All Chisinau Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 4

Private Bike Tour to Cricova Winery with wine tasting and lunch

1 day

4.5

(2)

from $310

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.

The best of Chisinau Private walking tour

The best of Chisinau Private walking tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $219

Chisinau Airport Transfer (one way)

from $55

Discover Chisinau’s highlight attractions on a small-group walking tour of the Moldovan capital. After meeting your guide at your hotel, you’ll set off on foot to get up close and personal with the sights. See the Presidential Palace and the City Hall, admire the Nativity Cathedral and Transfiguration Church, stroll past the National Opera and Ballet and the Great National Assembly Square, and much more. As you go, learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s commentary.

Chisinau Walking City Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

3.3

from $53

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.

CRICOVA Winery tour with tasting from Chisinau

CRICOVA Winery tour with tasting from Chisinau

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $166

Milestii Mici winery - City Tour of Chisinau

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $189

3-Day Private Moldova Discovery: Culture, Countryside & Wine Explore Moldova through a private 3-day itinerary combining cultural landmarks, sacred sites, and rural landscapes, with flexibility in accommodation, dining, and winery visits. New to Viator but fully established on the ground, our tours are professionally operated and personally hosted, delivering consistent, high-quality service throughout. What sets this tour apart: Instead of fixed hotels and preset experiences, we offer thoughtful recommendations and full freedom of choice — ensuring comfort, transparency, and a personal travel rhythm. Highlights: Private tour for 2–3 adults Flexible accommodation options from a curated hotel and apartment selection Dining at carefully chosen local and winery restaurants, selected by you Winery visits proposed according to your interests. A refined introduction to Moldova, shaped by expert planning and your personal preferences.

2 Day Private Moldova Discovery: Culture, Countryside & Wine Tour

2 daysFree Cancellation

from $560

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.

Cricova Winery & Old Orhei & Curchi Monastery

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $223

Chisinau is the beating heart of the Republic of Moldova. Razed to the ground during WWII the city was rebuilt afterwards by the Russians which explains the very Soviet looking buildings and the Stalinist architecture on its main boulevards. In between you can get a glimpse of some pre-WWII edifices, or try some of the hip cafes, bars and restaurants or the famous local wine in any of the dozen wineries around the city, or go for some antique shopping in Arbat. Experience first hand some of the main attractions this city has to offer: the park and the monument of Stephen the Great, a local medieval hero; the open book shaped Parliament Building; the Presidential Palace, the hotspot of the 2009 protests; Milestii Mici Wine store, to check and maybe try some of the world famous local wine; the City Hall with its early 20th century classic Gothic Italian style, one of the few of its kind left, and many more.

Chisinau Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

Chisinau Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $230

Join a unique painting class where you use wine as a natural painting medium instead of traditional paints. This class is suitable for all levels, including beginners. Guided step by step by an instructor, learn how to work with wine as pigment—exploring techniques such as layering, shading, dilution, and creating depth using different wine intensities. Beyond technique, the experience is calm, sensory, and meditative. As the wine dries and oxidizes, the colors evolve, making each artwork truly unique. It’s a creative process that encourages experimentation, patience, and attention to detail. All materials are provided, including paper, brushes, and selected wines used strictly for painting. Leave with your own finished artwork and a new creative perspective.

Chișinau Wine Painting Class for All Levels

Chișinau Wine Painting Class for All Levels

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $26

Mosaic Art Tour Tiraspol Sucleia Bender and Gisca

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

Mosaic Art Tour Tiraspol Sucleia Bender and Gisca

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $139

Cricova & Milestii Mici Wineries

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(22)

from $230

Be our Guest in Moldova! Meet your guide and begin a journey that blends exceptional wine culture with deep historical heritage. This mixed tour offers you the opportunity to explore one of Moldova’s most prestigious wineries, Château Purcari, followed by a visit to one of the country’s most mysterious and valuable medieval landmarks — The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin from Căușeni. Château Purcari – Moldova’s Legendary Winery Located near the borders of Moldova, Ukraine, and the Black Sea, Château Purcari is a true oasis and one of the most renowned wine estates in Eastern Europe. Known worldwide for its premium wines, Purcari continues to impress experts and wine lovers, winning numerous international awards including Decanter medals. Highlights you will experience: Guided tour of the winery, cellars, and production areas Tasting of Purcari’s exceptional wines, including signature blends Stories of aristocratic families, foreign founders, and winemaking traditions

Château Purcari & The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin

Château Purcari & The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $230

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.

from $33

One Day Milesti Mici Winery(+wine tasting)and Chisinau City Tour

4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $174

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.

