Old Tbilisi Highlights and Hidden Gems Guided Walking Tour 3 h
Overview
Explore Tbilisi's Old Town, a vibrant district of cobbled streets, unique architecture and historic churches. Our tour takes you to landmarks such as the Anchiskhati Basilica, the Narikala Fortress and the Clock Tower.
Discover the sulphur baths, admire the waterfall, ride the cable car and visit the Mother of Georgia monument.
Soak up the rich history in Freedom Square, trace the city's Persian and Russian influences, and admire the modern Peace Bridge. Take unforgettable photos and immerse yourself in the local culture with amazing guides.
Our tour goes beyond sightseeing; it's a complete introduction to life in Tbilisi. Learn about local places and get insider tips on what to do and see. Suitable for all ages and group sizes, join our small group tour, limited to 8 people for a personalized experience, or opt for a private tour.
Make memories and experience the history of this beautiful city! Great guides are on hand to answer your questions and share their wealth of knowledge.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Local guide
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick-up
- Cable car
Itinerary
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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.
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Old part of city
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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.
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One of Tbilisi’s newest attractions, the Bridge of Peace, which opened in 2010 over the River Mtkvari (also known as the Kura River).
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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.
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The old town is unique and it's beautiful. It has many restaurants and eateries, With theater and old buildings
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Opened in 1981, the Gabriadze Theater has become a much-loved part of Tbilisi's cultural scene.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rike Park is a public recreation area in Tbilisi, popular with families, tourists and residents out for a stroll
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The building, also known as the Georgian Synagogue, was built from 1895 to 1903 in an eclectic style by Georgian Jews from Akhaltsikhe who migrated to Tbilisi in the late 19th century, thus the synagogue is also called “synagogue of the people of Akhaltsikhe”.
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The sculpture of a man holding a horn in Tbilisi modeled on an ancient Colchian statuette affectionately monikered as "tamada".
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Sophia Chiaureli professionally known as Sofiko Chiaureli was a Soviet Georgian actress
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In case you're not into wandering around too much in search of souvenirs or you simply don't have enough time - Meidan Bazaar
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This monument symbolized a legend about, how was established Tbilisi in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasal.
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Wow! Real Waterfall in city central!
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Pushkin Street is one of six streets that radiate out from Freedom Square in Tbilisi.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Entrance of the Burberry store at Liberty (Freedom) Square
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End Point
Entrance of the Burberry store at Liberty (Freedom) Square
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Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- 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
- In exceptional cases, the tour can be operated by a multilingual guide in English and Russian at the same time.
- Waiting time 10 mins on the meeting point. If you are late or unable to join the tour you will need to make booking again.
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Special Instructions
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Thank you in advance for coming on time. Your timely appearance will be very much appreciated.
• Please note, this ticket is strictly valid only for the event, date, and time as specified.
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