Soviet Heritage of Transnistria and Castle Mimi Winery

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Soviet Heritage of Transnistria and Castle Mimi Winery

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 US$260.03  per guest
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
8 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Italian, Russian
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Vegetarian, Family-friendly, Private Experience
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Explore the preserved Soviet monuments and cities of Transnistria, experiencing its unique heritage. Visit Castle Mimi for a wine tasting, touring its cellars, gardens, and historical surroundings.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Private transportation
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry tickets to Bender Fortress
Lunch
Tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea
Souvenirs

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Specialized infant seats are available

What You’ll Experience

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Bender

Our road to Bender will last around 1 hour 15 minutes. We will visit the Bender Fortress, located on the right bank of the Dniester in the city of Bender. The Fortress is an architectural monument of the XVI century. The design of the fortress is the work of the Turkish architect Sinan, which was built on the model of Western bastion-type structures. Construction of the fortress began in 1538 after the city became part of the Ottoman Empire. It was surrounded by a large earth wall and a deep ditch, which was never filled with water. The fortress is divided into upper, lower and center. Its total area is about 20 hectares. The facade is located in the southwestern part of the fortress.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
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Tighina Military Cemetery

We will visit the Memorial complex, the site of an abandoned military cemetery, where, according to existing data, there were buried 5127 souls. The military-historical memorial complex was officially opened in Bender, Transnistria on October 7, 2008. The memorial complex was erected at the initiative of the PMR Ministry of Internal Affairs on the territory of an abandoned military cemetery.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Tiraspol

Overview of Tiraspol, capital of The Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Pridnestrovie/Transnistria). We will discover the main highway here that is named 25th October Street. It crosses the center from east to west. We will visit the Cathedral of Christ's Nativity, the House of the Soviets, the sports complex "Sheriff", Green Market center, the monument of Generalism "Alexander Suvorov", the Memorial of Glory, Tank Monument. Visiting Tiraspol, you can say with confidence that you have been back in USSR!
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
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Tiraspol

Near the square is an impressive Supreme Council (the building of the city committee with the flag of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic hovering over it and with the Monument to Lenin of pink granite in front of it). Today it also houses the Government of Pridnestrovie.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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Tiraspol

Lunch in the atmospheric bistro cafe "Stolovka USSR" or in a typical soviet style restaurant "Back to USSR" from 80's. Lunch is optional, at the request of the guests.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
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Castel Mimi Wine Resort

Mimi Castle was one of the largest wineries in the USSR, employing 1,500 people in its heyday and producing between 6-7 million bottles of wine a month, with most of the production going to the USSR. Mimi Castle with an area of 10 ha, with a production of 2 million bottles of wine, is among the top 15 architectural masterpieces in the world of wine. The fact that in 2018 it had 40,000 visitors from 80 countries, I think it recommends that you cross its threshold. The tour will start from the entrance to the inner courtyard of the castle which is beautifully decorated with lawns, decorative shrubs, mazes, wine barrels used as decoration, a musical fountain that changes its colors and gushes from the floor. After the visit to Castle Mimi Winery you will be transferred to your accommodation.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Start Time

Start Time / Opening Hours
21/06/2022 - 02/10/2027
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SUNDAY
08:00 - 23:30

Meeting & Pickup

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We can pick you up where tourists will stay: hotel, motel, hostel, apartment. We will just need to know the exact address in Chisinau and we can pick up directly from there.

Cancellation Policy

For experiences with opening hours, the cancellation deadline is 24 hours before the earliest opening time on the scheduled date.

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Day tour of Transnistria
May 28, 2026

This was a very authentic tour and well worth the money! Slava was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about showing us Transnistria. Don't miss the lunch!

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An Unforgettable Experience – Exceptional Guide and Kid-Friendly!
April 30, 2026

I had a fantastic experience with Moldova Tours! The communication was excellent from start to finish. Our guide, Valerii, was amazing. Since I was traveling alone with my 5-year-old son, Valerii c...read more

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Very reliable agency
January 19, 2026

We joined this tour in Transnistria the day after taking part in a walking tour of the city of Chisinau. Everything was perfect. The friendly, professional and well prepared guide (Marcel) guided u...read more

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Fantastic guide, Valeri....
November 10, 2025

Fantastic guide, Valeri. Interesting history, food and drink. Bender fortress was really incredible.

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Great Guide and Tour
July 27, 2024

Excellent guide and fascinating tour with this agency. The lunch places has delicious food in a retro USSR setting which wasn't touristy. The sights were nicely spaced and the small group tour was...read more

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