ROMANIA
Romania's standouts.
The 10 most popular food & drink tours in Romania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you pay.
Taste Bucharest blends Revolution-era landmarks, Orthodox and Armenian architecture, and a big Obor Market feast with included drinks.
“So good and totally unexpected. Fab tour guide too, fun and informative. Would highly recommend you do this i you visit.”
Taste your way through Bucharest on a 3.5-hour street food and culture walk with market stops, coffee, and wine or beer.
“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!”
A 2-hour Old Town wine tasting at Abel’s Wine Bar in Bucharest: five Romanian wines, cheese and meat pairings, plus stories and bottle shopping.
“I was given a warm welcome, then poured a lovely selection of Romanian wines from native grape varieties. It was a great introduction to varieties and regions I previously knew nothing about, but will certainly be looking for in the future! The tasting was two hours, although I'm sure I could have stayed for longer…”
A private 4-hour Bucharest food and history walk with a local guide, classic Romanian 3-course meal, and key sights like Revolution Square.
“Great way to spend a day! Elena was our guide and she spoke English very well and was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Showed us lots of hidden treasures and explained all the buildings we saw on our walk. The food at the end was very good, loved the place we ate. Highly recommend!”
Taste 5 Romanian wines at Corks in Bucharest. Explore Busuioacă de Bohotin, learn grape history, and sip with snacks. $34.
“Great wines, great experience….we stayed longer and bought more wine and snacks❤️”
A private 3–4 hour food and wine walking tour in Oradea, tasting 15 bites plus six wines, four beers, and dessert by historic landmarks.
“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,…”
A 4-hour Bucharest beer-and-culture walk with 3 craft bar stops, street pastry, and major squares guided in English.
“Spent a fantastic, enjoyable and fulfilling evening with Andreea. Learned about some the architecture, history and culture of Bucharest. And of course about the craft beer scene in Bucharest! But, most importantly, Andreea, was a great conversationalist and was able to express knowledge and thoughts on a vast range of subjects.”
Bucharest private wine tasting at Abel’s Wine Bar: 5 Romanian wines with cheese and meat, English guide, relaxing Old Town area.
“If you're looking for an exceptional wine-tasting experience in Bucharest, Abel’s Wine Bar is a must-visit. They offers a carefully curated selection of Romanian wines from small wineries and different regions, guided by an incredibly knowledgeable sommelier who elevates the experience. During the tasting, we explored five distinct wines, each with a unique character. The…”
Private 4-hour Bucharest history-and-food walk, starting at Carol I and ending with a three-course Romanian meal. Carbon neutral.
“Andra was the perfect guide, knowledgeable, personable, and we listened entranced to her stories of Romanian history. We discovered amazing places which we would not have discovered by ourselves and finally had lunch in a tranquil restaurant away from hustle and bustle! Highly recommended”
Bucharest wine tasting day trip with two vineyards in Buzau and Prahova, 10+ wines, English guides, and a calm hillside vibe.
“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…”
