Discover Gagauzia and Manuc Bei Mansion
Overview
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8 hours 15 minutes
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"Manuc Bey" mansion in Hâncești is a destination that must be found on the map of your trip. Built at the beginning of the 19th century, in 1816, Manuc Bei Mansion is an architectural monument located in the Hâncești district of the Republic of Moldova, which has a rich history.
After exploring Manuc Bei Mansion we will continue our tour in a unique place - Gagauzia, populated by a unique Gagauz ethnic minority. What the Turkish speaking population from Bulgaria is doing in Moldova - is a very good question, which can be only understood by visiting this region. Nowadays, Gagauzia is an agricultural region, populated by hard-working and hospitable people, who keep their autonomy and still keep in very good condition their history and traditions.
Overall, the tour is about 8 hours 15 minutes and transportation is already included in the total duration. It includes visits to historic and cultural sites of Gagauzia, together with a visit to Manuc Bei Mansion in Hancesti district.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Entrance fees
Air-conditioned transportation
Professional Guide
Lunch at Gagauz Sofrasi
Souvenirs
Tips for driver/guide
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Manuc Bey
First, we will visit Manuc Bei Mansion that is located in Hincesti Town at a distance of 36 km from the Chisinau Capital, the tours are guided in Romanian, Russian, English and last 30 minutes. The tourists will discover this Manuc Bei Architectural Historic Complex, visit the Museum of History and Ethnography, the Main Palace, an underground tunnel, the Hunting Castle, they also have a liquor store, where you can buy a bottle of sparkling wine or a wine prepared by Hincesti Winery.
Comrat
After Manuc-Bey we continue our drive to the South - heading to Komrat, the capital of Gagauzia. Visit to the city and the Cathedral of Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Also we will visit The City Hall with the Lenin monument in front of the building, Memorial Slavy. Well, don't expect to see big luxury buildings, but interesting Gagauz history and cultural spots are guaranteed.
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Discover Gagauzia and Manuc Bei Mansion
Pickup included
Reviews
18 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour!
Joe B,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fantastic tour! Nicolai was a brilliant guide, offering insight in a thoughtful, intelligent and reflective way, bringing us to a full understanding of this unique region and its people. He collected us from our apartment, gave us clear details in advance, and took us to see both the key sites and photo opportunities and place of insight and interest into the history and culture of Gagauzia. He was open to our questions to understand both history and the current political context, and was a pleasure to spend the day with. Highly recommend!
A con- trick. Arrange your own trip through your hotel.
Sally P,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00We booked a private tour for 2. But were put on a group tour. A terrible cramped mini bus, lots of time wasting, and no " guiding" or info at all when we were driving from our guide in his comfy seat at the front. We had only 30 minutes in the most important place, Comrat, that we wanted to see. Our group doubled in size for the tour of the Mansion, when our guide accepted another 6 random people on our guided visit. His translation was poor, as we discovered because luckily our group included Russian speakers. We would not have booked a group tour, as could easily have arranged a driver for the day from our Chisinau hotel. We asked the guide to allow us to remain in Comrat ourselves and be picked up later, but he refused. So much for flexibility and a personal trip. Our request for a partial refund through Viator was met with a blank refusal. Avoid this company.
Interesting visit
X3971PIsilvial,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The excursion was interesting, especially it was interesting to talk with the guide Marina. But in addition to the excursion, I would recommend the Moldova tours agency with which I had also done another excursion: they are very precise and reliable, I really enjoyed it.
High-class guided tour of Gagauzia
JUERG G,
Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00One of the best and most informative tours I have ever done. Nicolai, an intelligent and historically skilled leader, himself from Gagauzia, is an interesting conversation partner who has been able to introduce me to the country in all its facets.
guide from gagauzia itself
Philip C,
May 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00knowledgeable guide well versed in the area's history as well as the country's geopolitical/economic context. Nikolay himself was from gaughazia. i enjoyed the trip a lot - at the same time do set your expectations right before going on this tour. the things you will appreciate will be a lot more subtle than say other tours in modolva. in terms of sights you will get to see the countryside a lot. gaughazia itself is full of soviet statues and murals. the real thing to be on the lookout for is really the complexity of the social context and demography. and how it contrasts chisinau.
A unique place, off the tourist trail
308mohans,
Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Taking a guide to visit Gagauzia is certainly a good idea, without, difficult to find and access points of interest, or to see and understand the differences with the rest of Moldova. Nikolai was a very good guide, knowing the area perfectly, with very good topic of conversation.
A supreme tour guide
nbtezcan,
Oct 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Though I was poisoned and feeling not good enough to attend the tour ; Ecaterina was more than a tour guide, a nurse and a momy☺️ how lucky I felt touring this country with her.. combination of proficiency and kindness is Ecaterina👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Slava, our guide, was...
Maurice B,
Aug 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Slava, our guide, was very good. He knew a lot of interesting things about the place and the country in general. The trip was well organised and we enjoyed everything. We would recommend this tour to others.
Excellent time with our guide!
Melissa A,
Jul 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Ecaterina was a great guide. She was perky and informative and a delightful guide. Our time was managed well and we enjoyed her stories and insights. 😀
Super sweet service!
Melissa A,
Jul 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ecaterina was an excellent driver and guide! She is perky and informative and very knowledgeable and informative. We booked the night before our trip and the company was super responsive to our booking with details about the car color and make and pickup time. Very professional and helpful! I hope your trip is just as great as our trip today.
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