Tours in Chisinau

We invite you to discover Transnistria – the place where the old USSR is still alive and flourishing. It is a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. The country’s national coat of arms still includes the traditional hammer and sickle and the Lenin is revered till today. Our first stop will be the Bender fortress - an architectural monument of the XVI century. It was built on the model of the Western European structure of bastion type. You can walk along the walls enjoying the great views of the Dniester River. After Bender, we take you to Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria and the 2nd largest town of Moldova. We will take you to the major attractions of Tiraspol, such as V. Lenin monument and House of Soviets, the Transnistrian Parliament (25 October Ave, Tiraspol), the Afghanistan War Memorial, Monument-tank, and more. Possible extensions for this tour: KVINT Distillery (Tiraspol), MIMI Wine Castle, Asconi Winery or Noul Neamt Monastery.

You will get an excellent opportunity to visit one of the oldest wine productions in Moldova - the wine cellars of Cricova Winery, most visited in Moldova. It represents an unique underground city, well-known all over the world by its huge labyrinths of streets, & especially by its excellent wines. It's also a good way to visit the most valuable natural and cultural heritage of Moldova - Old Orhei reservation, together with Curchi Monastery, which is one of the most beautiful monasteries in our country. A full day Tour to see Best Sights of Moldova!

Are you looking for a short and memorable adventure ? Old Orhei complex, Curchi Monastery and Cricova wine cellars is the best option for you! We will start the tour with one of the most beautiful Monastery in Moldova - “Curchi”, a real pearl of our religious life. Next on our itinerary is Old Orhei, the most famous sight of the country. Here you will visit archaeological sites dating from 4th century and authentic houses (Butuceni village). Visit of the Cave Monastery which was expanded and modified inside the cliffs by monks over the centuries. Enjoy the magnificent scenery through the windows of the monastery. After the tour of the Cave Monastery, we will take you to Cricova Wine Cellars. You will see over seventy streets covering a distance of 120km, each bearing Bacchic names: Sauvignon, Cabernet, etc. Dear guests, entrance fee to Cricova winery is not included. You can pay cash or card at the reception. Price for 1 person: 32 EURO, including tasting of 4 wines and snacks.

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.

I do postcards with my drawings and budget tours to top attractions and hidden gems of Transnistria. Transfer from Chishinau or start in Tiraspol. Honestly, I can’t make Maldives of my country, because it is not Maldives. But i can make an unforgettable journey through all contrasts of what it really is - beautiful panoramas and impressive soviet lost places, curious history and nowadays life in the country that doesn't exist, combining classic walk with forays for true explorers and adventurers. Day tour takes 5-7 hours. It is not Stalinism, we are very volatile where to go and what to do, but default route covers must-see USSR era and modern bits of Tiraspol, Bendery and optionallly Kitskany, and my favorite nooks and crannies that I discovered doing my sketches. The trip won’t be exhausting, not boring at all, we will have time to talk about all peculiarities of past and present of Transnistria, you won’t be meeting a guide, you will be meeting a friend ☭ - Anton Dendemarchenko -

This private tour in Moldova is focused on the non-recognized by the Moldavian authorities Republic of Transnistria

The Republic of Moldova was Soviet for almost 50 years and it has left its mark, one is Transnistria. And why not a trip to the pro-Russian separatist region of Transnistria? A small return to the USSR for a day, to say "I was there" .., to discover a territory without territory ... .., a country without a country ... The political situation is still complex today with Moldova, the tension is palpable but not dangerous for a foreign tourist. Visiting Transnistria is possible because it is not instinctively against tourism. Our agency organizes this trip with a mixture of discovery, pleasure of the palate and meeting with the soil. You will be able to discover the authentic aspects of a region still under a model that was thought to be out of date.

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.

Chisinau is the capital of the Republic of Moldova, a very modern green and cozy town in the center of our country. The excursion includes visiting the historical centre of Chisinau, administrative and cultural edifices on the main boulevard Stefan cel Mare, the main square of the General National Meeting, two central parks, churches and museums of the city, Central Market, market of souvenirs, W.W.II memorial.

Cricova is the most luxury and one of the biggest underground wine cellars in the world. Sounds good right? The tour is planned in such way, that you never get bored: - Pick up at hotel/apartment- private transfer - 45 minutes drive to Cricova - 2,5 hours tour of the winery - join the group - 30 minutes drive to Chisinau The EXCURSION includes: - The underground streets; - The maturing section; - Sparkling wine production section; - National collection and “Tasting Halls”; - Tasting of 3 wines; - Nuts, biscuits, water.

Stretching an impressive 200 km and deepening up to 85 meters, Mileștii Mici is the ultimate playground for wine lovers. These cellars are home to more than two million bottles of wine and have been listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest wine collection in the world. The winery is like an underground city, as the winding tunnels have been given street names to help people navigate them. Just a perfect place for a bike quest.

