Things to Do in Chisinau

Discover Old Orhei archaeological complex and Curchi Monastery and discover the charm of country life with its authenticity, traditions and customs.

You will get a great opportunity to discover Soviet heritage of Transnistria - a country that doesn't exist. Explore Communist-era buildings, statues of Lenin, memorials, and many Soviet monuments.

Dear travelers to Moldova! I would like to warmly greet you in my home country and introduce you to our small country. On the map of Eastern Europe, Moldova is still an unexplored country. On our one-day tour we will visit a place that Moldova can surprise with - state within Moldova - tiny Transnistria, which cannot be found on the world map. We show and tell you about people's everyday lives, our culture and values, and typical Moldovan delicacies. Lunch is served by the locals at the inn in the Bulgarian village. The promise: after the tour you will sing songs in Romanian and Russian. On the tour we visit the Bendery Fortress, on the city walk we get to know the historical events that shaped this region. We see the Soviet monuments, Lenin and Suvorov monuments, the majestic buildings and places of remembrance, even the abandoned amusement park.

Discover Transnistria, where Soviet values are upheld and locals continue their fight for independence and visit a North Korean-style region in Europe

We invite you to visit TOP 3 destinations of Moldova in one day trip: Orheiul Vechi, Curchi Monastery and Cricova wine cellars in 1 day.

Remember the last time you fed the animals on a farm? Most probably not. Now you can join one of our tours to Butuceni and experience lots of countryside activities at Ferma Veche guesthouse. Besides that, you will enjoy a hike through the limestone outcroppings dug by Raut River in Orheiul Vechi and explore a medieval cave monastery hidden in one of the cliffs. Be adventurous with us and feel like a real farmer for a day.

Travel into Transnistria, a country that ‘doesn't exist' and discover a Soviet relic which still uses the hammer and sickle on its flag.

Take tour to Transnistria. Visit a place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing: the country’s national coat of arms still includes the hammer and sickle and Lenin is still revered today.

To discover authentic Moldova! Get ready for an exciting excursion. You will discover the Curchi Monastery, the historical site of Orhei Vechi and its troglodyte monastery. Orheiul Vechi is a spectacular archaeological complex located 60km from Chişinău. The panorama is breathtakingly beautiful. Beyond the impressive natural landscape, a group of troglodyte caves, hosting the oldest monasteries and sacred places, combines the history of the Golden Horde period and today, revealing ruins of palaces, citadels, dwellings, giving visitors ample information on a history that extends from the 10th century BC. To the present day.

Escape from civilization and city noise and discover a winery that has 50 km of underground cells, reaching to depths of 60 meters beneath the surface.

Spend a day exploring the quintessential Moldovan countryside of Old Orhei, an area renowned for its lush green landscapes, charming villages, and wine. Experience the flavours of a wine-tasting at the famous Cricova Cellar.

"Manuc Bey" mansion in Hâncești is a destination that must be found on the map of your trip. Built at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1816, Manuc Bei Mansion is an architectural monument located in the Hâncești district of the Republic of Moldova, which has a rich history. After exploring Manuc Bei Mansion we will continue our tour in a unique place - Gagauzia, populated by a unique Gagauz ethnic minority. What the Turkish speaking population from Bulgaria is doing in Moldova - is a very good question, which can be only understood by visiting this region. Nowadays, Gagauzia is an agricultural region, populated by hard-working and hospitable people, who keep their autonomy and still keep in very good condition their history and traditions. Overall, the tour is about 8 hours 15 minutes and transportation is already included in the total duration. It includes visits to historic and cultural sites of Gagauzia, together with a visit to Manuc Bei Mansion in Hancesti district.

Discover Transnistria, where Soviet values are upheld and locals continue their fight for independence and visit a North Korean-style region in Europe

Explore the best attractions of Chisinau on a joyful 2,5-hour walking tour with an expert guide. You will walk through the central streets of Chisinau.

