From Sofia: Mushroom Foraging & Wild Food Experience with Dobrin
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
No other experience near Sofia combines professional foraging, wild food identification, and a gourmet forest lunch cooked from what you find. Dobrin's encyclopedic knowledge of Bulgaria's flora and fungi — built over a lifetime — is the product. The forest is simply his kitchen. Every season brings different ingredients, different discoveries, and a completely different meal. This is not a tour. It is a day you will describe to people for years.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Walk into ancient Bulgarian forest with Dobrin — mycologist, forager, and one of Bulgaria's most knowledgeable naturalists — and spend a full day discovering what the forest is hiding. Wild mushrooms, medicinal herbs, edible plants, orchids, and fungi you have never seen before. Then sit down in the forest and eat it all. Dobrin cooks the foraged ingredients into a gourmet lunch on the spot — polenta with wild mushrooms and homemade goat cheese, bread with his own herb seasoning, wild garlic pesto. The forest decides the menu. Every visit is different. The location changes with the season — Lozen Mountain in autumn for peak mushroom season, Vitosha in spring and summer for wildflowers and herbs. Many guests return for both. Solo travellers are warmly welcomed , small groups of max. 8 people. Hotel pickup and return included. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels — guests from 8 to 75 have joined Dobrin in the forest.
Options
From Sofia: Mushroom Foraging & Wild Food Experience with Dobrin
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Expert Guide Dobrin
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Back again for another round
H5282BRstevew,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my second mushroom tour and it was as informative as the first one. We visited several locations, had a good hike and chat and also found several choice mushrooms that Dobrin later prepared for dinner by a natural springs. Dobrin's knowledge of fungus and biology is extensive, he is an experienced outdoors man and has safety at the forefront of his mind in all situations. He has a great attitude and is familiar with many areas around Bulgaria and I recommend him as a guide for a great experience for any season. I look forward to another tour soon.
Fungi-tastic experience!!!
yaelsagi1985,Sep 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did a culinary fungi and herbs experience in Vitosha Park with Dobrin and it was such a great experience. We got to travel the park like we would never be able to if we were alone, and we got to see and learn about many different types of fungi. Dobrin is so enthusiastic about nature and it made this experience fun and interesting. After going around different locations in the forest to look for fungi and herbs, Dobrin prepared us such a delicious meal - for starters he served us bread with his speciality seasoning that was unbelievably delicious!! Followed by a freshly made polenta with mushrooms and homemade goat cheese! It was amazing!! I truly recommend Dobrin as a tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and has a great up lifting vibe.
Highly recommended!!!
S6334MLrachelg,Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This truly was a magical experience! Dobrin is a very professional and entertaining guide, taking us up into the mountains and teaching us about the amazing fungi we found....and ate! It was a wonderful day and delicious lunch, with the joy of good company as Dobrin shared his passion for Bulgaria and the culture. Thankyou so much.
Great trip with a lot of knowledge of the nature and great Bulgarian hospitality
bikei86,Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dobrin it's a great guide and he made a really custom trip for me. He knew that there are no rains in the original location and took me to the Vitosha mountain that had some rains, and we stopped in several locations to find the mushrooms, till we found enough porcini and chanterelle to cook, and we had a very nice hike. Then we cooked polenta with mushrooms and it was delicious. Dobrin also had some homemade bread and cheese and was kind enough to share it with me. This is truly amazing experience about nature and hospitality!
Outstanding,...
Jennifer E,Jul 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Outstanding, knowledgeable guide(s)! We enjoyed our hike while looking and learning about mushrooms on the beautiful trails of Vitosha Mountain. Being picked up at our hotel was a plus!
Highly recommend this tour!
katemY3155LP,Jun 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an unforgettable experience. Guided by Dobrin, our group learned a ton about the rich biodiversity of Bulgaria's forests. We had so much fun roaming through the trees and trying our best at mushroom hunting. (and I was amazed at Dobrin's ability to see the mushrooms I didn't.) The highlight was preparing a delicious meal using our foraged finds. This tour blended nature, culture, and cuisine, for one of my favourite excursions, on my trip to Bulgaria. Highly recommended for anyone seeking an authentic and immersive experience in Bulgaria with a tour guide who is passionate and knowledgeable.
A highly enjoyable and informative experience!
Garen O,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dobrin is a master of Bulgaria's diverse and multifaceted landscapes. My wife and I spent the day trekking through the lush Balkan forests foraging a variety of fungi all the while trying our best to absorb as much of his encyclopedic knowledge as we could. Such a unique and memorable experience I'd recommend for all ages and anyone who loves mycology, nature, hiking, or even just having great chat over a homemade meal in the great outdoors.
A truly unique experience
Koen M,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very high quality activity that is truly unique. Dobrin has amazing knowledge of the different flora and fauna and is clearly passionate about the work. He also took the trouble to help pick us up at our own appartment and take a small detour for some bug repellant. The tour itsself is great fun and eating the hearthy food made from your own foraged ingredients is just the cherry on top. Would 100% recommend
Magic mushroom 🍄🟫
fengsw,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun and different experience. Very warm inviting and knowledgeable tour guide. Dobrin even brought some homemade yoghurt and bread. The polenta in the end is definitely the highlight. Highly recommend
Dobrin was an excellent...
Amanda S,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Dobrin was an excellent guide, and clearly was passionate about what he does. We had a lovely hike around the forest in the outskirts of Sofia. He told us a little about what he does with the various things he forages, and the different properties of the plants he uses. At the end, he made us a delicious lunch with fresh, local foods. It was a unique experience, and Dobrin was an excellent host.
Related Experiences
Operated by Magical Tours Bulgaria