Mostar Wine and Cheese Tasting: 5 Local Wines Paired

Five wines, five stories, one hour in the heart of Herzegovina

A 60-minute wine and cheese tasting in Mostar's Old Town where you taste 5 local Herzegovinian wines paired with artisanal cheeses while a local host shares the stories behind each flavor. The experience is hosted at Viavino, a charming wine shop near the Old Bridge, and suits both first-time wine tasters and seasoned drinkers. Minimum age is 18. Water is included.

The experience

The tasting happens at Viavino, a wine shop steps from Mostar's Old Bridge, where you'll spend an hour moving through five Herzegovinian wines, each one paired with a cheese selected to bring out its character. A local host walks you through the flavors and the region's winemaking traditions: no expertise required, and the setup is relaxed enough that conversation flows naturally between you and the other guests in the group.

What makes this different from a standard wine list is the pairing itself. The cheeses aren't an afterthought. They're chosen to complement each wine, so you taste how the two change each other. You'll learn why a particular wine works with a particular cheese, and the host shares the story of where each wine comes from. It's the kind of detail that sticks with you after you leave.

The experience wraps in an hour, making it easy to fit into an afternoon or early evening before dinner. Water is provided throughout, and the setting (a real wine shop in the Old Town rather than a tourist venue) means you're tasting the way locals do.

What’s included

• Five Herzegovinian wines and artisanal cheese platter.
• water throughout the experience.
• guidance from a local host in English.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 18:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Stari Most Travel

Is this one for you?The tasting is a seated, social experience with no walking or physical demands. It's designed for an afternoon break rather than an active outing, so it works well alongside walking tours or as a standalone cultural moment in Mostar.

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Top questions

What exactly do I taste during the wine and cheese tasting?

You taste 5 selected Herzegovinian wines, each paired with a small cheese platter designed to complement the flavors. The host explains the origin and character of each wine as you go.

How long is the tasting and where does it take place?

The tasting lasts 60 minutes and is held at Viavino, a charming wine shop located near Mostar's Old Bridge in the Old Town.

Do I need to know about wine to enjoy this?

No. The experience is designed for first-time wine tasters as well as wine lovers. The host creates a relaxed, social atmosphere and explains each wine's story, so curiosity matters more than knowledge.

What's included in the price?

The tasting includes all 5 wines, the cheese platter, water throughout the experience, and guidance from a local host in English.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate.