Tbilisi is a hospitable, joyful and sunny city. Private Russian guides in Tbilisi will help you to get to know, feel and love it forever, who will not only give you an individual excursion, but will give you a lot of useful advice.
Mariam - 478 reviews
Mariam is a holiday girl. She loves her city very much and infects guests with this love. If you value humor, fun, want to feel real Georgian hospitality, then go on an excursion with Mariam. She knows the history, traditions and legends of her country very well. It will also teach you to dance Georgian dances and sing Georgian songs.
Around Tbilisi - sincerely and incendiary
Mariam will tell you what Tbilisi has in common with Moscow and St. an old recipe, and a real churchkhela. This walk is not at all like a boring guided history lesson, you will laugh, sing and even dance with Mariam a lot.
Aishat - 402 reviews
Aishat came to Tbilisi quite by accident, and then came to live there. She studies at the Tbilisi University, is interested in the history and ethnography of Georgia. All her excursions are a breeze. She will show you the most interesting places, reveal the secrets of Tbilisi courtyards, help you feel the charm of a leisurely life and fall in love with this city forever.
Excursion "Old faithful to the traditions of Tbilisi"
You will visit the Old Town, see small cozy courtyards with carved wooden balconies, and learn how to skip the line to the famous sulfur baths, which Alexander Dumas admired. Take the cable car up to the Narikala fortress. You will visit the area where writers, artists, rich and famous people once lived, and you will learn the secrets of ancient houses. Be sure to visit the Rezo Gabriadze Theater and remember the best moments of Georgian cinema, with its invariable kind and original humor.
Lika - 326 reviews
Lika is a hereditary guide, her father has been opening Tbilisi to travelers for over 40 years. She shares with the guests her admiration and love for the city. You will visit all corners of the Georgian capital, look at the markets, try to cook khinkali on your own under the guidance of an experienced hostess, see “literary” and evening Tbilisi.
Travel to the past
Lika invites the guests of Georgia to travel back in time. This is a car excursion to the city of Mtskheta - the capital of Iberia from the IV century. BC. by Vc. n. NS. Mtskheta is a sacred place for every Georgian. This is the origin of the Christian faith in Georgia. You will plunge into the world of legends and tales, see where the events described in Lermontov's poem "Mtsyri" took place, visit holy places, including the miraculous blackberry bush of St. Nina.
Tbilisi has a special charm
Tbilisi is closely connected with the destinies of many great poets, writers, musicians, playwrights and artists. You will learn the love story and tragic fate of A. Griboyedov and Nina Chavchavadze, go to the church where their wedding took place, see a small performance on the tower of the Rezo Gabriadze theater, remember his touching characters.
F. Chaliapin began his career in Tbilisi, L. Tolstoy wrote his first works here, and the best Russian poets dedicated their best poems to Georgia. Walking along the streets of the old city, remember the legend of the love between Niko Pirosmani and the French singer Margarita, which formed the basis of A. Voznesensky's poems and R. Pauls's song “A Million Scarlet Roses”.
Twinkling lights of Tbilisi
Going for an evening walk, you get a chance not only to see the main attractions and learn better the history of the city, but also to see it in a special, magical light of colored lights.
By markets of Tbilisi
The Georgian market is a special world where people go not only for groceries. One cannot feel the atmosphere of this city without a good treat. And you will only find suitable products on the market. You will visit the agricultural - "Deserter" - market: there are special smells, their own rules and, of course, the famous Georgian spices, churchkhela, honey, cheeses and nuts; choose souvenirs at the flea market on the Dry Bridge, and taste the best varieties of Georgian wines in the 400-year-old wine cellar.
You can finish the tour by visiting the hostess of one of the hospitable houses to see how modern Tbilisi residents live, and under the guidance of the hostess to cook some Georgian dish.
