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The 15 Chisinau Vineyard Tours That Earn Their Price

33 tours  ·  from $89 a head

The 15 best chisinau vineyard tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei Tour including Curchi Monastery - Curchi Monastery and its quiet setting
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Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei Tour including Curchi Monastery

1.Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei Tour including Curchi Monastery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $160Our pick

Spend a full day beyond Chisinau with a guide such as Slava, Nicolai, or Ecaterina, visiting Curchi Monastery, Old Orhei’s cave monastery and village museum, then Cricova’s underground cellars. Transport, entry fees, and wine tasting are included, but lunch costs extra.

“Slava, our guide, was very good. He knew a lot of interesting things about the place and the country in general. The trip was well organised and we enjoyed everything. We would recommend this tour to others.”

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Chisinau: Cricova Winery, Curchi Monastery, & Old Orhei Tour - Old Orhei opens onto the Răut River Valley
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Chisinau: Cricova Winery, Curchi Monastery, & Old Orhei Tour

2.Cricova Winery, Curchi Monastery, & Old Orhei Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 6.5 - 7.5 hours · from $194

Travel from Chisinau with a small group of up to 12, visiting Curchi Monastery, Old Orhei, Butuceni’s cave monastery, and Cricova Winery. Guides such as Liliya, Alex, and Vasilii lead the day in English, Romanian, or Russian. Expect countryside views, 200 steps, optional lunch, and four-wine tasting if selected.

“A wonderful tour with Lilia as a guide, it was a real lovely day. Fully recommended 👍🏻”

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4 Hours Cricova Winery Tour with Tasting - The rare bottle called Easter Jerusalem
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4 Hours Cricova Winery Tour with Tasting

3.4 Hours Cricova Winery Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $93Best value

Travel from Chisinau to Cricova Winery for a guided visit through underground tunnels, bottle stores, vats, and ornate tasting rooms. A sommelier-led tasting follows, with wine, nuts, and biscuits. Transport is included, though your driver may speak limited English and the cellar tour may be shared.

“You’ll never see anything quite like it again. They drove us around between stops in an enormous underground wine labyrinth and each one was either beautiful or just fascinating. Then they fed us some delicious wines in a room fit for kings. It was totally worth it.”

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Moldova: Wine Tour to Mileștii Mici Cellar with Tasting - The 30-minute ride from Chișinău
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Moldova: Wine Tour to Mileștii Mici Cellar with Tasting

4.Moldova: Wine Tour to Mileștii Mici Cellar with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 4 hours · from $153

Travel from Chișinău with hotel pickup to Mileștii Mici, where an electric train carries you through limestone wine galleries. Guide Darina has led engaging English tours, while Lilia has handled punctual pickups. Taste three wines with savory snacks and receive a bottle to take home.

“Ho partecipato a questo tour in cantina e l’esperienza è stata davvero molto piacevole. Fin dall’inizio mi sono trovato benissimo: Lilia è venuta a prendermi direttamente in hotel con grande puntualità e precisione. Si è dimostrata una persona empatica, cordiale e capace di coinvolgermi fin da subito nel percorso, sempre molto disponibile a rispondere con attenzione e chiarezza a ogni domanda durante il tragitto verso la cantina. Una volta arrivati, anche la visita in cantina è stata eccellente: la guida si è rivelata estremamente competente, preparata e coinvolgente, riuscendo a rendere l’intero tour interessante e piacevole dall’inizio alla fine. Un’esperienza ben organizzata e curata, che...”

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Biking a Guinness Book Winery - The tasting: three wines, not a full wine seminar
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Biking a Guinness Book Winery

5.Biking a Guinness Book Winery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $107

Travel from Chisinau to Milestii Mici, the world’s largest underground winery, and cycle about 5 km through limestone tunnels lined with barrels and bottles. A private guide leads the ride, followed by three wines, bruschetta, local food, and folk music. Alex and Andrei are among the hosts praised for smooth service.

