Bulgarian Wine Tasting Experience in Veliko Tarnovo
Overview
Bulgaria has one of Europe’s oldest wine traditions, and this experience brings that heritage to life through the wines of our region.
What makes the tasting special is the opportunity to discover wines from small Bulgarian wineries and local producers that many international travellers have never encountered before.
You’ll explore distinctive Bulgarian grape varieties such as Gamza, Red Misket and Dimyat, while your host shares the stories behind the wines, the wineries and the terroir that shapes them.
But this isn’t a formal wine lesson. Using our professional 88-aroma kit, you’ll smell, compare, taste and discover the wines for yourself in a relaxed and interactive way.
More than a tasting, it’s a journey into Bulgarian wine culture — right in the heart of Veliko Tarnovo.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Tasting of 5 carefully selected Bulgarian wines
- Additional food and drinks not included in the tasting
- Introduction to Bulgarian grape varieties, wine regions and winemaking traditions
- Guided wine tasting with a knowledgeable local host
Meeting Location
g.k. Varusha - north
ul. "Kapitan Georgi Mamarchev" 14, 5000 Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Discover Bulgaria through wine in the heart of Veliko Tarnovo’s historic old town.
Join us for a guided 90-minute tasting experience featuring 5 carefully selected Bulgarian wines from local and regional wineries, including distinctive grape varieties and the stories behind them.
Your host will guide you through each wine in a relaxed and engaging way — no previous wine knowledge needed. You’ll learn how to recognize aromas, understand the character of Bulgarian wines and discover what makes the country’s wine culture so special.
As part of the experience, explore wine aromas using our professional 88-aroma tasting kit, turning the tasting into an interactive sensory experience that is both educational and fun.
More than a wine tasting, this is an introduction to Bulgaria through its flavours, people and stories.
Perfect for couples, solo travellers, friends and wine lovers looking for an authentic local experience.
Located on Samovodska Charshia, in the heart of Veliko Tarnovo’s old town.
Come curious. Leave with a new appreciation for Bulgarian wine.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-180574P5
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Alcoholic beverages. Tasting of 5 carefully selected Bulgarian wines.
- Additional food and drinks not included in the tasting.
- Introduction to Bulgarian grape varieties, wine regions and winemaking traditions.
- Guided wine tasting with a knowledgeable local host.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Bulgarian Wine Tasting Experience in Veliko Tarnovo is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Bulgarian Wine Tasting Experience in Veliko Tarnovo will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Alcoholic beveragesTasting of 5 carefully selected Bulgarian wines
- Additional food and drinks not included in the tasting
- Introduction to Bulgarian grape varieties, wine regions and winemaking traditions
- Guided wine tasting with a knowledgeable local host
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
