Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities of Georgia near Tbilisi. Mtskheta was capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Here Georgians accepted Christianity in 317.Jvari Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta.. The great church represents the peak of architectural typology. It is a true architectural masterpiece of the early Medieval period overlooking the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers from the top of the hill. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral was built in the 11th century, although the site itself is even older, dating back to the early 4th century.The monument has an elongated cross which appears to touch the sky. The cathedral is the second largest church building in Georgia and is listed as a UNESCO. Samtavro Monastery Complex was built in the 11th century. It contains the grave of queen Nana and Mirian III, the king of Iberia, who established Christianity as the official religion in Georgia.
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Mtskheta Old Town
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour to old capital Georgia - city Mtskheta lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $20 per person for this Tbilisi experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is trip. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in RU, EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tour to old capital Georgia - city Mtskheta | 4 hours | 4.8 (175) | $20 | |
 UNESCO Gems of Mtskheta - Old Capital of Georgia | 3 hours | 5.0 (34) | $89 | View |
 Mtskheta & Tbilisi: Old & New Capitals Private Tour | 5–6 hours | 4.7 (13) | $39 | View |
 Mtskheta Old Capital & Jvari Monastery Private Tour | 4 hours | 5.0 (8) | $36 | View |
 Mtskheta the Second Jerusalem and the Old Capital of Georgia | 4 hours | — | $35 | View |
 Private Walking Tour in Tbilisi and Mtskheta Old Town | 4–5 hours | 5.0 (4) | $60 | View |
 Kutaisi to Tbilisi Tour: Chronicles, Mtskheta and Old City. | 15 hours | — | $71 | View |
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 175 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by WST Georgia.