Get to know Tbilisi in one day
If you came to Tbilisi for a very short time, then be sure to go on this sightseeing tour with Lika. In a short time you will see the main sights, learn the secrets of streets, palaces and temples, visit the main temple of Georgia, look at the city from the Mount of St. David, get into the quarter of the famous sulfur baths and reach the waterfall in the center of the capital. If you wish, the excursion can end with a tasting of Georgian wines in a 17th century wine cellar.
Prepare khinkali at a Georgian woman's
Georgian cuisine is an attraction in itself. It is delicious, vibrant and original, like the whole Georgian culture. Visit a real Georgian feast - visit an ordinary Georgian house, where the hostess will set the table, treat you to delicious dishes and share the secrets of making real khinkali and khachapuri. Under her guidance, you will cook them according to all the rules, and after returning home, you will surprise your guests and collect compliments.
Michael - 292 reviews
Mikhail, a native of Tbilisi, a sound engineer at the Georgia-Film studio, will show you not only the capital, but also take you to other equally interesting and picturesque places of this region.
All Kakheti in one day
Dedicate one day to one of the most fertile regions of Georgia. The famous Alazani Valley, where 500 varieties of grapes are grown. You will visit the residence of the Kakhetian kings, see the ancient monasteries that are still operating now, learn the history of these places and the history of winemaking in Georgia. At the end you will have lunch and wine tasting at the Kindzmarauli Wine House.
Budget tour of the Kakheti circle
You will see historical and architectural monuments against the background of pristine nature, visit sacred places for every Georgian - the tomb of St. Nina. In Sighnaghi you can admire the works of Pirosmani and Gudiashvili. You will visit the old and new monasteries of Kakheti, the estate of the Georgian poet A. Chavchavadze, learn the secrets of wine-making and taste the best wines and other drinks of the Alazani Valley.
Blessed Kakheti - group tour
In one day in Kakheti, you will learn not only everything about wine production in Georgia and taste the best varieties of this blessed drink, but also visit “Sunny Telavi” - in the filming locations of the film “Mimino”, and in Tsinandali, in the estate of A. Chavchavadze , learn about the ancient princely family of its owner and its role in the history of the country. You will see the first capital of Kakheti - Gremi and the castle of the first Kakhetian kings, enjoy the beauty of the wild nature.
Kakheti - the land of ancient traditions and variety of Georgian wines
An individual excursion to Kakheti is your trip to the very heart of Georgia. It is impossible to understand the Georgian mentality, to feel more deeply the atmosphere and age-old traditions of this hospitable land without visiting Kakheti.And of course, a trip here cannot do without a story about how grapes are grown and wine is made - you will visit three wineries, where you will find yourself at a traditional feast with wine and refreshments.
Kakheti in the Georgian mentality
This is a private wine tour of Kakheti. You will learn about the history of winemaking in Georgia, which has been going on for 8 thousand years, hear many legends associated with it, and visit the Museum of the Vine. And the story about the special secrets and subtleties when choosing a wine will help you find exactly that, your own, variety. 4 types of tastings are waiting for you: professional, amateur, consumer and hedonistic - feel the difference.
Zurab - 266 reviews
Zurab has been working in tourism for many years. He knows the history and culture of his country very well. Zurab is a professional photographer and can also offer you a fantastic photo session against the backdrop of ancient fortresses, majestic cliffs and mysterious gorges.
Tbilisi - the city where Muse lives
Walk the streets of the Old Town. Listen to the legends of old Tbilisi, find out the secrets of its houses and courtyards, see how people of various confessions and nationalities live in a friendly, neighborly way, how their cultures and everyday life are interconnected, and then you will understand what attracted Georgian people for many centuries. the capital of creative people and inspired to create beautiful creations.
Ancient Mtskheta and cave Uplistsikhe
You will visit the first capital of the Georgian state, and then you will be transported into the depths of the centuries - to the second millennium BC. It was then that the most ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe, carved right into the rock, arose.
Mysteries of Mtskheta, the ancient capital of Georgia
Mtskheta is called the second Jerusalem in Georgia. This city is associated with a Palestinian shrine with a rich historical and cultural heritage and a huge number of holy sites. You will walk along the streets of the city, learn its history, see the ancient palaces and temples, where the first Georgian kings were crowned and buried. Climb to the top of the mountain and see the confluence of the Kura and Aragva rivers. At the end of the excursion, a lunch of traditional Georgian dishes awaits you.
A trip to Kakheti, or How a Georgian feast is born
Not a single Georgian feast can be imagined without good wine. Kakheti is a magical land of extraordinary natural beauty - a place where 500 types of grapes ripen, from which the best varieties of Georgian wine are produced. You will visit ancient Telavi, the estate of A. Chavchavadze in Tsinandali, learn the secrets of ancient winemakers and, if you wish, you can visit the ancient royal wine cellars, where the wine production of the Kindzmarauli company is now located.
Travel along the Georgian Military Highway
Already in the 1st century BC. Strabo described the Darial road. The trade route passed here since ancient times and connected Georgia with the North Caucasus and Russia. On the way, you will see ancient mountain temples, castles and fortresses. Extremely exciting adventures and fantastic views await you. Optionally, for a separate cost, you can order a paragliding flight with an instructor over the White Aragvi gorge.
Vardzia: An Indiana Jones-Style Adventure!
Embark on a breathtaking road trip through mountain forests, mysterious gorges and ancient fortresses. You will visit Borjomi, see the healing source of the famous water and taste it directly from the source. In addition, you will see the fortress, founded by Alexander the Great during the Greco-Persian wars, and, finally, you will find yourself in the rocky city of Vardzia, which Queen Tamara made her residence.
History and SPA relaxation: Uplistsikhe and Borjomi
This car tour will appeal not only to history buffs, but also to those who like to take a bath with thermal water and just want to relax. Indeed, after visiting the pagan rock town of Uplistsikhe, you will be immersed in the world of relaxation - along the road passing through the picturesque Borjomi gorge, you will go to Borjomi. You will see the old park, where the last Russian emperor and his family had a rest every year, and a thermal spring, from which you can taste the water.
Alexander - 244 reviews
Georgian wine and other drinks are in themselves worthy of a separate story and special tours. Alexander will help you understand all the variety of their varieties, tell you how to choose "your" wine and reveal many gastronomic secrets.
Tasting of Georgian wines, cheeses and churchkhela
In Alexander's own wine bar, you can taste 7 varieties of wine from different regions of Georgia, several types of cheese and real churchkhela, as well as learn the secrets of their preparation. You will learn the history of winemaking in Georgia, and for large groups there is an opportunity to listen to national music and Georgian songs.
Treasures of the Kakheti region
Kakheti is perhaps the most famous wine-growing region of Georgia. You will see the process of wine production right at the factory and you will be able to taste several varieties of wine at 3 different factories - Tsinandali, Telavi and Kvarteli. And besides this, you will visit ancient monasteries, temples, fortresses and a pottery workshop, where clay jugs for storing wine - qvevri - are still made by hand, like many centuries ago.
Tasting Georgian chacha with snacks
Another of the constant attributes of the Georgian feast is chacha. Alexander invites you to his restaurant, where you will not only learn how to drink it correctly with suitable snacks, try 6 different varieties of this drink, but also learn the secrets of its preparation and even take part in it. The tasting can be accompanied by a live performance of national music and songs for groups of more than 10 people. If you wish, you can arrange a photo session in national costumes.
Wine tour to Kartli region
The Kartli region certainly does not have as many vineyards as the Alazani Valley. But here, too, since ancient times, grapevines have been cultivated and wine and chacha have been prepared from it. An interesting journey into the past awaits you. You will visit old Mcesta and one of the most ancient cities on earth - rocky Uplistsikhe. In a picturesque mountain gorge, you will find a traditional Georgian feast with the opportunity to taste several varieties of wine.