2 Excursions in One Day - Cricova Winery,Tiraspol City and Bender Fortress!

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(11)

from $222

Spend more time exploring Cricova Winery than arranging transport or wrangling with directions on this tour from Chisinau. Front-door pickup from your hotel starts the day off right for the 9-mile (15-kilometer) drive to the famed underground city and wine cellars that hold 30 million liters of wine. Depending on the package you select, you may see production areas for wine and Champagne, explore the State Collection, and visit the tasting halls for a sampling (upgrade).

Cricova Winery with Tasting

3 hours

4.3

(8)

from $110

Discover the rich history of Chisinau on this engaging two and a half hour walking tour. Covering 2.4 km (1.5 miles), this guided experience delves into the city's evolution over 500 years, touching on its prehistoric roots, Romanian influences, Soviet history, Jewish contributions, and Ottoman control. With a native English-speaking guide who has lived in Moldova for over a decade, gain valuable insights and insider tips while visiting key landmarks. Strollers and wheelchairs can be accommodated upon request, ensuring an accessible and enjoyable experience for all. - 2.4 km (1.5 mile) walking tour through Chisinau's city center - Learn about the city's history from prehistoric times to modern day - Expert local guide with over 10 years of experience in Moldova - Accommodations available for strollers and wheelchairs upon request

Historical Walking Tour with Native English Speaking Local Guide

Historical Walking Tour with Native English Speaking Local Guide

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $134

You enjoy a smooth, comfortable journey with a professional English-speaking driver, premium vehicle, door-to-door convenience, full flexibility, and the freedom to stop for photos, viewpoints, or short visits along the way. Every moment is designed for comfort, elegance, and peace of mind. You’ll travel comfortably with a private driver, enjoy flexible stops, and discover hidden gems along the route. It’s safe, easy, and fully personalized to your travel style. We offer professional transfers by a small car or minivan to Suceava County from your hotel (vacation rentals, points of interest) from any place in Chisinau - Moldova. We guarantee discretion, useful tips and information regarding any activities you have planned, and flexibility.

Chisinau to Suceava Private Transfer

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

from $500

Traveling between Chisinau (Kishinev) and Bucharest by train or bus can be time-consuming and comes with the risk of lengthy delays. Avoid hassle and travel in comfort with a private transfer that includes a time-saving hotel pickup in Chisinau (Kishinev) and drop-off at your chosen location in Bucharest. Relax in an air-conditioned sedan or minivan while your professional driver handles city and highway traffic between the two capitals.

Private Driver to Bucharest from Chisinau - Kishinev (Moldavia)

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(1)

from $929

Step into the world of Sherlock Holmes and solve a mysterious case during the Sherlock Holmes City Game - a self-guided adventure full of puzzles, plot twists, and hidden clues. This City Game is all about story-driven gameplay and immersive mystery solving, it pulls you into a captivating story that you solve together, making it a unique way to connect, play, and create memories with your group. Perfect for friends, families, colleagues or solo players who enjoy a challenge and love detective games. Whether you play solo or in teams, it's a flexible and fun experience that turns the city into your crime-solving playground. After booking, check your email for clear instructions, download the Loquiz app, and dive straight into your detective mission.

Chisinau Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

Chisinau Self-Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.0

(1)

from $23

Private Airport Transfer - Kia Carnival

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(2)

from $87

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.

Experience the lavish lifestyle of French royalty as we explore the exquisite rooms of the Palace!

Paris-Versailles Roundtrip in a Van with tickets

6 hours

from $1,393

Transnistria Tour from Chisinau Explore Soviet Time Capsule

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What are people saying about Chisinau

Dennis_M, Jul 2026

Very nice experience

Very interesting experience. I felt very safe, despite all the warnings that embassies give to tourists. Diana was a very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful guide. She did all she could to give the group a pleasant experience. Pridnestrovie is worth a visit. You step back in time to the Sowjet Union in the 80s and at the same time you will see that the people there are just like us all. Can recommend.

Highlights of Moldova - Curchi, Old Orhei and Cricova (Optional)

Jaqueline_C, Jun 2026

Great tour of some of Moldova’s highlights

A really good full day tour that showed some of the highlights of Moldova. Corina was a great guide - full of insight into modern and old Moldova. We highly recommend this tour to everyone who visits Moldova. Pay the extra for the Cricova tour and tasting - it’s definitely worth it!

One day tour in Transnistria

Marsha_H, Jun 2026

One day tour of Transnistria

Great experience only 5 of us with Tatiana who spoke excellent English and gave us a lot of information. We had lunch at a local woman’s house of traditional Moldovan specialties which was prepared from scratch. Border crossing was very easy. We handed our passports to our driver at the border control and got them with the temporary registration paper for Transnistria. We were very safe at all the important highlights we visited which one included Bender Fortresss, two war memorials, city hall. I had changed my tour plans to this one and was not disappointed.

