Top Moldova Food Tours

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Moldova and discover the rich cultural heritage on this full-day small-group tour. Explore Old Orhei Archaeological Complex and Manastirea Curchi (Curchi Monastery), offering a look at Moldova’s tradition of religious art and architecture. Then, head to the extensive Cricova wine caves, where you can opt to join a tour and wine tasting (additional fee). Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for convenience.

Explore Moldova's wine heritage aboard a vintage Soviet Lada, navigating through the vast underground tunnels of Cricova and Milestii Mici wineries and lunch at Asconi Winery. Experience the unique charm of these legendary cellars while tasting several glasses of exquisite Moldovan wine. This small group tour offers a light-hearted atmosphere with a slightly over-enthusiastic British wine host, ensuring a memorable adventure filled with stories and laughter. Each guest receives three bottles of wine and a Moldovan goody bag to take home, making this journey as rewarding as it is fun. Discover the underground wonders of Cricova and Milestii Mici wineries Enjoy multiple tastings of delicious Moldovan wine Enjoy lunch at Asconi winery Not wheelchair accessible. The tour includes moderate walking at wineries and underground wine cellars, including uneven surfaces, slopes and stairs. Boris, our vintage Soviet-era Lada, forms part of the character and atmosphere of the hosted experience.

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.

Step into our historic cellar just 20 minutes from Chișinău and experience wine like never before. Meet the winemaker, uncover the secrets behind every bottle, and enjoy an intimate conversation about the vine, the soil, and the art of winemaking. Savor five carefully selected wines — from vibrant Viorica to a sophisticated Merlot–Sauvignon–Pinot Noir blend — each paired with authentic Moldovan dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with friends, or as a family, our personalized tours let you explore at your own pace. From the historic cellar to the tasting table, every moment is crafted to be memorable. Book your visit today and turn a wine tasting into an unforgettable journey through flavor, tradition, and storytelling.

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.

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.

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).

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.

The trip will take us to one of the most picturesque regions of the Codrii reservation, 40 km from Chișinău, where one of the oldest monasteries in Moldova is located – Căpriana (founded in 1429). Next, we will visit the place where the secrets of beekeepers are revealed – the Honey Mansion in Micleuseni village. A small kingdom of bees and a place that entices lovers of sweets. The hosts will offer a tour about honey production and a tasting of 3 types of natural honey. Next will do an excursion and wine tasting at Crama Mircești Winery. Located on one of the highest hills in Moldova, this vineyard is literally above all the others in our country.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the unrecognized territory of Transnistria, a peaceful place right on the border of Moldova, and then visit Milestii Mici Winery for a delicious wine tasting. This is a small, guided tour, with a maximum of six people, so an intimate group to go sightseeing and wine tasting with. This area is popular with local travelers, and has a vibrant history too.

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.

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

It's a unique opportunity to visit 2 wineries in one day. In the southern part of the country are growned the sweetest grapes, ideally for production of high quality wine. We can try these in the heart of the factory. You'll fall in love from the first sip. Don't hesitate to try it.

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.