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Cricova Winery with Tasting
At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $107 / person
- Location
- Chisinau, Moldova
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 · 8 reviews
- Languages
- RU, EN, RO
- Group
- Small group, up to 48
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- BESTMoldova.md
Description
Visit Cricova, founded in 1952, one of the most fascinating wonders of the world with its wine cellars and underground city flair.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Thu, and Sun
- Start times
- 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 20
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $107
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $128.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Cricova Winery
underground winery
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
3 types of wine tasting
Not included
Food and drinks, unless specified
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Pickup Locations & Times
Center and not far from center located accommodation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.3
8 reviews
How it compares in Chisinau
- No. 38 by number of reviews among 174 tours in Chisinau
- Starting price $107 is 29% above the typical $83 for tours of similar length in Chisinau
Excurgo comparison of 174 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infant meals not included
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cricova Winery with Tasting take?
Cricova Winery with Tasting lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Cricova Winery with Tasting cost?
Prices start at $107 per person for this Chisinau experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $128. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Cricova Winery with Tasting run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, starting at 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel Cricova Winery with Tasting for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. Center and not far from center located accommodation Pickup points include Villa Arus, Radisson Blu Leogrand Hotel, Chisinau.
What languages is Cricova Winery with Tasting offered in?
The experience is available in RU, EN, RO.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 48 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Specialized infant seats are available Children must be accompanied by an adult Infant meals not included
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Cricova Winery with Tasting worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by BESTMoldova.md.
Reviews(8)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Cantina cricova
It is worth visiting an underground cellar. A place different from the usual cellars. Congratulations to the guide Juliana... she does it with real passion and involves you 100%
Operator response
Dear , Thank you for your review! Best regards, BESTMoldova.md team!
R
Interesting winetour and a nice drive
We went to see the Cricova Winery on the BESTMoldova tour. It was a very interesting tour and a good wine tasting. Our driver Cornelius from BEST travel gave us a good intro to Moldova and was good at pointing out interesting things both on the way to the Winery and on the tour to the airport.We can recommend both BESTMoldova, the winery tour and Cornelius as your driver.
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Dear Regitze S, Thank you very much for your kind review! We really appreciate it! Corneliu, is one of our best drivers! We will let him know about your review :) sure he will be happy to hear from you! With best regards, BESTMoldova.md team
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Very good tour with wine tasting!
Very good tour through the caves where the storage takes place, a story that you did not exist. Good wines are produced and you had to try 3 different wines if you added it to the tour. A hearty plate with snacks is also included. Very good half day tour!
2 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you much for your review! It is nice to hear kind words about our job! With best regards, BESTMoldova.md
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Surreal
Booked this tour with Viator. They pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the winery. Driver was friendly and chatted to us about the local history and gave us tips about restaurants and wines in Moldova. When arriving at Cricova we had to wait forty minutes for the rest of the tour group to arrive. Then we took a cart into the caves, be prepared for the cold. Bring a jacket and a scarf. Drinking through a labyrinth before stopping at our first destination to try a sample of wine and watch a video explaining the history of Cricova. If you paid for the ‘premium’ package you then get taken to a banquet hall where you are servers 4 more wines to taste with snacks as well. My only complaint the tour group is too big and it was often difficult to hear what the guide was saying. Definitely worth going and was a good experience.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you for your kind review! BESTMoldova.md really appreciate this! Hope your stay in Moldova left good memories! With best wishes, BESTTravel BESTMoldova's team!
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Best tour for Chisinau
A VIP visit to Crikova is one of the best trips around Chisinau 918km from it). They will take thru the fabulous tunnel network of 120km and at the end they offer a perfect wine testing and dinner.
Operator response
Thank you for your kind review! BESTMoldova.md really appreciate this! Hope your stay in Moldova left good memories! With best wishes, BESTTravel BESTMoldova's team!
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A wonderful adventure in the Underground Wine-city
I liked every minute of this underground winery tour. It is not annoying at all and very mobile. The guide can speak English. Some stories are funny, some are surprising. You will not waste your time here - come and enjoy it!
Operator response
Thank you for your kind review! BESTMoldova.md really appreciate this! Hope your stay in Moldova left good memories! With best wishes, BESTTravel BESTMoldova's team!
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I booked the business excursion...
<p>I booked the business excursion. After booking I received confirmation including my pick up time from my hotel. Anna was my guide. She was very nice and knowledgeable. After a 20 minute drive to Cricova winery, I joined the tour which the winery does. This included visits to the underground labyrinth, collection room, wine making operation, and concluded with a sit down wine tasting. The tasting included three wines with enough additional pours that I had a buzz leaving. Anna drove me back to my hotel. The entire tour took 3-4 hours total. I would recommend this tour to those who want a taste of Moldovan wine.</p>
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