“Great experience visiting the underground winery on bikes! Alex was a great host, picking me up promptly from my hotel and driving me to the winery and sorting out the tickets for the bike tour. A host from the winery then took my and one other on a bike tour throughout the amazing tunnels, before having a wine tasting and some food afterwards. Then taken safely back to my accommodation. I haven't cycled in many years but the cycling was very easy, with plenty of stops for more information and photos. Genuinely one of the best experiences I have had in the 30+ countries I have visited. Would absolutely recommend…”

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Milestii Mici Underground Winery Tour INCLUDING Wine tasting - Entering Mileștii Mici at 60 meters below ground
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Milestii Mici Underground Winery Tour INCLUDING Wine tasting

6.Milestii Mici Underground Winery Tour INCLUDING Wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 27 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126

Natalia or Helen collects you from your Chisinau address and drives you to Milestii Mici, where an electric train carries you through cool underground galleries holding millions of bottles. Expect Moldova’s wine story, three tastings, local bruschetta, and a private ride back.

“Fascinating tunnel travel with explanations of the various wine collections. Not your standard wine tour of “how we make it”. Lovely wine tasting of three wines with nice snacks and Moldavian music. Nathalie a lovely articulate guide. Recommend this tour to others!”

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Cricova & Milestii Mici Wineries - Inside Cricova’s electric-train cellar
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Cricova & Milestii Mici Wineries

7.Cricova & Milestii Mici Wineries

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $237

Visit Cricova’s underground wine city by electric train, then walk the cool galleries of Milestii Mici, home to a Guinness-documented wine collection. Your English-speaking guide, possibly Victor, Mtvarisa, or Victoria, handles hotel pickup, tastings, snacks, and transfers for up to six people.

“This was a great tour with Hi Moldova. Our driver, Viktor, was amazing. He picked us up on time and brought us to both Crivoa and MIlestii Mici wineries. The wineries are amazing! Remember to bring a sweater, as it can get chilly in the wine tunnels. I wish we had more time to enjoy and taste the wine, as we were a little rushed. Overall, the tour was fantastic and i would recommend visiting these wineries.”

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1 Day: Old Orhei, Curchi monastery and Cricova Winery (optional) - Lunch in a Moldovan village
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1 Day: Old Orhei, Curchi monastery and Cricova Winery (optional)

8.1 Day: Old Orhei, Curchi monastery and Cricova Winery (optional)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $118

Travel from Chisinau with guide Natalia to Curchi Monastery and Old Orhei, then add Cricova’s underground wine galleries and a four-wine tasting. Hotel pickup, transport, and listed entrance fees are included. Lunch and winery admission cost extra.

“Very interesting tour with a lot of information. Our guide was very nice and could tell us a lot of things. We had very good talks and could ask any questions to any subjects.”

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Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour - Butuceni and the wider archaeological area
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Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour

9.Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $129

Spend 7 to 8 hours outside Chisinau with a guide such as Liliya or Ekaterina, visiting the cliffside St. Mary Dormition Cave Monastery, the archaeological sites of Butuceni and Old Orhei, and Cricova’s wine cellars with tasting. Pickup, transport, water, snacks, and wine are included.

“Superb experience my guide liliya knew everything about the places visited! Very easy going no stress . Such a nice day … so glad with my new experience of Moldova”

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Cricova underground Winery - with wine tasting - Tasting wines with snacks
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Cricova underground Winery – with wine tasting

10.Cricova underground Winery – with wine tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $126

Travel from your Chisinau hotel or apartment to Cricova for a four-hour private experience. Walk through grand underground corridors, learn how sparkling wine is made, and taste selected wines with snacks. Individual transfers, an air-conditioned vehicle, and an English-speaking format are included.

“Amazing experience. The tour was interesting - the Cricova winery is very impressive and really worth to visit. Wines that have been subject to the tasting experience were delicious. The guide who drive me to the winery has provided me with a lot of information on the country and its history. He also showed me a beautiful park near the Technology Faculty.”

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Old Orhei & Curchi Monasteries & Cricova winery (optional) - A traditional lunch worth adding
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Old Orhei & Curchi Monasteries & Cricova winery (optional)

11.Old Orhei & Curchi Monasteries & Cricova winery (optional)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · 5 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $126

Leave Chisinau by private car for Old Orhei’s archaeological ruins and cliff monastery, then visit Curchi Monastery. Add a 90-minute Cricova tour with four wine tastings for 37 euros, and stop for optional Moldovan food at a traditional restaurant. English-speaking guides may include Natalia, Helena, Lena, or Vladimir.

