8 Best Local Tours in Chișinău

The tour turned out to be even better than I expected and was a wonderful experience of immersion into Moldavian history and culture. Veaceslav was perfectly on time in picking me up at my hotel and within minutes was already pointing out all the significant sites around Chisanau as we drove out the city. I soaked up the narratives on different villages, the explanations of various periods of Moldavian history, geopolitics and traditions. Veaceslav was definitely extremely knowledgeable and his friendly demeanor and natural rapport made this the perfect private tour. He also helped me take some wonderful photos for the memories. i enjoyed the visits to the Curchi monastery, the Turkish bath and Butuceni village with its cave monasteries and traditional peasant lodgings. The tour ended with a delectable lunch at one of the pensions in the village where all the food was locally sourced. I highly recommend this tour And assure anyone booking this that they will have as wonderful an experience as I did with Veaceslav! Hope to be able to come back to Moldova soon and do another tour with him.

Roxy is a very knowledgeable guide with a lot of insight into her country's history as well as recent developments. I learned a lot of new things during our day in Transnistria although I had read numerous articles about the region beforehand. The tour was still very relaxed and there was no feeling of being rushed or overwhelmed by the amount of information. Roxy also did great job adjusting to our wishes. If you plan visiting Moldova, Transnistria must be high on your list of attractions. Your country's foreign ministry might disagree but at least with a skilled local guide who can speak Russian, you will have no problems at the border and the area itself feels extremely peaceful and safe.

Following booking the tour The guide (Roxy) made arrangements to meet on the day of the tour. The guide was helpful and informative throughout the day. From Chisinau, we travelled on local busses to Transnistria which was an authentic experience. After the border (passport is needed) there was a stop at Bender to look round the fortress. We the. Took a trolley bus to Tiraspol - the guide showed the main buildings/ sights. The guide was knowledgeable about getting about and helped with currency exchange/ language. Very good and enjoyable tour

Chisinau is not the prettiest of all Eastern European cities, but Roxy Love managed to offer me a very interesting tour. And there are beautiful spots in Chisinau, I confirm !
During the walk she told many stories from the Soviet times as well as from during the independence of Moldova.
The way Roxy Love offered her tour was just like it should be, I fully enjoyed it.
And not a detail : she speaks English to perfection (she lived several years in London).
Summary : I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Chisinau.

What a great tour, Roxy has excellent English and makes this trip simple, which is what I like. Authentic experience from the full mini bus to eating in the soviet canteen. The day flew by and was so straightforward. Worth the small cost to make this must do Moldovan excursion easy. I’d recommend this lady to sort out any tours you want in Moldova.

When you are on the "road to Moldova" be sure to book a tour with Roxy! It more feels like you are traveling with a friend than a tour guide, which is great!
We went to Transnistria by public transport which gives a more authentic feeling and i felt very safe with her. If you prefer to go with a car, then she van arrange it also. Thanks Roxy!

We were expecting to have a trip back to Soviet Union. The surprise was that the region is really developing. The fortress and a park in Benderi are renovated. Main streets are quite clean and people are friendly in Tiraspol. There is also modern real estate start to appear. So those who are really for hard core experience has to hurry up.

The best way to explore and love Chișinău. Roxy is very knowledgeable, pleasant and friendly and speaks English fluently. After booking, she asked if we had any special requests, which was very nice. We took the 3 hour city tour, but everything is possible. Just ask!

In this trip we enjoyed professional guide of a very friendly local. He showed us great views, churches, rural life, historical sites. We even had some de-tours to eat walnuts growing in Moldova:) And of course, Old Orhei is a must-see if you are visiting Moldova!

Using public transport, which works fine and it's interessting, visiting some nice places and get so many Informationens - and have a dinner in a real rar little Restaurant (for western European people).. Thanks to Roxy for this nice trip and this informative Day

The tour is a perfect chance to feel the unique atmosphere of a country, that doesn’t exist.
Roxy is a friendly, smart guide, who takes care about her guests and tries to add individual wishes and advices into her tour.
Thank you for hosting us,
Chris

The tour was excellent! Everything was easy for us and everything went very well, thanks to our guide Roxie.

Roxie knows a lot of history and she has great stories. She is also very nice and easy-going. if I go again sometime, I'd go with Roxie!

My day tour with Kat Pro (Ecaterina) was easily the best tour I've ever had. In fact, I wouldn't call it so much a "tour" but instead a great day out with a really good friend who just happened to know lots of fascinating history and local information.
I've tried to think about the best way to describe the day, going through a few rough drafts, and I think the best way is to describe the special touches Kat provided, those things that go beyond the expectations of the average tour and make the experience truly memorable.

