Moldova · TOUR REVIEWS
A long weekend covers most of Moldova, which makes the choosing easy and the ordering hard. The 15 below are the days worth building the trip around — cellars, cliff churches, the capital and the far bank of the Dniester — priced and timed, with everything else underneath.
Step into Soviet make-believe in Transnistria, from Chisinau. Visit Bender Fortress, walk Tiraspol, and plan for cash-only moments.
“It was a unique experience back in USSR times. Our tour guide Natalia was always there in order to provide both historical and cultural informations. Highly recommended tour if you were in Chişinău and want to make a daily trip in one of the last Soviet places in Europe.”
Private Tiraspol tour with Anton Dendemarchenko in English, Soviet relics, markets and military monuments, plus a handmade postcard.
“Great tour that did not feel like a tour. Spontaneous, informative, natural, and very engaging with locals. Highly recommended.”
A flexible private day trip from Chisinau into Pridnestrovie, with Soviet sights, markets, monasteries, and real conversations with Anton Dendemarchenko.
“Anton is a super communicative person. Very passionate about his tour and city. My best recommendations, totally worth visit.”
Private Soviet-era day trip to Transnistria from Chișinău. Hotel pickup, Tiraspol sights, Bender fortress, English guide, $119.77
“Had a wonderful experience seeing Transnistria. Ecaterina was absolutely incredible. She went out of her way to make our experience enjoyable.”
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”
Spend a full day between cave monasteries and underground wine in Moldova, with guided stops, included tickets, and a small group vibe.
“The Monasteries and Wine tour was a great combination of activities! Slava our tour guide was very informative and lots of fun! I would definitely recommend this tour!”
A full-day trip in Transnistria with Bendery Fortress, Soviet-era sights in Bender and Tiraspol, and a warm family-style lunch with wine.
“Very interesting trip to an area that has own currency, government within Moldova. It would be nicer to have the tour guide at the start of travel. It's a good time to meet others during the trip.”
USSR nostalgia in Transnistria. Visit Bendery Fortress, Tiraspol monuments, markets and Soviet-style lunch, with hotel pickup.
“Such a great experience. Pickup was seamless on time, border crossing a breeze and our guide Marina was knowledgeable and energetic. She took us to sights, lunch and a fee stores to buy local goods. A great day in torrential rain in Pridnestrovie!!”
Curchi Monastery, Old Orhei cave churches, and Cricova’s underground wine streets in one smooth Moldova day trip with optional tastings.
“Our guide Oleg var nice, funny and always gave us information about the places we visited. This tour takes you to the most important places in Moldova. Everything about this tour was great!”
Small-group Transnistria day trip from Chisinau to Bender and Tiraspol, with forts, Soviet stops, placinta lessons, and homemade wine.
“I chose this trip as it seemed the smallest and most personal one and I was not wrong. Transport was with justs two others and very comfortable. Nicolas a great driver and had a lot of info to share. In Tiraspol we met Tatiana and she took us to all major sites while providing lots of info. For me the highlight was lunch at her families' place with the most amazing food, wine and animals. Bender fortress was interesting even though we were so tired by then. Thank you to all and especially Tatiana's family. Give a cuddle to Kappa.”
Day trip from Chișinău to the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic: Bender Fortress, Tiraspol Soviet sites, market stops, and border checkpoint.
“Ekaterina, spoke excellent English, she was extremely friendly and flexible about any options we wished to explore. Pick up and drop off were great. A lovely day out”
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!”
One day from Chisinau into Transnistria, visiting Bender Fortress, Soviet markets and Tiraspol sights with an English guide.
“Super interesting tour to „another world“. Our guide Oleg was amazing, he have known everything. Totally recommend this tour to Transnistria!”
Spend a full day from Chisinau with Old Orhei, the cave monastery of Butuceni, Curchi Monastery, and a guided Cricova cellar tour with wine tasting.
“Excellent experience! Everything was wonderful, and our guide Alex made the trip even better. The memories from the winery inside the cave are truly unforgettable. I’ll definitely come back here someday!”
Transnistria Soviet time capsule day trip from Chisinau, border crossing, Tiraspol monuments, and Bendery Fortress with hotel pickup.
“I was picked up by a nice family and I was immersed into the culture of Transnistria. Good food and amazing hospitality I would highly recommend this trip to anyone. Also I was a solo traveler and felt totally safe!”
Cellars, cliff churches, the capital and the far bank of the Dniester.
