Romania · FOOD & DRINK

The 15 Best Food Tours in Romania

40 tours  ·  from $49

Sarmale, mici, smoked cheese and too much țuică. These 15 walk the market halls, the old town grills and the village kitchens, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to turn up.

Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover's Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods - Batiștei Street and the old American embassy
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Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover’s Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods

1.Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover’s Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 689 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Spend about five hours tasting Romanian cheeses, cured meats, zacusca, mici, seasonal produce, tuica, beer, and a Wallachian doughnut. Walk through historic neighborhoods, ride a tram to Obor Market, and learn about Bucharest from guides such as Angelica, Bogdan, Julian, Mihaela, and Andrea. Expect about 6 kilometers of walking and a maximum group of 12.

“The tour was both interesting and delicious. It brought us to parts of the city we never would have traveled to if not for the tour. Our guide Bogdan was knowledgeable shared Romanian history and culture information with us. Highly recommend.”

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Street Food'n'Culture Tour - Starting near the Athénée Palace
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Street Food’n’Culture Tour

2.Street Food’n’Culture Tour

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

Spend about three and a half hours walking central Bucharest with a local guide such as Laura, Emma, Cristian, or Sînziana. Visit four food venues, try eight Romanian dishes and sweets, enjoy lemonade, coffee, and local wine or beer, and learn how royal, communist, and modern Bucharest shaped the city’s table.

“The walking tour of Bucharest that took us to various terrific food stops was wonderful. Our guide, Sinziana was so entertaining and knowledgeable and we had a really great irrational tour. Not only did we explore unique and interesting parts of the city but we had appetizers, snacks, main courses, local beer, and desserts at unique and interesting eateries around the city too. So glad we had this tour early in our stay. It allowed us to become familiar with Bucharest and enjoy local foods.”

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Wine Tasting in Bucharest - Why Romanian wine makes this tasting worthwhile
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Wine Tasting in Bucharest

3.Wine Tasting in Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Meet wine specialist Dario at Abel’s Wine Bar in Bucharest’s Old Town for a relaxed two-hour tasting of five Romanian wines: two whites, one rosé, and two reds. You’ll learn about local grapes and wine regions while sharing cheese, cured meats, bread, and bottled water. Bottles are available to take home at discounted rates.

“It was a fabulous experience with a beautiful selection of wines and excellent customer service. Selection of cheese, bread and chutney accompanied the wines which was an added bonus. We felt welcomed with some mellow music to set the tone. We would definitely go again! 2 of us attended.”

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Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour - Calea Victoriei and the quiet beauty of an old church
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Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

4.Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

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

Spend four hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Revolution Square, Calea Victoriei, Old Town, and communist-era Bucharest. Guides such as Elena, Dana, Andrea, and Andrei tailor the walk to your interests, then lead you to a traditional restaurant for a three-course meal, drink included. Expect several kilometers on foot and plenty of local food advice.

“Andrea our guide was full of information. She answered ALL our questions and gave us freedom to switch to other traditional plates when she saw that we had already tried the ones the tour had. It was a great City tour and ended with great variety of traditional soups, meats and dessert at an off the path local restaurant not touristy.”

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Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania - Starting at Oradea Taverna with five appetizers
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Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania

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

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

Join guide Calin for a three to four-hour private walk through Oradea’s food scene. You’ll taste 15 foods, six wines, and four beers at four local restaurants and pubs, with stops at Art Nouveau landmarks, the Moon Church, and Oradea Fortress. The tour is best for adults who enjoy meat, gluten, wine, and beer.

“We recently did a walking food tour in Odea, and it was truly an amazing experience! Our guide Calin took great care in selecting each restaurant, ensuring we had an authentic taste of the local cuisine. Each stop felt thoughtfully chosen, showcasing food that locals genuinely enjoy. Calin was incredibly gracious and made us feel welcome throughout the tour. The pacing was perfect—just the right amount of walking between tastings, allowing us to enjoy each dish without feeling rushed. While the focus was definitely on the food, he also shared interesting bits of history that enriched the experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Odea’s food…”

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Bucharest Beer and Culture Tour with a Local - Starting at Romana Square at 6:30 pm
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Bucharest Beer and Culture Tour with a Local

6.Bucharest Beer and Culture Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend four evening hours walking through central Bucharest, from Romana Square and the Athenaeum to Revolution and University squares. Along the way, taste three 400 ml craft beers at three bars, try Romanian pastry at Amzei Market, and hear local stories from guides such as Alex, Andreea, Irina, or Bogdan. The group is capped at 12.

“A really great introduction to the Bucharest craft beer scene! My guide Andreea was very knowlegable, a really good storyteller, and a great person to talk with! I highly recommend!”

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Bucharest: Private Wine Tasting Experience - What arrives with the wine
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Bucharest: Private Wine Tasting Experience

7.Private Wine Tasting Experience

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

Spend about two hours at Abel’s Wine Bar tasting five premium Romanian wines: two whites, a rosé, and two reds. A local English-speaking host, including Dario on some sessions, explains Romania’s 2,600-year wine tradition, local grape varieties, and winery stories. Cheese, cured meats, bread, and water are included.

