

Things to do in Chisinau
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What are the best things to do in Chisinau?
Outty ranks 176 bookable experiences in Chisinau, Moldova. The highest scoring is Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova at 96 out of 100, followed by Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour, One day tour in Transnistria, Tiraspol must-see tour with Anton Dendemarchenko - Pridnestrovie. Prices start at $10 per person and 5 experiences score 90 or above, putting them in the Outty 90+ Club.
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- 176
- In the 90+ Club
- 5
- From
- $10 per person
- Bookable today
- 120
Top tour operators in Chisinau
The companies behind the experiences, ranked by how much of Chisinau they cover.
VoiceMap Audio Tours
703 experiences across 222 cities
City Game
188 experiences across 109 cities
Global Guide Services
166 experiences across 99 cities
Romania Driver and Guide
75 experiences across 5 cities
Romania Private Guide
44 experiences across 4 cities
Nicolas Experience Tours
30 experiences across 4 cities
Moldovatovisit&tours
24 experiences
Moldova Tours
19 experiences
Most Popular in Chisinau
The experiences travelers book most right now.


Transnistria Back in the USSR Tour

Best of Chisinau Private City Tour

1 Day: Old Orhei, Curchi monastery and Cricova Winery (optional)

Old Orhei & Curchi Monasteries & Cricova winery (optional)

Moldova Private Jewish Heritage Chisinau Tour
Most Highly Reviewed in Chisinau
Highest traveler sentiment with enough reviews to trust it.

Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova

Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour

One day tour in Transnistria

Tiraspol must-see tour with Anton Dendemarchenko - Pridnestrovie

Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery

Travel to Pridnestrovie with Anton Dendemarchenko - day tour
Last Minute in Chisinau
Confirmed availability today or tomorrow.

Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova

Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour

One day tour in Transnistria

Tiraspol must-see tour with Anton Dendemarchenko - Pridnestrovie

Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery

Travel to Pridnestrovie with Anton Dendemarchenko - day tour
Family Friendly in Chisinau
Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Old Orhei and Butuceni breakfast+sunset

Moldova Private Jewish Heritage Chisinau Tour

Chisinau Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

Wine tour and Wine tasting
Food & Drink in Chisinau
Food tours, tastings, markets and dinner experiences.

Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery

Back in the USSR - Transnistria.

Highlights of Moldova - Curchi, Old Orhei and Cricova (Optional)

Transnistria Back in the USSR Tour

Best of Chisinau Private City Tour

Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour (optional)
Culture & History in Chisinau
Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova

Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour

Tiraspol must-see tour with Anton Dendemarchenko - Pridnestrovie

Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery

Travel to Pridnestrovie with Anton Dendemarchenko - day tour

Highlights of Moldova - Curchi, Old Orhei and Cricova (Optional)
Outdoors in Chisinau
Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Best of Chisinau Private City Tour

Half-Day Private Guided Tour of Orheiul Vechi and a Farmhouse

Full-Day Hiking Trip to Tipova Cave Monastery and Lalova Village

Cricova & Milestii Mici Wineries

4 Hours Cricova Winery Tour with Tasting

Cricova underground Winery - with wine tasting
Nightlife in Chisinau
After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova

Transnistria Tour from Chisinau Explore Soviet Time Capsule

Best of Chisinau Private City Tour

Return to the USSR - Excursion in Transnistria

Discover Gagauzia and Manuc Bei Mansion

Chisinau Walking City Tour Combined With Local Wine
Highest rated in Chisinau
The top of the Outty Ranking across 176 local experiences
- 1Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova8h • from $10695.6
- 2Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour8h • from $8693.0
- 3One day tour in Transnistria7h • from $11091.5
- 4Tiraspol must-see tour with Anton Dendemarchenko - Pridnestrovie2.5h • from $4091.1
- 5Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery8h • from $13290.0
- 6Travel to Pridnestrovie with Anton Dendemarchenko - day tour5h • from $11389.0
- 7Back in the USSR - Transnistria.8h • from $10287.1
- 8Highlights of Moldova - Curchi, Old Orhei and Cricova (Optional)8h • from $10685.4
- 9Transnistria Back in the USSR Tour7h • from $10584.2
- 10Transnistria Tour from Chisinau Explore Soviet Time Capsule7h • from $10381.5
- 11Best of Chisinau Private City Tour3h • from $6579.9
- 12Tour to Old Orhei &Cave Monastery &Cricova cellar tour (optional)7h • from $8579.5
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Planning questions about Chisinau
- What are the best things to do in Chisinau?
- Soviet Era Tour of Transnistria from Chisinau Moldova is the highest ranked experience in Chisinau, scoring 96 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 256 traveler reviews. Tiraspol and Bender Back in the USSR Tour, One day tour in Transnistria, Tiraspol must-see tour with Anton Dendemarchenko - Pridnestrovie, Best of Moldova: Cricova Winery & Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery round out the top five. Outty ranks 176 bookable experiences in Chisinau, Moldova, and 5 of them score 90 or above.
- How much do activities in Chisinau cost?
- The median price across everything we rank in Chisinau is $132 per person, and the cheapest starting price is $10 on Hidden Chisinau: A Self-Guided Historic Walking Tour. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions sit above the median, and peak weekends price higher than midweek mornings.
- Can I book something in Chisinau for today?
- Yes. 120 of the top 120 experiences we rank in Chisinau currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book early in the day where you can.
- Is Chisinau good for families?
- Yes. 4 of the experiences we rank in Chisinau are family friendly, covering short, low-cost activities as well as full-day outings. Check the minimum age on each experience page before booking.
- How many days do you need in Chisinau?
- Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting: one anchor experience each morning, 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.
- When is the best time to visit Chisinau?
- 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.
- Can I cancel a booking in Chisinau?
- 118 of the 120 experiences we rank in Chisinau offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact window is shown on each experience page before you book.
- How does the Outty Ranking work?
- Every experience in Chisinau gets a single 0 to 100 score built from traveler sentiment, the depth of review evidence, recent booking momentum, price fairness against comparable options in the same city, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Scores are benchmarked within Chisinau so a strong local option is not buried by global volume, and anything at 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.