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Old Tbilisi Walking Tour: Explore Culture and History with Wine-Tasting
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215 Ratings
T'bilisi
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Tbilisi with an old town walking tour. Discover the city’s rich culture and history, indulge in wine-tasting, and explore iconic landmarks. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Narikala Fortress - The tour kicks off with a visit to Narikala Fortress. We’ll take a cable car up to the fortress to admire its stunning architecture and historical significance. According to history, the structure was established in the 4th century as a Sasanian citadel called Shuris-tsikhe (“Invidious Fort”). It was significantly expanded by the Umayyads in the 7th century and later by King David the Builder (1089–1125). The Mongols renamed it “Narin Qala” (“Little Fortress”). Most of the existing fortifications date back to the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1827, parts of the fortress were damaged and demolished by an earthquake. Guests can explore the castle grounds. From Narikala Fortress, you can see two contrasting views: a bustling city on one side and a serene forest known as the Botanical Garden on the other.
- Kartlis Deda - The statue was erected atop Sololaki Hill in 1958 to celebrate Tbilisi’s 1500th anniversary. Designed by prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli, the twenty-meter aluminum figure of a woman in Georgian national dress symbolizes the Georgian national character. In her left hand, she holds a bowl of wine to welcome friends, and in her right hand, a sword to fend off enemies.
- Abanotubani - From Narikala Fortress, we will walk down to Abanotubani. According to legend, this area led to the founding of Tbilisi in the 5th century AD. Sulfur water naturally flows from the ground here, supplying about 3,000,000 liters of water daily at an average temperature of 47°C.
- Legvachtahvi Gorge - Right in the heart of the capital, you can enjoy the beauty of Leghvtakhevi Waterfall. It’s a great place to escape the summer heat and enjoy the coolness. This beautiful gorge, located within the old town, is very accessible to visitors, with excellent pathways crossing Tbilisi’s lock bridge. It’s a small but perfectly formed inner-city waterfall.
- Shardeni Street - After visiting the waterfall, we’ll head to Chardin Street, the most vibrant and popular street in Tbilisi. Named in honor of Jean Chardin, a French traveler who visited Georgia in the 18th century and returned home with great admiration. This street is famous for its nightlife, which lasts until 5 a.m.
- Sioni Cathedral Church - One of the holiest places in Georgia. The first church was built here in the 5th century by the order of Vakhtang Gorgasali. The current building is a 17th-century structure that houses St. Nino’s original 4th-century cross.
- The Bridge of Peace - A beautiful glass walking bridge, listed among the 10 most beautiful bridges. A must-see attraction, the Peace Bridge was officially opened in 2010. It is 156 meters long and features 10,000 lamps.
- Metekhi Cathedral - Through Rike Park, we will visit St. Mary’s Cathedral of Metekhi, located on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. According to legend, the remains of St. Shushanik are here. You’ll also hear interesting information about the statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali situated in the cathedral’s yard.
What's Included
- Wine tasting
- Cable Car Ticket
- Guide service
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for a tour guide
- Hotel Pick Up / Drop Off
Additional Information
The antiquated Tbilisi excursion is the ideal activity to embrace Tbilisi’s allure. As part of this expedition, you’ll navigate the quaint roads of the old town with our well-informed guide, who’ll feel like a companion. Additionally, you’ll unearth the mysteries of the vibrant lanes and listen to captivating myths and tales. Observing the city in daylight will leave you with unforgettable impressions.
Initially, we commence our journey from Rike park and meander through the old city. We’ll be exploring notable edifices and significant locations like the Metekhi Church, Sioni Church, Puppet Theater, Clock Tower, Anchiskhati Church, and Peace Bridge. Afterward, we ascend to the Narikala fortress & Mother of Georgia via cable car for a bird’s eye view of Tbilisi. Following this, we descend from the fortress towards the Sulphur Baths, the city’s heartbeat, on foot and finally reach the Leghvtakgevi waterfall.
Location
Metekhi Virgin Mary Assumption Church
Metekhi Street
The tour guide will meet you just beside the statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali at Metekhi Church (Just beside Europe Square)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Martyn_b
Aug 27, 2024
Excellent - Wonderful private tour with Luka of Tblisi.
Very knowledgeable and informative.
Highly reccomended.
Great wine tasting
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Ginafv7498lw
Aug 24, 2024
Nice Summary of Old Town - Luka was an amazing guide! He took us around old town like we were old friends. He answered our questions and provided good information about the Georgian culture and Tbilisi. The tour had a nice wine tasting and cable car ride included. Luka also provided some wonderful food recommendations which we enjoyed!
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X1577kisuzannek
Aug 21, 2024
Great to introducing Tbilisi - Great guide interesting and wonderful tour explaining about the city and history was wonderful we were alone si felt free to ask questions and we really enjoyed it.
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I5428dpdanielc
Aug 19, 2024
Love the experience. - The city and the old town were amazing. Luka was a great guide, he is very honest and fun. Highly recommended. He took us around the old town, and told us true history about the city of Tiblisi.
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Jikz93
Aug 19, 2024
Good! - Luka was our tour guide and was very helpful and gave a fascinating tout around tbilissi. He was able to give very helpful tips as well. I recommend booking this toor when u first reach Tbilissi
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Suzanne_k
Aug 5, 2024
Great intro to Tbilisi - Wonderful tour the guide very informative and we had a great introduction to Tbilisi enjoyed trying the wines also
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Jeyla_m
Jul 30, 2024
Recommended tour with the perfect guide Luca ! - We did our tour with a guy named Luca, who was charming and explained the history of the city in an interesting and informative way! We ended the tour with a tasting of local wines and chacha. We highly recommend the tour to those who want to get the most out of the old city and on the way to get added value of knowledge about the historical and interesting places that the old city has to offer :)
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Amy_h
Jul 28, 2024
Great tour with history and wine! - Luka was extremely knowledgeable of Tbilisi history. We really enjoy our stroll through old town Tbilisi. The wine tasting was a great touch - I love how Georgians are so proud of the wine culture and history!
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Charles_s
Jul 25, 2024
Luka was a great guide.... - Luka was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We had an amazing time! Highly recommended this tour
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I4664ygjimj
Jul 6, 2024
Perfect tour for first-time visitor - This is my first day ever in Tbilisi, and I decided to take this tour to get a good overview of the city and its history, culture and sights. I'm very happy I did. Mirian was a superb guide with a love for his city and country and a passion for sharing them with visitors. I have a better sense now of what I want to see and do in the coming weeks (I'm here for three weeks). The wine tasting was wonderful, too!
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