Along the legendary Georgian Military Highway
The famous Georgian Military Road is not only an ancient trade route, but also a series of extraordinary landscapes, from which breathtaking, many monuments of history, culture and religion. You will visit ancient temples, monasteries and former residences of Georgian kings, from the Friendship Arch, look at the Aragvi gorge and the eastern Caucasian highlands. In the middle of the day, lunch is waiting for you - khinkali and other dishes of the mountaineers and tasting of local wine.
Sergo - 244 reviews
Sergo was born and raised in Georgia. He is a historian by training and knows very well not only the past of his country, but also its ethnography, literature, history of religion and mythology. He also loves poetry very much and reads poetry very well.
Get inspired by the atmosphere of Tbilisi
Together with Sergo, you will walk along the old streets of the city, look into its courtyards, observe the townspeople and consider the main attractions of the Georgian capital. Talking about the history of the city, the peoples inhabiting it, you will learn to see and read the signs of past eras, you will understand why this city inspired creators to create their works, and be sure to remember the best poems of A.S. Pushkin, M.Yu. Lermontov, A. Voznesensky, B. Akhmadulina and other poets dedicated to Georgia.
Kazbegi - a place without which it is impossible to imagine Georgia
Sergo spent his childhood here and retained the warmest memories of this region, which he is happy to share with the guests of Georgia.You will visit the best observation deck in the mountains, make a stop in Gudauri and go to the main goal - Mount Kazbek and Gergeti Church.
Priestly Uplistsikhe and resort Borjomi
This tour will help you look at Georgia from a completely different perspective. You will visit the ancient rocky city of Uplistsikhe. You will find out what traditions, beliefs, life were among the inhabitants of Georgia in those days, how much they depended on the influence of heavenly bodies. And then you will go to the small green town of Borjomi, with its unique architecture, beautiful resort park and famous mineral water springs.
Original Kakheti
Cheerful, bright and noisy, like a good Georgian feast, Kakheti is an ancient land of winemakers. In addition, there are also interesting historical monuments. You will visit the sacred place for all Georgians - the monastery of St. Nino in the village of Bodbe, and then go to the most romantic Georgian city of Sighnaghi. Your journey will end with a visit to the locals. This is perhaps the best way to learn about local traditions. You will be treated to the most delicious dishes of Georgian cuisine and, of course, wine from your home cellar.
Karina - 180 reviews
Karina was born and raised in Tbilisi. She conducts individual excursions not only in her hometown and its suburbs. You can go to Borjomi, to the cave city of Vardzia, to the Rabati fortress - anywhere Karina can share with you everything she knows about these places and, of course, her love and respect for her homeland.
The magnificent Jvari and the altar of Georgia - Mtskheta
You will go to Mtskheta - not just the ancient capital of the Georgian state, but also see the symbol of Georgia - the ancient Javri church, admire the extraordinary mountain landscapes, learn the history of this temple and its significance in the formation of the Orthodox faith in Georgia and go to other holy places of this region - female Samtavro monastery and the main cathedral of Georgia Svetitskhoveli.
Galaktion - 179 reviews
Galaktion, a historian by training, worked for many years as a guide in Tbilisi and St. Petersburg. Based on the materials of his excursions, he prepared and published several books. For guests of Georgia, Galaktion conducts wonderful excursions around his hometown and other regions of the country.
If this is your first visit to Georgia, then start your acquaintance with it from the capital. You can go with Galaktion on a "Walk in the Old City": imbued with the spirit of antiquity, observe the life of Tbilisi courtyards, see how ancient traditions are preserved, learn the history of palaces and temples. Or go on a Sightseeing car tour of the city: drive along Rustaveli Avenue, climb Mount St. David, walk along the Old Town. A separate excursion is dedicated to the churches and temples of Tbilisi - "In the holy places of Georgia".
No trip to Georgia can be complete without wine, and for it it is better to go to the blessed land of Georgian winemakers - Kakheti. Several excursions of Galaktion are dedicated to this: "Wine tour to Kakheti - the land of the sun and grapes", "Kakheti - the cradle of wine". Having learned all the secrets of winemakers, go to another famous drink from Georgia - the thermal springs of Borjomi in the small resort town of the same name ("Borjomi: Green Paradise").
