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Bucharest · FOOD & DRINK

The 15 Best Food & Drink Tours in Bucharest

16 reviewed

Romanian food is heavy, cheap and much better than its reputation: sarmale, mici off the grill, mamaliga under everything, plums turned into something dangerous. Here are the tours worth booking, with how many stops each has, what is included, and which ones pour Dealu Mare wine as well.

Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover’s Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods

Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover's Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods - The Armenian Church stop, a change of pace that adds depth

1.Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover’s Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 689 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

A 5-hour Bucharest food tour hitting markets and neighborhoods, sampling Romanian cheeses, cured meats, beer, and tuica with smart history.

“Do it! Andrea is an amazing guide! She knew a lot about the history and architecture of Bucharest. She even took us on the bus and the tram. We had food at places where tourists wouldn't normally go and it was delicious. Everything we tried was local. The outdoor market was an experience! Andrea took the time to explain the different sections of the market and answered all of our questions about the different fruits and veggies we saw. Cool to know she shopped there, too. It was an amazing tour made even better with Andrea ! Take the tour if you find yourself in Bucharest. You will not be…”

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Street Food’n’Culture Tour

Street Food'n'Culture Tour - Platoul Piata Amzei: The Small Open-Air Market Stop

2.Street Food’n’Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $153

Street food and history in Bucharest on a 3.5-hour small-group walk with multiple tastings, lemonade, wine or beer, and coffee.

“We had very enjoyable and informative conversations with our guide, Cristian. We learned so much about the history of Romania and the challenges they have faced. We had a wide variety (and generous amount) of local delicious food!”

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Wine Tasting in Bucharest

Wine Tasting in Bucharest - How the tasting actually flows over about 2 hours

3.Wine Tasting in Bucharest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $59Best value

Taste five Romanian wines in Bucharest’s Old Town at Abel’s Wine Bar, paired with cheese and meats, plus a guided culture intro.

“This was easily the nicest bar I visited in Bucharest. Not at all touristy. I was the only one doing a tasting but that didn't detract from the experience. Was given interesting explanations for each wine, then allowed time to enjoy them while nibbling the generous portion of cheeses and cold meats. If I was a local, I'd be a regular in this bar. Book this experience, it's a couple of hours well spent.”

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Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour - Calea Victoriei and an 18th-century Orthodox church stop

Bucharest Beer and Culture Tour with a Local

Bucharest Beer and Culture Tour with a Local - George Enescu Philharmonic: culture you can connect to the city’s pulse

5.Bucharest Beer and Culture Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $118

A 4-hour Bucharest beer and culture tour with local guides, 3 craft beer tastings, street pastry, and major squares plus hidden neighborhoods.

“I can’t say enough great things about this tour. We happened to be the only two on the tour with our guide Alex, and we had a fantastic time. Alex was friendly, knowledgeable and just genuinely fun to hang out with. The tour allowed us to see three great breweries that we probably would not have found on our own, with GREAT beer selections! Alex did a great job walking us through areas, pointing out places and connecting them with historical significance. He also did a great job at incorporating other knowledge about Romanian culture and provided recommendations for the rest of our stay. I highly recommend this tour for…”

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Bucharest: Private Wine Tasting Experience

Bucharest: Private Wine Tasting Experience - The five wines: what each step teaches you about Romanian character

6.Private Wine Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 1 day · from $64

Private Bucharest wine tasting at Abel's Wine Bar with 5 Romanian wines, cheese and meats, guided in English for about 2 hours.

“I liked the wine bar and its atmosphere. The wines (2 white, 1 rosé, 2 red) were all particular, and even the rosé had a good finish, which one cannot say about every rosé. The platter with cheese and sausage was well decorated and tasteful. A little more Romanian cheese/sausage could have even enhanced the experience. Thank you and till next time in Bucharest!”

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Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal - Victory Street and Inter-War Bucharest: When Borders Shaped Food

7.Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

Private Bucharest history and food tour with Revolution Square to Old Town, then a three-course Romanian meal with local drink, in 4 hours.

“Monica was our guide and she was amazing. So knowledgeable and friendly throughout and treated us to a lovely traditional meal at the end. This was our first day in the city and was the perfect start to our trip. Would recommend this tour with Urban Adventures.”

