Top Things to do in Chisinau
The 10 Best Wine Tours & Tastings in Chisinau, Chisinau District
Boasting 23 lakes, innumerable parks and varied wildlife, Chisinau has one of the highest proportions of natural spaces of any city in Europe. Moldova's green capital is situated on the Bic River, surrounded by fertile land rife with vineyards, making it a popular destination for wine tours. The city is also renowned for its cognac and especially its award-winning beer, so arrive thirsty!
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1. Private Day trip to Republic of Moldova - visit Chisinau and Cricova Winery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Cross the border to mysterious Moldova and its capital Chisinau on this full-day private tour from Iasi. With a guide at your side, explore Chisinau, seeing the Arc of Triumph, and visiting a winery in this up-and-coming wine region of a diminutive nation. Then cross back into Romania to conclude this full-day trip.
Inclusions: Transportation with a modern vehicle, Professional English-speaking guide, Hotel pick-up and drop off, Wine tasting, Bottle of water, Entrance fees
Exclusions: Lunch (approx. €13/person), Personal expenses
Reviewed By Matthias L
These monastaries you really have to see. Fantastic paintings outside and inside. And you will find so many details in the paintings. If you like crowded visits then go on a public holiday in Romania! :-) But if you want to take your time for checking the paintings better find another day!
2. Old Orhei & Cricova Winery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
The tour is planned in such way, that you never get bored: - Pick up at hotel/apartment - 45 minutes drive to Cricova - 2 hours excursion in the wine cellars - 1 hour drive to Old Orhei - 1 hour exploration of the site - 1 hour for relaxing lunch/dinner - 1 hour drive back to Chisinau/hotel Total time needed: 7 hours
Inclusions: Snacks, Wine tasting, Professional guide, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour
Exclusions: Lunch, Drinks
Reviewed By towerts
Good conversation with driver. Good wine. And good food to go with that. (Bit stingy with the food at Cricova, though. Asked for a little more, but was told that'd cost me $$$$$$$$$. So didn't bother.) Well organized. Good way to spend an otherwise probably boring Saturday. (Eat well at Milestii or take snack with you. Good wine but little affordable food at Cricova.)
3. Private tour to Milestii Mici Guinness winery and Hancesti Noble Mansion
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
If you want to dive deeper in Moldova's history join me for this tour and let's drive to Hancesti town to see the Manuc Bey Mansion and it's museum, where the local guide will explain in details how this small country appeared on Europe's map. The mansion itself is a French-style castle, complete with a winter garden, guard towers, and a park. It was built in the second half of the XIX century by Alexander Bernardazzi, Moldova's most famous architect and for several decades has been owned by the Mirzoian family, Manuc-Bey's descendants. On the way back to Chisinau, let's visit Milestii Mici Underground Wine City, mentioned also in the Guinness Book of Records for having the biggest wine collection in the world. The length of this underground winery is 200 km at a depth of 40-85 meters. The constant temperature of 12-14ºC and the humidity of 85-95 % of this „kingdom of wine" ideally contribute to the full revelation of natural characteristics of elite wines.
Inclusions: Guiding Services, Private Transportation, Admission Tickets
Exclusions: Personal Expenses, Souvenirs, Food, Drinks, Snacks
Reviewed By Irina5Barcelona
The company I work for hires Ways.md every time we want to organize a trip. We had multiple trips: Transnistria Trip (a country that doesn't exist), Gagauzia Trip/South of Moldova (including the only colhoz still acting in Moldova), Iasi trip (Romania), Chisinau City one day walking tour, and these trips were at the highest level. As their customer you won't have to worry about anything. They provide absolutely everything: transportation, reservation, tour guide, lunches, overnight staying. They will pick you up from the hotel and will bring you back with a lot of positive impressions and emotions. They are flexible to your request, if you want a personalized trip, they will adjust it to your interests and budget. Their tour guides speak very good English, Romanian, Russian and other. The transportation they provide for the trips are always clean modern and comfortable. Everything according to the number of guests. Without doubts I recommend this company if you intend to visit Moldova or Romania.
4. Cricova Winery & SPA Visit
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This tour offer you a relaxing day with wine and " TRIP TO BALI". After visitig one of the best underground wine cellars - Cricova, you are invited to SPA - pleasant treatment.
Inclusions: Snacks, 3 kind of wines, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Juliet R
A must do. I did the evening tour with tasting. Tour of the expansive underground cellars which included salt displays and visiting the tasting rooms. You ride through the cellars on a motorized trolley which takes you to several of the major cellars. It is basically an entire city with street names underground. If you can, do a tasting tour as they do really formal seating with delicious samples. There is a video at the beginning in their bar/theater which explains the history & process. The tour is done by Crickova staff not your tour guide, and you may select the language. There is a superb gift shop.
