
Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 10 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World worth booking?
Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World is a 4-hour experience in Chisinau, Moldova, from $115 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 10 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (10)
- Duration
- 4 hours
- From
- $115 per person
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.
What you get
About this experience
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.
What's included
Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entry tickets to Milestii Mici Wine Tour
- Entrance fees
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Not included
- Meals
- Souvenirs, wine
What you'll see and do
Milestii Mici Winery
The time of departure is flexible, depending on availability of the winery (10:00am, 11:00am, 01:00pm, 03:00pm and 05:00pm). The road to Milestii Mici Winery takes around 1 hour. Our driver pick you up and transfer to Milestii Mici Сellars, which is in The Guinness record book with 2 million bottle collection. Excursion trough wine cellars + Wine Tasting program. This underground wine city appeared in galleries excavated in lime mining operations during the 70-es of the last century, at the depth of 40-85 meters, and is largest wine cellar in the world. The total length of the galleries consists of 200 km, from which more than 50 km are used. Visiting Mileștii Mici Winery offers a unique and unforgettable experience for wine enthusiasts and cultural explorers. At the winery is organized a Tasting of 3 amazing Mileștii Mici wines. Wine set: Prosciutto crudo, salami, carpaccio, breadsticks, nuts, prunes. Gift: 1 bottle wine Univers for each guest. Return to the hotel in Chisinau.
120 minutes here · Admission included
Chisinau
Our licensed tour guide will meet you at your location in Chisinau and will accompany you to the winery, explaining what you'll see at each stage of wine tour. After wine tour, English speaking driver will drop off you in Chisinau.
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 20 minutes before departure.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, en, ro
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Moldova Tours
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 10 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Value for money
3 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Organization
3 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
10 verified traveler reviews for Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Fascinating place to visit but poor value for money
If you're going to Moldova this is a place you really have to visit, it's amazing to experience just how huge it is. However, we paid more than £70 per person for the tour, and considering how cheap Moldova is in general, this was way too much money for the two hours we spent there. We were in a group of about 25 people, taken to a few locations for brief explanations about what we were looking at for about an hour. You are then served a lunch of meats, nuts, bread sticks and prunes to have with your three wines. It's all very tasty and the area you do this in is lovely, but I was expecting a bit of information from the guide about how to properly taste the wines, you're pretty much just left to your own devices to drink them. You get a free bottle of wine each at the end of the tour, but that same bottle of wine was on sale in the gift shop for £4, so again the value for money is highly questionable. Our guide who picked us up and dropped us off was very friendly, and as I say it's a really cool experience to go to the world's biggest wine cellar. But I guess it is now a little bit of a tourist trap, and considering this was the cheapest group tour I could find online, it's still very overpriced.
via Tripadvisor
Milestii Mici wine tour on wheels to be remembered
Milestii Mici winery is the biggest winery in the world with regards to number of bottles. During visit you go through underground winery with trolley bus. Good English guide during winery tour and great presentation during the wine tasting (3 tastings + snacks - including ham, nuts ... ). During wine tasting there are also musicians playing. We used Moldova tour for this trip. The car picked us from the hotel. Our driver / guide Slava was good companion.
via Viator
Milestii Mici Wine tour and tasting
I highly recommend this very unique experience through the wine caves. The guide provided at the winery was very knowledgeable and interesting. We had a tasting included that was generous and well worth it.
via Tripadvisor
Well organised and enjoyable Tour
I had a great half day tour to Milestii Mici Winery. Slava picked me up on time from my hotel and provided loads interesting information on the way. The wine tour was well organised, the guide friendly and there were 3 wines to taste at the end with snacks if you selected this option. Plus a free bottle of wine! Thank you Slava and Moldova tours!
via Viator
Great experience
Organization was good, on time, smooth ride and friendly guide.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $115 to $145
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Moldova Tours, who run 19 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.1 and 1 in the 90+ Club.
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Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Chisinau.
How much does Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World cost?
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Prices start at $115 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Chisinau usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World take?
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Plan for about 4 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Chisinau is not rushed.
Is Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 10 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Chisinau, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Chisinau can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Chisinau and add a light layer if any part of the 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Chisinau within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Chisinau?
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On Outty we rank every Chisinau experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova, Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour, One day tour in Transnistria. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Chisinau?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Chisinau?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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What is included in Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World?
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Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off; Entry tickets to Milestii Mici Wine Tour; Entrance fees; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Meals; and Souvenirs, wine. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 1 listed pickup location in and around Chisinau. Be ready about 20 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World offered in?
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It is offered in Russian, English and Romanian. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Specialized infant seats are available. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Chisinau. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Visit Milestii Mici the Largest Wine Cellar in the World?
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Across 10 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, food and drink, value for money. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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