Tbilisi Explorer: Essential Walking Private Tour for First-Timers

5.0 (24 reviews) 1 h 30 min – 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Tbilisi Explorer: Essential Walking Private Tour for First-Timers — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

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About this activity

Start your vacation in Georgia on a private walking tour with a local guide, and get answers to all your burning questions to make the most of the rest of your stay. Get ready to make your way past famous landmarks, discover spots only locals know, take a stroll past beautiful architecture and much more. All while you get tips and insights on how to enjoy Tbilisi like a real local!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Russian, Chinese, English
Operated by: Friendly.ge: Transfers & Tours in Georgia

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Cable car (one way)

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick-up
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

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.
Tbilisi Wall Ruins

15 min

Old part of city
Anchiskhati Basilica

15 min

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.
The Bridge of Peace

15 min

One of Tbilisi’s newest attractions, the Bridge of Peace, which opened in 2010 over the River Mtkvari (also known as the Kura River).
Monument of Sayat-Nova

15 min

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.
Old Town Tbilisi

one hour

The old town is unique and it's beautiful. It has many restaurants and eateries, With theater and old buildings
Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater

15 min

Opened in 1981, the Gabriadze Theater has become a much-loved part of Tbilisi's cultural scene.
Sergey Paradzhanov Monument

15 min

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.
Jan Shardeni Street

30 min

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.
Aerial Tramway in Tbilisi

30 min Admission not included

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
Sioni Cathedral Church

15 min

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

15 min

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.
Jumah Mosque

20 min

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

20 min

Rike Park is a public recreation area in Tbilisi, popular with families, tourists and residents out for a stroll
Sculpture the Toaster

15 min

The sculpture of a man holding a horn in Tbilisi modeled on an ancient Colchian statuette affectionately monikered as "tamada".
Meidan Bazaar

20 min

In case you're not into wandering around too much in search of souvenirs or you simply don't have enough time - Meidan Bazaar
Monument Fountain Falcon and Pheasant

15 min

This monument symbolized a legend about, how was established Tbilisi in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasal.
Dzveli Tbilisi Sulphur Waterfall

15 min

Wow! Real Waterfall in city central!
Metekhi Cathedral

20 min

Yet another ancient monument of Tbilisi is Metekhi temple (the 12th century) standing close to the edge of the rocky bank of the Kura

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

near Burberry store

End point

near Burberry store

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
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