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The 15 Best Wine Tastings in Romania

34 tours  ·  from $59 a head

Fetească Neagră, Crâmpoșie, Tamâioasă: grapes almost nobody outside the country grows, from cellars an hour out of Bucharest. These 15 tastings are priced by the glass count, with transport notes for the ones that end after lunch.

Wine Tasting in Bucharest - Local grapes, regions, and a 6,000-year tradition
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Wine Tasting in Bucharest

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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Peles & Cantacuzino Castles: Gourmet Wine & Cultural Day trip - Sinaia Monastery brings a different kind of history
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Peles & Cantacuzino Castles: Gourmet Wine & Cultural Day trip

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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Private Tour to Salt Mine, Lunch at Winery and Dracula Grave - Supernova Planetarium beneath the earth
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Private Tour to Salt Mine, Lunch at Winery and Dracula Grave

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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Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania - Moskovits Miksa Palace and Oradea’s Art Nouveau face
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Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania

4.Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Walk central Oradea with guide Calin, tasting 15 foods, six Romanian wines, and four beers at four local restaurants. Along the way, see Art Nouveau palaces, the Black Hawk Arcade, Moon Church, and Oradea Fortress. This private English-language tour lasts about three to four hours and suits adults who enjoy generous portions and traditional Romanian and Hungarian cooking.

“Calin is an excellent tour guide. He takes his time to share his historical knowledge, and by explaining the differences between traditional Romanian and Hungarian foods. The special plates are prepared up front, so no waiting. Nice to learn about the local wine history and even better to taste the differences. If you’re in Oradea, this is a must see.”

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Bucharest: Private Wine Tasting Experience - How the two-hour tasting unfolds
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Bucharest: Private Wine Tasting Experience

5.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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Day trip to Republic of Moldova - visit Chisinau and Cricova Winery - Capriana Monastery brings Moldova’s past into view
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Day trip to Republic of Moldova – visit Chisinau and Cricova Winery

6.Day trip to Republic of Moldova – visit Chisinau and Cricova Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $301

Travel from Iasi into Moldova with an English-speaking guide such as Iulian, Florin, Leonard, or Otilia and Ovidiu. Visit Capriana Monastery, explore Chisinau, then tour Cricova Winery’s underground cellars and taste five wines with local snacks. Hotel pickup, transport, entrance fees, water, and wine tasting are included.

“Enjoyed the trip very much. Well organised and very informative. Florin, our guide, was great. Very good communication, right on time picking us up from the hotel. Drove us safely to and from Chisinau. Highly recommend the tour.”

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Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour - The craft shop on Calea Victoriei
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Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour

7.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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Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland - Starting from Bucharest with the practical details handled
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Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland

8.Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $139

Ride through Dealu Mare, one of Romania’s best-known wine areas, with a professional bike guide and round-trip transfer from Bucharest. You’ll stop at Conacul Bellu, visit a boutique cellar when available, and taste local wines with cheese and cold cuts. The tour lasts about six to eight hours and is limited to 14 people.

“We had an excellent experience on this tour with Oana! She picked us up on time in clean and safe transport to take us to Dealu Mare. The bikes were great quality and the route boasted magnificent views before the main events - wine tasting! We visited two vineyards where we were greeted by friendly hosts, tours of the facilities, plenty of nibbles, and superb selection of wines! Certainly not shy with the pours either! Highly recommended tour!”

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Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience - The food platter is part of the point
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Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience

9.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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Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version - The long tasting: what reaches your glass
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Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version

10.Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

At Abel’s Wine Bar in Bucharest, a wine specialist guides you through Romanian sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines, paired with olives, bruschetta, cheeses, and meats. Paolo and Dario have hosted sessions, and the long version may include extra pours. Expect a relaxed, private tasting in English.

“We had an amazing time! The wines were great and the snacks were perfect! Paolo from Abel's Wine Bar was very knowledgeable about all the wines. He was also very accommodating. He switched out a red for another white for me since I'm not really a fan of reds. This long wine tasting is definitely worth it!”

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Discover Romania’s Wine Heritage in Brasov’s Historic Center - Starting at Via Enescu in George Enescu Square
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Discover Romania’s Wine Heritage in Brasov’s Historic Center

11.Discover Romania’s Wine Heritage in Brasov’s Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 19 reviews · 2 hours · from $69

Meet at Via Enescu in Brasov’s George Enescu Square for a two-hour tasting of five Romanian wines from distinct regions. Your host explains local grapes, wine-making, and food pairings while you share a platter of meats, cheeses, and seasonal accompaniments for two. English, Romanian, and Italian are offered.

“This was a great trip through Romanian wine led by a very knowledable guide. Highly recommend!!”

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Salt Mine , Lunch at Winery & Dracula Grave - Private Tour - Inside Unirea Salt Mine at 208 meters
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Salt Mine , Lunch at Winery & Dracula Grave – Private Tour

12.Salt Mine , Lunch at Winery & Dracula Grave – Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $177

Spend about nine hours with a private English-speaking guide, traveling from Bucharest to the Unirea Salt Mine, Casa Seciu winery, and Snagov Monastery. Guides such as Bogdan and Alin are praised for strong local stories, good driving, and warm company. Bring a jacket for the chilly 12°C mine and cash for Snagov.

“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 100% satisfied! He was our airport transportation and after a long flight, it was awesome to meet him and he was waiting right there for us! His van is super, very clean, air conditioned, quiet inside, very roomy and worked out fantastically! We used Alin to take us to the Salt Mine and Muddy Volcano…”

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Salt Mine, the Muddy Volcanoes and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Bucharest! - The Berca mud volcanoes and their gray cones
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Salt Mine, the Muddy Volcanoes and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Bucharest!

13.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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From Bucharest: Exclusive Dealu Mare Wine Tasting Tour - The 10-hour schedule from Bucharest
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From Bucharest: Exclusive Dealu Mare Wine Tasting Tour

14.Exclusive Dealu Mare Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 10 hours · from $260

Travel privately from Bucharest to Dealu Mare with an English-speaking guide such as Mihai, Bogdan, or Andrei. Visit Lacerta and 1000 Chipuri wineries, tour their cellars, taste 12 wines, and enjoy cheese, charcuterie, and dried fruit. Lunch is separate.

“The wineries we visited were first class with excellent wines. Our guide provided so much about the history of Romania.”

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Food, Wine And Sightseeing Tour in Oradea, Romania - Starting beneath Moskovits Palace
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Food, Wine And Sightseeing Tour in Oradea, Romania

15.Food, Wine And Sightseeing Tour in Oradea, Romania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4 hours · from $92

Join Calin for a four-hour private walk through Oradea, pairing more than 10 local foods with Romanian wines and stops at the Moskovits Palace, Black Eagle Palace, and Oradea Fortress. Expect generous tastings, architectural stories, and a flexible pace, but bring comfortable shoes and note that the tour is not suitable for children, wheelchairs, or gluten-free diets.

“Calin was so knowledgeable about the area!! We had a wonderful time!!”

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