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Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova
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!
Duration: 8 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
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One day tour in Transnistria
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. Lunch is served at the inn in the Bulgarian village at 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.
Duration: 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation
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Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei and Curchi 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.
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.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
Highlights of Moldova - Curchi, Old Orhei and Cricova (Optional)
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 = 24 EURO per person
2. Tour + 4 wines = 39 EURO per person
Duration: 8 hours
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Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour
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.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
"Odessa from Moldova: A Guided Day Trip to Remember"
Explore the Charms of Odessa: A Guided Walking Tour
Your journey begins the moment you meet your knowledgeable guide at your hotel or private accommodation. From there, prepare to immerse yourself in the beauty, history, and unique atmosphere of Odessa.
Our adventure starts with a delightful stroll through Theatre Square, nestled in the heart of the city’s historic district. This elegant square is home to one of Europe’s most stunning architectural masterpieces—the Odessa Opera and Ballet Theater.
Next, we’ll wander along Primorsky Boulevard, one of Odessa’s most picturesque streets, offering breathtaking views of the Black Sea and Odessa Port.
Our journey continues to the vibrant Deribasovskaya Street, a charming cobbled pedestrian street known for its beautiful 19th-century architecture.
For a touch of seaside charm, we’ll explore Arcadia, Odessa’s premier resort district.
Duration: 14 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour (optional)
Dear Guest,
This tour perfectly combines Moldova’s rich medieval history with its world-famous wine culture in one unforgettable day.
Curchi Monastery – Spiritual Beauty Next, visit the beautiful Curchi Monastery, one of the most impressive monasteries in the country.
Old Orhei is the most picturesque and historically significant place in Moldova. Visit the Old Orhei Archaeological Complex and the Medieval Town Museum, where ancient civilizations, dramatic limestone cliffs, and traditional rural life come together.
Cave monastery carved into limestone cliffs
Ancient fortifications and ruins
The local museum
Learn about the region’s medieval history while admiring breathtaking views over the Răut River valley.
The experience concludes with time for lunch in Butuceni (lunch is optional and paid separately).
The final stop
Cricova Winery (optional)
Over 120 km of underground cellars
The unique “underground wine city.”
Duration: 7–8 hours
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Transnistria Tour from Chisinau Explore Soviet Time Capsule
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.
Experience one of the most unique destinations in Europe—Transnistria, a self-declared republic that functions like a country, even though it is not officially recognized by any nation. Often described as a country that doesn’t exist, Transnistria offers an atmosphere found nowhere else, making it a true hidden gem for curious travelers.
Despite its unrecognized status, Tiraspol is peaceful, safe, and welcoming, making your journey both comfortable and culturally fascinating.
Join us for an extraordinary adventure in a place where the past still breathes, and discover a world that exists in reality—but not on any official map.
Important Notice
The region is officially called the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (also Pridnestrovie).
Duration: 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation
Milestii Mici Underground Winery Tour INCLUDING Wine tasting
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
Duration: 4 hours
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Tiraspol must-see tour with Anton Dendemarchenko - Pridnestrovie
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 -
Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Soviet Heritage of Transnistria and Castle Mimi Winery
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.
Duration: 8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
4 Hours Cricova Winery Tour with Tasting
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.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Château Purcari & The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin
Be our Guest in Moldova!
Meet your guide and begin a journey that blends exceptional wine culture with deep historical heritage. This mixed tour offers you the opportunity to explore one of Moldova’s most prestigious wineries, Château Purcari, followed by a visit to one of the country’s most mysterious and valuable medieval landmarks — The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin from Căușeni.
Château Purcari – Moldova’s Legendary Winery
Located near the borders of Moldova, Ukraine, and the Black Sea, Château Purcari is a true oasis and one of the most renowned wine estates in Eastern Europe. Known worldwide for its premium wines, Purcari continues to impress experts and wine lovers, winning numerous international awards including Decanter medals.
Highlights you will experience:
Guided tour of the winery, cellars, and production areas
Tasting of Purcari’s exceptional wines, including signature blends
Stories of aristocratic families, foreign founders, and winemaking traditions
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
Chisinau Odesa City History and Culture Tour
Unlike a typical day trip, this is a private and flexible experience starting in Chișinău. There’s no fixed script or mandatory stops — we can adapt the day to what interests you.
As Moldova’s neighbour, Ukraine’s history and changes have always been close to us. We didn’t live through everything ourselves, but we felt the repercussions, watched the changes unfold, and experienced many of them from just across the border.
Your local guide will share that neighbour’s perspective — not a formal history lecture, but honest conversations, personal observations, stories, and opinions about Ukraine, Moldova, and the connections between the two.
More than visiting Odesa, it’s about understanding it through the eyes of someone from the neighbouring country.
Duration: 9–12 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Cricova Winery & SPA Visit
This tour offer you a relaxing day with wine and " TRIP TO BALI".
After visitig one of the best underground wine cellars - Cricova, you are invited to SPA - pleasant treatment.
