Widely regarded as a masterpiece of postmodern architecture, the Tbilisi Palace of Rituals was built in 1985 by Georgian architect Victor Jorbenadze. His vision was to add ceremonial grandeur to weddings while navigating Soviet censorship. Despite strict bans, he subtly included Georgian church elements like frescoes, bell towers, and vast interior spaces. The result was a structure that felt sacred and symbolic, with spiral forms inviting continuous exploration.
After the fall of the Soviet Union, the palace was left abandoned, vandalized, and looted. In 2002, it was revived by a Georgian businessman and philanthropist who gave the space new life and meaning through his personal interpreta...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking Guide
Entrance to all sites - Ritual Palace, Arkadia, Vintage Car park, Garden tours
Glass of homemade Georgian wine, Churchkhela tasting at Georgian Roo (at optional cost).
Meeting Points
Departure
21 Bochorma St
Please proceed to the main gate of the Ritual Palace, where you will find our host wearing a "Concierge Tbilisi" T-shirt.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Widely regarded as a masterpiece of postmodern architecture, the Tbilisi Palace of Rituals was built in 1985 by Georgian architect Victor Jorbenadze. His vision was to add ceremonial grandeur to weddings while navigating Soviet censorship. Despite strict bans, he subtly included Georgian church elements like frescoes, bell towers, and vast interior spaces. The result was a structure that felt sacred and symbolic, with spiral forms inviting continuous exploration.
After the fall of the Soviet Union, the palace was left abandoned, vandalized, and looted. In 2002, it was revived by a Georgian businessman and philanthropist who gave the space new life and meaning through his personal interpreta...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
English speaking Guide
Entrance to all sites - Ritual Palace, Arkadia, Vintage Car park, Garden tours
Glass of homemade Georgian wine, Churchkhela tasting at Georgian Roo (at optional cost).
Meeting Points
Departure
21 Bochorma St
Please proceed to the main gate of the Ritual Palace, where you will find our host wearing a "Concierge Tbilisi" T-shirt.
Return
Itinerary
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Palace of Rituals
Explore the Tbilisi Palace of Rituals – a postmodern architectural gem now owned by the family of late Georgian businessman Badri Patarkatsishvili.
Discover symbolic references to Georgian and global culture, religion, and astrology. Stroll through themed halls inspired by Egyptian, Chinese, French, and Moroccan styles.
Visit a Georgian courtyard modeled after Patarkatsishvili's Old Tbilisi home. See the Arkadia building, created to host world leaders.
Wander the lush garden filled with rare trees from Germany's historic Lappen Baumschule nursery, and spot peacocks near Arkadia Hall.
Explore a unique vintage car collection, featuring Queen Elizabeth II's Daimler, Yuri Gagarin's personal car, Joseph Goebbels' WWII vehicle, and the rare gangster-favorite Excalibur.