“Darrio was very knowledgeable about all the wine that we had. He was super friendly and definitely up to talk more about details and wine themselves. The cheese and meat platter was way bigger than we expected. We had an amazing time! Definitely recommend if you’re a wine fanatic ❤️”

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Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal - Revolution Square and the memory of 1989
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Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

8.Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

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

Spend four private hours with an English-speaking guide such as Elaina, Andra, or Mara, linking Bucharest’s political past to its food. Walk from Revolution Square through Victory Street and Old Town, taste a covrig, see the People’s Palace, then finish with a three-course Romanian meal, wine, beer, or a soft drink.

“Mara was wonderful tour guide! Friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”

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Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour - Seeing Romania province by province at the Village Museum
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Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour

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

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

Spend five hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Mihai Vataselu or Emma, touring Bucharest’s Village Museum, a handmade craft shop, and a historic wine bar. You’ll see regional homes and churches, taste three Romanian wines, and share cheese and charcuterie. Hotel pickup and private transport are included.

“Our guide, Mihai Vataselu, is intelligent, personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. He is one of the best tour guides we have had the pleasure to meet. His knowledge and English skills made our tour of the Village Museum in Bucharest much more than just seeing old buildings. We learned about the area of the country and the how and why the people living there created the homes they did. Mihai selected a boutique winery shop for our last stop where we sampled four delicious Romanian wines and a charcuterie plate of meats and cheeses while learning the history of Romanian wine making and getting to know each other. We highly recommend…”

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Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience - Starting at Strada Băcani 1 in Old Town
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Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience

10.Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience

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

Meet in Bucharest’s Old Town for five Romanian wines, including two whites, a rosé, and two reds, paired with cheeses, salami, bread, spreads, and zacuscă. English and Romanian guides explain local grapes and winemaking. Darius and Marius have led tastings, though food service may need confirming at the start.

“I paid for the wine and food pairing but only received some cubes of cheese with crackers and no other food to pair with the wines. I didn't receive anything with the first wine so asked the sommelier about the pairings and he said he would bring the snacks later so they would last for all of the wines. As he brought the second wine he brought the cheese and crackers. That was the only food I received, not what was advertised when I booked it. I believe I got the experience that I would have received if I'd just booked the wine tasting rather than the food pairing experience…”

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Cooking Class traditional food - A Romanian lunch built around two beloved dishes
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Cooking Class traditional food

11.Cooking Class traditional food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Join Lavinia and Dan for a private Bucharest cooking class with a local market stop, hands-on preparation of bulz and papanași, and a homemade meal. You will learn simple Romanian techniques, hear stories about Bucharest, sample local foods, and receive recipes to make the dishes at home. English is offered.

“The hosts were so welcoming and nice. It was just me taking the cooking class in their home. They were lovely. I had a great time listening to their stories and learning to cook a couple of traditional Romanian dishes of polenta and papanasi.”

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Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version - Inside Abel’s Wine Bar on Strada Nicolae Tonitza
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Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version

12.Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version

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

Spend about two hours at Abel’s Wine Bar tasting eight Romanian pours, including sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines. Paolo or another wine specialist explains local grapes, wineries, and production, while cheese, meats, olives, and bruschetta accompany the tasting. The long version suits curious wine drinkers who want more than a quick sample.

“Great selection, knowledgeable and friendly staff, great treats with the wine. What else you could ask for? It’s probably the best wine bar in the old town.”

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Bucharest: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide - The tram ride through Bucharest’s Jewish and Armenian quarters
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Bucharest: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

13.Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

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

Spend four hours eating your way through Bucharest with an English-speaking guide such as Laura or Riga. Start with a communist-era pretzel and yogurt, ride public transport through historic quarters, visit Obor Market for mici and beer, then finish with hot papanasi. Food, drinks, water, and transport tickets are included.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Laura. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Bucharest and was an absolute delight throughout our tour. It was so lovely to see the market and try different Romanian foods. I would highly recommend booking this tour if you are planning a trip to Bucharest.”

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Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center - Royal power and revolution at the Memorial of Rebirth
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Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

14.Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

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

Join Dan and Patricia for a small-group evening walk through Bucharest’s historic center. You’ll see the Romanian Athenaeum, Revolution landmarks, Stavropoleos Monastery, Manuc’s Inn, CEC Bank, and Capsa Pastry while sampling Romanian food and sweets. The tour is in English, lasts about two and a half hours, and accepts up to six people.

“This tour was absolutely wonderful. We had delicious and authentic Romanian food from places only locals would know about, and the hosts took us through historical sites in Bucharest, some food-oriented and some not, and told us about their personal experiences with events in the country's recent history. Highly recommend!!”

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Private Tour - Food, Culture, History & Traditions - Stavropoleos Monastery and the ornate banking district
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Private Tour – Food, Culture, History & Traditions

15.Private Tour – Food, Culture, History & Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

Spend four to five hours walking about 6 km through Bucharest with Bianca, a former journalist and local guide. You will see Old Town, Stavropoleos Monastery, Calea Victoriei, Revolution Square, the Armenian Quarter, and grand Neo-Romanian villas, then sit down to a two-course Romanian meal. Drinks cost extra.

“Bianca was a fabulous tour guide! With only a few days in Bucharest, I am so glad we spent our first full morning with her. She had a very thoughtful itinerary and found beautiful spots we never would have discovered on our own. We got a great overview of the city and country’s history. She was also wonderful with our 4 year old. If you are looking for a terrific tour guide, look no further!”

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