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Secret Transnistria: WWII Bunker, Rocket Station and Tunnels
Most visitors to Transnistria see Soviet monuments and city squares. This tour takes you beyond them – into hidden military sites, underground tunnels, and places that even many locals have never visited.
Just outside Tiraspol, in the villages of Parkany and Bychok, a forgotten layer of history still survives.
Highlights include:
1. A real WWII-era defensive bunker (DOT) hidden on the outskirts of Parkany.
2. Exclusive access to a decommissioned Soviet anti-hail rocket station – an experience unavailable on any other tour in Transnistria. See original rocket models and an authentic launch control panel.
3. Exploration of underground limestone tunnels stretching for hundreds of kilometers beneath Bychok.
4. A walk along the Dniester River to a giant Soviet red star carved directly into the rock.
5. A panoramic viewpoint overlooking the Dniester.
Led by Andrew, a local guide born and raised in Transnistria, this tour reveals a side of Transnistria that most visitors will never see.
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Best of Chisinau Private City Tour
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
Duration: 3 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World
Wine culture is such a big part of Moldova heritage. The story of Milestii Mici Winery begins in an old stone-extracting mine, where the extraction of limestone over the years inadvertently created the perfect environment for wine maturation and storage.
The Mileștii Mici winery is known for having tunnels over a total length of 200km and the largest wine cellar in the world. Today, the collection exceeds 2 million bottles and can be visited at any time of the year, with a constant underground temperature between 12-14 degrees Celsius. The winery is located approximately 16 kilometers south of Chișinău, in the Ialoveni district.
Embarking on a journey to Mileștii Mici Winery offers not just a taste of exceptional wines but also an immersive experience into Moldova's rich cultural and historical tapestry.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Moldova Private Jewish Heritage Chisinau Tour
If you look closely at the walls of old synagogues, often-nameless tombstones, you may hear notes of nostalgia for bygone world that was an essential part of our grandparents’ lives; you can learn something unbelievably close, beckoning, and native. As we have heard and learned, when we went on the broken streets of Rashkov, Briceni or Zguritsa. We remembered the stories told by our parents about these towns, we have things that seemed so distant, fabulous and unprecedented when we were kids.
Holocaust Jewish Memorial
Jewish Cemetery
Chisinau Synagogue
Chisinau Jewish Pogrom 1903-1905 Memorial
Manger Jewish Library (The ability to search the information in the archive)
Jewish History Museum and Kishinev Jacobs Jewish Campus (KEDEM).
Duration: 3 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
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Transnistria Back in the USSR Tour
Discover Transnistria on a fascinating day trip from Chișinău to Tiraspol and Bender, a region with a unique history, distinctive identity, and a strong Soviet-era atmosphere.
Together, we’ll explore the main sights of Tiraspol, see its monuments and everyday life, visit local markets, and discover the historic Bender Fortress. Along the way, you’ll hear stories about the region’s past and present, its people, traditions, and the realities of life here.
As we travel, we’ll share local insights, answer your questions, and help you understand a place that is often misunderstood and rarely experienced beyond the headlines.
Join us for a memorable journey beyond the usual tourist routes and discover another side of Moldova through its history, people, and everyday life.
Let’s explore Transnistria together — a real time capsule of the Soviet era!
Duration: 7–8 hours
- Likely to sell out
- Free cancellation
Private Guided Day Tour to Iasi from Chisinau
Discover the charm of Iași, Romania's cultural capital, on a full-day guided tour from Chișinău. Travel across the border and explore one of Romania's oldest cities, renowned for its elegant architecture, rich history, and vibrant atmosphere. Visit iconic landmarks such as the magnificent Palace of Culture, the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral, the beautifully carved Three Hierarchs Monastery, and the historic streets of the city center. Stroll through the peaceful Copou Park, home to the legendary Eminescu's Linden Tree, enjoy free time to sample traditional Romanian cuisine or relax in one of the city's charming cafés.
This private day trip offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience the heritage, architecture, and hospitality of northeastern Romania, all with the comfort of private transportation and the insights of a knowledgeable guide. Book your Iași adventure today and discover why this remarkable city has inspired generations of artists, writers, and visitors alike.
Duration: 12 hours
- Free cancellation
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Tour of Transnistria
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 . 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
Duration: 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Back in the USSR - Transnistria.
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.
Duration: 8 hours
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Transnistria: Hidden Soviet Art & Mosaics
Transnistria is one of Europe’s most unusual destinations, yet even many visitors never discover its remarkable collection of Soviet monumental art.
Departing from Chisinau, this private tour brings together more than 30 mosaics and 10 monumental bas-reliefs hidden across Bender, Ghisca, Tiraspol, Blizhniy Khutor and Sucleia.
Created mainly between the 1960s and 1980s, these artworks once decorated factories, schools, cultural centres, sports facilities, bus stops and public buildings. While many similar works disappeared elsewhere after 1991, dozens have survived here almost unchanged.
No museums, queues or entrance tickets – just a journey through rarely visited cities, industrial districts and villages, exploring forgotten Soviet art with a local guide.
Duration: 8–9 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour