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Old Tbilisi Walking Tour: Explore Culture and History with Wine-Tasting
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Tbilisi
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
- Cable car ticket
- Wine tasting
- Guide service
What's Not Included
- Gratuities for a tour guide
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
Narikala Fortress
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Mattma6277gf
Jun 19, 2024
Great Tour Around the Old City - A quick and convenient way to hit all the main attractions around the old city. Our guide was very friendly and was a wealth of information. He was very passionate about the history of the city and country. I would recommend for those with short itineraries and want to see several things in a short amount of time.
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Northstar07523049159
Jun 19, 2024
Great Tour - Giorgi was an amazing guide. Funny, informative, and communicated well. Tour was an interesting mix of the old parts of Tiblisi and the new parts. Great time was had by all!
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608umara
Jun 17, 2024
Day tour Tbilisi (Lela) - Lela was outstanding! She made our trip in Tbilisi incredibly enjoyable and informative. She took us to all the historic and significant sites in the city, providing detailed explanations of their history. Even with the intense heat, Lela ensured our comfort throughout the tour. She is by far the sweetest and most professional guide I've ever had, I highly recommend this company and Layla!
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Rohit_b
Jun 15, 2024
Refreshing and must do tour !! - The old city tour was so refreshing and amazing. Our guide Lela did everything to make us feel welcoming, also she explained to us the historical aspects of the places. She went an extra mile to show us some extra places which were not part of the tour itinerary. As they say the journey becomes beautiful when the company is right. Thats what we experienced with Lela. She is not only an amazing guide but also an amazing human being. I would recommend Lela 100/100, if you want to take a private tour in Georgia.
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Rohit_makkar
Jun 15, 2024
Refreshing and must do tour !! - The old city tour was so refreshing and amazing. Our guide Lela did everything to make us feel welcoming, also she explained to us the historical aspects of the places. She went an extra mile to show us some extra places which were not part of the tour itinerary. As they say the journey becomes beautiful when the company is right. Thats what we experienced with Lela. She is not only an amazing guide but also an amazing human being. I would recommend Lela 100/100, if you want to take a private tour in Georgia.
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John_b
May 23, 2024
Great time out with Luka - Luka is a really nice guy and shared with us the history of Tbilisi as well as the current situation as we visited the old parts of this lovely city. We also went up in the cable car to get panoramic views of the city from the Mother Armenia statue. We finished off by having a great wine tasting session (8 or 9 … lost count) followed by a ‘chimney cake’. A very enjoyable time, thanks Luka!
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Brandon
May 18, 2024
Fantastic tour and Lela is great! - This was a really fun and informative walking tour which brought us all over the old town of Tbilisi. Lela is a kind and funny guide with a bubbly personality, and she taught us all about the history and culture of Tbilisi. She is also very considerate and protected us from touts. We saw all kinds of interesting things, like the whimsical puppet clock tower, the sulphur hot springs, and even the 1700-year-old grapevine cross of Saint Nino (as a bonus, we also got to see a Georgian wedding take place in the same church). We also took a cable car ride up to get a great view of Tbilisi. Lela was attentive to what we were interested in, and made an effort to show us things we would enjoy. The wine tasting was delicious, and we could even indicate our preference for dry/sweet or Qvevri/European wines. We ended up trying at least 7 different wines, as well as Chacha. Lela made sure we got safely back to our hotel, and even recommended a local restaurant where we got to try traditional Georgian food (like khinkali and khachapuri) which we hadn't tried yet. Highly recommended.
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Sebastian
May 11, 2024
Excellent guiding by Lela 😊 - A very interesting 🧐, well prepared, informativ and impressive tour by Lela through the old town of Tiblisi. 🇬🇪 Full of new impressions we will be back.
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W3516sumattp
May 1, 2024
Great Way to See Tbilisi - Great tour. Learned a lot about Georgian history, saw beautiful sites and enjoyed some exceptional Georgian wines. I HIGHLY recommend.
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Dilly
Apr 30, 2024
Wonderful Experience of Old City - Great walking tour of the old city. My tour guide was efficient and knowledgeable, and I left feeling like I had a bit more insight into this beautiful city. Recommended.
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