Old Tbilisi Tour – Private Walking Tour With Wine-Tasting
Overview
Firstly we start the walk from Rike park and go through the old town. We visit magnificent buildings and important places like Metekhi Church, Sioni Church, Puppet Theater, Clock Tower, Anchiskhati Church, and Peace Bridge. Secondly, After some walk, we go up to Narikala fortress & Mother of Georgia by Cable - car to enjoy the birds-eye views of Tbilisi. After that, by walking down from the fortress, we move to Sulphur Baths, known as the city's heart. We end up at the Leghvtakgevi waterfall.
Inclusions
- Guide service
- Cable car ticket
- Wine tasting
- Entry/Admission - Sioni Cathedral Church
- Entry/Admission - Narikala Fortress
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Georgia
The tour begins by visiting Narikala fortress, where we will take the cable car and move up to the fortress and enjoy with its amazing architecture and historical sites.
According the history the structure was established in the 4th century as a Sasanian citadel called Shuris-tsikhe ( "Invidious Fort"). It was considerably expanded by the Umayyads in the 7th century and later, by king David the Builder (1089–1125). The Mongols renamed it "Narin Qala" (i.e., "Little Fortress"). Most of extant fortifications date from the 16th and 17th centuries. In 1827, parts of the fortress were damaged by an earthquake and demolished. Guests can walk around the castle.
From Narikala Fortress you can see two extremely different views.
On the one side of the wall you can see a busy, hestic city and on the other side a quiet, peaceful forest known as the Botanical Garden.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Kartlis Deda, On the top of Sololaki hill, Tbilisi Georgia
The statue was erected on the top of Sololaki hill in 1958.In 1958 Tbilisi celebrated its 1500th anniversary. Prominent Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli designed the twenty-metre aluminium figure of a woman in Georgian national dress. She symbolizes the Georgian national character: in her left hand she holds a bowl of wine to greet those who come as friends, and in her right hand is a sword for those who come as enemies.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Abanotubani, Abano St, Tbilisi Georgia
From Narikala fortress we will walk down to Abanotubani. According to legend, this place became the reason for the founding of Tbilisi in the 5th century AD. Sulfur water flows naturally from the soil in the Abanotubani area and supplies about 3, 000, 000 liters of water daily and its average temperature is 47 °.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Legvachtahvi Gorge, Botanikuri st 1 Old Town, Tbilisi 0105 Georgia
Right in the middle of the capital you can enjoy by the beauty of Leghvtakhevi Waterfall. By the way you can escape hot weather in summer and enjoy by the coolness. A beautiful gorge located within old town, that is very accessible to visitors, excellent pathways crossing Tbilisi’s lock bridge, small but perfectly formed, innercity waterfall.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Shardeni Street, Tbilisi Georgia
After the waterfall we will take the road to Chardin street, the most colorful and favorite street in Tbilisi. Named in honor of Jean Chardin, a French traveler, who traveled to Georgia in the 18th century and returned to his native land with great fascination. This street is famous for its nightlife that lasts until 5 a.m.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sioni Cathedral Church, 3, Sioni Street Old Town, Tbilisi Georgia
One of the holiest places in Georgia. The first church was built here in the 5th century by the order of Vakhtang Gorgasali. The present temple is a 17th-century building which keeps the fourth century St. Nino's original cross.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Bridge of Peace, Tbilisi Georgia
Beautiful walking glass bridge, which is on the list of 10 most beautiful bridges. A sightseeing spot you must not miss, the Peace Bridge was officially opened in 2010. It is 156 meters long and consists of 10, 000 lamps.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Metekhi Cathedral, Metekhi St, Tbilisi Georgia
Through Rike Park we will visit the St. Mary's Cathedral of Metekhi, located on the left bank of the river Mtkvari. According to the legend, the remains of St. Shushanik can be found here. You will hear interesting information as there is a statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali situated in the yard of the Metekhi Temple.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had an excellent, funny and interesting tour together with Lela. She didn't rush us, excepted that we spent extra time on certain spots of the tour, and answered all of our questions, even the stupid ones. Lela is a real star in what she is doing, that's for sure. Highly recommended! Swedish w...
We had an excellent, funny and interesting tour together with Lela. She didn't rush us, excepted that we spent extra time on certain spots of the tour, and answered all of our questions, even the stupid ones. Lela is a real star in what she is doing, that's for sure. Highly recommended! Swedish wikingsLela is extremely knowledgable and was utterly charming on our walking tour of Tbilisi. She clearly enjoys what she does. Her English is really good, and she’s very funny! Thank you for taking such good care of us :)
Lela is extremely knowledgable and was utterly charming on our walking tour of Tbilisi. She clearly enjoys what she does. Her English is really good, and she’s very funny! Thank you for taking such good care of us :)Lela was very friendly, funny and enthusiastic. Despite visiting Georgia many times there was so much more we learnt. Would highly recommend.
Lela was very friendly, funny and enthusiastic. Despite visiting Georgia many times there was so much more we learnt. Would highly recommend.This was an excellent walking tour. Lela shared a lot of historical and fun facts. Was very thoughtful and didn't rush us. She also told us a lot of places to visit over the next few days of our trip
This was an excellent walking tour. Lela shared a lot of historical and fun facts. Was very thoughtful and didn't rush us. She also told us a lot of places to visit over the next few days of our tripThey are very helpful and friendly just like taking a tour with your friend. Also they have a lot of knowledge about the place. Very professional.
They are very helpful and friendly just like taking a tour with your friend. Also they have a lot of knowledge about the place. Very professional.I came to Tbilisi for a first time and was confused which tour we have to take, luckily we chose this tour and met Lela, one of the best and certified out 35 guides. She is professional guide, with excellent knowledge of history, with good sense of humor and polite. She showed us most beautiful ...
I came to Tbilisi for a first time and was confused which tour we have to take, luckily we chose this tour and met Lela, one of the best and certified out 35 guides. She is professional guide, with excellent knowledge of history, with good sense of humor and polite. She showed us most beautiful places in the city. Definitely will come back again.