Georgia

Tbilisi

Tbilisi: warm stone, sulphur baths and long café nights.

Local time: UTC+4
Population: 1.2M
Safety

Cost of a day

$$$$$

Affordable

Food$$$$$About $35 a day: light breakfast, cheap lunch, mid-range dinner
Stay$$$$$3-star hotel about $60 a night for two
Transport$$$$$About $1.5 a day: 4 public transit rides

Exchange rate

🇬🇪 GEL =

Rates from 2026-10-23, refreshed monthly.

Getting in

TBSTbilisi International AirportMain international gateway, about 12-17 km east of the centre.

How	Cost	Time
Bus 337Main railway station via Freedom Square	₾1-1.50	50-60 min
Needs Metromoney card or contactless card; no coins.
Bolt / Yandex GoCity centre	₾20-30	25-40 min
Usually cheaper than airport taxi touts.
TaxiCity centre	₾30-50	25-40 min
Ignore drivers quoting ₾80; agree the price first.

KUTKutaisi International AirportLow-cost flights from Europe; about 220 km west of Tbilisi.

How	Cost	Time
MarshrutkaTbilisi bus stations	₾20-25	4-5 hr
Cheapest; morning departures are more reliable.
TrainTbilisi main station	₾10-25	5-6 hr
Reach Kutaisi station by bus or taxi first.
TaxiTbilisi city centre	₾250-400	3.5-4.5 hr
Agree a fixed price before you set off.

Estimates, checked October 2026. Wikivoyage: Tbilisi

Getting around

Walk the centre; use the metro for longer hops and ride apps for late nights.

Metro ★Two lines cover the centre and main sights. Buy a Metromoney card at stations.
BusBuses and marshrutkas reach most of the city. Pay with the card or contactless.
Taxi / ride apps ★Bolt and Yandex Go work well and are usually cheaper than street taxis. Street taxis often quote high — agree the price first or use an app.
Rental carDriving is chaotic. Most visitors skip renting a car in town.
WalkingThe centre is walkable, but pavements are uneven, so wear good shoes.

Recommended stay★ 1 night (2 days)

One night suits you: the Old Town, Narikala viewpoint, Abanotubani and one museum make a focused day, leaving out long dinners and countryside trips.

Best for

CultureOld Town lanes, sulphur baths and the best of the city's museums.
FoodKhinkali, khachapuri and long wine-filled dinners.
HistoryChurches, fortresses and the layers of an old Silk Road city.

Weather by month

6°-2°Jan🌧 6d

8°-1°Feb🌧 6d

11°2°Mar🌧 12d

17°6°Apr🌧 12d

21°11°May🌧 14d

27°16°Jun🌧 10d

30°19°Jul🌧 7d

30°19°Aug🌧 6d

25°15°Sep🌧 7d

17°9°Oct🌧 9d

11°3°Nov🌧 6d

7°0°Dec🌧 6d

Average daily high / low (°C), sea temperature and rainy days. Typical figures, not a forecast.

Climate

Tbilisi has four clear seasons: cold winters, mild springs, hot dry-ish summers and a warm, pleasant autumn.

Best months: May, September and OctoberMild to warm days around 17–25°C. September is warm and drier than spring.
Hot summer (July–August)Highs near 30°C. Sightsee in the morning, then rest or stay indoors in the afternoon.
Wettest in springMarch, April and May have the most rain days (12–14). Carry a small umbrella.
Cold winter (December–February)Highs of 6–8°C and lows near or below freezing. A warm coat and shoes are essential.
Autumn is a sweet spotSeptember and October are warm and drier, with 7–9 rain days. Great for walking and day trips.
What to packLayers for spring and autumn, a warm coat for winter, and light clothes plus sun protection for summer. Good walking shoes for uneven pavements.

Landmarks 17

Must-see · 8

1
Narikala Fortress
The ancient hilltop citadel is Tbilisi's defining sight, with sweeping views over the Old Town and river. Go in late afternoon for cooler air and sunset light; walk up from the Old Town or take the cable car.
2
Old Tbilisi
The maze of lanes, balconies and bathhouses is the city's historic heart and best explored on foot. Start early to avoid crowds and wear comfortable shoes for the cobbled, hilly streets.
3
Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi
One of the largest Orthodox cathedrals in the world, it dominates the skyline and is a must for its scale and frescoes. Dress modestly (cover shoulders and knees) and visit outside service times for quiet viewing.
4
Bridge of Peace
The glass-and-steel pedestrian bridge is a modern icon linking the Old Town with Rike Park. Visit at dusk when the LED lights switch on; it is a short walk from the sulfur baths.
5
Chronicles of Georgia
This monumental colonnade of carved pillars tells Georgia's history and offers wide views over the city and sea. It is a bit out of the centre, so take a taxi and go in the morning for soft light.
6
Tbilisi Sulfur Baths
The domed bathhouses in Abanotubani are where the city's name comes from and a classic Tbilisi experience. Book a private room in advance and bring a towel; evenings are busiest.
7
Metekhi Church
Perched on a cliff above the Kura River, this historic church frames one of the city's most photographed views. Combine it with a walk through the Old Town and cross the nearby Bridge of Peace.
8
Mtatsminda Park
A hilltop amusement park reached by a funicular, with panoramic views and a giant Ferris wheel. Ride up in the late afternoon and stay for sunset over the city.

