Top Chisinau Food Tours

Dear travellers to Moldova! I would like to greet you warmly in my home country and introduce you to our little country. On the map of Eastern Europe, Moldova is still an unexplored country. On our one-day tour, we visit a place that can surprise Moldova – state within Moldova – tiny Transnistria, which is not found on the world map. We show and tell you about people's everyday lives, our culture and values, typical Moldovan delicacies. Lunch is served at the inn in the Bulgarian village at the locals'. On the tour we visit the fortress of Bendery, on the city walk we learn about the historical events that had shaped this region. We look at the Soviet monuments, Lenin and Suvorov monuments, the majestic building and memorial sites.

Each winery tour allows you to discover the fascinating story behind Castel Mimi and taste some of the best Moldavan wines. The winery tour includes a captivating walk through the chateau’s cellars, gardens, courtyard and the production area of the winery. The winery tour is concluded with guided wine tastings that will provide you with a great sensorial experience. All but one of our tours also includes a selection of traditional Moldovan, gourmet tasting dishes. In conclusion we can say that you will have a trip with a tasting of selected wines at one of the most refined wineries in the country - Castel Mimi. We will have a wonderful time here, in an atmosphere that is as authentic as it is modern. You will feel pampered by the intoxicating aromas of the wines! The winery is not open on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Check out the best of Moldova on this private tour, where you can feel free to customize your day since it’s just your group. You don’t need to stick to a fixed itinerary, or stop where you don’t want to. Your guide takes you to Curchi Monastery, Cricova wine cellar, and Old Orhei, unless you make a different plan.

Wine culture is such a big part of Moldova heritage. The story of Milestii Mici Winery begins in an old stone-extracting mine, where the extraction of limestone over the years inadvertently created the perfect environment for wine maturation and storage. The Mileștii Mici winery is known for having tunnels over a total length of 200km and the largest wine cellar in the world. Today, the collection exceeds 2 million bottles and can be visited at any time of the year, with a constant underground temperature between 12-14 degrees Celsius. The winery is located approximately 16 kilometers south of Chișinău, in the Ialoveni district. Embarking on a journey to Mileștii Mici Winery offers not just a taste of exceptional wines but also an immersive experience into Moldova's rich cultural and historical tapestry.

There are few wineries in the world that still produce sparkling wines according to the traditional Champenoise method and Cricova is one of them. During this tour you will explore its endless galleries, remarkable wine collections, a winemaking museum, the sparkling wine production section and even the underground church. After learning the remuage and degorgement process, you will have the opportunity to taste 4 types of wine, including a sparkling one.

Embrace luxury with a private wine tasting tour. Visit this underground wine cellar to develop your understanding of wine. Visit maturing areas, sample the beverages on offer and enjoy a plentiful supply of nuts, biscuits and water. Explore multiple locations while roaming rambling underground streets and the Moldovan country side in style in your own private air-conditioned vehicle.

Just 12 miles (20 kilometers) south of Moldova’s capital Chișinău lies Milestii Mici, a vast wine cellar said to accommodate about 2 million bottles. With this tour, a driver takes the wheel, ferrying guests to and around the underground complex. On a guided tour of the cellar, learn about Moldovan viticulture, and sample three different wines as well as typical Moldovan dishes.

Visit one of the oldest wineries in Moldover and discover rich cultural heritage on this full day tour. Discover wine cellars set in a unique underground city, with a vast labyrinth of streets. Visit the Old Orhei reservation and the beautiful Curchi Monastery; must-see sites for history lovers. Taste the excellent wines and enjoy a local lunch at an ethnic village (lunch not included).

Discover Moldovan flavors, cousine and landscapes on a day trip to Old Orhei and Butuceni village. Enjoy coffee inside a rock-carved restaurant, and toast to the perfect sunset at family-run winery.

Discover the perfect balance between spiritual heritage and refined wine culture on your tour to Căpriana Monastery and Château Cojușna Winery. Begin your journey at one of Moldova’s most important monasteries, surrounded by peaceful forests and centuries of history. Explore the monastery, which includes the Churches of Virgin's Assumption (1545), Saint Nicholas (1840), and Saint George (1907), as well as the abbot's house, the refectory, and cells. The most ancient is the Virgin's Assumption Church, founded by Petru Rares. Continue the day with visiting Chateau Cojusna Winery - an elegant winery where tradition meets modern winemaking. Enjoy a wine tour and a wine tasting program, which includes a tasting of 4 high-quality wines and appetizers. Enjoy guided visits in Moldova, beautiful landscapes, and a curated wine tasting experience that highlights the flavors of the Codru region.

Moldova is most famous for its wine and features some of the largest underground wine cellars in the world. Join a private guide and head to the Milestii Mici Winery, home to over two million bottles of wine and was featured in the Guinness Book of World Records. Your tour involves riding a bike through the cellars, to experience its expansiveness, and ends with a guided wine tasting.

