Tbilisi City Tour: A Living City Born from History

Overview

Discover Tbilisi through the places where its history, faith, wine and everyday life meet. This city tour begins with the Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, known as Sameba, and the statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of the city. In Abanotubani, walk through the historic sulfur bath district and see the Bridge of Love before continuing along the cobblestone streets of Shardeni. The route also takes you through the old Karvasla Bazaar and across the Peace Bridge, linking the city’s traditional streets with its modern architecture. The tour continues to Rostam Palace, home to a 300-year-old wine cellar. Here you will learn about Georgia’s 8,000-year winemaking tradition and enjoy a Georgian wine tasting. You will also visit the Chronicle of Georgia, where large sculpted columns tell the story of the country. At the end of the tour, sit down for lunch at an Iranian restaurant in Tbilisi with a pleasant view of the city.

Highlights

• Visit Sameba Cathedral and the statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali
• Walk through Abanotubani, the sulfur bath district
• Stroll along the cobblestone streets of Shardeni
• See Karvasla Bazaar and cross the Peace Bridge
• Explore Rostam Palace and learn about Georgian wine history
• Taste Georgian wine in a historic cellar
• Visit the Chronicle of Georgia monument
• Enjoy lunch at an Iranian restaurant with city views

What’s included

Good to know

• Not suitable for travellers with reduced mobility
• This tour includes walking
• Smoking is not allowed
• Pickup starts at 09:00 and the tour usually ends around 17:00

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