Old Tbilisi Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour 3 h
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Explore Tbilisi's Old Town, a vibrant district of cobbled streets, unique architecture and historic churches. Our tour takes you to landmarks such as the Anchiskhati Basilica, the Narikala Fortress and the Clock Tower. Discover the sulphur baths, admire the waterfall, ride the cable car and visit the Mother of Georgia monument. Soak up the rich history in Freedom Square, trace the city's Persian and Russian influences, and admire the modern Peace Bridge. Take unforgettable photos and immerse yourself in the local culture with amazing guides. Our tour goes beyond sightseeing; it's a complete introduction to life in Tbilisi. Learn about local places and get insider tips on what to do and see. Suitable for all ages and group sizes, join our small group tour, limited to 10 people for a personalized experience, or opt for a private tour. Make memories and experience the history of this beautiful city! Great guides are on hand to answer your questions and share their wealth of knowledge.
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Freedom Square, formerly known as Erivansky or Paskevich-Erivansky Square under Imperial Russia and Beria Square and Lenin Square under the Soviet Union, is located in the center of Tbilisi at the eastern end of Rustaveli Avenue.
Old part of city
The Anchiskhati Basilica of St Mary is the oldest surviving church in Tbilisi, Georgia. It belongs to the Georgian Orthodox Church and dates from the sixth century.
One of Tbilisi’s newest attractions, the Bridge of Peace, which opened in 2010 over the River Mtkvari (also known as the Kura River).
Shardeni Street is one of the most popular and beautiful streets in Tbilisi. This pedestrian street is so well known that any guest that travels to Georgia never leaves this country without visiting Shardeni Street.
The old town is unique and it's beautiful. It has many restaurants and eateries, With theater and old buildings
Opened in 1981, the Gabriadze Theater has become a much-loved part of Tbilisi's cultural scene.
Sergey Paradjanov was the author of several film-masterpieces which brought him world praise: "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors" (1964), "The Colour of Pomegranates" or "Sayat-Nova" (1969), "The Legend of Suram Fortress" (1985) and "Ashik-Kerib" (1988). Parajanov’s contribution to the art of cinema is first and foremost his original poetic film-language, highly valued by his contemporaries. His aesthetic system also includes plastic art, based on traditions of Armenian, Eastern, and European art.
A monument to outstanding Armenian poet and musician and famous ashugh Sayat – Nova (Harutyun Sayadian) was opened in Tbilisi on June 7 2009. The sculpture of Guya Djaparidze and Kokha Koridze is situated near northern wall of St Kevork Armenian church. In the same church Sayat – Nova joint with other Christians was hiding during the shah Aga Mohamed Kadjar’s attack in 1795. Sayat – Nova was killed on the doorstep of that church and is buried there.
On 23 June 2012, a new aerial tramway opened in Tbilisi. It connects the newly constructed Rike Park, that sits just across the Mtkvari river from the Old Town, with Narikala, the fortress that overlooks the city
The Sioni Cathedral of the Dormition is a Georgian Orthodox cathedral in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Following a medieval Georgian tradition of naming churches after particular places in the Holy Land, the Sioni Cathedral bears the name of Mount Zion at Jerusalem.
Kartlis Deda is a monument in Georgia's capital Tbilisi. The statue was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958, the year Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-meter aluminum figure of a woman in Georgian national dress.
The Friday Mosque (Jumah in Arabic) is located in the very heart of the Old town of Tbilisi. Not only its architecture is unique and you will probably not realize it´s a mosque at the first glance, but it´s also one of the very few mosques in the world, where Shias and Sunnis pray together. The mosque is open for visitors of all religions or beliefs.
Rike Park is a public recreation area in Tbilisi, popular with families, tourists and residents out for a stroll
The building, also known as the Georgian Synagogue, was built from 1895 to 1903 in an eclectic style by Georgian Jews from Akhaltsikhe who migrated to Tbilisi in the late 19th century, thus the synagogue is also called “synagogue of the people of Akhaltsikhe”.