You can touch the ancient past of the country, its origins and sacred places by taking part in the tours: "Ancient capital of Georgia", "Georgian military road", "Journey to the cave Uplistsikhe", "Through the holy places of Georgia: Mtskheta and Shio-Mgvime" ...
Arthur - 176 reviews
Arthur is a young, professional guide in love with his country. He is ready to reveal to you all the secrets of this hospitable land and will gladly conduct excursions for you not only in Tbilisi, but also in other equally interesting regions of Georgia.
The road to the legendary giant Kazbek
Kazbek is an ancient extinct volcano, in many ways personifying Georgia itself. The way there lies along the Georgian Military Highway. You will learn the history of this ancient trade route, make stops in the mountains and enjoy the views. In settlements, you will go to ancient temples and fortresses, learn not only historical facts, but also the legends associated with these places.
Ski tour to Gudauri
Gudauri is a modern ski resort. The road there also lies along the Georgian Military Highway. This means that breathtaking landscapes, the confluence of the Kura and Aragva, beautiful lakes, medieval towers and temples, a stop in the village of Pasanauri, where the most delicious khinkali in Georgia are prepared, await you. And in Gudauri itself you will find extraordinary panoramas, 8 tracks for any level of training, 16 km long, - you are guaranteed an adrenaline rush and positive emotions.
Mtskheta and Ananuri: about faith and nature
Many trials fell to the lot of the Georgian people. What helped the Georgians to preserve their original culture and survive? Unchanging love for the Motherland and faith in God. This excursion will help you understand how the formation of Georgian Orthodoxy took place. In the ancient sacred capital of Mtskheta, you will visit the sacred temples of Svetitskhoveli and Javri, and from there you will go to the medieval fortress Ananuri, which once served as the residence of the Georgian rulers.
Dmitry - 163 reviews
Dmitry is a student of Tbilisi University, orientalist. He will show you his hometown as he knows and loves it from birth.
Acquaintance with Tiflis
Dmitry is ready to tell you about that distant time when a multilingual, noisy city arose at the crossroads of trade routes. How it developed from the 5th century to the present day, how from those ancient times to the present day people of various nationalities coexist peacefully in it - you will see with your own eyes. You will find out how old Tiflis lived, how ordinary townspeople built their life and why for so many centuries creative people have been striving here for inspiration.
Kazbek - Guardian of the East
You will meet with the legendary peak of the Caucasus Mountains. The way to it lies along the famous Georgian Military Highway. Dmitry will tell you the history of this ancient tract, you will stop in ancient villages where old fortresses and temples have been preserved, and throughout the journey you will be able to admire the majestic views of mountains, waterfalls, mountain lakes. The giant Kazbek will appear before you in all its greatness, and before heading back, you should definitely go to the ancient temple of Gergeti.
Mtskheta - from Armazi to Jesus
What gods the inhabitants of Georgia worshiped in the pre-Christian era, what rituals they performed to please their patrons, how the formation of the Christian faith took place on this land - you will learn all this on a tour of the holy places in the vicinity of Tbilisi. You will learn about several versions of the spread of Christianity in Georgia, who Saint Nino is and why she is so revered here. You will visit the pagan Armazi and Christian Javri and Svetitskhoveli, understand the architectural styles and pagan rituals and see the ancient fortresses and castles of the Georgian rulers of the past.
Guia - 159 reviews
Gia spent all his life in Tbilisi and together with his hometown experienced all the joys and troubles that befell him. He will show you the real Georgia - beautiful, proud, unbroken and very warm and hospitable.
To Kakheti - for beauty and wine
Everyone goes to Kakheti for wine. But you will meet with magnificent landscapes, unique architecture, interesting and original culture and the majestic past of Kakheti. The journey will begin not along the usual highway, but through the Gombori Pass. On the way, you will make a stop in the village of Ujarma to look at the old church and learn its history. Then go to the main temple of Kakheti - Alaverdi and Gremi castle, where the rulers of Kakheti lived. And, of course, you will taste the famous Kakhetian wine at the Kindzmarauli factory and have lunch on the shores of the picturesque Lake Iliya.
Ancient surroundings of Tbilisi
There are several places in the vicinity of the Georgian capital that are associated with the country's long past. Many of them are not only monuments of history or architecture, but also spiritual centers - there are many sacred places for every Georgian. You can choose several points to visit to choose from:
- go to Mtskheta, see Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
- visit the monastery of Javri - a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site
- see the monasteries of Shiomghvime and Zedazeni, which were founded by Assyrian monks in the 6th century
- wander around the ancient pagan rock town of Uplistsikhe
You can go on the road by car, but in order to feel like a real pilgrim going to the temple, it is better to walk the way to the monastery. In one day, you can visit two or three places with a lunch break.
Journey to Kazbegi
Along the Georgian Military Highway, you will go to the proud Kazbek. In the gorge between the mountain peaks, admire the view of the Zhinvali reservoir, visit the medieval fortress of Ananuri and from the watchtower explore the surroundings, overcome the famous Cross Pass and admire the views from the observation decks, dine at a family restaurant in Pasanauri - here they cook the best khinkali in Georgia and get to the village of Kazbegi at the foot of Kazbek. You will learn the history of these places and be sure to climb the mountain, to the Gergeti Church.
Anna - 136 reviews
Anna first came to Georgia as a child and since then dreamed of returning here. Eight years ago, her dream came true. Now she lives here and invites you to take a walk through the "sincere" Tbilisi and find out how ordinary citizens live there.
Soulful Tbilisi: city and townspeople
Tbilisi is not only a city with a rich history, many architectural and historical monuments, gastronomic impressions, but above all its inhabitants, who create this unique atmosphere in it. You will go for a walk in the city center and talk with Anna not only about what was here before, but also about the life of people at that time and now.
The walk will not be limited to the old quarters, you will also reach those areas that were built around the city walls, and you will be able to discover a lot of new things. How to behave at a traditional Georgian feast? Where is the best place to buy wine and cheese, how to get to the sulfur baths, which restaurant to dine in, and where do modern Tbilisi residents relax? All these questions are of course of concern to tourists. Anna will reveal all the secrets to you and unobtrusively tell you about the main attractions of the city.
David - 117 reviews
As a real Georgian and a native of Tbilisi, David is ready to show the guests of his country the most beautiful and interesting places, share his knowledge about the history of Georgia, its traditions and culture.
Ancient Mtskheta and prehistoric Uplistsikhi
Travel to the past of Georgia. You will see ancient temples, including the famous Svetitskhoveli, walk along the streets of ancient Mtskheta, and admire the panorama of Javri and the entire city from special viewing platforms. Then you will travel to the museum of the “father of nations” in Gori. Here, in a mansion built in 1951, documents, Stalin's personal belongings and the leader's armored train are exhibited. In the ancient cave Uplistsikhe, you will see unique prehistoric religious buildings that have survived to this day.
To Kutaisi from Tbilisi
On this tour you will see the most important monuments of architecture and history of Georgia. You will visit the Gelati Monastery - the center of cultural, spiritual and scientific life. Pilgrims from all over Georgia aspired here. In the XII century, the great David the Builder founded an academy here, there was a library at the monastery, many outstanding scientists worked and made scientific discoveries here.
In the Motsameta monastery, worship the relics of the holy martyrs of the princes Mkheidze, who were executed for their refusal to convert to Islam. And then you will go on a magical journey, swim on a boat along the underground cave rivers to the sounds of classical music and the light of colored lights.
Mtskheta - Sighnaghi: the path of faith and love
It is no coincidence that ancient Mtskheta is called the "Second Jerusalem" because of the incredible number of places associated with the spiritual history of the Georgian people and the spread of the Christian faith. You will hear the story of St. Nino, visit the Javri Monastery - the scene of the action in M. Lermontov's poem "Mtsyri", admire the majesty of the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and will be able to worship one of the greatest shrines of Christianity - the Chiton of the Lord.
And from there you can go to Kakheti, visit the Bodbe Monastery, where St. Nino is buried and visit the small town of Sighnaghi and the famous Alazani Valley, where the sunny Georgian wine originates.
Nastya - 113 reviews
Nastya has been living in Georgia for 2 years. During this time, she perfectly learned and fell in love with this country, its culture, history and traditions. She gives tours and writes a travel guide to the country that has become her home.
Old Tiflis in homes and destinies
Together with Nastya, you will go for a walk in the Salolaki area. The local elite once settled here. You will see old mansions, wide front doors, carved lattices. The best city theaters, educational institutions were located here, oil magnates, bankers lived, emperors stayed. You will see the house where P.I. Tchaikovsky, you will definitely visit the square, which, according to legend, was strewn with a million roses to poor Niko Pirosmani. Most of the buildings here today are ordinary residential buildings. You will see how this legendary area lives today.
Photo walk in David Gareji. Desert & Ancients & Monasteries
You don't have to leave our planet to see real Martian landscapes. Travel to David Gareji. You will see a completely different world and a completely different Georgia. Fantastic stone desert, hawks and foxes, sheep grazing on the slopes. You will see the simple, ascetic life of the monks of the David Lavra and the cave monastery in Tetri Udabno. And you will also bring a wonderful photo report about your trip.
Under the canopy of age-old plane trees
Already in the 19th century, they began to build up Rustaveli Avenue with buildings ordered by the emperor. Before the revolution, there were the most prestigious hotels, theaters and gymnasiums here. The houses were built here by the best architects from all over the world. Princes, industrialists and patrons settled here. You will walk along the main avenue of the city and compare its past with the present, hear many legends and true stories associated with these buildings and the people who lived in them. This is a kind of history of the country and the city in houses and faces.
Medea - 86 reviews
Medea worked as a journalist for many years, being an employee of Argumenty i Fakty, Komsomolskaya Pravda in Georgia and other publications. Over the years, she has collected many vivid impressions of her hometown, which she will share with the guests of the city.
Kings, laundresses and tulukhchi
Medea offers to go to old Tiflis and talk about how the noble Georgian kings and ordinary people lived at that time. What were they doing, what were their professions and what was special in the Tbilisi dialect, by which Tbilisi residents recognize each other in all corners of the globe.
You will see a variety of temples - from the Zoroastrian to the synagogue and mosque, Darbazi - the house of a wealthy Tiflis in the Middle Ages. Find out who the kinto and karachogels are. You will reach the famous sulfur baths, hear their history and see the modern life of old courtyards and streets, the way of which has hardly changed.
Sololaki: ceremonial, salons and boarding houses
This excursion is dedicated to the area of Tbilisi where people of the noble class lived, and later numerous industrialists and intellectuals. Here, in Salolaki, oil magnates and patrons settled. There was also the house of L. Beria, and even earlier N. Gumilyov walked along these streets, stayed at the house of his brother Nikolai P.I. Tchaikovsky.At the beginning of the last century, in the evenings, fashionable literary and musical salons opened their doors, where famous poets, musicians, and artists gathered.
Nika - 81 reviews
Nika belongs to an ancient Georgian family. Pirosmani was brought up in his family, and the family house is still located on Asatiani Street.
All roads lead to Tiflis
Nika invites you for a walk around the city. And you will start it not from the usual tourist places, but from the terrace of Nika's house. You will drink wine, look at the center of Tbilisi and then go for a walk around the city. On the way, Nika will share with you her memories, family legends, a story about the past of the capital.
And all of them will be filled with the life of ordinary Tbilisi residents who lived here many centuries ago and modern residents. You will not only see all the main sights, but also walk along cozy old courtyards, then go out to the houses where interesting people lived or stayed.
