ROMANIA · FOOD & DRINK
Good food & drink experiences fill up weeks out, and the best go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and where they genuinely differ.
A 5-hour Bucharest tasting tour through markets and neighborhoods, sampling Romanian cheeses, meats, produce, tuica, and beer.
“An opportunity to see real Bucharest living, a walking and tram ride to outer suburbs, yes good food but also a visit to the traditional markets & communities with the wonderfully entertaining and knowledgeable Daniel. Highly recommended”
Bucharest street food walk with 8 tastings, coffee and drinks, market stops, and city stories, finished at the Romanian Athenaeum.
“We were the only two on the tour and Emma our guide was amazing. We spent 4 hours eating our way through beautiful Bucharest. Come hungry because you eat and drink a lot. All while learning about Romania's history and culture. And more interesting to us was our ability to ask our guide all kinds of questions that really personalized the experience. We felt like family by the end of the day. This tour is worth every penny and even tho you may find something cheaper, this is the one you want to do. Do not hesitate to book this now or it may likely be sold out when you…”
Two hours in Bucharest’s Old Town with five Romanian wines, cheese and charcuterie, and stories behind native grapes from across the country.
“A great wine tasting experience. The host is very knowledgeable about Romanian wines. Excellent wines served.”
Private Bucharest food and history walk with a 3-course Romanian meal, Revolution Square, Lipscani, and the Palace of Parliament.
“We had a lovely chilly but sunny day walking around Bucharest. Elena was friendly and very knowledgeable, she was very patient and helpful throughout the day, lunch was also very good and plentiful, especially recommend the papanas dessert.”
Bucharest wine tasting at Corks: 1.5 hours, 5 Romanian wines for $34, including Busuioacă de Bohotin rosé, plus snacks.
“Excellent wine tasting experience - all wines were very tasty and Irina was very thorough with her discussions about the wine and answered all our questions. All wines were Romanian with Romanian grapes which was really enjoyable and a bonus for our trip to Bucharest. I would highly recommend this experience.”
Taste 15 foods and sip 6 wines and 4 beers on a half-day private walking tour of Oradea, with landmarks and local guides.
“Calin is an excellent tour guide. He takes his time to share his historical knowledge, and by explaining the differences between traditional Romanian and Hungarian foods. The special plates are prepared up front, so no waiting. Nice to learn about the local wine history and even better to taste the differences. If you’re in Oradea, this is a must see.”
A small-group 4-hour Bucharest beer and culture walk with three craft beer tastings, street pastry, and local stories from central to hidden neighborhoods.
“A really great introduction to the Bucharest craft beer scene! My guide Andreea was very knowlegable, a really good storyteller, and a great person to talk with! I highly recommend!”
Private wine tasting in Bucharest at Abel’s Wine Bar with five Romanian wines, cheese and meats, and an English host.
“We loved this experience. We enjoyed 5 generous tastings of premium wines accompanied by a very large cheese and meat platter. Our guide was informative, friendly, fun and charming. Our group of four HIGHLY recommend this experience.”
Private Bucharest history and food walk with Old Town stops and a three-course Romanian meal, led by an eco-certified guide.
“We had a fabulous tour! Not only was Ioanna very knowledgeable, but she was also quite personable and showed a true passion for Bucharest. In addition, the food was fantastic. We would definitely recommend this tour to others!”
5-hour Bucharest traditions tour with the Village Museum, Romanian crafts, and a Dealu Mare wine tasting with cheese.
“Michael was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. We had a fantastically happy day and will remember with fondest. His passion for Romania was enthusiastic. Thoroughly recommend this tour.”
Taste 5 Romanian wines with classic food pairings in Bucharest Old Town, guided in English and Romanian over 2 hours.
“Darius was a fantastic sommelier and the wines were fantastic 👏 the rose is my new favourite wine 🍷 the only small thing was that we were only served breadsticks and crackers but our ticket came with cheese, meats and breads and there was some confusion as they didn't think our ticket covered that but once it was served it was delicious. thank you for a lovely afternoon :)”
Shop a local market, cook bulz and papanași with a private English guide, then eat a homemade 3-course lunch in Bucharest.
“I had a great experience with Patricia & Dan, a very friendly warm welcoming couple. Enjoyed both the hands-on cooking experience and the interesting talks we had (got the chance to practice my Romanian language skills, but they are both fluent English speakers). The food we prepared was very tasty. You also get the recipes so you will be able to prepare them at home. If you are in Bucharest this HIGHLY RECOMMENDED both for solo travellers and for couples. Make sure you come hungry.”
Taste Romanian wines at Abel's Wine Bar in Bucharest, with cheese and charcuterie, tuica, and discounts on bottle purchases.
“Great selection, knowledgeable and friendly staff, great treats with the wine. What else you could ask for? It’s probably the best wine bar in the old town.”
Four hours of Bucharest street food with a local guide, including communist-era pretzel and yogurt, Obor Market tastings, and warm papanasi.
“We had a great time with Laura. The food was very good and gave us a great idea of local peoples lives. The market was huge and colorful with everything you could wish for. This is a great way to spend the day!”
2.5-hour Bucharest Old Center food and history tour with Romanian Athenaeum entry, Stavropoleos monastery, Manuc's Inn tastings, and Capsa sweets.
“Tour was great! Dan was the guide. History and food. Recommended. Very nice. Great food and some walking.”
Every kind of Romanian day out, and the pick of each.
