The 13 Best Food Tours in Romania

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

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

Leave Bucharest for a private day in the Prahova and Buzau countryside. With guides such as Mihai, Vlad, Victor, or Ionut, you visit the vast Unirea Salt Mine, bubbling Berca mud volcanoes, and Lacerta Winery when the schedule allows. Hotel pickup, private transport, and Wi-Fi are included.

“The driver and guide Mihai is very friendly and accommodating. He communicated with me prior to the tour by email and phone. He is also a very careful driver and thoughtful enough to slow down or stop the car when I wanted to take pictures along the way. I decided to take this tour because I wanted to visit some rural areas away from Bucharest. Visiting the salt mine was a very unique experience. I was impressed by the scale of it. The salty air feels good in the lungs too. Lacerta winery is a small winery focused more on the quality than quantity. Learning the wine making process as…”

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13.Traditions in Bucharest: Village Museum and Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $153

Visit Bucharest’s open-air Village Museum with a private guide, browse handmade Romanian crafts, then taste three wines with cheese and charcuterie. Guides such as Mihai provide flexible hotel pickup and can finish near the Old Town.

“very interesting, good combination of history and how it translates into Romanian wine.”

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