Moldova · TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 tours & days out justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part of planning.
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.”
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!!”
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!”
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!”
Private Soviet-style day trip from Chisinau to Transnistria: Bender, Chitcani, Tiraspol, Lenin sites, and an easy full-day plan.
“Wenn man nur 2 ganze Tage in Moldova zur Verfügung hat, muss man natürlich gut auswählen, und so entschied ich mich bei Tag 2 für diese Tour... :) Bei schönstem Wetter von Guide Maria am Hotel abgeholt, ging es auf dieser individuellen Tour nun zurück in die Vergangenheit und in eine gefühlt völlig andere Region... :O Dabei gab es unterwegs sehr viel wissenswertes zu erfahren und es konnten jede Menge Eindrücke gesammelt und Fotos geschossen werden... :D War ein super Tag; vielen Dank an Maria & Agency... :)”
Tour Cricova’s underground wine world near Chisinau, then taste sparkling wines with a sommelier. Pickup, tasting snacks, and 4 hours.
“The cellars were really impressive and we had an excellent guide. The wine tasing was nice, but the snacks were all dry crackers and not enough time to relax and enjoy the wine. It felt rushed.”
See the Guinness-listed Mileștii Mici wine cellar with a guided underground visit and a 3-wine tasting plus snacks from Chisinau.
“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...”
A 2.5-hour small-group walk through Chișinău’s highlights, Soviet-era streets, cathedrals, and museums with a local guide.
“We had a leisurely time walking around Chisinau with our guide Artur. Artur explained the history of the city from the time of Ottoman invasions until the present. We saw several important sites around the city in about 2 hours. We even walked to the top on an old water tower with a museum inside and great views from the top. Artur was friendly and personable and asked what was most important for us to see prior to beginning of the tour. Would recommend.”
Cellars, cliff churches, the capital and the far bank of the Dniester.
