Moldova · CITY TOURS
Chisinau on foot, by car or by bicycle. These 15 tours differ mainly on pace and ground covered; each lists its price, its length and whether it ends anywhere you would want to stay for a drink.
Soviet time warp in Transnistria, touring Bender Fortress and Lenin-stamped Tiraspol from Chisinau on an all-day guided trip.
“Oleg is one of the best tour guides we've ever had! He definitely made this tour memorable and it was a pleasure to meet such a wonderful person”
A 3-hour private, English narrated walk through Chisinau’s key parks, cathedrals, markets, and WWII-era museum sites.
“This was a very good tour! Natlaie did a great job showcasing the beautiful city of Chisinau! She made the tour fun and provided helpful historical information as well as information to help orient us to the city! Definitely recommended!”
3-hour private Chisinau walking tour with a licensed guide, Soviet-era sights, Stephen the Great Park, Triumphal Arch, and a market stop.
“It was a very helpful overview of the history of Moldova and city center. The stop for coffee and cherry liqueur was a special treat.”
One day in Moldova: Cricova underground wine tour plus Tiraspol and Bender Fortress in Transnistria, with pickup, lunch, and tasting.
“Me and my wife (we are a couple from Sweden, 55+) visited Chisinau in Moldova for a long week-end by the end of May 2019. "BestMoldova" was the local tour agency that organised this tour. Without to many details and word, they simply have done an EXCELLENT job! All was perfect, the flexibility to try to help us due to our delayed flight, the high knowledge of all guides, drivers, the warm hearts, the genuine spirit. And speaking about the tours, very interesting to visit Bender and Tirasopol in Transnistria, to hear and feel on my own this complicated part of Europe, the wine testing at Cricova was very good,…”
Underground wine at Milestii Mici, then Tiraspol and Bender Fortress in Transnistria, with pickup, lunch, and guided tastings.
“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.”
A small-group Chisinau highlights tour plus Old Orhei archaeological complex, with English guide, comfort transport, and optional Butuceni lunch.
“The first look on Liliya promised fantastic trip.Our guide informed us about history and today of Moldova.During whole trip she drove very good.Thanks to her we visited Cricova Winery at first day of Days of Wine(for private visitors admission was imposible).After wine tasting and making pictures we were on Old Orchei where Nina was a guid of our 4 .After sightseeing we ate dinner in Eco Restaurant.Final point of our excursion was another wine cellar.”
A small-group Chisinau city orientation and Cricova underground winery tasting, with hotel pickup, English guides, and snacks included.
“Nicolai was an excellent guide. He's knowledgeable, personable, and his English is spot-on. He customized the tour based on our interests, and even helped us with finding souvenirs. The visit to Cricova winery was very interesting and must enjoyable. Our guide at the winery, Victoria, also some excellent English and was very engaging. This tour was well worth the time and money. Highly recommend.”
Chisinau city walking tour and the Milestii Mici underground winery with pickup, wine tasting, and a small group for half-day value.
“Both tour guides Liliya and Gloria were great! Liliya went above and beyond when we missed our train. She sent us a taxi, at her own expense, to go to bus station to resume travels. THANK YOU, Liliya!”
A 2.5 hour Chisinau walking tour blending 19th-century landmarks, Soviet and neoclassical architecture, and stories of key figures.
Chisinau walking tour plus a Soviet themed Transnistria trip to Tiraspol and key monuments, with guided stops and transfers.
“The place is spectacular, very clean and the history is fascinating. The agency is spectacular and Guide Tatiane knows a lot about history.Auto-translated”
Chisinau by foot with a small-group guide, from Kilometer Zero and Cathedral Park to the Presidential Palace, Parliament, and opera stops.
“My walking-tour guide, Nicolai, was animated and engaging. He took me to the nook and cranny of Chisinau, Moldova. I enjoyed and learned so much. Highly recommended!”
Guided Chișinău tour from Central Park to landmarks, plus leather shopping and a wine-paired Moldovan dinner in just 3 hours.
A private 2-hour walking tour of Chisinau with a local guide, legends, wine history, and key sights like the Orthodox Church, park, and Parliament.
Chisinau ladies-only tour with landmark walk, boutique shopping for fashion and leather, chocolate tasting, and meal with wine.
Private 2.5-hour walking tour of Chisinau with a local guide, blending imperial, Soviet, brutalist sights, parks, courtyards, and stories.
Cellars, cliff churches, the capital and the far bank of the Dniester.