Dear Guest, Explore the medieval history of OLD ORHEI in Moldova with Cricova Cellar wine tasting. This tour includes visiting Cricova cellars with wine tasting and the Old Orhei region. The tour starts with pick up from the location and after driving to Cricova cellar. Tour the underground cellar, after comes to the wine tasting. After the wine tasting, we are driving to the most picturesque place in Moldova. Museum Complex “Medieval Town of Orhei” Discover the most famous Old Orhei Archeological Complex. The 1-hour trip to the famous and holy shrine where we have to walk on foot. Time for lunch ( pay by yourself)Butuceni Moldavian traditional village.

Visit the Bottle Museum of Transnistria, explore Tiraspol, which seems to be an old version of the USSR and enjoy the Soviet architecture.

Discover the underground wine city of Milestii Mici on a guided tour with wine tasting. Learn about the wine production process and the history of the winery.

Experience an unforgettable journey with us as we introduce you to a unique tour in Moldova! Travel from Chisinau to Transnistria, a fascinating breakaway republic in eastern Moldova where Soviet traditions remain alive, and locals strive for independence. Discover the historic cities of Tiraspol and Bender, the heart of this intriguing region. Highlights of the Tour: Step Back in Time: Explore the Transnistria exclusion zone and immerse yourself in Soviet-era history. Iconic Landmarks: Visit the Suvorov Monument, Lenin Monument, and the historic Bender Fortress. Discover Local Life: Gain insights into life in Transnistria, including its history before World War II. Safety First: Relax on this guided tour led by an experienced professional. Architectural Wonders: Marvel at the enduring Soviet architecture that defines the region. Join us for a one-day adventure to Transnistria and experience a world that feels like stepping back into the USSR!

Taste wine at the grand cellars of Cricova and discover a real underground wine city with wide streets, warehouses, tasting rooms.

Guinness World Record wine tour at Mileștii Mici Winery – explore the world's largest wine cellar and experience Moldova's finest wines. This tour starts from the capital of Moldova, Chisinau.

You will visit the most beautiful and famous sites in Moldova - Old Orhei ( Orheiul Vechi) Cave Monastery  and Curchi Monastery And then you will have a fantastic excursion with degustation of Moldavian wine in Cricova -the biggest winery in the world  duration of the tour 8 hour (approximately)

Taste wine at the grand cellars of Cricova and visit the Unesco listed Old Orhei archaeological complex.

Explore Cricova and Milestii Mici Wineries - two largest wine cellars in the world, on a private guided tour. Taste different types of wine served with typical Moldavian appetizers.

You will get an unique opportunity to visit the World's largest winery in the world - Milestii Mici Winery, founded in 1969 for small storing, maturing and preserving high quality wines. Underground tunnels with a length of 200 km are dug in layers of limestone rocks at depths between 35 and 80 meters. It represents an unique underground city, well-known all over the world by its huge labyrinths of streets and also biggest wine collection in the world. Another important tourist sight is Manuc Bei mansion, located in Hâncești town. Built at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1816. The project was realized by the famous Italian architect Bernardazzi. The so-called “Moldovan Versailles” palace respects the style of French classicism. We'll visit the hunting Castle, the Natural History and Ethnography Museum and The Manuc Bei Mansion.

Visit the ancient town of Hincesti, discover Manuc Bei mansion and its estate and explore the village of Suruceni.

On this walking private tour you will receive a good knowledge about Chisinau and it's city center. Together with our licensed guide, you will explore the city's most important highlights.

This is not a regular tour of Chisinau. Apart from the main highlights of the city and its hidden yards, you will unveil a small pub, serving delicious cherry liqueur in a private atmosphere.

Taste some of the best wine in the world, visit the grand cellars of Cricova and discover a real underground wine city with wide streets, warehouses, tasting rooms.

Join us on an unforgettable journey from Chișinău to Transnistria, a breakaway region frozen in time. Join us on an unforgettable journey from Chișinău to Transnistria.

