Offbeat Tbilisi The Forgotten Rails Tour
Description
Discover Tbilisi's untold stories and hidden gems on this unique urban exploration tour. Venture beyond the typical tourist routes as you walk past an active mine, explore an abandoned electric depot, and visit historic sites tied to the city’s railway heritage. You’ll gain insight into the lives of war refugees who transformed abandoned spaces into thriving communities, sharing their resilience and hope. This exclusive adventure offers a rare glimpse into Tbilisi’s underground secrets, all narrated through the eyes of a local guide. - Explore abandoned buildings and an active mine for a unique perspective - Hear firsthand stories of war refugees and their community rebuilding efforts - Visit historic railway heritage sites that shape the city’s identity - Experience exclusive access to hidden locations not found in guidebooks
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Itinerary
Visit a lesser-known part of Nadzaladevi — once a major Soviet industrial zone of factories, workshops, and railway tracks. While traces of that past are still visible, the past and present overlap in a lived-in neighborhood, with residential streets, family yards, and everyday local life continuing between the old structures. It’s a fascinating mix of history and present-day Tbilisi in one district.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(4)
Excellent tour. The guide was very knowledgeable both about Georgian railways as well as Georgian history in general and answered all of my many questions. The tour saw a wide variety of trains (metro, passenger wagons, testing wagons, diesel and electric locomotives). It also covered a lot of the history of the people who lived near the railroad. It’s a walking tour, much of it unpaved, so be prepared to walk.
Great tour for those wanting to wander a little off the beaten path and see another area of Tbilisi you probably won't be able to find and see on your own. Good fun and interesting history.
Great tour for those wanting to wander a little off the beaten path and see another area of Tbilisi you probably won't be able to find and see on your own. Good fun and interesting history.
Really good tour! Well organised , informative and really a great way to get a real feel of Tblisi! Highly recommended!