5. Ascony Winery - wine tasting & lunch
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a new highlight in Moldovan Tourism area with: - autentic village - good wines - delicious traditional foods
Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation
Exclusions: souvenires, tips for driver
Reviewed By Juliet R
A must do. I did the evening tour with tasting. Tour of the expansive underground cellars which included salt displays and visiting the tasting rooms. You ride through the cellars on a motorized trolley which takes you to several of the major cellars. It is basically an entire city with street names underground. If you can, do a tasting tour as they do really formal seating with delicious samples. There is a video at the beginning in their bar/theater which explains the history & process. The tour is done by Crickova staff not your tour guide, and you may select the language. There is a superb gift shop.
6. Moldova Private Tour
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
With my 5+ years of experience as a guide and interpreter, you can rest assured that you are in the right hands.
Inclusions: Experienced Guide
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Reviewed By DJK0A
Alexandru was top-notch; he was professional yet personable; he was knowledgeable and at the same time comfortable to be with. I saw so many wonders of Moldova and had so much delicious food and drink that I can't wait to visit again. Thank you Alex for helping this English-speaking tourist have a wonderful time in Moldova!
7. Transdniestria Tour & Milestii Mici Winery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Have you been visiting country within another country? Do you know the place where Lenin is still main personality? Right, that is unrecognized territory called Transnistria. No worries, it is very peaceful country within official borders of the Republic of Moldova, no matter what they say. Transnistria is attracting hundreds of tourists every day. Another big tourist attraction there is Bender Fortress – the biggest tourist complex in the country. After we will bring you to Milestii Mici Winery. Mileștii Mici is probably a dream destination for those who love to enjoy a high-quality wine and relate themselves to conscious consumers of this divine drink. As a traveler, you probably want to know what is so special about Milestii Mici. It is a winery in Moldova, with the enormous underground storage facility and world's largest wine collection.
Inclusions: GUIDE SERVICES , ALL TRANSFERS, ENTRENCE TICKETS, WINE TASTING (3 KINDS OF WINE)
Exclusions: Lunch, MEDICAL INSURANCE, TIPS FOR GUIDE/ DRIVERS
Reviewed By Juliet R
A must do. I did the evening tour with tasting. Tour of the expansive underground cellars which included salt displays and visiting the tasting rooms. You ride through the cellars on a motorized trolley which takes you to several of the major cellars. It is basically an entire city with street names underground. If you can, do a tasting tour as they do really formal seating with delicious samples. There is a video at the beginning in their bar/theater which explains the history & process. The tour is done by Crickova staff not your tour guide, and you may select the language. There is a superb gift shop.
8. Biking a Guinness Book Winery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Stretching an impressive 200 km and deepening up to 85 meters, Mileștii Mici is the ultimate playground for wine lovers. These cellars are home to more than two million bottles of wine and have been listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest wine collection in the world. The winery is like an underground city, as the winding tunnels have been given street names to help people navigate them. Just a perfect place for a bike quest.
Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Snacks, Private transportation, Bikes, Helmet
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Reviewed By MattyDyas
I have had the pleasure of being part of a number of excursions with GoAdventure Moldova and I would highly recommend their services. The team is very professional and approachable and they will go out of their way to ensure you have an excellent time.
9. 2 Excursions in One Day - Cricova Winery,Tiraspol City and Bender Fortress!
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4.8 based on 10 reviews
Excursion to Cricova winery and Tiraspol city, Transnistria, 2 excursions in one day. You will depart to one of the most fascinating places in the world, Cricova cellars. Founded in 1952, the cellars are situated underneath the small Cricova town and form an underground city. Your trip will continue in the Transnistria region, Tiraspol city, the capital of the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldovan Republic. The town was founded thanks to the Peace Treaty of Jassy, which was concluded after the Russian-Turkish War (1787-1791) between Turkey and Russia.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Wine tasting, Local Driver/guide, Business lunch
Exclusions: Food and drinks except indicated, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By pompidoul
Excellent experience to see how to produce and keep in perfect condition so many good wines. It is an attractive point to visit alone or with your family. Nice guide, good explanations and finally a small shop to buy amazing wines.
10. 2 Excursions in One Day-Milestii Mici Winery, Tiraspol City and Bender Fortress
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4.8 based on 8 reviews
Excursions to Milestii Mici Winery and Tiraspol Transnistria. We will be driving a distance of approximately 20-miles (30 km) from Chisinau. Once there, you'll have an excellent opportunity to visit one of the oldest wine production sites in Moldova – the wine cellar "Milestii Mici". The total length of underground streets reaches approximately 125-miles (200 km), and its depth varies between approximately 130-270 feet (40-85 meters). Here you can see more than 2 million bottles, which have been recorded in the Guinness Book of Records in 2005. Your trip will continue in Transnistria region, Bender Fortress, Tiraspol city, the capital of the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldovan Republic. The town was founded thanks to the Peace Treaty of Jassy, which was concluded after the Russian-Turkish War (1787-91) between Turkey and Russia. In Transnistria will have lunch.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Wine tasting, Local Driver/guide, Business lunch
Exclusions: Food and drinks except mentioned., Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By pompidoul
Excellent experience to see how to produce and keep in perfect condition so many good wines. It is an attractive point to visit alone or with your family. Nice guide, good explanations and finally a small shop to buy amazing wines.
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