The sculpture of a man holding a horn in Tbilisi modeled on an ancient Colchian statuette affectionately monikered as "tamada".
Sophia Chiaureli professionally known as Sofiko Chiaureli was a Soviet Georgian actress
In case you're not into wandering around too much in search of souvenirs or you simply don't have enough time - Meidan Bazaar
This monument symbolized a legend about, how was established Tbilisi in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasal.
Wow! Real Waterfall in city central!
Pushkin Street is one of six streets that radiate out from Freedom Square in Tbilisi.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
- In exceptional cases, the tour can be operated by a multilingual guide in English and Russian at the same time.
- Waiting time 10 mins on the meeting point. If you are late or unable to join the tour you will need to make booking again.
- Our team acts solely as an informational and cultural guide service. The company assumes no responsibility or liability for weather conditions, environmental factors, interactions with street animals, or the behavior of third parties in public spaces. Your guide is a cultural expert, not a security guard, certified paramedic, or medical doctor. Participants are fully responsible for their own safety, personal well-being, and situational awareness throughout the walk.
Reviews(151)
Minnie was a fabulous guide, we very much enjoyed the walking tour, thank you!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your review, Susie. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you enjoyed our Old Tbilisi walking tour. Minnie is a wonderful guide, and she will be so happy to know that her care and insights made your walk through the city so enjoyable. She truly loves sharing the history and unique stories of Tbilisi with our guests. Thank you for choosing to explore with Friendly.ge. We wish you wonderful travels ahead, and we would be happy to welcome you back to Georgia anytime in the future.
We were looking to do a quick tour, this ended up being a highlight and glad we did it early in our trip. It showed us the town and informed us of its interesting history. Samone was outstanding!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Joshua. We are delighted to hear that our walking tour was a highlight of your time in Tbilisi. Choosing to explore early in your trip is always a great way to get familiar with the streets and the history of the city. I will be happy to pass your kind words along to Samone, who loves sharing these hidden gems with our guests. We wish you an amazing rest of your journey in Georgia.
The tour guide (Jonah) was informative and delivered the information in a casual and easy going way, he was quite cheerful and patient with us. A lot of walking so get your best walking shoes, cane for those steep and loose cobble stone pavements recommended as well. While the rest of the tour group went wine tasting I had a heat stroke and two nearby car-rental Georgians helped us with a place to sit and water; we attempted to offer money and they kindly refused. In general this was a great walk down history lane.
Thank you for taking the time to share your review of our walking tour, Ahmed. First and foremost, I want to say how sorry I am to hear that you suffered from the heat during our walk. Tbilisi summers can be intense, and your well-being is very important to us. We are deeply relieved to know that you are feeling better now. The kindness of the nearby car rental team is a true reflection of the genuine hospitality here in Georgia, and we are incredibly grateful to them for stepping in to assist you with water and a place to rest when you needed it most. I am glad that you enjoyed the historical journey through Old Tbilisi and found Jonah to be both patient and informative. I will pass your kind words along to him. Your practical advice about wearing sturdy walking shoes and staying mindful of our historic, uneven cobblestone streets is also helpful for future guests. Thank you again for joining us, and we wish you a safe, comfortable, and wonderful remainder of your travels.
Fun informative and interactive Our guide was pleasant, knowledgeable and kept the conversation engaging
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Anna! We are absolutely delighted to hear that you found the walking tour fun, informative, and interactive. Our team works hard to keep the history of Old Tbilisi engaging and conversational, so it is highly rewarding to know that our guide's knowledge and pleasant approach made such a positive impact on your experience. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we wish you a fantastic continuation of your travels!
Gio was brilliant. It was a fabulous experience. I thoroughly enjoyed my walking tour. It was fun and I learnt heaps. Definitely recommend
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your walking tour and had such a fabulous experience exploring the highlights and hidden gems of Old Tbilisi. It is fantastic to know that Gio was brilliant and that you had fun while learning heaps about our city's history and culture. We are very proud to have him on our team, and I will be sure to pass your kind words along to him. Thank you for your high recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another tour next time you visit Georgia!