The 1-Day Moldova Tour to Transnistria and Bender Fortress is a truly unique experience that stands out for several reasons: This tour is perfect for travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure and a deeper understanding of Eastern European history and culture. A Step Back in Time Transnistria feels like a time capsule of the Soviet era, with its Lenin statues, Soviet-era emblems, and unchanged traditions. Visiting Transnistria offers a rare glimpse into a region with a distinct identity and cultural heritage. Explore Bender Fortress The Bender Fortress, a 16th-century Ottoman stronghold, is one of the most iconic landmarks in the region. Learn about the history of Transnistria, an unrecognized breakaway state, and its geopolitical significance. Experience the blend of Moldovan, Russian, and Ukrainian influences in the region’s culture and cuisine. The tour juxtaposes Moldova's picturesque countryside with Transnistria's Soviet.

Book your ticket for this private guided tour and discover the history of Transnistria, visit the Tighina Fortress and admire the Noul Neamţ monastery.

“Be our Guest” You have the opportunity to visit the most beautiful and famous winery Cricova Europe.

We provide safe transportation with experienced and tested drivers, at the highest levels of international service.

You will get a great opportunity to discover one of the most visited winery in Moldova - the Underground City of Cricova Winery. It's also a good chance to visit Old Orhei Archaeological complex.

Located on the banks of the Dniester River, Tipova Monastery stands out as a remarkable rock-hewn monastic complex, arguably the most impressive in Moldova and one of the largest in Europe. With multiple levels spread over a generous area, this monastery once housed over 700 monks in its hermitages, and today, there are hundreds of monk cells in the surrounding area. The origin of the monastic community dates back long before the establishment of the Moldovan feudal state. It is said that some cells were carved into the rocks along the banks of the Dniester as early as the 10th-12th centuries, serving as protection against barbarian invasions. The landscape in this area is simply stunning: the tranquil waters of the Dniester, steep cliffs concealing hundreds of cells and caves, the beauty of nature, and waterfalls. After exploring Tipova reservation we will continue our tour in a very picturesque village - Lalova, where wwe will take a lunch in a nice guesthouse - Hanul lui Hanganu.

Discover the Manuc Bei Mansion and the Gagauzia area on a private tour from Chisinau. Visit the 19th-century Manuc Bei Mansion and learn about the Gagauz people and their culture and traditions.

What makes the tour exclusive? It's by bike! The tour includes visiting the historical centre of Chisinau, administrative and cultural edifices, churches, museums and parks of the city, market of souvenirs, WWII memorial and other places of interest. The tour can be planned depending on your preferences.

Taste the cocktails/beer and wines of Chisinau on a 3-hour walking tour of the historic center of the Old Town. Sample the best of cocktail and wine bars, pubs in unique locations.

Mileștii Mici tunnels, are the largest underground cave network with the biggest collection of wine in the world. These are situated at a depth of about 85 m under the ground. This has been officially documented by the Guinness Book of World Records! Mileștii Mici has over 200 km of underground streets, over 50 km of wine galleries, over 2 million bottles of wine, some which date back to 1968. Visitors have the unique opportunity to walk along the cool, dark galleries and avenues where big barrels are placed. The wine bottles, covered with noble dust are expecting for the day to be enjoyed.

Dear Guest Explore medieval history in Moldova with us. Discover the most popular Old Orhei Archeological Complex and Manastirea Curchi (Curchi Monastery) on a full-day, private tour from Chisinau.

