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Wine Tasting in Romania: The 15 Best Cellar Visits

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Fetească Neagră, Crâmpoșie, a replanted industry that got serious after 2000. These 15 tastings are priced by the glass count, with transport notes for the ones out in the Dealu Mare vineyards.

Wine Tasting in Bucharest - Why Romanian wine makes this tasting worthwhile
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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 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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Peles & Cantacuzino Castles: Gourmet Wine & Cultural Day trip - Sinaia Monastery: a quieter half hour
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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

Travel from Bucharest to Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, and Cantacuzino Castle in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Explore royal rooms, Orthodox art, and Neo-Romanian architecture, then taste three Romanian wines with local cheeses and traditional snacks. Guides such as Alex, Cristi, Dan, and Dianna are praised for strong storytelling.

“The day trip to Peele's Castle, Dracula's Castle, and the Black Church was WONDERFUL!!! Our private guide was a wonderful tour guide and made the trip extra special. We had our two children with us and it was the perfect day trip.”

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Private Tour to Salt Mine, Lunch at Winery and Dracula Grave - The Supernova Planetarium inside the mine
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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

Travel privately from Bucharest or Otopeni to a huge underground salt mine, Romania’s largest planetarium, Casa Seciu winery, and Snagov Monastery. Your English-speaking guide handles transport and local context. Bring warm clothes for the mine, and budget separately for admission, lunch, and optional wine tasting.

“Nice experience with very knowledge tour guide. The salt mine is the most impressive spot. Highly recommended.”

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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

4.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: Private Wine Tasting Experience - What arrives with the wine
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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 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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Day trip to Republic of Moldova - visit Chisinau and Cricova Winery - Chisinau shows a capital rebuilt in the Soviet style
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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

Leave Iasi at 8:00 am with a private English-speaking guide and vehicle for a full day in Moldova. Visit Capriana Monastery, explore Chisinau, then tour Cricova’s underground wine city and taste local wines. Guides such as Iulian, Leonard, and Florin are praised for clear explanations and flexible stops.

“It was a very comfortable trip and with excellent treatment by our guide, he met the expectations we were looking for and with the necessary time”

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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

7.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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Small-group max 7, Salt Mine, Lunch at Winery & Dracula Grave

8.Small-group max 7, Salt Mine, Lunch at Winery & Dracula Grave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $107

Travel from Bucharest in a small group of up to seven to explore the huge Unirea Salt Mine, eat at Casa Seciu Winery near Ploiești, and visit Snagov Monastery, linked to Vlad the Impaler. English-speaking guides such as Laura and Bogdan lead this 9-hour outing. Entrance fees and lunch are extra.

“I really enjoyed this trip led by Laura and her colleague George. They were knowledgeable and answered my questions. The salt mine, while it is a little bit of a drive, it was definitely worth it. Impressive. I also enjoyed the nice lunch at the winery and the church and visit to Vlad. The Impalers site was a good compliment on the way home. Definitely recommend.”

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Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland - The ride, equipment, and small-group advantage
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Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland

9.Bike & Wine tour in Dealu Mare wineland

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

Ride through Dealu Mare with a professional bike guide, stopping at Conacul Bellu and a boutique wine cellar when available. Your day includes a bicycle, helmet, snacks, drinks, photos, hotel transfers from Bucharest, and a wine tasting with cheese and cold cuts. Oana has guided one praised outing.

“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 - 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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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

11.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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Discover Romania’s Wine Heritage in Brasov’s Historic Center - Five wines from distinct Romanian regions
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Discover Romania’s Wine Heritage in Brasov’s Historic Center

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

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

Meet at Via Enescu in George Enescu Square for a two-hour Romanian wine tasting led in English, Romanian, or Italian. Sample five wines from different regions, including Tămâioasa Românească, alongside a meat-and-cheese platter for two. Sommelier George is among the hosts, and some sessions may include extra wine or live Romanian music.

“¡Gran experiencia! Nuestro sommelier nos dio una explicación detallada sobre los vinos y su fabricación, además de ser muy amable y carismático. El plato de queso y carnes frías delicioso, complementó perfecto los vinos. Además, el restaurante es muy bonito.”

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Salt Mine , Lunch at Winery & Dracula Grave - Private Tour - Inside Slănic Prahova’s Unirea Salt Mine
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Salt Mine , Lunch at Winery & Dracula Grave – Private Tour

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

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

Travel from Bucharest in a private air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, guided in English by a local expert such as Bogdan or Alin. Visit the huge Unirea Salt Mine, stop for Romanian food and wine at Casa Seciu, then see Snagov Monastery and its link to Vlad the Impaler. Bring warm clothes for the 12°C mine.

“The tour guide was great and really new the history. It was a fun day trip and worth it. I do recommend. My sister and i had a great day.”

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Salt Mine, the Muddy Volcanoes and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Bucharest! - Inside Unirea Salt Mine, 208 meters below ground
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Salt Mine, the Muddy Volcanoes and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Bucharest!

14.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 with a private guide and visit the vast Unirea Salt Mine, Berca’s bubbling mud volcanoes, and Lacerta Winery in Dealu Mare. Guides such as Mihai, Vlad, Victor, Ionut, and Adrian are praised for careful driving and flexible planning. The winery stop is available on weekends by reservation, with wine tasting at extra cost.

“This private tour is a must if your going to Bucharest It lets you see more of the country and visit some of the best attractions, Mihai the tour guide was friendly and very informative.”

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From Bucharest: Exclusive Dealu Mare Wine Tasting Tour - Lacerta Winery shows modern Romanian winemaking
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From Bucharest: Exclusive Dealu Mare Wine Tasting Tour

15.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 family-run 1000 Chipuri, taste 12 wines including Fetească Neagră, and pair them with cheese, charcuterie, and dried fruit. Lunch is separate, and the day lasts about 10 hours.

“The one to one conversation with the wine makers. Loved the food, the wines and the tour guide.”

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