Romania · FOOD & DRINK

The 15 Best Food Tours in Romania

40 tours  ·  from $49

Sour soups, smoked pork, cabbage rolls, and a plum spirit at the start of everything. These 15 walk the market halls and the cellar kitchens, priced, timed and clear about exactly how hungry to arrive.

Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover's Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods - Strada Batiștei and the old American embassy
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Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover’s Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods

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

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

Spend five hours tasting Romanian cheeses, cured meats, dips, seasonal produce, mici, beer, and tuica while walking from central Bucharest to Obor Market. Guides such as Angelica, Alex, Bogdan, Mihaela, Julian, and Andreea add history, humor, and local food advice in groups of up to 12.

“The tour was both interesting and delicious. It brought us to parts of the city we never would have traveled to if not for the tour. Our guide Bogdan was knowledgeable shared Romanian history and culture information with us. Highly recommend.”

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Street Food'n'Culture Tour - The Romanian Athenaeum and Bucharest’s grand center
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Street Food’n’Culture Tour

2.Street Food’n’Culture Tour

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

Walk from the Athénée Palace through Bucharest’s markets, historic streets, and restored villas with guides such as Laura, Emma, Cristian, or Sinziana. Expect four food stops, generous portions of Romanian dishes and sweets, lemonade, coffee, and local wine or beer, with history woven into the meal.

“The walking tour of Bucharest that took us to various terrific food stops was wonderful. Our guide, Sinziana was so entertaining and knowledgeable and we had a really great irrational tour. Not only did we explore unique and interesting parts of the city but we had appetizers, snacks, main courses, local beer, and desserts at unique and interesting eateries around the city too. So glad we had this tour early in our stay. It allowed us to become familiar with Bucharest and enjoy local foods.”

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Wine Tasting in Bucharest - The five-wine lineup
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Wine Tasting in Bucharest

3.Wine Tasting in Bucharest

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

Meet wine specialist Dario at Abel’s Wine Bar in Bucharest’s Old Town for a relaxed two-hour tasting of five Romanian wines: two whites, one rosé, and two reds. Learn about local grapes and regions while enjoying cheese, cured meats, bread, and water. Bottles are available to buy at discounted takeaway rates.

“Fabulous evening. Our first night in the city. Relaxed atmosphere. A range of Romanian wines (five in total) and a delicious cold meats and cheese platter. Our host gave us lots of information about the wines, grapes and regions. Highly recommend.”

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Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour - Calea Victoriei, Bucharest’s grand old avenue
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Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

4.Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Walk from King Carol I’s statue through Revolution Square, Calea Victoriei, Old Town, and communist-era Bucharest with an English-speaking local guide. Finish with a customizable three-course Romanian meal, wine, beer, or a soft drink. Guides such as Elena, Dana, and Andrei are praised for personal stories and helpful tips.

“Absolutely fantastic. I cannot thank the tour guide Cristina enough. I learnt so much during my time with her, not only the places and buildings we were passing but what life in Bucharest is like. I cannot recommend this tour enough.”

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Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania - Starting at Oradea Taverna with five appetizers
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Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania

5.Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

Spend 3 to 4 hours with guide Calin, walking between four Oradea restaurants and historic sights. You will taste more than 15 foods, six Romanian wines, four beers, and local desserts. The route links Romanian and Hungarian cooking with Art Nouveau architecture and ends at Oradea Fortress.

“We recently did a walking food tour in Odea, and it was truly an amazing experience! Our guide Calin took great care in selecting each restaurant, ensuring we had an authentic taste of the local cuisine. Each stop felt thoughtfully chosen, showcasing food that locals genuinely enjoy. Calin was incredibly gracious and made us feel welcome throughout the tour. The pacing was perfect—just the right amount of walking between tastings, allowing us to enjoy each dish without feeling rushed. While the focus was definitely on the food, he also shared interesting bits of history that enriched the experience. I highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore Odea’s food…”

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Bucharest Beer and Culture Tour with a Local - The Romanian Athenaeum and Bucharest’s grand center
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Bucharest Beer and Culture Tour with a Local

6.Bucharest Beer and Culture Tour with a Local

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

Spend four evening hours walking from Romana Square to University Square, with stops at three craft beer bars, 1.2 liters of beer, and a traditional pastry at Amzei Market. Guides such as Alex, Andreea, Bogdan, Irina, and Andrej add local history and practical tips.

“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!”

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Bucharest: Private Wine Tasting Experience - Romania’s 2,600-year wine story
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Bucharest: Private Wine Tasting Experience

7.Private Wine Tasting Experience

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

Spend about two hours at Abel’s Wine Bar tasting five Romanian wines: two whites, a rosé, and two reds. Your English-speaking host, often Dario, explains local grapes, wineries, and wine traditions while you enjoy water and a generous cheese and meat plate.

