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Tbilisi Old Town Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Tbilisi
About
This tour offers an authentic experience of Tbilisi, guided by locals who bring the city’s history and culture to life. Together, we’ll explore Old Town’s main highlights, from ancient churches that reveal Georgia’s deep spiritual roots to landmarks that showcase the city’s unique blend of old and new.
Unlike other tours, we take a break at a traditional bakery, where you’ll enjoy fresh, local flavors and learn about Georgia’s beloved dishes like khachapuri and lobiani.
With stories you won’t find in guidebooks, this tour goes beyond sightseeing—it’s a journey into the heart of Tbilisi, filled with history, faith, and local experiences that make the city unforgettable. Plus, our local guid...
Highlights
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cable car
professional guide service
we will go to traditional Georgian Bakery where lunch can cost around 3-5 Gel (around 2-3 euros).
Meeting Points
Departure
17 Ioane Shavteli St
The meeting point is 17 Ioane Shavteli street. You are meeting your tour guide next to Berikaoba monument.
Berikaoba monument is located next to Ambassadori Tbilisi Hotel.
Return
Freedom Square
The tour ends at Freedom Square.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Minimum age for wine tasting will be 18 years old
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Travel time is included in the tour duration
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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This tour offers an authentic experience of Tbilisi, guided by locals who bring the city’s history and culture to life. Together, we’ll explore Old Town’s main highlights, from ancient churches that reveal Georgia’s deep spiritual roots to landmarks that showcase the city’s unique blend of old and new.
Unlike other tours, we take a break at a traditional bakery, where you’ll enjoy fresh, local flavors and learn about Georgia’s beloved dishes like khachapuri and lobiani.
With stories you won’t find in guidebooks, this tour goes beyond sightseeing—it’s a journey into the heart of Tbilisi, filled with history, faith, and local experiences that make the city unforgettable. Plus, our local guid...
Highlights
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours and 15 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cable car
professional guide service
we will go to traditional Georgian Bakery where lunch can cost around 3-5 Gel (around 2-3 euros).
Meeting Points
Departure
17 Ioane Shavteli St
The meeting point is 17 Ioane Shavteli street. You are meeting your tour guide next to Berikaoba monument.
Berikaoba monument is located next to Ambassadori Tbilisi Hotel.
Return
Freedom Square
The tour ends at Freedom Square.
Itinerary
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Sculpture Group Berikaoba
The monument, located near Dry Bridge, depicts lively, expressive figures in motion, symbolizing the festival's spirit of freedom and rebellion. It honors Georgia’s rich cultural traditions and the enduring power of artistic expression.
10 minutes
2
Anchiskhati Basilica
The oldest church building in Tbilisi is a three-nave basilica dating back to the 6th century.
10 minutes
3
The Bridge of Peace
The Bridge of Peace, which is relatively newly constructed, is a must-see attraction in Tbilisi. A bridge made of glass and steel in a bow-shaped design sits over the Mtkvari (Kura) river in Georgia's capital.
10 minutes
4
Shardeni Street
In Tbilisi, Shardeni Street is a small walking street located in the Upper Kala district, between Vakhtang Gorgasali square and Sioni Street.
5
Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
Our guide will explain why Gabriadze theatre is an interesting spot of Tbilisi. The clock tower stands in front of the theatre. You can recognize unique architecture of the place.
10 minutes
6
Sioni Cathedral Church
The Sioni Complex consists of a fence, the Cathedral of the Assumption, and two bell towers. Sioni comes from the name of a sacred mountain in Jerusalem. It is a Hebrew word meaning sunny.
10 minutes
7
Tamada (Toastmaster) Statue
The Tamada Statue in Tbilisi is a bronze sculpture of a traditional Georgian toastmaster, holding a wine horn (kantsi) in a classic toasting gesture. Located in the old town near Sioni Cathedral, it symbolizes Georgia’s rich wine culture and the importance of supra (Georgian feast) traditions. The statue is inspired by an ancient Tamada figurine found in Vani, dating back over 2,000 years, showing how deeply rooted the role of the toastmaster is in Georgian history.
10 minutes
8
Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali
The monument, created by Georgian artist Elguja Amashukeli is proudly standing in front of Metekhi Church and gazing down the river Mtkvari (kura).
9
Europe Square
We will see how EU flags are blown away by the wind. Georgia has been aiming for the EU for decades already. Our goal is visible to anyone visiting Tbilisi.
10 minutes
10
The Great Synagogue of Tbilisi
The Great Synagogue building is located in the old historical district of Tbilisi. It was built from 1895 to 1903 by Georgian Jews from Akhaltsihe.
10 minutes
11
Tree of Life
An artist named David Monavardishvili crafted a beautiful monument in 2016. We can explore what was inspiration for him. Maybe it was lifestyle of Tbilisi in old days? The monument is quite impressive, and you will find out how the artist created it.
5 minutes
12
Rike-Narikala Cable Car (Lower Station)
We continue our journey with a cable car. The top of the mountain can be reached by cable car, where we can enjoy breathtaking views.
15 minutes
13
Rike Park
Rike park is the centre of Tbilisi. From here we will take cable car to the mountain.
14
Kartlis Deda
The mother of Georgia monument is proudly gazing down the city. All Georgian women are represented by the monument.
