15 Best Food Tours in Romania

1.Street Food’n’Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $153Our pick

Walk central Bucharest with a guide such as Emma, Laura, Cristian, or Sinziana, stopping at four local food spots for eight Romanian dishes and sweets, lemonade, coffee, and a glass of local wine or beer. Along the way, you’ll see the Amzei market, historic villas, and the Romanian Athenaeum while learning how royal, communist, and modern Bucharest shaped the city’s food.

“We had very enjoyable and informative conversations with our guide, Cristian. We learned so much about the history of Romania and the challenges they have faced. We had a wide variety (and generous amount) of local delicious food!”

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2.Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Start at the equestrian statue of King Carol I and walk through Revolution Square, Calea Victoriei, Old Town, and Piața Unirii with an English-speaking local guide. Finish with a customizable three-course Romanian meal, wine, beer, or a soft drink. Guides such as Elena, Dana, and Andrei have helped make the tour personal and practical.

“We had a lovely chilly but sunny day walking around Bucharest. Elena was friendly and very knowledgeable, she was very patient and helpful throughout the day, lunch was also very good and plentiful, especially recommend the papanas dessert.”

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3.Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Spend four hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Bucharest from Revolution Square to Old Town and the People’s Palace. Taste a covrig, learn how Ottoman, Balkan, Russian, and Austro-Hungarian influences shaped Romanian food, then sit down to a three-course meal at a traditional hanu. Guides may include Elaina, Andra, Mara, or Monica.

“I signed my daughter and myself up for this tour because it was our first time in Bucharest, and I was excited to try something new. I've heard that big group tours can be a bit intense for kids, so I was looking for a different experience. Our awesome guide, Elaina, exceeded all of our expectations! She was so knowledgeable and kind, and my daughter and I really enjoyed her company. She thoughtfully answered all my questions, both food-related and otherwise, and was incredibly patient as my daughter worked through her jet lag. As we wandered through the city, hearing the fascinating history of the buildings and areas was a…”

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4.Danube Delta – Private Tour with Boat Trip & Traditional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $227

Leave Bucharest at 7:30 am with a private guide such as Radu, Bogdan, Alin, Vlad, or Cristian. After the long drive through eastern Romania, cruise the Danube Delta by private boat, watch for birds and snakes, and eat a traditional fish lunch. Boat and lunch fees are extra.

“Our guide and driver, Bogdan, was very friendly and helpful - and keen to ensure we had a good day...which we did! It was a brilliant trip and we were very excited to explore the Danube Delta. The drive there was long (as we expected) but Bogdan was an excellent driver and we had a few stops. Once we arrived, the boat was extremely plush and it was a real treat to be the only people on it. We were a little disappointed not to see more birdlife - perhaps it was the time of year? Some guidance on what you're likely to see in the trip listing might be…”

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5.Cindrel Mountains Hike with Traditional Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 22 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $68

Meet in Sibiu for a guided 4 to 5 hour hike in the Cindrel Mountains. Alex leads you through cool forests, meadows, and mountain paths, sharing local stories and legends. At MGS Cabin, add a Transylvanian brunch of cheeses, sausages, bread, jam, and soup. Transport is available, and groups are limited to 12.

“Everything was excellent. Alex was informative and entertaining. The mountain views were sensational and the soup was delicious. Highly recommend.”

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6.Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

Spend four hours tasting Bucharest from a local’s point of view. Try a communist-era pretzel and yogurt, mici with beer at Obor Market, and hot Wallachian papanasi. Guides such as Laura and Riga add history and food tips as you travel by tram and trolleybus through several central neighborhoods.

“riga was great with a ton of knowladge energy and is very paitent and kind i will strongly recommend anyone new to the city to go with riga for a wonderfull teaching guide . thank you”

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7.Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Join Dan and Patricia at 5 pm for a two-and-a-half-hour walk from the Romanian Athenaeum through central Bucharest. Expect royal and communist-era history, Stavropoleos Monastery, Manuc’s Inn, local dishes, and a sweet stop at Capsa. Groups are limited to six and the tour is in English.

“Our group of six turned out to be a private tour for just the two of us when four people were delayed in Lisbon. The guides were caring, passionate, and knowledgeable. We had an excellent tour on a chilly evening, including historical stops and traditional food.”