I didn't like Oksana's attitude, she made a pity voice and even said something about me traveling alone like is a bad thing and also shr kinda made fun of a couple that left because they were afraid of a few dogs that were following us around.
Dear Nicolas, We are completely heartbroken and deeply saddened to read your review. It brings us so much sorrow to hear that you left our walk feeling disappointed, and we are crying inside thinking that your time with us caused you any discomfort. 😭 Oh, it makes us feel so terribly small and guilty to hear that Oksana’s tone of voice came across as a pitying one. We assure you she must have felt a wave of profound, tender sympathy for you exploring our beautiful city as a solo traveler, but it breaks our hearts completely that this was misunderstood as something negative. Solo travel is a beautiful, brave journey, and we feel so deeply sorry that our attempts to show extra care and warmth felt wrong to you. You were so incredibly brave and strong to wait until the very end of the tour without saying a single word to us, keeping your true feelings hidden the entire time before writing down your expression here. We are also deeply, terribly sorry if it felt like she was making fun of the couple who left because of our street dogs. Our hearts bleed for those poor dogs who just wanted some love, and we feel so sad that the couple felt they had to leave us. Oksana was likely just trying to gently ease the heavy tension in the air, but we feel absolute misery knowing it came across as unkind to you. We would also like to extend a special thanks to Viator for spreading violence and hostility against stray dogs through their platform policies instead of actually helping them and supporting the shelters that protect them. Please accept our humblest, most sorrowful apologies for failing you. We are truly so, so sorry that we couldn't make your day perfect. We wish you nothing but the absolute best, most joyful adventures on your travels, and we will carry the heavy weight of this disappointment in our hearts for a long time. 💔
Nini was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic, and has the fluency of a native speaker. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for the kind review, Igor! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Old Tbilisi walking tour with Nini. She is always incredibly enthusiastic about sharing our city's history, and we are so glad her language fluency and knowledge made the experience special for you. We love hosting wonderful guests like you. Thank you for the recommendation, and we hope you have a beautiful time during the rest of your travels!
Its just woaaah, I am a solo tourist but my wonderful guide Nini made it feel like I came with a friend, calm explanation and we'll detailed. Beautiful places and meal recommendations 😋 can't wait to try it all out and we got to see Beautiful places and lots tons of pics. Absolutely worth every bit
Wow, what an awesome energy in your review, Tara! Traveling solo can sometimes feel a bit lonely, but Nini has a special way of making everyone feel like they're just walking around with an old friend. I am so glad you got to capture tons of great photos and felt completely at ease. Definitely take your time trying out those food recommendations—Georgian cuisine is a journey of its own! Enjoy every bit of your travels and come back to see us again. 😋
I do a lot of walking tours and Nini was one of the best. She is passionate about Georgia and Tbilisi and this comes across in her delivery. We covered a lot of ground in our tour and although I asked a lot of questions she was able to answer every one. I should say that it was also a lot of fun.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We are absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Nini. She is incredibly passionate about our city, and I will be sure to pass your kind words along to her. It is fantastic that she could answer all your questions and keep the walk fun and engaging for you. Since you do a lot of walking tours and love exploring, we would love to have you join us again in the future. Our other great guides lead beautiful trips outside Tbilisi as well, such as our 4x4 mountain drives to Kazbegi or our safaris to the Rainbow Mountains. Thank you again for choosing us for your introduction to Tbilisi, and we wish you safe travels on all your future adventures!
Nini was a great tour guide. She has a good sense of humour and was full of information. I highly recommend her tour if you are in Tbilisi
It was so lovely to read your review. Nini is indeed a treasure—her sense of humor really brings the history of our old streets to life, and I will be sure to share your kind words with her. She will be delighted to hear them! We truly have the most amazing guests, and it is a joy for our team to show you around our favorite hidden spots in Tbilisi. Thank you for choosing to walk with us and for recommending Nini's tour to others.