Shrines of Mtskheta and Tbilisi courtyards
In order to better understand the Georgian character, the foundations of its resilience and love of life, it is worth going to the most ancient capital of the Georgian kingdom - the city of Mtskheta. You will see the temple and monastery of Javri, the Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, find out what legends and traditions are connected with it, bow to the ashes of the first Christian king of Georgia Mirian in Samtavro, admire the ancient city and hear a story about the events that influenced the spread of Christian teachings in Georgia, and about what is the place of faith in the life of Georgians.
On the way back, you will taste Georgian dishes at a restaurant in Salabio, and then return to Tbilisi. Here you will relax on the terrace of your hospitable guide's house - it offers a view of the old city, drink wine and go for a walk through the old courtyards of the capital, where a special atmosphere reigns and the traditions of hospitality and good neighborliness between people of different nationalities and confessions have been preserved for many centuries.
Alexey - 115 reviews
Alexey was born and raised in Tbilisi, but after graduating from MGIMO he remained to live in Moscow. In 2018, he returned to his homeland and will gladly tell you about his city so that you will definitely want to come here again.
Deep in the centuries Tbilisi
Along the main avenue of the Georgian capital, you will go on a journey to the past centuries, to the origins of the city, you will see its main objects - Erekle Square and Meidan, the Kashveti temple, the history of which is associated with one of the Assyrian Christian missionaries, you will reach the most ancient church - Anchiskhati and the legendary temple Metekhi. And then go to one of the districts from which the city began - the area of the sulfur baths of Abanotubani, and take pictures for memory at the waterfall in the very center of the city.
Tbilisi - the magic of the evening city
Evening excursion along Sh. Rustaveli Avenue. For a short time, you will be transported to Tbilisi in the 19th century. You will walk along the main avenue and see old houses, many of which were built by the order of the emperor. You will find out what they were intended for, how their owners changed and the very purpose of these buildings. And all this is surrounded by magical lights and the magical atmosphere of the evening city.
Tamara - 66 reviews
Tamara knows her country very well, its history and the most interesting places. She will show you ancient fortresses and temples and will help you fully plan your vacation in Georgia - from transfer to the airport to accompanying on a trip, tell you where modern Tbilisi residents like to relax, where it is better to eat and buy wine and souvenirs.
Walking tour of Tbilisi
Tamara invites you on a walking tour of the capital. You will stroll through the narrow streets and cozy courtyards of the Old Town, along the main city avenue, reach the wine cellar, where you will definitely talk about this drink and try several of its varieties. On the Peace Bridge connecting the past and present of the city, you will cross the Kura and take the cable car up to Narikala. You will learn about how the name of the city appeared, what legendary personalities lived in it, and hear stories connected with them and the capital of Georgia.
Nino - 64 reviews
Nino grew up in Tbilisi, but then lived for many years in Moscow. Three years ago she returned to Georgia and realized that her home was here. She is ready to share with you the warmth that this land gives, its hospitality and its secrets.
Historical and gastronomic excursion
Your walk will begin with breakfast: Nino will show you where to drink the best Turkish coffee and taste the most delicious khachapuri. And after that you can walk around the center, learn its history, climb the cable car to the Narikala fortress and go down to the sulfur baths, see the Zoroastrian sanctuary, and then go to the wine cellar for a tasting.
At the central market, Nino will tell you how to choose the best fruits, cheeses, herbs, churchkhela correctly, you can taste them and take away gastronomic souvenirs with you. And at the end of the walk you will go to the best khinkalny in the city.
The art of organic winemaking
Kakheti and its Alazani Valley are famous for their vineyards. It is home to generations of winemakers who produce the purest natural wines. Nino is also into winemaking and will help you take a look at this process from the inside. You will visit winemakers, taste white and red wines with homemade cheese and churchkhela, learn their secrets and traditions, and understand the significance of this drink in the life of the Georgian people.
