Top Moldova Food Tours - page 2

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.

We have the opportunity to visit the "Martha and Mary" Monastery, located near the village of Hagimus. It is a center of pilgrimage and reflection, where the monastery's churches house holy relics and remains, providing a space of spiritual peace and tranquility. In 2003, with the replanting of 250 hectares of vineyards and equipping the winery with the most advanced equipment, the modern era in the history of Château Purcari began, which was founded in 1827. Purcari wines started to be exported to over 25 countries around the world, becoming the calling card of the Republic of Moldova abroad. The tour to the "Purcari Winery" includes a visit to the grape processing section, the wine storage section, and the bottling section. Additionally, we visit the historical part – the cellars where the wine matures in barrels, the maturation of wine in bottles, the Purcari wine collection, and a tour of the tourist complex. At the end we'll organize a traditional lunch in Carahasani village.

Embrace relaxation with this wine tour and spa experience. Start your day by exploring Cricova, one of the world's biggest underground wine cellars. Here you will tour the winery and taste the wines produced within. Then transfer by private vehicle to a five-star hotel for a luxurious spa experience. Featuring a sauna and shower, followed by tea and a traditional Balinese massage, stress elimination is just around the corner.

Venture out of the busy city of Chisinau by bike to explore the Cricova Winery. Follow your guide along both paved and unpaved roads to reach the vineyard where you are met with a snack. Then embark on a tour of the winery to learn about the winemaking process and sample the Moldovan wines. All necessary biking equipment and a transfer back to Chisinau are included.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spend a day away from the Moldovan capital and discover more of the region on this full-day tour. Join a small group and visit one of the oldest wine productions in Moldova, the Milestii Mici Winery where you learn about winemaking and enjoy a guided tasting. Then, head to the administrative region of Transnistria where you explore its capital, Tiraspol, and the Bender Fortress.

The Chișinău Wine Painting & City Tour stands out because it blends two experiences into one seamless story: discovering the capital on foot and expressing Moldova’s wine culture through art. It’s not just sightseeing — it’s seeing, tasting, and creating. It’s a one-of-a-kind cultural experience that brings together Moldova’s strongest identity: wine, creativity, and local atmosphere. During Paint Workshop and Wine Tasting, an experience awaits you where wine, art and emotion merge in a wine painting master class, guided by the local sommelier and guide. You will taste 6 carefully selected local wines, you will taste delicate snacks prepared to highlight the flavors, and the host will tell you about Moldovan wines, terroir, legends and inspiration. With the help of our artist, you can finally give free rein to your art talent! In this 2 hours workshop you will paint on canvas following the guide lines of a true Moldovan artist.

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).

You will be picked up from your hotel in Chisinau and start the tour with our local guide. On this tour, you'll get information about city's amazing past, the current projects of development and many other interesting facts. Chisinau is known as the greenest capital in Europe, but also one of Europe's least-visited capital. In the program, you will find all the "highlights" of Chișinău: Stephen the Great Central Park, the Triumphal Arch, the Parliament and Government buildings, the Presidential Palace, Soviet-era architecture. You will discover the main landmarks and symbols of the city, including the monument to Stephen the Great, the Organ Hall - designed as a bank building, the Chișinău City Hall, etc. After the tour of Chisinau we invite you to visit Milestii Mici Winery, that is located 17km south of Chisinau. Milestii Mici - is the largest underground cave network with the biggest collection of wine in the world. Tasting of 3 Mileștii Mici wines and snacks is included.

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.

The Divin (brandy) is a wine spirit , produced by double distillation, according to the traditional method, from local raw material, the wine distillates are aged for at least 3 years in oak barrels. Its name “Divin” literally comes from the Romanian phrase “din vin”, which means “from wine”. “Divin” also means “divine” in Romanian, which is supported by the fact that, a large part of the distillates evaporate and therefore it is said that it goes to the sky to serve as a sacrifice for the quality obtained. Company S.A. "Barza Alba" ( The White Stork) is one of the largest divine producers in the Republic of Moldova and has begun its activity in 1944 as a Factory of Wine and Brandy in Balti. We will teach you how to distinguish the types, aromas, colours and tastes of the drinks. The sommelier of the company will tell you with great pleasure about the history and unique qualities of "Brandy", "Divin" and "Rachiu from apple cider", etc.

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.

Combine two popular day trip destinations on this full-day tour from Chisinau. Discover Moldova’s winemaking heritage and enjoy a guided wine tasting during a tour of the Milestii Mici winery, home to the world’s largest underground wine cellar. After lunch (own expense), explore Tiraspol, Moldova’s second-largest city and the unofficial capital of the Transnistrian Moldovan Republic.