Moldova tours, things to do and tickets

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.

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.

Enjoy a day tour from Iasi to Chisinau to discover a range of natural, cultural, religious and architectural attractions.

We are welcome you to Explore medieval history in Moldova with us and see the Best of Moldova by wine tasting. This tour includes visiting Cricova cellars with wine tasting and the Old Orhei region.

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+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 -

I do postcards with my drawings and budget tours to top attractions and hidden gems of Pridnestrovie. 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 relics, curious history and nowadays life in the country that doesn't exist, combining classic walk with forays for true explorers and adventurers. Tour takes ~ 2,5 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, plus 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, real name is Pridnestrovie ☭ You won’t be meeting a guide, you will be meeting a friend! - Anton Dendemarchenko -

All Transnistria in one trip! Tiraspol, Bendery fortress! Delve into Soviet-era history on this tour to Transnistria from Chisinau. Explore the hotly contested Republic of Transnistria, or Pridnestrovie. We will visit all the main attractions in Transnistria. After this tour, you will definitely know everything about the Soviet Era period in Moldova! 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 today. We will show you around Transnistria on an unforgettable tour full of beautiful vistas, forgotten Soviet-era monuments, and real travel through time. We are very flexible,so we can also customize the tour Please note that it is not a private tour!

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. Depending on the number of bookings, sometimes the tour could be private or shared with small groups, up to 8-10 people. But from our experience most of our groups are 3-4 or 5 people.

Dear travellers to Moldova! I would like to greet you warmly in my home country and introduce you to our little country. On the map of Eastern Europe, Moldova is still an unexplored country. On our one-day tour, we visit a place that can surprise Moldova – state within Moldova – tiny Transnistria, which is not found on the world map. We show and tell you about people's everyday lives, our culture and values, typical Moldovan delicacies. ES lunch is served at the inn in the Bulgarian village with the locals. On the tour we visit the fortress of Bendery, on the city walk we learn about the historical events that had shaped this region. We look at the Soviet monuments, Lenin and Suvorov monuments, the majestic building and memorial sites.

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. It will help you understand what the daily reality was like for millions of people in the Soviet Union. You’ll visit practically almost fully conserved ‘museum’ of Soviet times. Depending on the number of bookings, sometimes the tour could be private or shared with small groups, up to 8-10 people. But from our experience most of our groups are 3-4 or 5 people.

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.

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. We can also customize the tour

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.

Experience a one-of-a-kind journey that takes you back in time to the USSR era. On this unique tour, you’ll explore Tiraspol, a city that feels frozen in a Soviet past. You’ll visit stunning landmarks, fascinating museums, iconic monuments, serene parks, and many other intriguing sites that reflect the spirit of this bygone era. Tiraspol, with its population of 130,000, offers an authentic glimpse into Soviet history and culture. Located just a 15-minute drive from the Transnistrian border, it promises a memorable and immersive experience like no other. Join us for this extraordinary tour and step into a world where history comes alive!

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. Wine tasting is not including. You can choose the package and pay at the winery (Cash or Card): 1. Tour + 1 wine = 23 EURO per person 2. Tour + 4 wines = 35 EURO per person

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.

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.

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.

All of Transnistria in one trip! Delve into Soviet-era history on this tour to Transnistria from Chisinau. Explore the hotly contested Republic of Transnistria, or Pridnestrovie. We will visit all the main attractions in Transnistria. After this tour, you will definitely know everything about the Soviet Era period in Moldova! 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 today. The guide will show you around Transnistria on an unforgettable tour full of beautiful vistas, forgotten Soviet-era monuments, and real travel through time. 

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