ROMANIA
Romania's standouts.
The 10 most popular wine tours in Romania. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you pay.
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!”
Taste 5 Romanian wines at Corks in Bucharest. Explore Busuioacă de Bohotin, learn grape history, and sip with snacks. $34.
A full-day small-group trip from Bucharest to Peleș and Cantacuzino Castles, Sinaia Monastery, and a guided Romanian wine tasting.
“Peles Castle was absolutely amazing. Our guide Dianna was fantastic. She was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We loved chatting with her, she made the tour special.”
Private day trip from Bucharest to Unirea Salt Mine, Casa Seciu lunch and Dracula ties at Snagov Monastery, with guide and transport.
“Interesting tour and guide was friendly and informative. Lunch was a nice setting and good food. The salt mine was extraordinary”
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,…”
Bucharest private wine tasting at Abel’s Wine Bar: 5 Romanian wines with cheese and meat, English guide, relaxing Old Town area.
Full-day Moldova trip from Iași: Capriana Monastery, Chisinau sights, and Cricova Winery’s 50–80m underground wine city with tastings.
“Wonderful day, gorgeous guide, Leonard!.The Capriana monastery with its beautiful paintings, Chisinau and the soon-to be Unesco World Heritage Cricova winery....we had a perfect day!”
Bucharest wine tasting day trip with two vineyards in Buzau and Prahova, 10+ wines, English guides, and a calm hillside vibe.
Private 5-hour Bucharest tour with Village Museum, Calea Victoriei craft stop, and Dealu Mare wine tasting with hotel pickup.
“Our amazing guide took us on a journey through Romania’s past, informing us of different regional architecture and the history of these areas. This was followed by a visit to a local wine bar where we tasted wines made from Romania’s regional grape. Very yummy!”
Small-group Bucharest day trip to Unirea Salt Mine, Casa Seciu winery lunch, and Snagov Monastery with Dracula’s grave folklore.
“Honestly think this was an overpriced tour with nothing included for the price. Only one big thing was the salt mine and that is only reason why giving it two stars. As far as our tour guide? Not happy! He barely spoke and most of the time, we would ask something just to engage in…”
