Experience Bulgarian Yogurt Tasting and Cultural History
(6) Reviews
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Not recommended for travelers with lactose intolerance Not recommended for travelers with gluten intolerance
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This is not just a yogurt tasting – it’s a cultural journey set inside the ancient Roman ruins of Serdica, in the very heart of Sofia.
You’ll taste authentic Bulgarian yogurt made from cow, sheep, goat, and buffalo milk – each served with carefully chosen pairings such as sourdough bread, honey, and homemade pastries.
What makes this experience truly unique is the blend of flavor and culture: while you enjoy the tasting, a young local host with a passion for history shares the thousand-year story of yogurt, from Thracian roots to its role in Bulgarian identity today. You’ll also hear about Lactobacillus bulgaricus – the remarkable bacteria found only in this region, long believed to hold t...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Yogurt tasting of 4 varieties (cow, sheep, goat, buffalo)
Traditional pairings (sourdough bread, honey, seasonal toppings)
Experience inside the ancient Roman ruins of Serdica (Sofia)
Local host with cultural storytelling
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food and drinks not listed in the tasting
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
The Eastern Gate of Serdika (at underpass level)
Club of Photojournalists, Pl. “Nezavisimost”, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
We’ll meet a the pedestrian underpass between the Presidency and the Council of Ministers.
If it’s your first time in Sofia, I’ll be happy to meet you at street level, right in front of the Presidency.
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Experience Bulgarian Yogurt Tasting and Cultural History
(6) Reviews
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This is not just a yogurt tasting – it’s a cultural journey set inside the ancient Roman ruins of Serdica, in the very heart of Sofia.
You’ll taste authentic Bulgarian yogurt made from cow, sheep, goat, and buffalo milk – each served with carefully chosen pairings such as sourdough bread, honey, and homemade pastries.
What makes this experience truly unique is the blend of flavor and culture: while you enjoy the tasting, a young local host with a passion for history shares the thousand-year story of yogurt, from Thracian roots to its role in Bulgarian identity today. You’ll also hear about Lactobacillus bulgaricus – the remarkable bacteria found only in this region, long believed to hold t...
Highlights
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Yogurt tasting of 4 varieties (cow, sheep, goat, buffalo)
Traditional pairings (sourdough bread, honey, seasonal toppings)
Experience inside the ancient Roman ruins of Serdica (Sofia)
Local host with cultural storytelling
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional food and drinks not listed in the tasting
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting Points
Departure
The Eastern Gate of Serdika (at underpass level)
Club of Photojournalists, Pl. “Nezavisimost”, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
We’ll meet a the pedestrian underpass between the Presidency and the Council of Ministers.
If it’s your first time in Sofia, I’ll be happy to meet you at street level, right in front of the Presidency.
Return
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Itinerary
Discover Bulgaria’s most iconic food – yogurt – in a truly unforgettable setting: the ancient Roman ruins of Serdica, hidden beneath modern Sofia.
During this exclusive 60-minute tasting, you’ll sample four varieties of authentic Bulgarian yogurt – cow, sheep, goat, and buffalo – each paired with sourdough bread, honey, and seasonal toppings.
While you taste, a young historian will guide you through the thousand-year story of yogurt, from Thracian traditions to the discovery of Lactobacillus bulgaricus, the unique bacteria that made Bulgarian yogurt world-famous.
To bring a touch of home, we also share homemade sweet bites prepared with family recipes passed down through generations – a w...
