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Soviet Tbilisi: Mosaics, Metro & Brutalism

The city of the 20th century

NewTbilisiBy Old Town Walkers Tbilisi
Duration
5 Hours
Group size
1 - 12 People
Difficulty
Easy
Departs / returns
10:30 AM – 03:30 PM (Approx.)
Guide languages
English, Russian, German
Starts from
Tbilisi
Transport
A/C minibus
Style
City Tour, History

Overview

Ride the 1966 metro with its chandeliers, stand under the stacked towers of the former Ministry of Highway Construction, hunt for bus-stop mosaics in Saburtalo and finish at the giant Chronicles of Georgia above the Tbilisi Sea. A different side of the city with plenty of stories from the guide's own childhood.

Highlights

  • 1966 metro stations
  • Bank of Georgia tower
  • Saburtalo mosaics
  • Chronicles of Georgia

Itinerary

  1. 10:30

    Rustaveli metro

    The escalators are among the longest in the world.

  2. 11:15

    Saburtalo

    Housing blocks, mosaics and the Archaeology Museum.

  3. 12:30

    Ministry of Highway Construction

    The 1975 "space city" building, now a bank headquarters.

  4. 14:00

    Chronicles of Georgia

    Zurab Tsereteli’s 35-metre pillars of Georgian history.

  5. 15:30

    Back in the centre

    Drop-off by metro or minibus.

Schedule may vary

What’s included

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Metro and minibus tickets
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Booking options

Standard

Online payment · $30 per adult

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water

10:30 — Rustaveli metro: The escalators are among the longest in the world.

11:15 — Saburtalo: Housing blocks, mosaics and the Archaeology Museum.

12:30 — Ministry of Highway Construction: The 1975 "space city" building, now a bank headquarters.

14:00 — Chronicles of Georgia: Zurab Tsereteli’s 35-metre pillars of Georgian history.

15:30 — Back in the centre: Drop-off by metro or minibus.

Pay by card on the day

Card on site · $33 per adult

  • Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Bottled water

10:30 — Rustaveli metro: The escalators are among the longest in the world.

11:15 — Saburtalo: Housing blocks, mosaics and the Archaeology Museum.

12:30 — Ministry of Highway Construction: The 1975 "space city" building, now a bank headquarters.

14:00 — Chronicles of Georgia: Zurab Tsereteli’s 35-metre pillars of Georgian history.

15:30 — Back in the centre: Drop-off by metro or minibus.

Meeting point

Rustaveli metro station, main exit

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Good to know

  • Mostly on foot and by public transport.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours

Full refund when cancelled at least 24 hours before the departure.

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before departure: 100% refund
  • Less than 24 hours before departure: no refund

Refunds go to your Georgia Holiday wallet.

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