Top Chisinau Private Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Explore the vibrant world of mosaic art on this immersive 4-5 hour tour, visiting four distinct settlements renowned for their artistic expressions. Discover the city of Tiraspol with three captivating locations, followed by the charming village of Sucleia featuring two unique sites. The city of Bender boasts eight remarkable locations showcasing 14 stunning mosaic artworks, while the village of Gisca offers an additional two sites for exploration. This tour is perfect for art enthusiasts and photography lovers alike, providing ample opportunities to capture the beauty of mosaic craftsmanship. - Duration of 4-5 hours, tailored to your photography needs - Visit Tiraspol, Sucleia, Bender, and Gisca for a cultural immersion - Explore a total of 15 unique locations with stunning mosaic art - Ideal for art lovers and photographers seeking unique experiences

Transnistria is already one of Europe's most unusual destinations, but even many visitors never discover one of its best-kept secrets: a remarkable collection of Soviet mosaics hidden across towns and villages rarely visited by foreign travelers. This is the only tour that brings them together in a single experience. Departing from Chisinau, you'll travel across Transnistria in search of more than 13 Soviet mosaics and 4 monumental bas-reliefs located in Bender, Ghisca, Tiraspol and Sucleia. Created during the Soviet era, these artworks were designed to inspire, educate and communicate the values of their time. While many similar works disappeared elsewhere after 1991, dozens have survived here almost unchanged. No museums, no queues and no entrance tickets. Just a journey through one of Europe's least-understood territories, exploring forgotten Soviet art with a local guide.

Transnistria has preserved a lot of Soviet monuments, equipment, attractive places and facts that will be interesting for everyone to learn. Visiting Transnistria is like traveling on a time machine – not much has changed there since nowadays. The cities of Bender and Tiraspol, keep many soviet monuments, with a specific architecture. You should come to Transnistria especially if you’re from a country that was never a part of the Soviet Bloc or controlled by it. At Mimi Castle we will make an excursion, which will include a visit to: Historical Cellars, Production area, Castle's Gardens & Interiors. After excursion will continue with the tasting of 5 wines and a set of delicious traditional Moldovan and gourmet food appetizers: gravlax salmon with black bread, tomme cheese handmade with pear, pâté with almond rye cracker, mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and olives, and roast beef with wine sauce. The excursion at Castle Mimi Winery lasts about 90 minutes.

This full day takes you to several places, including Cricova Winery, Old Orhei, and Curchi Monastery, plus more. You will just need to relax and go along with your driver and guide, and learn about the history and culture along the way. Check out the archaeological complex in Orhei, explore the Butuceni Eco Resort on the River Raut, and wander around the gardens and the monastic architecture at Manastirea Curchi.

Take a break from the busy streets of Chisinau and discover more about Moldovan culture on this full-day excursion. Alongside a private guide, head to Old Orhei where you have time to explore the village and archaeological complex. Then, head to Cricova Winery where you learn about the region’s rich winemaking traditions and tour the massive underground tunnels.

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.

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only! Discover the most charming places in Chisinau with a professional guide while hearing fascinating stories and legends. Did you know Moldova once produced nearly two-thirds of all the wine consumed in the Soviet Union? You'll visit the famous Cricova Underground Wine Cellar—one of the largest in the world. Alongside world-class wine, enjoy traditional Moldavian cuisine that will delight your taste buds. Admire the stunning cathedral of the Moldovan Orthodox Church, built in a neoclassical style in the 1830s. Explore hidden gems in the city's streets and corners, each with its own story. Your guide will share what makes life in Chisinau so unique. This experience is perfect for first-time visitors who want to enjoy the culture, flavors, and spirit of Moldova in a personal and immersive way.

Soroca - a beautiful northern Moldovan town, situated on the right coast of the Nistru river, thus beautiful views are guaranteed! Maybe Soroca is not the most famous attraction of Moldova and very few people visit it, but if you are one of those "different" - then this option is best for you! There are 3 main areas of Soroca, which worth visiting: - Medieval Fortress ( now on reconstruction) - Candle of Gratitude - Gypsy Hill. Let me explain those: SOROCA FORTRESS - now on reconstruction. CANDLE OF GRATITUDE Monument - is a 30 meters tall obelisk on the top of the hill, with 650 steps! The monument symbolizes gratitude to people who preserved Moldovan culture through centuries. GYPSY HILL - it is a crazy-looking architectural area of Roma people. Most of the houses look like small castles. You should see that!

The Palace of Versailles is one of the top day trips from Paris, but arranging the logistics on your own can be a hassle. Enjoy a stress-free day on this day trip that includes convenient round-trip transportation from your Paris accommodation and pre-booked tickets to avoid a wait at the entrance. Enjoy free time inside the palace and gardens to explore on your own, ideal for independent travelers.

Private tour by an expat living in Moldova for the last 6 years. Get a unique and balanced view of Moldova's realities and challenges.

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.