Old Town and Beyond: A Tbilisi Silk Road Feast with Culinary Backstreets
Beskrivning
När georgisk matkultur sakta växer fram ur sovjettidens djupfrysning, tittar Tbilisis kockar bortom sina lands gränser samtidigt som de återupplivar och värnar Georgiens unika kulinariska traditioner. Sidenvägens öppna anda är tillbaka i stan, och på denna episka matdag får vi en smak av vad det handlar om. Vår dag börjar där Tbilisi började för årtusenden sedan, vid de naturliga varma källorna i den äldsta delen av staden. Här ger en moské, synagoga och georgisk-ortodox katedral ett panorama som berättar mycket om stadens mångfald och dess historia som ett viktigt centrum för handel och kultur och ett viktigt stopp längs den antika sidenvägen. Tbilisis strategiska läge gjorde det till en önskvärd plats att ockupera, och det finns ingen brist på erövrare som passerade: romare, bysantiner, mongoler, kazarer, araber, perser, ottomaner, ryssar och slutligen sovjeterna.
Turalternativ
Resplan
Vi börjar i den stämningsfulla gamla staden Tbilisi, där vi besöker ett underjordiskt azeriskt tehus.
Vi kommer att ta oss till en kyrkodriven butik som säljer produkter direkt från ortodoxa kloster – långvariga bastioner för hantverksproduktion – här kommer vi att prova några fantastiska godsaker
På bakgatorna nära Freedom Square kommer vi att besöka en ovanlig vinbar för en provsmakning av Georgiens finaste småskaliga vinproducenter.
Vi kommer att besöka den äldsta kyrkan i Tbilisi, en arkitektonisk och kulturell skatt.
Nära denna berömda teater kommer vi att sitta ner för shkmeruli, en fräsande kycklingrätt och en bit av vilken georgisk fest som helst.
Nära parlamentet kommer vi att besöka en khinkali-mästare och prova hennes nygjorda dumplings.
En annan fantastisk katedral passerar vi förbi på väg till en hantverksmässig ostbutik för en provsmakning.
Höjdpunkter
Vad som ingår
Resenärers betyg
Viktig information
- Spädbarn och små barn kan åka i barnvagn eller sittvagn
- Servicedjur tillåtna
- Kollektivtrafiksalternativ finns i närheten
- Lämplig för alla fysiska konditionsnivåer
Recensioner(74)
We had an amazing food tour in Tbilisi and would highly recommend it. Our guide, Maka, was warm, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel relaxed and authentic. We tried some incredible Georgian dishes, including khinkali, khachapuri, and other local specialties, along with delicious Georgian wines. It was such a great way to learn more about the culture and discover foods we might not have ordered ourselves. A real highlight of our trip!
Thank you for the wonderful review. We are so glad that you enjoyed exploring Tbilisi and discovering its everyday culinary life with Maka. By sharing these meals, you are directly supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping to preserve beautiful Georgian family traditions.
We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Tbilisi with Maka. She is such a warm and knowledgeable guide who does a wonderful job of immersing you in Georgian history, traditions, food and wine. Such an insightful, engaging, and delicious day!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed immersing yourself in Georgian history and traditions while supporting the unsung heroes of Tbilisi's local community. It is a joy to share these human connections and family-run spots with travelers who appreciate our mission of preserving honest culinary traditions.
This tour exceeded expectations in every way. Our guide, Tamra, gave us the best possible first impression of Georgia, the people, the culture, and the history. The information provided and the robust discussion definitely enhanced our overall experience. The food…I can’t even describe how much we all enjoyed it. Not only the taste, but learning about the traditions and importance of certain dishes. I am not going to embarrass myself by trying to name the dishes (!), but suffice it to say the four of us did our best to clean every plate! Further, the pacing of this tour allowed us to fully enjoy each dish, and each tasting was given an appropriate amount of time and space between courses. Highly recommend this entire experience. Thank you!!
Thank you for the review. We are so happy that the delicious dishes and robust conversations provided such a meaningful introduction to Georgian culture and history. Thank you for supporting the city's unsung heroes and helping us preserve these incredible culinary traditions.
