Tbilisi Walking Tour: Wine Tasting, Cable Car, and Bakery Tour with Famous Landmark Visits

Experience the best of Tbilisi on a walking tour that includes wine tasting, a cable car ride, and a bakery tour. Visit famous landmarks like Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, and the Bridge of Peace.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Traveler’s Meeting Point - Traveler’s Meeting Point is a complimentary space where you can meet fascinating new people, enjoy board games, listen to great music, or savor a glass of wine.

  • Metekhi Cathedral - The Virgin Mary Metekhi church is situated on the left bank of the Mtkvari River, atop a cliff plateau. The initial church at this location was likely constructed by Vakhtang Gorgasali, symbolically mirroring the church built on the Virgin Mary’s tomb in Jerusalem’s Gethsemane garden. Legend has it that the former catholicos Kirion moved Saint Shushanik to this church in the 7th century.

  • Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali - Vakhtang I Gorgasali, from the Chosroid dynasty, was a king of Iberia, also known as Kartli, during the latter half of the 5th century and the early 6th century.

Dating Vakhtang’s reign is challenging. Allied with the Byzantine Empire, he led his people in a prolonged struggle against Sasanian Iranian dominance, which resulted in his defeat and the weakening of the Iberian kingdom. Tradition credits him with reorganizing the Georgian Orthodox Church and founding Tbilisi, Georgia’s modern capital. Ivane Javakhishvili dates Vakhtang’s rule to around 449–502, while Cyril Toumanoff suggests 447–522.

  • Europe Square - We traverse Europe Square and learn about the crucial relationship between Georgia and the European Union.

  • Rike Park - Rike Park is considered the newest recreational area in Tbilisi. Located on the left bank of the Kura (Mtkvari) River, it has quickly become a favorite spot for both locals and international visitors, especially families, during the summer. The park is easy to locate, with its main entrance adjacent to the picturesque pedestrian ‘Bridge of Peace.’ It features numerous entertainment options, including singing and dancing fountains, artificial climbing walls, a children’s maze, mega-chess boards, footpaths, and tranquil corners. The starting point of a newly opened cable car to Narikala Fortress is also in Rike Park, along with several stylish bars and restaurants.

  • The Bridge of Peace - The Bridge of Peace is a must-see attraction in Tbilisi. This pedestrian glass and steel bridge, designed in a bow shape, spans the Mtkvari (Kura) River in Georgia’s capital. Officially opened in May 2010, the bridge was transported to Georgia from Italy in 200 unassembled pieces. It is 156 meters long and features over 10,000 LED bulbs that light up daily 90 minutes before sunset.

  • Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater - In 2010, Rezo Gabriadze constructed a unique clock tower next to the marionette theater in Tbilisi’s old town. Every hour, an angel emerges with a small hammer to ring the bell. Inside the tower is a small puppet theater, and twice daily, at 12:00 and 19:00, you can watch a show called ‘The Circle of Life.’ Rezo adorned the tower with hundreds of tiles he designed himself, making it an instant architectural landmark in Tbilisi. It is often referred to as the Tower with a Clock or the Tower with the Angel.

  • Anchiskhati Basilica - Located in the historical district of upper Kala on Shavteli Street, the Anchiskhati Basilica dates back to the 6th century. Historical sources indicate it was built by Dachi Ujarmeli (from Ujarma) and originally named after the Virgin Mary’s Birth. The name Anchiskhati was later given when Peter Meskhi moved the image of Christ not made by hand from the Anchi church to this one in 1675. Peter was appointed pastor by the Catholicon Domenici, and from that day, the Meskhishvili family served as pastors of the church. Peter’s son, Alex, founded the calligraphers’ dynasty known as the Aleximaskhishvilis.

  • საქართველოს საპატრიარქო გრემის სასულიერო სემინარია - We visit the Patriarchate of Georgia and learn intriguing facts about the site.

  • Sioni Cathedral Church - Sioni Cathedral is situated on Sioni Street, in one of Tbilisi’s oldest districts, upper Kala. According to legend, the first church on this site was built by King Vakhtang Gorgasali in the 5th century.

  • Tamada (Toastmaster) Statue - Tamada means toastmaster in Georgian. We stop to hear fascinating stories about this tradition.

  • Shardeni Street - Shardeni Street is one of the most popular and picturesque streets in Tbilisi. No visitor to Georgia leaves without exploring Shardeni Street.

  • Tbilisi Cable Car - We take a cable car to the Mother of Georgia statue and enjoy breathtaking views from there.

  • Kartlis Deda - Kartvlis Deda (Mother of a Georgian), often mistakenly called Kartlis Deda, is a monument in Tbilisi that has become a city symbol. Erected atop Sololaki Hill in 1958, the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary, the twenty-meter aluminum figure of a woman in Georgian national dress was designed by prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli. She embodies the Georgian national character: holding a bowl of wine in her left hand to welcome friends and a sword in her right hand to confront enemies.

