ROMANIA · FOOD
Every Romanian itinerary has one spare day too few. These 15 food experiences are the ones that earn the slot, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes.
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…”
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.”
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.”
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!”
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.”
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.”
Private Bucharest food, culture and history walking tour with lunch, iconic passages, royal landmarks and revolution sites in English.
“Bianca is a wonderful tour guide. A little soft spoken at times making it challenging to hear her over the busy city, but none the less she provides interesting information. I particularly enjoyed learning about the different architectural influences and hearing about her personal experience in Romania. We enjoyed pastries, coffee and a fabulous lunch along our walking tour. There was ample time for pictures and I appreciated the walks through the neighborhoods that let you see a different Bucharest.”
Three hours of Bucharest walking history plus local bakery and café tastings, guided by Andrei or Andreea, ends in Old Town.
“Andreea was a fantastic tour guide. I was solo from America and there were two others in the group from Australia, by the end of the tour it was like talking with old friends. Even with the weather being wet and cold our guide improvised and asked our opinion on different options available.”
Timisoara street food tour with langos, covrig, mici with beer, and desserts. 2 to 3 hours, English guide, small group.
“Fun tour with lots of delicious food and an opportunity to sightsee the city using public transportation. Start out hungry!”
Private 4-hour Bucharest Old Town food tour with Romanian pies, Abel’s wine and cheese tasting, and Caru cu Bere classics, plus history.
“Excellent walking tour of old town, Bucharest. My hostess was wonderful - not only did she me give great history of the area but took me to some great locations to sample local wine and food.”
Oradea’s art nouveau streets meet serious food and wine on a 4-hour walk with tastings, architecture stops, and photo breaks.
“O experiență inedită. Aș mai repeta/o oricând. Recomand să o faceți!”
2.5-hour street food tour in Timișoara with local guide: langoș, covrig, mici, market bites, beer, and dessert stops.
Every kind of Romanian day out, and the pick of each.
