Private Varna Gourmet Tour: Wine & Food Tasting

Bulgarian wine pairs with local appetizers and dishes, not just a glass on the side.

A 3–4 hour private walking tour of Varna's main sights (the Archaeological Museum, Sea Garden and city landmarks) ending with a tasting of 4 Bulgarian wines and food pairings led by a professional sommelier. Your guide is a local who speaks English or Russian. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. You choose between a privately-guided experience or a self-guided option with an e-guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Sea Garden15m · entry included
2. Varna Archaeological Museum10m

Varna city highlights and wine tasting

• Explore first sightseeing spot
• Visit Sea Garden
• Discover Black Sea capital
• Tour Varna Archaeological Museum
• Explore another sightseeing spot
• Visit additional sightseeing location
• Pass by local landmarks
• Pass by more landmarks
• See main attraction in Varna
• Enjoy Bulgarian wine tasting and appetizers

The experience

The tour moves through Varna on foot, hitting the Archaeological Museum, the Sea Garden, and several other city landmarks as your guide points out what matters. The pace is built around a 3–4 hour window, so you're not rushing but you're not lingering either. If you book the privately-guided option, pickup and drop-off from your hotel are included. The self-guided version gives you a digital guide with information on each sight so you can move at your own speed.

The wine tasting is where the day lands. A professional sommelier walks you through 4 Bulgarian wines (not just pouring, but explaining what you're tasting), while you eat appetizers and dishes chosen to go with them. You pick the setting: either a sommelier villa with its own charm, or a stylish downtown location. The food is not an afterthought. It's built into the tasting so the wines and the dishes speak to each other.

Minimum drinking age is 18. Children from age 4 are welcome on the tour itself. Public transportation runs nearby if you want to get around the city on your own time. The experience suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English or Russian (privately-guided option only).
• wine tastings of 4 Bulgarian wines.
• food tastings with appetizers and dishes paired to the wines.
• professional sommelier leading the tasting.
• personalized e-guide with information on all sights (self-guided option).
• hotel pickup and drop-off (privately-guided option only).

Options for this experience

2 options

Self-guidedGuide in English or Russian · No fixed timeWe handle the logistics; you get the transport

Privately-guidedGuide in English or Russian · No fixed timeOur transport, guide and logistics, with pickup included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 35 pickup points.

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 effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by VisitBulgariaOn Bespoke Experiences

Is this one for you?Book the privately-guided option if you want someone who knows Varna to lead you through the sights and handle your transport. Choose self-guided if you prefer to explore at your own pace with the e-guide and meet the sommelier only at the tasting.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What are the main sights I'll see on the Varna walking tour?

The tour includes the Varna Archaeological Museum, the Sea Garden, and several other landmarks around the city. Your guide (if you choose the privately-guided option) will explain what each one is and why it matters to Varna's story.

Can I do this tour on my own, or does it have to be with a guide?

You choose at checkout. The privately-guided option includes a local guide in English or Russian, plus hotel pickup and drop-off. The self-guided option gives you a digital e-guide with all the sight information so you move at your own pace.

What happens during the wine tasting part?

A professional sommelier leads you through 4 Bulgarian wines paired with appetizers and dishes. You'll taste them either in a sommelier villa or a downtown venue, depending on which you prefer. The food is chosen to complement the wines, not served separately.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in the privately-guided option only. The self-guided option does not include transport.

How long does the whole experience take?

The tour runs 3 to 4 hours from start to finish, including the walking portion and the wine and food tasting.