What's included in the standard tour vs. the All Inclusive option?

The standard tour covers all entry fees, guide services, and cable-car rides. The All Inclusive option additionally includes a funicular railway ride and a lunch featuring traditional Georgian dishes.

How much walking is involved?

This is a full-day, activity-rich tour with multiple walking segments, especially in Old Town and up Holy Mountain. Comfortable shoes are essential. The cable car and funicular reduce walking fatigue for some sections.

What is the Chronicle of Georgia?

It's a monumental sculpture complex near Tbilisi Sea, often compared to Stonehenge. It tells Georgia's history through striking stone figures and is a notable modern landmark outside the historic city centre.

Will I have time to actually relax in the sulfur baths?

Yes – sulfur baths are included in the afternoon itinerary, allowing time to soak and experience this traditional Georgian wellness practice.

Is this tour suitable for families with children?

The 9-hour duration and amount of walking make it better suited to older children and teens. Young children may find the pace and uphill sections challenging; confirm age suitability with the supplier.

Do I need to book in advance?

Booking details and availability are not specified. Contact the supplier directly to confirm scheduling, group size policies, and any required advance notice.

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About this activity

A comprehensive 9-hour immersion into Tbilisi's layered history and modern culture, covering everything from ancient churches and fortress ruins to iconic viewpoints and traditional sulfur baths. This tour weaves together Georgia's religious heritage, legendary founding stories, and living culinary traditions in a single day.

Would you like to visit the top tourist spots and lesser-known treasures of Tbilisi during a full day tour? If yes, this tour is appropriate for you. In the morning, you will visit the Chronicle of Georgia (Stonehenge of Tbilisi) near Tbilisi Sea and Sameba Cathedral, the biggest church in Georgia. During the midday, you will explore Holy Mountain and Mtatsminda Park. During afternoon, you will explore all important sites of the old town of Tbilisi. Additionally, you will take a cable car in Old Town to enjoy the best panoramic views of Tbilisi. Moreover, you will visit sulfur baths and waterfall, explore medieval churches and fortress, hear legend about how Tbilisi was founded, taste unique wines of Georgia and try Georgian bread in the traditional old bakery. All Inclusive option includes Funicular cable railway ride and lunch to taste must-try Georgian dishes.

Highlights

✓Chronicle of Georgia monument near Tbilisi Sea – Georgia's answer to Stonehenge
✓Sameba Cathedral, Georgia's largest and most important Orthodox church
✓Holy Mountain and Mtatsminda Park with cable-car descent for sweeping city views
✓Old Town's medieval fortress, churches, and sulfur baths steeped in history
✓Taste Georgian wine and freshly baked traditional bread in a working historic bakery
✓Learn the founding legend of Tbilisi and discover hidden corners beyond guidebook staples

Insider tips

★Book the All Inclusive option to skip queuing for lunch and experience authentic Georgian cuisine without interrupting your sightseeing flow
★Wear comfortable walking shoes; the Old Town is steep and cobbled, especially the climb to Holy Mountain
★Visit the sulfur baths in the afternoon when you're ready to slow down – they're a perfect wind-down before exploring wine and bread tasting
★Ask your guide about the city's founding legend at Metekhi Church; local storytelling adds colour that guidebooks miss

Good to know

•Duration is 9 hours; starts in the morning and ends in late afternoon/early evening
•Includes cable-car/funicular rides (both Old Town cable car and Mtatsminda Park funicular are covered in All Inclusive option)
•All Inclusive option adds lunch featuring traditional Georgian dishes; standard option covers entry fees and guide only
•Minimum group size or pickup logistics not specified – confirm with supplier before booking
•Comfortable walking shoes essential; bring light layers as temperature varies between high viewpoints and covered baths

Who it's for

First-time visitors seeking a complete overview of Tbilisi's history, landmarks, and cultureCulture enthusiasts interested in Orthodox churches, medieval architecture, and Georgian heritageFood and wine lovers wanting to taste local wines and traditional Georgian bread in authentic settingsActive travellers comfortable with uphill walks and keen to explore beyond mainstream tourist zones

Best time to visit

Spring (April–May) and autumn (September–October) offer pleasant temperatures for full-day walking and clear visibility from viewpoints. Summer is hot in Old Town, while winter can make steep, cobbled streets slippery; visit on a clear day for the best panoramic views from Mtatsminda Park.

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Reviews

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John K.

Jun 2026

giulia our guide was class, handy if youre short on time, and hit 8 landmarks

Will T.

Apr 2026

Very enjoy, the old market the guide took us through the best part. Aiko take care us very well, hit 8 landmarks. Thank you so much!

Aisha J.

Feb 2026

Not bad but not great, the cathedral square at golden hour we like but hit 8 landmarks only. Maybe can improve, little bit expensive.

James W.

Jan 2026

our guide Giulia had so many stories and the old market the guide took us through was the highlight, and went last tuesday.

Carlos J.

Jan 2025

our guide Yusuf really knew their stuff and the old market the guide took us through was the highlight, and miles ahead of a similar city tour we tried in Bangkok.

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