“Our tour guide, Natalia, was extremely down to earth. She managed to carry the conversation both professionally speaking and personally. She adds unexpected nice touches to the tour--such as purchasing candles for you to light within the monastery. The views from the Complex are beautiful and well worth the excursion outside of the city! Our particular tour included an authentic Moldavian feast. You will not be disappointed in the quality of the restaurant hospitality and food. A definite highlight!”

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2 Excursions in One Day - Cricova Winery,Tiraspol City and Bender Fortress! - Inside Cricova’s 120-kilometer wine cellar
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2 Excursions in One Day – Cricova Winery,Tiraspol City and Bender Fortress!

12.2 Excursions in One Day – Cricova Winery,Tiraspol City and Bender Fortress!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $230

From Chisinau, you’ll tour Cricova’s 120-kilometer underground wine city, taste Moldovan wines, then cross into Transnistria for Tiraspol and Bender Fortress. A small group, hotel pickup, lunch, and an English-speaking guide make this a full but efficient day. Ask if Victor, Natalia, or Nicolai is available.

“The tour was confirmed by Viator but noone showed up or responded to my messages. The company behind this tour does not operate any more.”

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Transdniestria Tour & Milestii Mici Winery - Tiraspol offers a different side of Moldova
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Transdniestria Tour & Milestii Mici Winery

13.Transdniestria Tour & Milestii Mici Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $244

From Chisinau, visit Milestii Mici’s vast underground wine galleries, collection, and waterfall, then cross into PMR for Tiraspol and Bendery. Expect hotel pickup, all transfers, entry tickets, three wine samples, and a maximum group of six. Lunch costs extra.

“The guide and driver were excellent very friendly and knowledgeable They made me feel important and liked”

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2 Excursions in One Day-Milestii Mici Winery, Tiraspol City and Bender Fortress - The road to Tiraspol and the Transnistria border
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2 Excursions in One Day-Milestii Mici Winery, Tiraspol City and Bender Fortress

14.2 Excursions in One Day-Milestii Mici Winery, Tiraspol City and Bender Fortress

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $213

Travel from Chisinau to Milestii Mici’s underground wine city, then cross into Transnistria for Tiraspol and Bender Fortress. You’ll taste two Moldovan wines, ride with a local guide, and return by comfortable transport. Guide Nicolai has led the Tiraspol portion for some departures.

“Had a fantastic day on this tour learning about Moldovan wine and history. Both guides were super knowledgeable, friendly and allowed plenty of time to see the sights along the way. The winery is astonishing and the wine tasting was a very pleasant experience. Visiting Transnistria was incredible and a bit scary border crossings! at the same time, although the guys from BestMoldova got us through without any problems. The whole experience from start to finish was flawless and the transport was modern and comfortable. Thanks very much BestMoldova.”

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Cricova Winery with Tasting - The drive from Chisinau to Cricova
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Cricova Winery with Tasting

15.Cricova Winery with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $112

Travel about 20 minutes from Chisinau to Cricova Winery, where a local guide leads you through underground limestone tunnels, wine collections, and production areas. The visit ends with three wine tastings. Pickup is offered from central accommodations, and Anna is one guide named in the tour details.

“The guide did not show up. I called to the tour company's phone number written in my tour boucher, but automatic message said this number is not existing. It was terrible and I requested full refund.”

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New in Chisinau Vineyard Tours

★ 5.0Milesti Mici Winery &City tour ChisinauFrom $1393 reviews
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★ 5.01 Day: Wine tasting tour to Milesti Mici and Cricova cellar from MoldovaFrom $1802 reviews
★ 5.0Transnistria tour & Cricova Cellar with tastingFrom $1903 reviews
★ 5.0Cricova Winery & Old Orhei & Curchi MonasteryFrom $2233 reviews
★ 5.0Private Bike Tour to Milestii Mici Winery with wine tasting and lunchFrom $2013 reviews
★ 4.5Private Bike Tour to Cricova Winery with wine tasting and lunchFrom $2012 reviews
★ 5.0Milestii Mici is the largest cellars of wine in the World! tourFrom $894 reviews
★ 5.0Milestii Mici Winery tour with wine tastingFrom $1373 reviews
★ 3.0GROUP- Milestii Mici Winery, Transnistria and Bender FortressFrom $1784 reviews
★ 5.0Chisinau City Tour – Cricova WineryFrom $1773 reviews
★ 5.0Cricova Winery & SPA VisitFrom $2122 reviews

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