8 Wine Tours in Bucharest Worth Booking

1.Wine Tasting in Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Meet wine host Dario at Abel’s Wine Bar in Bucharest’s Old Town for five Romanian wines: two whites, a rosé, and two reds. You’ll hear about local grapes, regions, and Romania’s 6,000-year wine tradition while enjoying water and a generous cheese and meat platter. The relaxed tasting lasts about two hours, with bottles available to take home.

“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.”

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2.Peles & Cantacuzino Castles: Gourmet Wine & Cultural Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $330

Spend 8 to 9 hours in a private vehicle exploring Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, and Cantacuzino Castle from Bucharest. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with castle tickets, bottled water, cheese, Romanian snacks, and a tasting of three local wines included. The small-group format keeps the trip personal.

“Alex picked us up from our hotel and gave us a wonderful history lesson on our way up to the castles. We enjoyed Bran and Peles Castles and the town of Brasov. We were a few days ahead of our tours on our riverboat cruise and knocked out these 3 places so that we could have a chance to see more things during our boat tours. Perfect day! We all would recommend Alex...we all enjoyed him and his expertise.”

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3.Private Tour to Salt Mine, Lunch at Winery and Dracula Grave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $167

You’ll spend about nine hours with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport, visiting Slănic Prahova Salt Mine, its large underground planetarium, a Chitorani winery, and Snagov Monastery. Guides may include Radu, Andrei, Octavian, Sebastian, or Bogdan. Bring warm clothes and cash for Snagov.

“Memorable experience! Impressive salt mine and Vlad’s grave was spectacular. Our tour guide, Octavian, was awesome; very informative and accommodating.”

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4.Private Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Spend about two hours at Abel’s Wine Bar tasting five Romanian wines: two whites, a rosé, and two reds. Your English-speaking guide, often Dario, explains local grapes, wineries, and winemaking traditions while you enjoy water and a generous cheese and meat platter. The private format suits couples, friends, and serious wine fans.

“The proprietor of the venue was not only extremely knowledgeable, but also extremely welcoming and personable. He curated an awesome evening and everything was better than I expected”

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5.Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $148

Spend about five hours with a private English-speaking guide, visiting Bucharest’s Village Museum, a handmade craft shop, and a central wine bar. Guides such as Mihai Vataselu and Emma bring Romanian architecture, regional customs, and local grape varieties to life. The tour includes hotel pickup, museum admission, three wine glasses, and cheese and charcuterie.

“Best trip ever. FANTASTIC guide!!!! He had us captivated with his wonderful story telling about History & himself. Excellent museum & fantastic wine tasting with local cheese & sausages. We did not want the day to end!!! Value for money!!!~”

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6.Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Meet at Strada Băcani 1 in Bucharest’s Old Town for five Romanian wines, from two whites to a rosé and two reds, paired with cheeses, salami, bread, and zacuscă. English or Romanian-speaking hosts explain local grapes and wine traditions. Darius and Marius have led praised tastings, though food service can vary.

“Darius was a fantastic sommelier and the wines were fantastic 👏 the rose is my new favourite wine 🍷 the only small thing was that we were only served breadsticks and crackers but our ticket came with cheese, meats and breads and there was some confusion as they didn't think our ticket covered that but once it was served it was delicious. thank you for a lovely afternoon :)”

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7.Salt Mine, the Muddy Volcanoes and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Bucharest!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $189

Leave Bucharest for a private day through Prahova and Buzau counties. Walk 208 meters underground in Unirea Salt Mine, see the moonlike Berca mud volcanoes, and, on weekend departures with advance reservation, taste Lacerta wines in the Dealu Mare vineyards. Guides such as Mihai, Vlad, Victor, and Ionut are noted for careful driving and flexible pacing.

“The best tour we did whilst in Bucharest. Ionut our guide for the day was great. The salt mine was incredible, it was huge. The winery was on the side of a beautiful valley with great views and good wine. The muddy volcanoes were fun to see, with a moon like terrain. Would highly recommend.”

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8.The Salt Mines, The Winery, The Muddy Volcanoes! The Fixers Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.)

Leave Bucharest at 7:00 a.m. for a private, WiFi-equipped tour to Slanic’s vast Unirea Salt Mine, Lacerta Winery, and Buzau’s Muddy Volcanoes. Guide Bodgen may lead the day, sharing Romanian history, food, and village sights along the way. Winery tasting fees and attraction tickets cost extra.

“Our guide Bodgen was very friendly and knowledgeable. He provides lots of explanation of Romania on the way to the mines as well as when we are in the salt mines. He also proved us with the rich history and interesting sights and foods along the way. Highly recommended.”

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