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BULGARIAN WINE TASTING IN SOFIA

Discover one of Europe’s most underrated wine regions — guided by someone who actually knows it

Discover Bulgarian Wine with a Local Expert

HIDDEN GEMS. LOCAL GRAPES. GENUINE STORIES.

Duration

2 hours

Minimum

4+ People

Price from

38€

/Person

INCLUDED

  English-speaking local wine expert

  5 glasses of handpicked Bulgarian wine

  Local appetizers (cheese, cold cuts, bread)

  Private area in a centrally located wine bar

  Tweekends guide throughout

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE BULGARIAN WINE TASTING IN SOFIA?

The Wines

Bulgaria has been producing wine for over 3,000 years — longer than France, longer than Italy. Yet most of the world has never heard of it, which means the prices are a fraction of comparable Western European wines without any compromise on quality.

Your tasting includes 5 handpicked Bulgarian wines, each from a different region or grape variety. A local wine expert leads the session, explaining the story behind each wine — the vineyard, the terroir, the grape and what makes Bulgarian winemaking unique. The selection changes seasonally so you always get what’s freshest and most interesting.

Expect everything from crisp whites and rosés to full-bodied reds made from indigenous varieties like Mavrud and Rubin that you simply can’t find anywhere else in the world.

The Setting & Appetizers

The tasting takes place in a private area of a centrally located wine bar — no tourist traps, no generic venues. We work with spaces that take wine seriously and create the right atmosphere for a proper tasting experience.

Traditional Bulgarian appetizers are served throughout — local cheese, cold cuts and fresh bread. This isn’t just decoration. In Bulgaria, wine and food are inseparable, and eating while you taste is exactly how locals do it. The combination brings out flavours in the wine that you’d miss drinking it on its own.

Your Guide & Getting There

Your English-speaking Tweekends guide meets you at your accommodation and walks you to the venue — it’s centrally located so no transfer is needed. They’ll introduce you to the wine expert, keep things relaxed and give you local tips and recommendations for the rest of the evening.

The tasting moves at a leisurely pace — this is a proper wine experience, not a race. Expect interesting conversation, genuine stories about Bulgarian wine culture and a few surprises along the way.

Why the Bulgarian Wine Tasting Works Perfectly for Groups

The wine tasting is one of our most versatile activities — it works for groups who want something genuinely interesting, for those who want a relaxed afternoon before a big night out, and for mixed groups where not everyone is into high-adrenaline activities.

It pairs exceptionally well with the Bulgarian Traditional Dinner at 20:00 — the tasting at 17:00–18:00 flows naturally into dinner, giving the group a full evening of authentic Bulgarian food and drink culture. Alternatively, combine it with a Rakia Tasting for a complete Bulgarian drinks experience in one afternoon.

Bulgarian Wine Tasting Sofia: Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I need to know anything about wine to enjoy this?  Not at all. The tasting is designed for everyone — from wine enthusiasts to people who just enjoy a glass. The expert explains everything in an engaging and accessible way. No prior knowledge required, just an open mind and an appetite.

  • What wines are included in the tasting? 5 handpicked Bulgarian wines, each from a different region or grape variety. The selection changes seasonally based on what’s freshest and most interesting. You’ll typically try a mix of whites, rosés and reds — including at least one wine made from an indigenous Bulgarian grape variety.

  • What are Mavrud and Rubin? Mavrud and Rubin are indigenous Bulgarian red grape varieties found nowhere else in the world. You can read more about Bulgarian indigenous varieties on Wine Searcher.

  • Is the Bulgarian Wine Tasting suitable for a bachelor party or stag do? Absolutely — it’s one of our most popular afternoon activities for groups who want something a bit different. It’s social, relaxed and genuinely interesting. It also works brilliantly as a warm-up activity before dinner and the night out.

  • What food is served during the tasting? Traditional Bulgarian cold cuts, local cheese and fresh bread — the classic accompaniments to wine in Bulgaria. Eating while tasting is encouraged and is exactly how Bulgarians drink wine.

    Can we buy bottles to take home? Yes — your wine expert can recommend the best bottles to buy and where to find them in Sofia. Some of the producers featured in the tasting are available in local wine shops at very reasonable prices.

    What time is best for the wine tasting? We recommend starting around 17:00–18:00, leaving you perfectly timed for a Bulgarian Traditional Dinner at 20:00. It’s the ideal bridge between afternoon activities and the evening.

    Can we combine the wine tasting with other activities? Yes — it pairs perfectly with the Bulgarian Traditional Dinner afterwards and the Rakia Tasting before for a full afternoon of Bulgarian drinks culture.

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