Transnistria has preserved a lot of Soviet monuments, equipment, attractive places and facts that will be interesting for everyone to learn. Visiting Transnistria is like traveling on a time machine – not much has changed there since nowadays. The cities of Bender and Tiraspol, keep many soviet monuments, with a specific architecture. You should come to Transnistria especially if you’re from a country that was never a part of the Soviet Bloc or controlled by it. At Mimi Castle we will make an excursion, which will include a visit to: Historical Cellars, Production area, Castle's Gardens & Interiors. After excursion will continue with the tasting of 5 wines and a set of delicious traditional Moldovan and gourmet food appetizers: gravlax salmon with black bread, tomme cheese handmade with pear, pâté with almond rye cracker, mozzarella with cherry tomatoes and olives, and roast beef with wine sauce. The excursion at Castle Mimi Winery lasts about 90 minutes.

Take a guided tour of our winery and taste top Moldovan wines and traditional Moldovan snacks. Have a short city tour to the main sightseeing from the capital of Moldova, Chisinau city.

Cricova Winery Moldova with wine tasting. It is a real underground wine city with wide streets, warehouses, tasting rooms. The total length of this enterprise is 120 km The “Grand Cellars of Cricova” house a varied collection of wines, The National Oenotec. The unique exhibits (“Jerusalem of Easter” vintage 1902, the liqueur “Jan Becher” vintage 1902) together with other 158 brands from Burgundy, Moselle, Tokay, the Rhine, are in the collection of the establishment as well as of Moldova in general, comprising nowadays a total of about 1.3 million bottles. History of Cricova Legend has it that in 1966 cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin entered the cellars, re-emerging (with assistance) two days later. Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated his 50th birthday there.

Let someone else take care of driving on this full-day tour of Castel Mimi Winery winery and Transnistria Soviet Country from Chisinau city.

You will be picked up from your hotel in Chisinau and start the tour with our local guide. On this 3 hours tour, you'll get information about city's amazing past, the current projects of development and many other interesting facts. Chisinau is known as the greenest capital in Europe, but also one of Europe's least-visited capital. In the program, you will find all the "highlights" of Chișinău: Stephen the Great Central Park, the Triumphal Arch, the Parliament and Government buildings, the Presidential Palace, Soviet-era architecture. You will discover the main landmarks and symbols of the city, including the monument to Stephen the Great, the Organ Hall - designed as a bank building, the Chișinău City Hall, etc. After the tour of Chisinau we invite you to visit Milestii Mici Winery, that is located 17km south of Chisinau. Milestii Mici - is the largest underground cave network with the biggest collection of wine in the world. Tasting of 3 Mileștii Mici wines and snacks is included.

Let someone else drive on this full-day tour of Castel Mimi Winery winery and Transnistria Soviet Country from Chisinau city by a local guide.

Mileștii Mici is probably a dream destination for those who love to enjoy a high-quality wine and relate themselves to conscious consumers of this divine drink. As a traveler, you probably want to know what is so special about Milestii Mici. It is a winery in Moldova, with the enormous underground storage facility. Mileștii Mici holds almost two million bottles, earning recognition from the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest wine collection. Every “street” carries the name of a certain grape like Pinot or Cabernet Sauvignon. Visitors slowly drive cars or bikes through the maze, where normal traffic rules apply. Moldova’s Mileștii Mici proudly claims the title as the largest wine cellar in the world. The plan is next: - Pick up at your Hotel/Apartment - 40 minutes drive to Milestii Mici - 1,5 hours excursion at Milestii Mici winery with wine tasting - 40 minutes drive to Chisinau from Milestii Mici Winery - Arrival at the hotel

Discover the natural beauty of Moldova on a day trip from Chisinau. Visit the Brănești Cellar Cave and taste some of Moldova's finest wines.

The tour is planned in such way, that you never get bored: - Pick up at hotel/apartment - 45 minutes drive to Cricova - 2 hours excursion in the wine cellars - 1 hour drive to Old Orhei - 1 hour exploration of the site - 1 hour for relaxing lunch/dinner - 1 hour drive back to Chisinau/hotel Total time needed: 7 hours

Branesti cellar stone age – wine tour and Old Orhei open-air museum with cave monasteries. “Pivniţele din Brăneşti” produces white and red wines, sparkling, dry, semi-dry and dessert wines.