Discover the true soul of Chișinău through its flavors and history! This unique tour combines a vibrant local market tasting, a traditional authentic snacks , and an exclusive walk down historic avenues to shop for genuine Moldovan brands. The grand finale? A visit to a nostalgic coffee museum to sip the exact historic brew enjoyed by Alexander Pushkin himself in the 19th century.

You will get an unique opportunity to visit the World's largest winery in the world - Milestii Mici Winery, founded in 1969 for small storing, maturing and preserving high quality wines. Underground tunnels with a length of 200 km are dug in layers of limestone rocks at depths between 35 and 80 meters. It represents an unique underground city, well-known all over the world by its huge labyrinths of streets and also biggest wine collection in the world. Another important tourist sight is Manuc Bei mansion, located in Hâncești town. Built at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1816. The project was realized by the famous Italian architect Bernardazzi. The so-called “Moldovan Versailles” palace respects the style of French classicism. We'll visit the hunting Castle, the Natural History and Ethnography Museum and The Manuc Bei Mansion.

Combine Chisinau highlights with a tour of Milestii Mici on a day that’s tailored to you. Private service from a personal guide means you can enjoy each destination at your own pace. Enjoy an included wine tasting and snack at Milestii Mici, then check out key sites in Chisinau. Door-to-door transport makes it easy to fit in an excursion even if time is tight.

Discover Chisinau’s historic center and the distinctive wines of Moldova on a tour that combines sightseeing with a wine tasting at Cricova Winery. You’ll see parks, grand buildings, churches, and memorials, then go underground into the maze-like Cricova cellars; from Soviet architecture to ancient history and locally crafted wine, your guide will share insights into Moldova's culture and history throughout the day.

Discover Moldova's rich winemaking history as you embark on a wine tasting tour to two prestigious vineyards. Visit an underground wine cellar in Cricova for a tour of the maturing and sparkling wine sections and enjoy a tasting with snacks. Then, head to Milestii Mici Winery, home to the world's largest wine collection, where you learn even more about wine and enjoy a guided tasting.

The remarkable Mileștii Mici Winery holds the Guinness World Record for the largest wine collection. Visit this incredible winery and explore its vast underground storage network with electric train, car, or bicycle options. This enormous collection includes about 1.5 million bottles stored in 55 km of tunnels, with underground ‘streets’ named for different grapes from Pinot to Cabernet Sauvignon. Taste high-quality wine on a private tour with hotel pickup.

Visit the renowned, historic Cricova Winery on this private wine-tasting tour from Chisinau. Home to the second-largest wine collection in Moldova, this incredible winery boasts approximately 74.5 miles (120 km) of underground tunnels. Discover the history and wine-making practices at Cricova and explore its intricate wine storage system. Enjoy a wine tasting experience with a variety of high-quality wines.

Discover the best that the Moldovan capital has to offer as you explore Chișinău on a sightseeing tour. With a private guide, walk through the streets of the city and see the main highlights such as the city mosque, National Museum, and the Triumphal Arch. Then, drive out to the famous Milestii Mici Winery to explore the ancient underground cellar and learn about winemaking.

Visit Cricova, founded in 1952, one of the most fascinating wonders of the world with its wine cellars and underground city flair. round trip distance – 30 km

Maximize your time in Moldova on this full-day tour from Chisinau and visit two popular attractions in one day. Discover Moldova’s winemaking heritage and enjoy a guided wine tasting during a tour of the Cricova winery, famous for its ‘underground city’ of wine cellars. After an included business lunch, explore Tiraspol, Moldova’s second-largest city and the unofficial capital of the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic.

For those who are pressed for time, this Chișinău city tour and winery visit is a great way to see a lot without taking up to much time. Join a small group and explore the highlights of the Moldovan capital to learn about the country’s history. Then, visit the Cricova Winery to learn about Moldova’s winemaking history and enjoy a tasting.

Old Orhei (Orheiul Vechi) is one of Moldova’s most captivating cultural and historical sites, offering travelers the perfect blend of breathtaking scenery, ancient history, and authentic local life. A visit to Old Orhei is a journey into a mystical landscape where nature and history come together in perfect harmony. Walking through Old Orhei feels like exploring a living painting, where each turn of the path reveals another breathtaking vista. Château Vartely is one of Moldova’s most enchanting wine destinations, inviting travelers to discover a world where exceptional wine, refined culture, and unforgettable hospitality come together in perfect harmony. A visit to Château Vartely is not just a stop on a winery tour — it is a celebration of the senses and an immersion into the heart of Moldovan winemaking traditions. Depending on the number of bookings, sometimes the tour could be private or shared with small groups, up to 8-10 people.