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Tbilisi Traditions
Experience the chaotic charm of Tbilisi with a local guide by your side and discover picturesque architecture, historic landmarks, dramatic city views and fascinating stories about its heyday as a Silk Road trading hotspot. Throw in some in-the-know recommendations on what else to see, do and eat!
Duration 3 hours
Private tour pricing from 33 USD per person
Group tour available in English
Highlights
Get the lowdown on Georgian history, culture, and traditions from an expert local guide
Explore the chaotic lanes of Tbilisi’s Old Town and feast your eyes on its beautiful 19th-century architecture
Follow the Betlemi stairs all the way to the top and be rewarded with stunning views of the city and a delicious khachapuri
Stroll across the Mtkvari River on the Peace bridge and admire Tbilisi’s pretty cityscape
Description
Your Tbilisi adventure begins at Freedom Square. After just a few steps, you’ll be immersed in the historical district of Sololaki, favoured by the great and the good of Tbilisi for centuries.
Up the steps to the clifftop is next where you should be prepared for some breathtaking views of Tbilisi. From the observation deck of the Betlemi Quarter, you’ll be able to see most of the city’s main landmarks. Here we will reward ourselves with a delicious khachapuri, which literary means cheese with bread, and a glass of local wine (or mineral water from the neighbouring mountain springs).
Back to modernity, we’ll mooch our way down the always busy Leselidze Street, which leads to Meidan Square, the former site of the city's main Bazaar. Then it’s on to the red-brick domes of the Abanotubani sulphur baths, the restorative hot springs that gave the city its name.
As we cross the Metekhi Bridge, we’ll stop to admire the church on the rocks above the river. This is where Vakhtang Gorgasali built his palace, when he made Tbilisi his capital all the way back in the 5th Century.
Up the steps to the clifftop is next where you should be prepared for some breathtaking views of Tbilisi. From the observation deck of the Betlemi Quarter, you’ll be able to see most of the city’s main landmarks. Here we will reward ourselves with a delicious khachapuri, which literary means cheese with bread, and a glass of local wine (or mineral water from the neighbouring mountain springs).
Back to modernity, we’ll mooch our way down the always busy Leselidze Street, which leads to Meidan Square, the former site of the city's main Bazaar. Then it’s on to the red-brick domes of the Abanotubani sulphur baths, the restorative hot springs that gave the city its name.
As we cross the Metekhi Bridge, we’ll stop to admire the church on the rocks above the river. This is where Vakhtang Gorgasali built his palace, when he made Tbilisi his capital all the way back in the 5th Century.
What’s included & not included
Local English-speaking guide
khachapuri (bread and cheese) pastry
a glass of local wine or mineral water
Additional food and drink
souvenirs and items of a personal nature
transportation to and from the meeting point
tips and gratuities for your guide
Meeting point
2 Galaktion Tabidze Street, Тбилиси, Грузия
Tbilisi
2 Galaktion Tabidze Street, Тбилиси, ГрузияPolina Kosheleva