5 Romania Wine Tours, Priced and Compared

1.Wine Tasting in Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Our pick

Meet wine specialist Dario at Abel’s Wine Bar in Bucharest’s Old Town for five Romanian wines: two whites, one rosé, and two reds. You’ll learn about local grapes, regions, and Romania’s long wine tradition while sharing a generous cheese and charcuterie plate. The relaxed tasting lasts about two hours and serves up to 15 people.

“It was a quaint setting in the heart of Bucharest. The owner exuded amazing hospitality and was very informative. It was a very pleasant and enlightening experience.”

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2.Bucharest: Romanian Wine Tasting Experience at Corks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 84 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $34Best value

Spend 90 minutes at Corks tasting five Romanian wines: two whites, a rose, and two reds. Hosts such as Ovi, Irina, Darius, and Andrew explain local grapes, regions, and wine culture in English or Romanian. Tell your server your preferences, since the tasting can be adjusted toward whites, roses, or reds.

“Andrew is amazing host, super knowledgable, relaxed unpretentious down to earth informative introduction to Romanian wine. We were a party of four from England, five glasses of wine each from across vineyards of the country. Great wines you wont find in supermarkets or bars. Lovely way to spend an afternoon. Highly recommend.”

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3.Peles & Cantacuzino Castles: Gourmet Wine & Cultural Day trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $330

Travel from Bucharest by private vehicle to Peles Castle, Sinaia Monastery, and Cantacuzino Castle. An English-speaking guide leads the visits, then a sommelier presents three Romanian wines with cheeses and traditional snacks. Guides such as Alex, Cristi, Dianna, and Dan have earned strong praise for their stories and friendly service.

“A great day visiting Peles, Bren and Brasov. Alexandra was a very knowledgeable guide and we leant a lot. Weekend was very busy at both castles, even in November, so if you have the chance to go during the week, do.”

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4.Private Tour to Salt Mine, Lunch at Winery and Dracula Grave

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $167

Leave Bucharest with a private English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle for Slănic Prahova Salt Mine, its 4K planetarium, a winery lunch at Casa Seciu, and Snagov Monastery, linked by local tradition to Vlad the Impaler. The nine-hour tour includes hotel pickup, while entrance fees, lunch, and optional wine tasting cost extra.

“Interesting tour and guide was friendly and informative. Lunch was a nice setting and good food. The salt mine was extraordinary”

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5.Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $148

Visit Bucharest’s open-air Village Museum with a private English-speaking guide, browse handmade Romanian crafts, then taste three local wines with cheese and charcuterie at a historic wine bar. Hotel pickup, private transport, and the museum entrance are included. Guides such as Mihai, Michael, Mike, and Emma are praised for clear storytelling and personal service.

“Michael was amazing with his knowledge of the area and was great with our group. He customized our visit to help our gentle walkers see as much as possible”

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