“The wines were very tasty and came with a nice assortment of meats and cheese. the employee was very knowledgeable about the wines. I feel the only issue is it's overpriced”

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Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal - Following Victory Street through royal and inter-war Bucharest
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Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

8.Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

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

Spend four private hours with an English-speaking guide tracing Bucharest from Revolution Square to Old Town, with covrig, stories of Ottoman and Communist rule, and a three-course Romanian meal at a beautiful traditional inn. Children under six join free.

“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!”

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Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour - Handmade Romania at the Calea Victoriei craft shop
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Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting Tour

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

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

Spend five hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Mihai, Michael, or Emma, touring Bucharest’s Village Museum, browsing handmade Romanian crafts, then tasting three local wines with cheese and charcuterie at a central wine bar.

“Our guide, Mihai Vataselu, is intelligent, personable, knowledgeable, and entertaining. He is one of the best tour guides we have had the pleasure to meet. His knowledge and English skills made our tour of the Village Museum in Bucharest much more than just seeing old buildings. We learned about the area of the country and the how and why the people living there created the homes they did. Mihai selected a boutique winery shop for our last stop where we sampled four delicious Romanian wines and a charcuterie plate of meats and cheeses while learning the history of Romanian wine making and getting to know each other. We highly recommend…”

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Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience - Why Romanian grape varieties matter here
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Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience

10.Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience

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

Meet your English or Romanian-speaking guide at Strada Băcani 1 for five Romanian wines, from crisp whites to sturdy reds, paired with cheeses, salami, spreads, zacuscă, and bread. Guides Darius and Marius have received praise for clear wine explanations and warm service.

“I paid for the wine and food pairing but only received some cubes of cheese with crackers and no other food to pair with the wines. I didn't receive anything with the first wine so asked the sommelier about the pairings and he said he would bring the snacks later so they would last for all of the wines. As he brought the second wine he brought the cheese and crackers. That was the only food I received, not what was advertised when I booked it. I believe I got the experience that I would have received if I'd just booked the wine tasting rather than the food pairing experience…”

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Cooking Class traditional food - A Bucharest food class with a market-first start
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Cooking Class traditional food

11.Cooking Class traditional food

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

Join local hosts Patricia, Pati, Dan, or Lavinia for a private Bucharest cooking class. Shop for seasonal ingredients, prepare polenta-based bulz and papanasi, then eat your homemade three-course meal and take home the recipes.

“The hosts were so welcoming and nice. It was just me taking the cooking class in their home. They were lovely. I had a great time listening to their stories and learning to cook a couple of traditional Romanian dishes of polenta and papanasi.”

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Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version - The long tasting, from sparkling wine to dessert
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Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version

12.Wine Tasting in Bucharest long version

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

Meet your wine specialist at Abel’s Wine Bar in Bucharest’s Old Town for a long tasting of Romanian sparkling, white, rosé, red, and dessert wines. You’ll get 10 cl pours, cheese, meats, olives, and bruschetta, with Paolo or Dario sometimes hosting. Age 18 plus.

“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.”

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Bucharest: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide - Riding the tram through Bucharest’s older quarters
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Bucharest: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

13.Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

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

Spend four hours tasting Romanian staples with an English-speaking guide, from a communist-era pretzel and yogurt to mici, beer, and hot papanasi. Visit Obor Market, ride Bucharest’s tram and trolleybus, and walk from University Square toward Cismigiu Park with guides such as Laura or Riga.

“Our tour guide Laura was experienced and passionate about Bucharest’s food culture. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the pace of the tour. The food was of good quality and very tasty. Highly recommended. Thanks”

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Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center - Royal power and the scars of revolution
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Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

14.Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

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

Join Dan and Patricia at 5 p.m. for a two-and-a-half-hour walk from the Romanian Athenaeum to Manuc’s Inn. Expect landmark visits, stories about royal and Communist-era Bucharest, traditional food stops, and a sweet from historic Capsa Pastry.

“This is a brilliant tour. Dan and Patricia are wonderful guides with Dan covering the historical side and Patricia the food. It is extremely informative and the personal insights Dan and Patricia were able to share with us made Bucharest history really live for us. Thank you Dan and Patricia for a wonderful experience.”

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Private Tour - Food, Culture, History & Traditions - Stavropoleos and the small-scale beauty of Bucharest
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Private Tour – Food, Culture, History & Traditions

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

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

Spend four to five hours walking roughly 6 km through Bucharest with a private English-speaking guide, often Bianca, a former journalist. Explore Old Town, Calea Victoriei, Revolution Square, Armenian streets, and lesser-known corners, then sit down to a two-course Romanian meal.

“Bianca was a fabulous tour guide! With only a few days in Bucharest, I am so glad we spent our first full morning with her. She had a very thoughtful itinerary and found beautiful spots we never would have discovered on our own. We got a great overview of the city and country’s history. She was also wonderful with our 4 year old. If you are looking for a terrific tour guide, look no further!”

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