10 Cultural Tours in Tbilisi That You Shouldn't Miss

May 18, 2022 Diedre Savory

Tbilisi (English: /təbɪˈliːsi, təˈbɪlɪsi/ tə-bih-LEE-see, tə-BIL-ih-see; Georgian: თბილისი [tʰbilisi] ( listen)), in some countries also still named by its pre-1936 international designation Tiflis (/ˈtɪflɪs/ TIF-liss), is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, since then Tbilisi served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus.
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1. Private Tour to Mtskheta and Georgian Wine Tasting from Tbilisi

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Visit Mtskheta town, ancient capital of Eastern Georgia, during full day private tour. Mtskheta is notable for its UNESCO World Heritage Site monuments – Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery. During this tour you will have guided excursions in both UNESCO sites, wine-tasting session with snacks in Château Mukhrani Royal Estate and a lunch at Georgian restaurant with traditional dishes.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Lunch at Georgian restaurant with traditional dishes, Wine tasting with snacks at Chateau Mukhrani Royal Estate, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By M D

Excellent remote walking tour of the old city of Tbilisi with Bacho via internet. The technology worked well and Bacho has perfect English. Bacho is a friendly and very well informed guide. It was wonderful to get a taste of this beautiful and interesting looking city in the only way possible in current circumstances. Georgia is now very high on my list of countries to visit when circumstances allow and I will not hesitate to contact Bacho and Georgian holidays to help plan my trip. Highly recommended. Many thanks. Mike Davey England

2. Private tour: 4 days in the Highlands of Georgia from Tbilisi

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This Guaranteed small group tour to Samegrelo- Zemo Svaneti starts off from Tbilisi city. You get an unique opportunity to experience a mixture of local cultural heritage, visit Nokalakevi archaeological site, admire natural beauty of Martvili canyon, explore remote towns of Zugdidi, Mestia, Senaki, Chkhorotsku, have an offroad jeep tour to Ushguli and hike to Chalaadi Glacier. During these four days you meet with local people and taste delicious Svan dishes. In just four days you create unforgettable memories that will last a lifetime! 13:00-14:00 Arrivals from Batumi and Kutaisi! Group members gather in the centre of Senaki. The group is Guaranteed to run after two people book the tour. For Solo travelers no extra charges are required for Single Supplement!

Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, 2 x nights in shared double/twin room at Mestia 3* hotel/Guesthouse, Bottled water, Professional English-Speaking guide service, Hotel pickup and drop-off, 1 x night in shared double/twin room at Chkhorotsku guesthouse, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, One group transfer to/from Tbilisi airport at the beginning and at the end of the tour

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Optional Ushguli tour*: Price per 4x4WD vehicle (max. capacity 6 people) – 100 EUR. , Lunches and Beverages, Gratuities

Reviewed By M D

Excellent remote walking tour of the old city of Tbilisi with Bacho via internet. The technology worked well and Bacho has perfect English. Bacho is a friendly and very well informed guide. It was wonderful to get a taste of this beautiful and interesting looking city in the only way possible in current circumstances. Georgia is now very high on my list of countries to visit when circumstances allow and I will not hesitate to contact Bacho and Georgian holidays to help plan my trip. Highly recommended. Many thanks. Mike Davey England

3. 2-Day Private Tour to Kazbegi from Tbilisi

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Travel towards Mtiuleti and Khevi provinces by former Silk Road, named The Georgian Military Highway on this private 2 day tour to Kazbegi. Enjoy sightseeing in Mtskheta town and two UNESCO World Heritage sites, visit Ananuri fortress and Gergeti Holy Trinity Church, taste local food during lunches and dinner and spend a night at 4 star hotel located under the foothills of Kazbegi mountain.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Professional guide, Accommodation at 4 star hotel Porta Caucasia in double/twin rooms, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

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Reviewed By M D

Excellent remote walking tour of the old city of Tbilisi with Bacho via internet. The technology worked well and Bacho has perfect English. Bacho is a friendly and very well informed guide. It was wonderful to get a taste of this beautiful and interesting looking city in the only way possible in current circumstances. Georgia is now very high on my list of countries to visit when circumstances allow and I will not hesitate to contact Bacho and Georgian holidays to help plan my trip. Highly recommended. Many thanks. Mike Davey England

4. 11-Day Georgia and Armenia Tour from Tbilisi

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11 days group tour to Georgia and Armenia will introduce you to the main highlights of two Caucasus countries. Often considered as the bridge between Europe and Asia, these lands hold unique enchantments for the travelers to discover. The tour encompasses travelling by a comfortable coach and with expert guides. You will take guided excursion to the major attractions: Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Borjomi, Yerevan and Gyumri; have short off-road adventure from Kazbegi to Gergeti mountain; explore the ancient two cave towns in Uplistsikhe and Vardzia; visit UNESCO heritage sights and taste national cuisine. The group is “Guaranteed to run” after 2 people book this tour.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Accommodation 10 x overnights in 3* hotels, Breakfast, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private transportation, Bottled water, 1 x wine tasting in the village Areni on day 9, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Visa fees, Tbilisi Airport transfers, Air tickets

Reviewed By M D

Excellent remote walking tour of the old city of Tbilisi with Bacho via internet. The technology worked well and Bacho has perfect English. Bacho is a friendly and very well informed guide. It was wonderful to get a taste of this beautiful and interesting looking city in the only way possible in current circumstances. Georgia is now very high on my list of countries to visit when circumstances allow and I will not hesitate to contact Bacho and Georgian holidays to help plan my trip. Highly recommended. Many thanks. Mike Davey England

5. 2-Day Private Wine Tour to Kakheti from Tbilisi

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Visit 5 wineries located in various villages and towns and taste the unforgettable flavor of Georgian wines during 2 days wine tour to Kakheti. Explore fortresses and museums, discover the ancient methods of wine-making and enjoy lunches and dinner in local restaurants.

Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, 5 wine tastings in Kakheti wineries, Accommodation in 3-star hotel Chateau Mere in double/twin rooms as per itinerary, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Bottled water

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Reviewed By M D

Excellent remote walking tour of the old city of Tbilisi with Bacho via internet. The technology worked well and Bacho has perfect English. Bacho is a friendly and very well informed guide. It was wonderful to get a taste of this beautiful and interesting looking city in the only way possible in current circumstances. Georgia is now very high on my list of countries to visit when circumstances allow and I will not hesitate to contact Bacho and Georgian holidays to help plan my trip. Highly recommended. Many thanks. Mike Davey England

6. Amazing Kakheti - David Gareja Monastery And Sighnaghi

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The extraordinary site with fantastic semi-desert landscapes – Davit-Gareja cave city, located 100km south-east from Tbilisi, was founded in 6th century by David (St. David Garejeli). You can do a one-day trip from Tbilisi to Davit-Gareji and Kakheti region (Sighnaghi).

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities, Wine tasting (option)

Reviewed By SimplyKeiden

Alexi was a great guide and he was very knowledgeable. The tour made me understand Georgian culture more and the views I was able to see were breathtaking.

7. Full-day in Mtskheta, Stalin Museum & Uplistsikhe Private Tour

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In this one-day tour, you will visit Mtskheta – the ancient capital of Georgian kings. You will the amazing beauty of the architecture of such ancient monasteries as Jvari Church and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. They are included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Our tailor-made tour will continue to the ancient city Uplistsikhe. Explore caves and rocky chambers once used for pagan worship in the medieval settlement. You will also go to one of the oldest settlements in Georgia and end your journey in Gori. Here is the hometown of Joseph Stalin. Here you can visit the museum opened in his honor and learn the life story of one of the Soviet dictators.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch, Wine tasting (20 GEL = 8 USD) Optional, Entrance fees to Joseph Stalin Museum (15 GEL = 5,5 USD) Optional, Gratuities, Entrance fees to Uplistsikhe (15 GEL = 5,5 USD)

Reviewed By SimplyKeiden

Alexi was a great guide and he was very knowledgeable. The tour made me understand Georgian culture more and the views I was able to see were breathtaking.

8. Kazbegi Full Day Trip The Best Experience

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Visit the beautiful natural landscapes of the Great Caucasian mountains on the so called Georgian military way to Russia. During the tour you visit the 17th century building, Ananuri fortress, Gergeti Trinity Church in the Kazbegi/Stepantsminda village. Travel from Tbilisi to Kazbegi may last from 3 to 5 hours with several stops at different places for photo taking or just for walking, resting or relaxing on the Jinvali lake, Aragvi river, Gudauri mountains or any other places you would like to see or take photos. During the tour you can have a lunch or dinner at a local Georgian family restaurant. Fees for the restaurant and  horse riding   your are not included in the tour price, but the 4x4 jeep for Gergeti trinity its included in price . 

Inclusions: Fuel surcharge, Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Lunch

Reviewed By nicktN4554MZ

Gio was great! He was communicative days before we arrived and was on time with a smile on his face at 5am! He was extremely knowledgeable about all that is Georgian. Look no further book Gio now.

9. Private tour Tbilisi-Vardzia-Rabati-Borjomi-Tbilisi

Gamarjoba Georgia Tours
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During this day, we visit contrasting sites of several historical eras. A professional guide and safe driver with comfortable car, take you to the adventure in the south part of Georgia. We start our trip at 08:30. Our driver and the guide pick you up from the hotel. We have three destinations to visit in southern Georgia : Vardzia cave complex, Rabati castle and Borjomi. We start our journey with Vardzia, which is a cave dating back to 12th century, excavated from the slopes of the Erusheti Mountain. We go on the way to Rabati Castle, that is a medieval castle complex of Asian style in Akhaltsikhe. Built in the 13th century, Rabati castle developed under the influence of different cultures over subsequent centuries and this is reflected in its architecture. Our last destination is Borjomi. Borjomi is a hydro-thermal health spa resort in the southern region of Samtskhe-Javakheti in Georgia. Borjomi has an international reputation for its geothermal spring mineral water resources.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop-off, Guide service, Transportation by private vehicle, Bottle of water

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fee of Rabati Castle, Entrance fee of Vardzia complex, Entrance fee of Borjomi Central Park

Reviewed By lmreichow

This is more than a review: this is the story about how I fell in love with Georgia, its people and everything that turned an unpretentious trip to a foreign country into something extraordinary, including the awesome team of Gamarjoba Tours. These guys will go above and beyond to accommodate all your needs and make you feel at home... And when I say that, I really, REALLY mean it - Georgian hospitality at its best! Tata, our amazing blue-haired tour guide, couldn't be recommended enough. As she led our way through snowy mountains and wine glasses, Tata became an instant friend and made the whole experience even more special :) It was trully an unforgettable trip and I can't wait to go back!

10. Full day Private tour to Gudauri & Kazbegi

პუშკინის ქუჩა #5, Tbilisi, Georgia Karlo Driver-Guide Georgia
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Hi. My name is Karlo. I'm an English-speaking guide-driver with High-class minivan, Mercedes-Benz Viano... am offering to you very mountainous trip. you will enjoy of nature, my experience of guidance, knowledge of history, very friendly relationship with guests and photography skills. (it was my previous job) so we can cover all these places. thanks for your confidence see you!

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

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Reviewed By vinodhd2019

This man is very good at what he does. He took us to best non tourist spot. He is completely aware of all destinations in Georgia. His car is extremely clean and well maintained.

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