Enjoy a tour of the Milestii Mici underground winery. This excursion begins when you are picked-up from your hotel and your private driver takes you to the biggest winery in Europe At hilly and vast shores of beautiful Moldavian land there is an old and wonderful tradition of gathering people at a jar of wine, having a cup of divine drink, and wishing to each other Good Luck – ‘Hai, Noroc!’. We invite you and your friends to experience all of these emotions of local folk heritage at the depth of 60 meters in an exceptional atmosphere of Mileștii Mici underground galleries! The tour includes the visit of the winery’s fabulous wine cellars and the world-famous wine collection that counts more than 1.5 million wine bottles. Tasting of 3 amazing Mileștii Mici wines White Dry PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) Wine Red Dry PGI Wine Dessert Vintage wine Appetizers: Bruschetta with aubergine cream, bruschetta with zacusca, bruschetta with cream cheese and prosciutto crudo

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.

Dear all desire to visit Moldova,  this tour starts from the capital of Moldova,  city Chisinau. Our Tours are wonderful and they cover an incredible range of opportunities; culture, nature, pleasure, sports, religion, adventure. This will transform your tour into an experience of taking lunch in a local Moldovan house with eco greengrocer and ecological meal! In the morning we will do a walking city tour of Chișinău, Enjoy this wonderful tour with us. After the city tour, we start our tour of the country that doesn't exist TRANSNISTRIA. TIRASPOL is the biggest city in Transnistria. The city is located on the eastern bank of the Nistru River.you will discover Tighina Fortress located in Tighina town and built in the 15th century by the prince of Moldova, Tighina Fortress is an architectural ensemble of an irregular quadrilateral plan,

"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.

Explore Chisinau’s historic landmarks and gain a private perspective of the city’s green spaces on an eco-friendly bike tour. Zip across the city centre with ease, covering more distance than possible by foot, while learning about the city’s varied history from our guide. It’s an active and flexible way to experience the diverse architecture and contemporary culture of our capital.

There are few wineries in the world that still produce sparkling wines according to the traditional Champenoise method and Cricova is one of them. During this tour you will explore its endless galleries, remarkable wine collections, a winemaking museum, the sparkling wine production section and even the underground church. After learning the remuage and degorgement process, you will have the opportunity to taste 4 types of wine, including a sparkling one.

Explore the best attractions of Chisinau on a joyful 3 -hour walking tour with an expert guide. You will walk through the central streets of Chisinau and see such sights as Chisinau Opera Building, Parliament Building, Native Cathedral etc

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.

If you want to feel the breath of the former Soviet Union, we invite you to visit Transnistria. It will be exciting and interesting. This region was formed after the war in 1992 and is independent from Moldova, although officially it is considered to be part of Moldova. It has its own currency, own president and three official languages. We will visit places and buildings from the former USSR. You will see Lenin monuments, the majestic House of Soviets in the style of Stalinism, the 16th century Bendery fortress. You will visit the USSR canteen, where many old Soviet things are collected and even visit unigue abandoned places. The highlight of your trip will be visit to a private guesthouse "Usadba Acasa" in a Bulgarian village of Parcani,where we will go for lunch. Lunch will be prepared by caring hosts in the best national traditions.Here you will taste delicious homemade wine and take part in a folklore performance,get acguainted with the life of local residents, national traditions

Dear Guests, if you need a comfortable car and a professional driver in Moldova this is the BEST choice for you! What we offer: - Skoda Superb 2020 y.p. - Professional driver with fluent English, Russian, and Romanian Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Coordinated start times: 4:30 am - 11:59 pm From Chisinau Airport to any point in Chisinau city: 50.00 Euro (including 40 minutes waiting time at the KIV) From Chisinau city to Chisinau Airport: 35.00 Euro Hourly hiring within the Chisinau city: 25.00 Euro per one hour (minimum hiring: 3 hours). Full day rent / 8 hours: 150 EURO. For transfers to any Moldova and Romania cities - please contact us.

Take the opportunity to see and discover the breakaway region of Transnistria and live an unforgettable experience.In this region the atmosphere of Soviet Union is still alive. We will explore the atmosphere of cities of the former Soviet Union:  Bender and Tiraspol (which is the capital of Transnistria). The duration of the tour takes one day. As well the timing and duration of the tour can be easily changed depending on your requests.

Chisinau- the capital of Moldova! The name Chisinau comes from Romanian word "chisla noua" which reffers to a spring on the corner of Pushkin and Albisoara streets around which the original city was built . See the city center with your small group! total duration of the trip – 2 h

Excursion to Cricova winery and Tiraspol city, Transnistria, 2 excursions in one day. You will depart to one of the most fascinating places in the  world, Cricova cellars. Founded in 1952, the cellars are situated underneath the small Cricova town and form an underground city. Your trip will continue in the Transnistria region, Tiraspol city, the capital of the unrecognized Transnistrian Moldovan Republic. The town was founded thanks to the Peace Treaty of Jassy, which was concluded after the Russian-Turkish War (1787-1791) between Turkey and Russia.