Chișinău City Tour & Mileștii Mici Wine Cellar: 4–5 Hours

Walk the city's monuments, then descend into the underground wine galleries by electric train.

A private tour of Chișinău and Mileștii Mici combines a guided walking route through the city's landmarks (including Stefan cel Mare park and the Triumphal Arch) with transport to the underground wine cellars, where you tour the galleries by electric train and taste three wines. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The guide speaks English, Romanian or Russian. A minimum of two people per booking is required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chișinău city tour and wine cellar visit

• Walk in Stefan cel Mare park
• Visit Triumphal Arch
• Take photos at landmarks
• Tour Mileștii Mici underground wine cellars

The experience

The day splits into two parts: first, a walking tour through Chișinău's most recognized sights, led by your guide on foot. You'll see Stefan cel Mare park and the Triumphal Arch, a 13-meter structure built in 1846 to commemorate a Russian victory over Turkey. The guide will explain its history and the bells cast from captured Turkish cannons. The walking section takes about thirty minutes, with time to photograph the landmarks.

After the city walk, you're driven to Mileștii Mici, home to the world's largest underground wine cellars. The tour through the galleries happens by electric train, bicycle or in the vehicle itself, depending on what you choose. You'll move through the underground galleries and the Golden Collection, then stop at the Tasting Complex, where you sample three wines from the cellar. The wine tasting is included. If you want to extend it or purchase bottles, that's optional.

Your guide handles the route and timing, and the air-conditioned vehicle waits between stops. Lunch isn't included in the base tour, but your guide will point you toward good options in the city. WiFi is available on board. The whole experience runs four to five hours from pickup at your hotel to drop-off.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off at your selected location.
• a licensed guide speaking English, Romanian or Russian.
• air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi on board.
• guided walking tour of Chișinău's landmarks including Stefan cel Mare park and the Triumphal Arch.
• transport to Mileștii Mici and a guided tour of the underground galleries by electric train.
• tasting of three wines at the Tasting Complex.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Romanian and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Moldovatovisit&tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or directions to start. Your guide arrives at your accommodation and handles the route through both Chișinău and Mileștii Mici. This works well for first-time visitors or anyone on a tight schedule who wants the city's main sights and the wine cellars in a single afternoon.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Romanian.

What is the Triumphal Arch and why is it important in Chișinău?

The Triumphal Arch, also called the Holy Gate, stands 13 meters high and was built in 1846 to commemorate Russia's victory over Turkey. It's notable for its bell tower, which holds bells cast from captured Turkish cannons. They chime every fifteen minutes. The arch has hosted Moldova's independence celebrations and remains one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.

How do you tour the underground wine cellars at Mileștii Mici?

The tour of the galleries happens by electric train, bicycle or in the vehicle, depending on your preference. You'll pass through the underground galleries and the Golden Collection before reaching the Tasting Complex, where you sample three wines included in the tour.

Is lunch included, and where can I eat during the tour?

Lunch is not included in the tour price, but your guide will recommend good restaurants and point you toward places to eat in Chișinău during the city portion of the day.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the tour start?

No, hotel pickup and drop-off at your selected location are included in the tour price, so you don't need a car or separate transport to begin.