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8.Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 3 hours · from $116

You’ll be picked up at 7:00 PM for a 1.5-hour drive past Bucharest’s Palace of Parliament, Arch of Triumph, and Revolution Square. Your English-speaking guide, including Serban on some departures, explains the city’s past before a three-course Romanian meal. Hotel return is included if dinner ends before 10:00 PM.

“Serban was a great guide. Very knowledgeable regarding history of Bucharest and kept us entertained with his stories of the country. The restaurant was good and we all enjoyed the meal.”

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9.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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10.Bite your way through Timisoara – Timisoara’s Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $66Best value

Start at Timisoara’s Opera House and eat through the city with an English-speaking guide such as Andrei, Teo, Marius or Don. You’ll try langos, covrigi, sana, mici, beer, pastries and dessert while visiting central squares, a local market and the Fabric district. Public transport tickets are included, and groups are limited to nine.

“I met with Marius...on time. He explained the tour, and we set-off. On the way he explained and pointed out landmarks of importance and answered the hundreds of questions I had. When it got to the dishes/snacks he once again explained everything so that the right choice could be made. What I loved most was that we sat with the local patrons at the market in Fabric and when we went for the drinks we sat in the square opposite the street...I travelled like a local and had a wonderful time. I definitely recommend this tour. Marius is a fantastic guide.”

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11.Premium 8-Day Private Culinary Vacation in Romania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $3,437

You’ll combine Bucharest food stops and Buzau wine country with a private Romanian castle transfer. Expect Old Town sights, Obor Market, two vineyard visits, and optional Bran, Râşnov, and Peleș Castle touring. Confirm the exact route and duration before booking, since the supplied details describe both a two-day culinary trip and a separate castle day.

“A really fantastic tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and offered flexibility throughout the day to adjust the planned activities if we wanted. Long queues in summer at these sites but our guide times everything perfectly to avoid this and you also get to skip the queue at Bran Castle - which you definitely want to do! Great tour - highly recommended.”

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12.Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner – 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $119

You’ll spend three hours touring Bucharest after dark with an English-speaking guide such as Laura, Lara, Narcis, or Matei. See the Palace of Parliament, Calea Victoriei, Revolution Square, University Square, Free Press Square, and the Triumph Arch, then sit down to a three-course dinner at Caru' cu Bere. Hotel pickup, transport, and the ride home are included.

“We booked the Bucharest Evening Tour and Traditional Dinner two days before we arrived in the city. The guide, Lara, picked us up at our hotel and the adventure was on. Our initial impression was that it was great she was driving since the traffic was crazy. We rode around the city with the evening perspective different from daytime. Dinner was at Caru' cu Bere, The meal was fantastic and the venue is indescribably fascinating. We were returned to our hotel after more than three great hours.”

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13.4-Hour Walking Food Tour in the Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $300

Spend four hours walking Bucharest’s Old Town with an English-speaking private guide, stopping for Romanian pies, wine and cheese at Abel’s Wine Bar, and a full meal at historic Caru cu Bere. You’ll see Manuc’s Inn, the Princely Court, Lipscani Street, and the Romulus and Remus monument, with hotel pickup and planned return.

“Amazing got to see new places around and with light so beautiful will do it again”

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14.Unhealthy Food Tour of Bucharest – 4 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $90

Meet your guide, including Stefania on some departures, at the Lupa Capitolina Monument at 10:00 am. Ride public transport to Obor Market for mici and beer, walk between historic sights, then finish with hot Wallachian papanasi, jam, and sour cream. The small-group tour includes transit tickets and returns to the starting point.

“Great overview of the foods of Bucharest - including a trip to the farmers market, a ride on a tram, freshly grilled mici, and the ever popular papanash!”

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15.Day trip from Brasov: Bison reserve & traditional lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $218

Travel from Brasov with an English-speaking driver-guide to Valea Zimbrilor in Vama Buzaului, where bison roam among the Carpathian hills. The day includes a waterfall stop, a home-cooked lunch, hotel pickup, and transport by air-conditioned car or minivan. Guides such as Irina and Robert add a personal touch.

“Bison reserve was lovely with reindeer and baby goats as well. We then visited an unusual waterfall before having the most filling locally cooked meal. Only issue was that my friend was not up to the walk to the waterfall. Our guide Irina was very friendly.”

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