Wine Tasting in Ohrid: Six Macedonian wines with barbecue

Six wines, three courses, and a warm kitchen overlooking Lake Ohrid

Vik's wine tasting in Ohrid is an evening activity where you taste six local wines (three white, two rosé, one red) paired with homemade Macedonian barbecue dishes in a cozy, intimate setting hosted by Vik and his wife. Groups stay small, capped at ten people, and pickup from your hotel is included. Minimum age is 18. The experience runs about four hours.

The experience

What makes this different from a formal wine tasting is the setup: you're not in a cold cellar with spittoons, but in a warm, homely environment where Vik and his wife cook and pour. The wines come from small-scale Macedonian winemakers, and each one pairs with a course they've prepared that day. You start with homemade ajvar (a roasted pepper spread they make 80 kilos of every year), and makalo, then move to barbecued courgette prepared the traditional Macedonian way with garlic and parsley, and finish with the main: chicken, pork, and a traditional homemade sausage served with barbecued bread.

The evening unfolds over four hours in that cozy space, with the lake visible as the light changes. Vik and his wife handle the hosting and the cooking. Your only job is to taste, eat, and ask questions. A guide fluent in English, Russian or Dutch is there to walk you through the wines and the food. Groups max out at ten, so there's room to talk without shouting across a table.

Hotel pickup is included, so you don't arrange transport. You'll need to be at least 18 to book. If you're traveling with a service animal, they're welcome.

What’s included

• Six local wines from small-scale Macedonian winemakers.
• three courses of homemade Macedonian barbecue including ajvar, makalo, grilled courgette, chicken, pork, sausage and barbecued bread.
• hotel pickup and return.
• four hours in a cozy lakeside setting hosted by Vik and his wife.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 17:00

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish, Dutch and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vik Experience

Is this one for you?The evening runs four hours with no walking or physical exertion (you sit, taste, and eat), so it suits anyone who wants to slow down over wine and food without the formality of a restaurant or the logistics of finding one.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Dutch.

What wines do you actually taste at Vik's tasting?

You taste six wines total: three white, two rosé, and one red, all from small-scale Macedonian winemakers. Each one pairs with a different course Vik and his wife prepare.

Is the food included, or do you pay separately for dinner?

Dinner is included. You get three courses: homemade ajvar and makalo to start, barbecued courgette next, then the main of grilled chicken, pork, and traditional sausage with barbecued bread.

How many people usually show up to one of these tastings?

Groups stay under ten people, so the environment stays cozy and you get plenty of attention from Vik and his wife.

Does the tasting include a ride from your hotel?

Yes, pickup from your hotel is included. You'll be collected and brought back after the four-hour experience.