  • Narikala Fortress - Narikala Fortress is Tbilisi’s most famous landmark. No one leaves Tbilisi without exploring this impressive fortress. Despite the walls’ poor condition, the fortress exudes Tbilisi’s rich history. Overlooking the Mtkvari River, Narikala is a captivating sight from all parts of Tbilisi and is one of the city’s most visited attractions.

  • Juma Mosque - During our walking tour, we have the opportunity to visit a mosque and learn about the importance of tolerance in the country.

  • Leghvtakhevi Waterfall - Leghvtakhevi Waterfall is a popular spot for both Georgians and foreigners to relax during hot weather.

  • Chreli Abano Spa - Chreli Abano is a well-known sulfur bathhouse popular among tourists and locals. Although it resembles a mosque, it is a sulfur bathhouse, perfect for a fun visit.

  • Abanotubani - ‘Abanotubani’ refers to the district in Tbilisi’s Old Town. The area features a street (Abanos Kucha) lined with public bathhouses that utilize the sulfurous waters from the many hot springs in the vicinity.

What's Included
  • Cable car ride
  • Wine tasting experience
  • 24/7 online support
  • Traditional Georgian lemonade
  • Authentic Georgian pie
  • Complimentary bottle of water
  • Expert guide service
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities for a tour guide.
Additional Information

In the evening, we guide you through numerous intriguing and lesser-known sites in this beautiful city. We also tour renowned landmarks in Tbilisi like the Metekhi Church, Vakhtang Gorgasali Monument, cable car, Mother of Georgia statue, Narikala fortress, sulfur baths district, waterfall, Shardeni Street, Sioni church, Anchiskhati church, the distinctive Puppet Theater Rezo Gabriadze’s clock tower, and the Bridge of peace.

  • Don’t be late.
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
  • Dress code for a church - It’s not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.
  • You should have some cash during the tour.
Location
AVLABARI metro station
Ketevan Tsamebuli Avenue
At 09:30, our guide will meet you in front of the Avlabari Metro Station entrance with our company's branded flag.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Amyvb4375bq
Aug 27, 2024
Good from start to finish - Helen gave a great tour! Fabulous information, compelling history and current perspective shared - overall a great experience.
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Exploration786699
Aug 26, 2024
:) - Ungo was amazing! Very patient, funny, clear and smart We enjoyed her tour and definitely wanna come again to Tbilisi, Georgia
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Sherry6432024
Aug 26, 2024
Walking Tbilisi - Our guide (UNGO) was spectacular. Her command of English was perfect. She showed us many different sites in old and new Tbilisi and gave us all of the background on these sites. We learned so much. Highly recommend.
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Fabrizia
Aug 22, 2024
Great walking tour in beautiful Tblisi - The best walking tour I could hope for ... Soso was an evvezjonale Guide, beautiful route, great English, great availability. Professional, grade 10. I suggest you contact them (I found through Booking), you will discover the most authentic Tblisi
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963ebrus
Aug 19, 2024
Nice, compact tour - It was a nice compact tour like the enthusiastic Kate. We learned a lot from the old town of Tbilisi. Too bad a number of attractions were closed due to renovation but it was a complete tour to learn all about this beautiful city in a half day..
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Malymisuszaty
Aug 18, 2024
Best 4 hours in Tbilisi - Great trip. Very informative. Keti our tourguide was awesome. Highly recommend. It’s a good starter trip to learn Georgian history and take a quick peak at main Tbilisi attractions
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Clarisse1217
Aug 17, 2024
Thank you! - The Tbilisi walking tour is nice even if the weather is sunny and hot. The tour guide explained very well about the places we visit. Recommendable to travelers who will be visiting Georgia.
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538paolog
Aug 16, 2024
The best walking tour in Tblisi - The meeting point is very nice and comfortable. The tour is perfect for families with children over 4 years. We saw a lot of places without stress thanks to the guide Cathrine.
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Samah
Aug 31, 2024
Tbilisi City Tour - The trip was great. And Salome was nice and patient. She also explained to us stories and histories related to the places. Thank you for arranging and taking us on this trip. I just wished that we had more time up to have tea
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Rdkakapur
Aug 26, 2024
Good introduction to the old city - We took this walking tour on the first day of arrival at Tbilisi & it was a great orientation to the sights & layout of the old city. Tina our guide deserves a special mention - she is bubbly, witty & so knowledgable. She gave great tips for restaurants to visit & other places of interest. We got to taste some yummy bakery items as well a “sniff” of Georgian wines.
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