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9 Food Experiences in Romania: The Short List

9 reviewed

Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover’s Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods

Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover's Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods - National Theatre Ion Luca Caragiale: where the Revolution meets the street

1.Taste Bucharest: A Food Lover’s Tour of Markets & Neighbourhoods

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 689 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $102Our pick

Taste Bucharest blends Revolution-era history with Obor Market bites, cheeses, mici, tuica, and craft beer in a 12-person group.

“The tour was both interesting and delicious. It brought us to parts of the city we never would have traveled to if not for the tour. Our guide Bogdan was knowledgeable shared Romanian history and culture information with us. Highly recommend.”

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Street Food’n’Culture Tour

Street Food'n'Culture Tour - Getting your bearings: where you meet and end

2.Street Food’n’Culture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 209 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $153

Taste Bucharest with insider stops, coffee and drinks, and a walking route through Neoclassical landmarks and Piata Amzei market.

“The walking tour of Bucharest that took us to various terrific food stops was wonderful. Our guide, Sinziana was so entertaining and knowledgeable and we had a really great irrational tour. Not only did we explore unique and interesting parts of the city but we had appetizers, snacks, main courses, local beer, and desserts at unique and interesting eateries around the city too. So glad we had this tour early in our stay. It allowed us to become familiar with Bucharest and enjoy local foods.”

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Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour

Discover Bucharest: Private Highlights and Traditional Food Tour - Start at Carol I, get oriented fast (and notice the details)

Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania

Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania - Calin’s Romanian and Hungarian food-story, plus a calm pace

4.Half-Day Private Food and Wine Walking Tour Oradea Romania

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $96

A half-day private food and wine walking tour in Oradea, sampling 15 bites, 6 wine flights, and craft beers with history stops.

“Calin is an excellent tour guide. He takes his time to share his historical knowledge, and by explaining the differences between traditional Romanian and Hungarian foods. The special plates are prepared up front, so no waiting. Nice to learn about the local wine history and even better to taste the differences. If you’re in Oradea, this is a must see.”

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Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal - Victory Street and Kretzulescu: interwar Bucharest, explained in 4 ingredients

5.Private Bucharest: History & Food with Traditional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 4 hours · from $140

A private 4-hour Bucharest history and food walk that ties Revolution Square, Old Town, and the People’s Palace to a traditional three-course meal.

“I signed my daughter and myself up for this tour because it was our first time in Bucharest, and I was excited to try something new. I've heard that big group tours can be a bit intense for kids, so I was looking for a different experience. Our awesome guide, Elaina, exceeded all of our expectations! She was so knowledgeable and kind, and my daughter and I really enjoyed her company. She thoughtfully answered all my questions, both food-related and otherwise, and was incredibly patient as my daughter worked through her jet lag. As we wandered through the city, hearing the fascinating history of the buildings and areas was a…”

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Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience

Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience - How the Tasting Flows: Whites to Rosé to Reds

6.Bucharest: Romanian Wine and Food Pairing Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 23 reviews · 2 hours · from $62Best value

Bucharest Romanian wine and food pairing: taste 5 local wines with cheeses, salami, spreads and zacuscă in a cozy 2-hour Old Town visit.

“Darius was a fantastic sommelier and the wines were fantastic 👏 the rose is my new favourite wine 🍷 the only small thing was that we were only served breadsticks and crackers but our ticket came with cheese, meats and breads and there was some confusion as they didn't think our ticket covered that but once it was served it was delicious. thank you for a lovely afternoon :)”

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Cooking Class traditional food

Cooking Class traditional food - Bulz: the polenta base that turns simple into satisfying

7.Cooking Class traditional food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Cook bulz and papanasi in Bucharest, shop for seasonal ingredients at a local market, then enjoy a 3-course lunch with recipes.

“The hosts were so welcoming and nice. It was just me taking the cooking class in their home. They were lovely. I had a great time listening to their stories and learning to cook a couple of traditional Romanian dishes of polenta and papanasi.”

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Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center - Memorial of Rebirth, Royal Palace Views and the Revolution Balcony

8.Bucharest Historical Food Tour in Old Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $108

Bucharest old center food and history walk from the Romanian Athenaeum to Capsa pastries, small group, 2.5 hours, English.

“Amazing couple took us on a memorable tour of the historical sites and the delicious gastronomy of charming Bucharest! Not to be missed! You’ll have a wonderful experience!”

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Bucharest: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

Bucharest: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide - Starting at Lupa Capitolina, then chasing the snack of communism

9.Bucharest: Street Food Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · 4 hours · from $74

A 4-hour Bucharest street food tour with a local guide, Obor Market tastings, public transit rides, and a sweet Papanasi finish.

“riga was great with a ton of knowladge energy and is very paitent and kind i will strongly recommend anyone new to the city to go with riga for a wonderfull teaching guide . thank you”

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