I originally booked my tour a few months back for a trip to Bender Fortress and Tiraspol. Naturally, Kat met and exceeded those expectations. She brilliantly recounted the events at Bender: Suleiman the Magnificent, Charles XII of Sweden, Baron von Munchausen, et al. Likewise, in Tiraspol, she took me to the key sights and explained their significance: the tank monument and memorial to those who died in the Afghanistan and Transnistrian war, the Suvorov monument, the cathedral to Christ's birth (Christmas Cathedral), the House of Soviets, etc.

But, again, it was the extra touches Kat provided that made it a fabulous day. For example, en route to Bender we stopped to buy watermelons and fresh grapes from roadside vendors; we went shopping at the Sheriff Hypermarket; we explored the different neighborhoods in Tiraspol; we took lunch in the very stylish Hotel Russia restaurant; and we made an impromptu stop at the impressively elegant Mimi winery. We talked about travel, life and a mutual affection for cats. Again, this was more a grand day out with a good friend than a purchased, scripted tour. I might forget that the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent built the Bender stone fortress in 1538, but I'll always remember chatting and munching on grapes by the roadside and searching for a cat themed mug in the Sheriff Hypermarket.

It was a great, full day made magnificently memorable by Kat. Many thanks.

My day tour with Kat Pro (Ecaterina) was easily the best tour I've ever had. In fact, I wouldn't call it so much a "tour" but instead a great day out with a really good friend who just happened to know lots of fascinating history and local information.
I've tried to think about the best way to describe the day, going through a few rough drafts, and I think the best way is to describe the special touches Kat provided, those things that go beyond the expectations of the average tour and make the experience truly memorable.
I originally booked my tour a few months back for a trip to Bender Fortress and Tiraspol. Naturally, Kat met and exceeded those expectations. She brilliantly recounted the events at Bender: Suleiman the Magnificent, Charles XII of Sweden, Baron von Munchausen, et al. Likewise, in Tiraspol, she took me to the key sights and explained their significance: the tank monument and memorial to those who died in the Afghanistan and Transnistrian war, the Suvorov monument, the cathedral to Christ's birth (Christmas Cathedral), the House of Soviets, etc.
But, again, it was the extra touches Kat provided that made it a fabulous day. For example, en route to Bender we stopped to buy watermelons and fresh grapes from roadside vendors; we went shopping at the Sheriff Hypermarket; we explored the different neighborhoods in Tiraspol; we took lunch in the very stylish Hotel Russia restaurant; and we made an impromptu stop at the impressively elegant Mimi winery. We talked about travel, life and a mutual affection for cats. Again, this was more a grand day out with a good friend than a purchased, scripted tour. I might forget that the Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent built the Bender stone fortress in 1538, but I'll always remember chatting and munching on grapes by the roadside and searching for a cat themed mug in the Sheriff Hypermarket.
It was a great, full day made magnificently memorable by Kat. Many thanks.

We have wanderlust but still, some destinations are a bit scary! The breakaway Transnistria was definitely one of them! We need not have worried- our guide Roxy took us through everything. We breezed through the border checkpoints, thanks to her inside knowledge. She made sure we had everything prepared and straight after, we were brought to the lovely fortress in Bender. We told Roxy we wanted to sample life in Soviet times and we certainly got it! From the Soviet canteen to the great local market, a hairdresser whose salon hadn’t changed since perestroika and glasnost were only glints in the Politburo’s eye! Tiraspol was superb, Roxy brought our visit to life and answered all our questions. Our cameras clicked away at the numerous Lenin statues and obvious Soviet architecture. A wonderful experience led by a truly magnificent guide!

This place is the strangest country I've ever been to...so much so, it's not even a country. It's hard to get your head around it, but if anyone can help you to understand, it's Roxy.

Passionate, knowledgeable and with near perfect English, Roxy provided hundreds of insights into both the history and daily life in this frozen conflict zone.

Most moving were her own family's stories of life under the Soviets. Her education as a documentary maker has given her a storytelling ability that leaves a powerful impression.

She has a well planned and paced itinerary for a one day tour. For us, the highlight was lunch in a Soviet- style canteen that was so perfectly preserved, it was like a step back in time.

I can't give enough stars to Roxy for this tour - it was as unique as the place itself. Thanks Roxy.

Moldova is not the top of the tourist list, there is no grand cathedral or castle. But it is the local people that make Chisinau the place that everyone should visit. It is a destination that perfectly fits the like a local vision of tourism and the guided tour provided by Roxana perfectly fits this model. She will take you through the lovely parks, on an old trolley bus, to a lake where locals promenade in the evening and to a place where you can try Moldavia's food and excellent wine. Also she will answer your question on Moldova and life in this country. I took the tour on my first day and it launched the rest of my stay. Roxana was also able to offer advice on transport for my subsequent days.