Our guide Maka was fantastic. The food was delicious. Overall it was a great tour.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are so glad you enjoyed exploring Tbilisi and sharing meals with the unsung heroes of the kitchen who work tirelessly to preserve their family traditions. Your support means the world to our small network of local spots, and we hope to welcome you back on another journey into daily city life soon.
The experience was truly complete. The history, food, and company was the perfect introduction to Tbilisi. We had amazing conversations, the tour guide was brilliant, and it really portrayed the concept of the city.
Thank you for the review. We are so glad that the history, food, and company provided a meaningful introduction to the complexity of Tbilisi. By walking with us, you are directly supporting the unsung heroes of the kitchen and helping to preserve important culinary traditions.
I loved this tour in Tbilisi! Maka was a wonderful guide, and it was a pleasure to spend the day with her and learn about Georgian food. I highly recommend this experience. It’s a great way to get closer to the Georgian culture.
Thank you for the review and for spending the day exploring the rich culinary landscape of Tbilisi with us. We are thrilled that you enjoyed connecting with Georgian culture and the unsung heroes of the kitchen who work so hard to keep it alive. Your support helps preserve these precious family-run traditions and sustains the local community.
Absolutely amazing Tbilisi food and beverage tour!!! We truly enjoyed every aspect of it! Maka was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and skilled in walking us around the city, explaining the local history and foods, and taking us to places we never would have found on our own to experience incredible local cuisine and drinks! She reinforced why we search out Culinary Backstreet tours when we travel! Highly recommend and would do it again!!!
Thank you so much for this wonderful review and for traveling with Culinary Backstreets once again. We are delighted that you had such a fantastic time exploring the complex flavors and history of the city with your guide. By walking with us, you are directly helping to support the traditional family-run spots and unsung culinary masters who keep these vital local foodways alive.
Kristo was an amazing guide, telling us the history and politics of her country through the food and wine. Loved the conversation and the tea rooms, cafes and restaurants she took us to. We also walked the city with all sorts of interesting info along the wsy. Highly recommended.
Thank you for the wonderful review and for exploring the fascinating complexity of Tbilisi with us. We are so glad you enjoyed connecting with the local culture, history, and the unsung heroes of the city's traditional tea rooms and cafes. By choosing to walk with us, you are directly supporting our mission of honest tourism and helping to preserve these deeply rooted culinary traditions.
This day has been one of the best experiences on a trip. Kristo is an amazing woman who tough us much more than just food. Definitely this worth every second and we ended up loving so much Georgia, their culture, their food and of course their people.
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review of your time in Georgia. We are thrilled that your experience went beyond the food, allowing you to connect with the city's rich culture and daily life. Your visit helps support the unsung heroes of the kitchen and plays a vital part in preserving these beautiful culinary traditions.
What a wonderful day with Maka!! We started our day in Tbilisi near the sulfur baths. Maka led us to a cozy cafe for some tea and khachapuri. Over breakfast, we learned some the history of Georgia and Tbilisi. Maka’s background in history provided a lot of insight into the culture and she provided us with so much knowledge and context. We spent the day walking, talking, and eating. Maka made us feel so comfortable, and she was willing to engage with us on difficult topics like politics, religion, and international relations - we feel like gained a very good understanding of the culture of modern-day Georgia. She also has a lifetime of Georgian cuisine knowledge that she was willing to share with us. The food stops were fantastic. The locations were nicely curated and we were able to learn so much about Georgian cuisine - the different types of khachapuri, learning how to eat khinkali correctly, finding fresh-baked shoti, pkhali, and so much more…delicious and so engaging. The shkmeruli stop was so good! While the price of the tour was more than we wanted to spend, we were so happy that we did. It was worth every penny. By the time the tour ended, we felt so much more competent on our knowledge of Georgian cuisine and Georgian history, and we felt like we gained a new friend in Maka. We’ve really enjoyed our visit to Georgia, and we thank Maka so much for giving us the proper introduction. We highly recommend this tour!!!
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful review. We are so glad that Maka could introduce you to the deep history and rich flavors of Tbilisi's culinary traditions. Thank you for walking with us and supporting the unsung heroes of the Georgian kitchen who work so hard to keep these beautiful family-run spots alive.