Authentic Moldova - Excursion to Orhei Vechi

Matthew_F, Jun 2026

Beautiful and peaceful

A really good tour to beautiful and peaceful locations. Our guide was excellent and knowledgeable. The monastery was highlight. Such stunning surroundings. This is a wonderful way to explore Moldova outside of the capital. A really real ‘must’ for including, in any visit to Chisinau.

Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour

charlottelister, Jun 2026

One of the best tours we have ever done

Wow. This is a fabulous tour, made even better by our fantastic guide Victor. He is knowledgeable, engaging and funny. The logistics were perfect - we were contacted to day before to confirm time of pick up, advised what to bring, and then transported effortlessly to every part of the tour on a comfortable, clean minibus. Victor gave a commentary through Chisinau and onto Bender, explaining the process for crossing the border and making this effortless and straightforward. He then took us to exchange currency, we saw the monuments and buildings in Bender, then drove on to Tiraspol. Victor told us about the history and geopolitical situation at every point and answered all questions openly and fully. Lunch in the Soviet canteen was great (and super cheap) and shopping in the market was great fun. We finished at Bendery fortress with more information and history, and then got driven back to Chisinau. Overall a truly brilliant tour, definitely helped by good weather and a great group of people on the tour, but so worth doing.

Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova

Ryan_B, Jun 2026

This was 100% the...

This was 100% the highlight of my entire trip to Europe. It is so interesting to see how Soviet culture lives on despite Moldova's EU aspirations and westernization. I especially liked our visit to the Soviet restaurant. The food was very good. Our tour guide Ruslan was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and funny.

Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery

Michael_K, May 2026

A great day, Natalia is...

A great day, Natalia is an excellent guide who was knowledgeable, friendly and very open to honest discussion around different questions. The sites visited were a great introduction to some of the best places in Moldova. We are looking forward to trying another tour with this operator in the future.

Travel to Pridnestrovie with Anton Dendemarchenko - day tour

Paul_B, May 2026

A Local Pridnistrovie Guide is Best

You could get a guide from Chisinau BUT Anton Dendemarchenko lives in Transnistria and he guides you through an experience of Pridnistrovia. He's very focused on providing a catered experience and he communicated via WhatsApp as soon as I booked to ask about who I am and what I wanted from my visit. To say he went beyond expected is no exaggeration, he added a few hours to our visit so he could show us more Local things. When you book with Anton, a local, you have so many advantages. Be warned there will be a quiz, you are expected to think... it's ok if you don't want to participate. And for your safety, there's no talking to Anton while he's driving in the city. For some reason I got a Gilead vibe, there is NO similarity, just the desire to create your own country and the reaction from the rest of the world. So I say, as an experienced world explorer, Book This Experience!

Discover Gagauzia and Manuc Bei Mansion

Natasha_R, May 2026

My husband and I had a...

My husband and I had a wonderful experience visiting Gagauzia. Our tour guide, Ecaterina, was absolutely lovely — very knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about sharing the culture and history of the region. During the tour, we visited the beautiful Manuc Bey Mansion, enjoyed a delicious lunch at a traditional-style restaurant, and finished the day exploring the sights of Comrat. The entire experience was well organized and gave us a great introduction to a unique and fascinating part of Moldova. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the culture, history, and hospitality of Gagauzia.

Best of Chisinau Private City Tour

Olga_D, Dec 2025

Amazing walking tour!

Thank you , Natalia, for my walking tour in Chisinau! It was a wonderful tour! Highly recommend ! Natalia was perfectly on time and very helpful. The tour was well organized, and she gave her 100 percent — it was even above my expectations. She is very professional. We saw many beautiful sights, and she also gave me excellent recommendations for other places to visit in Moldova — I didn’t even imagine there was so much to see. Great experience!

4 Hours Cricova Winery Tour with Tasting

Rebecca_D, Oct 2025

Can be booked directly through the winery

We really enjoyed this winery, it was a great experience and we had a really good time. Our driver was really quiet, and hard to find at the end of the tour, but we appreciated the ride. If we could do this again, we probably would have just booked directly through the winery and caught an uber. This tour didn’t really provide anything special that we couldn’t have planned ourselves.

Back in the USSR - Transnistria.

Lisa_G, Oct 2025

Great day exploring an 'unrecognised country'

Great day. Marina was a fantastic guide - full of information and enthusiasm. Long day - we got back to Chisinau at 7.45pm - so it probably won't work if you've got a flight to catch! You'll need to exchange money for lunch - we changed 700 MLD and bought 2x beers; 2x soups; 1x dumplings and 2x puddings for lunch. We had spare for 3x dried caviar and a lot of chocolate! There was an additional opportunity to exchange money after lunch... Please note, you can not change the local currency back!