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Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour

Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour - Old Town Wine, Terroir Talk and a Real Cheese Plate

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

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

Private Bucharest tour combining the Dimitrie Gusti Village Museum, a handmade craft stop, and a Romanian wine tasting near Old Town.

“Our amazing guide took us on a journey through Romania’s past, informing us of different regional architecture and the history of these areas. This was followed by a visit to a local wine bar where we tasted wines made from Romania’s regional grape. Very yummy! Mike was very prompt, articulate and knowledgeable. Great tour, would highly recommend.”

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Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience

Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience - Pairing the wines with Romanian classics, including zacuscă

9.Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

A 2-hour Bucharest wine and food pairing with 5 Romanian wines and classic dishes like zacuscă, cheeses, salami, and spreads.

“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 :)”

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Cooking Class traditional food

Cooking Class traditional food - Meeting Point and Timing That Fits an Easy Afternoon

10.Cooking Class traditional food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Cook bulz and papanași in Bucharest with a private English guide, shop at a local market, and eat a 3-course lunch plus take-home recipes.

“Wow! Wonderful class, I highly recommend this. The hosts are wonderful people and give a truly authentic experience. Highly recommend to anyone interested in Romanian culture.”

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Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version

Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version - What you taste in the long version, eight pours of Romanian styles

11.Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Taste eight pours of Romanian wine at Abel’s Wine Bar in Bucharest, with cheese and meats, tuica, and discounts for bottle buying.

“Thank you Dario for hosting my (solo) wine tasting. Nice wines and a lovely assortment of meats and cheeses. I'll take my new Romanian wine knowledge and apply it on the rest of my vacation.”

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Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center - Starting at the Romanian Athenaeum: The 1888 Way to Set the Tone

12.Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

A 2.5-hour Old Center walk that pairs Bucharest landmarks with bite-size Romanian food tastings, capped off at Capsa Pastry.

“This tour was absolutely wonderful. We had delicious and authentic Romanian food from places only locals would know about, and the hosts took us through historical sites in Bucharest, some food-oriented and some not, and told us about their personal experiences with events in the country's recent history. Highly recommend!!”

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Bucharest: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

Bucharest: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide - Lupa Capitolina Monument Meeting Point, Then Off to Obor by Tram

13.Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

A 4-hour Bucharest street food tour with local eats at Obor Market, plus tram and trolleybus rides, history, and warm papanasi to finish.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with Laura. She was very knowledgeable about the history of Bucharest and was an absolute delight throughout our tour. It was so lovely to see the market and try different Romanian foods. I would highly recommend booking this tour if you are planning a trip to Bucharest.”

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Private Tour – Food, Culture, History & Traditions

Private Tour - Food, Culture, History & Traditions - Stavropoleos Monastery and the CEC Palace: quick stops with big texture

14.Private Tour – Food, Culture, History & Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $114

A private Bucharest food and culture walk with city history stops, included lunch, and expert storytelling along the way.

“Excellent. This tour was a highlight of our visit to Bucharest. Our guide, Bianca, was exceptional. As a former journalist, Bianca was able to artfully convey the keynotes of Romanian history while pointing out the buildings or other illustrations of that history in one tour. She also tailored the tour and our pace to our needs. We highly recommend.”

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Salt Mine, the Muddy Volcanoes and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Bucharest!

Salt Mine, the Muddy Volcanoes and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Bucharest! - Unirea Salt Mine, 208 Meters Underground

15.Salt Mine, the Muddy Volcanoes and Wine Tasting Private Day Tour from Bucharest!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 9 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $189

Private day trip from Bucharest to Unirea Salt Mine, Berca mud volcanoes, and Lacerta Winery wine tasting on weekends.

“The salt mine is huge but not spectacular. The visit to Lacerta winery and the wine tasting experience was the highlight of the day, so we would strongly recommend taking this tour on a weekend. The muddy volcanoes are a nice attraction as it is not something that we've seen before. The guide, Mihai, was very courteous, made sure we made the most of our day, picked us up on time and provided useful information not just on the visited attractions but on Romanian history and attractions.”

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