Cultural

Christian 5

Bridge 1

Modern Architecture 1

Market 1

Museum 1

Tomb 1

Castle 1

Old Town 1

Historical Square 1

Natural

River 1

Activities

Food 1

Amusement Park 1

Cable Car 1

Day trips from Tbilisi

Gori · 49 min by train

★★★★☆ · Full day · 86 km from Tbilisi

Best way: The train is the fastest option at 49 minutes and Gori's sights are reachable by a short local taxi or bus.

Marshrutkas and trains run from Tbilisi to Gori in about 1 to 1.5 hours; from Gori take a local taxi or bus for the short leg to Uplistsikhe.

Train ★49 min · from $3-$10
Bus1 h 33 · from $4-$5
Car1 h 12 · taxi ≈ 130 GEL

What to see

Uplistsikhe cave town
Stalin Museum
Gori fortress
Gori old town

Good to know

Uplistsikhe cave town is a short taxi or bus ride from Gori
Trains and marshrutkas run frequently from Tbilisi
Check the Stalin Museum's opening days before going

Times and prices are typical one-way estimates (train and bus: Omio / Rome2Rio route data; taxi: local tariff × road distance, tolls extra). Exact prices are on the booking page.

Plans

Tbilisi rewards visitors with old balconies, hearty food and easy day trips into the Caucasus. Pick how long you have and what you enjoy most. Prices checked October 2026; ≈ marks estimates.

How long?

What do you enjoy most?

Day trip · Culture

A single well-paced day: Old Town lanes, the fortress ridge and a sulphur bath to finish.

Stay: Old Town (Abanotubani). Walk to the sulphur baths, Narikala and the main lanes. Lively but can be noisy at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ GEL 118
Taxis: ≈ GEL 49

Day 1

Old Town on foot, fortress at sunset

Tickets ≈ GEL 118 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 49

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 683 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

09:30–11:30 · ≈ GEL 30–60 or tip-based; check on the day

Old Town walking tour

Start early to beat the heat and tour groups. Wear shoes with grip for cobbles.

Open Tours usually run morning and afternoon
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ GEL 9
2

12:00–13:00 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch near the Old Town. Adjaruli is rich; share one between two.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ GEL 10
3

13:30–15:00 · Free to wander

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Wander Abanotubani lanes and the waterfall area at your own pace.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening
Taxi · 767 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
4

16:00–16:20 · ≈ GEL 2–5 per ride with a metro card; check on the day

Tbilisi Aerial Tramway (Rike Park cable car) Landmark quest

Rike Park cable car up to Narikala. Short ride, big views. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 09:00–22:00; check on the day
Taxi · 581 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
5

16:30–17:30 · Free to walk the grounds

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Open-air and always accessible. Walk the ridge toward the Mother of Georgia statue.

Open Open-air site, always accessible; best in daylight
Taxi · 504 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
6

18:00–18:30 · Free

Metekhi viewpoint

Sunset over the river and Old Town rooftops.

Open Always open
Taxi · 375 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5
7

19:00–20:30 · ≈ GEL 40–100 for a private room; varies by bathhouse

Abanotubani sulphur baths

Book a private room ahead. Bring a swimsuit and towel, or rent on site.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00; book ahead for private rooms
Taxi back to your hotel · 320 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5

Day trip · Food

Eat your way through markets, bakeries and a long wine dinner in one day.

Stay: Vera & Chugureti. Quieter, local feel with cafés and bars; a short walk or cheap ride to the centre.

Tickets & tours: ≈ GEL 65
Taxis: ≈ GEL 45

Day 1

Markets, bakeries and wine

Tickets ≈ GEL 65 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 45

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 902 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

09:30–10:30 · Free to enter; pay for what you buy

Deserter Market (Bazaar)

Go early for the freshest produce and cheese. Cash is handy. Check hours on the day.

Open Roughly 08:00–18:00 daily; check on the day
Taxi · 274 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5
2

11:00–12:00 · Free to browse; bring cash for buys

Dry Bridge Market Landmark quest

Antiques and Soviet-era odds and ends. Busiest on weekends; check on the day.

Open Mainly daytime, roughly 10:00–18:00; busiest weekends; check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ GEL 8
3

12:30–13:30 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch stop. Ask for a fresh Adjaruli straight from the oven.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ GEL 8
4

15:00–16:00 · Free to enter; pay for food and drinks

Fabrika courtyard

Former sewing factory, now courtyards of cafes and bars. Good coffee break.

Open Roughly 09:00–late daily
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ GEL 6
5

17:30–19:00 · ≈ GEL 30–80 per tasting; varies by venue

Georgian wine tasting

Try qvevri (clay-jar) wines. Most venues run roughly 11:00–22:00.

Open Most venues roughly 11:00–22:00
Taxi · 646 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
6

19:30–21:00 · Free to wander

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Evening stroll, then dinner in the Old Town lanes.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ GEL 8

Day trip · History

Churches, a fortress and the old Silk Road city in one focused day.

Stay: Old Town (Abanotubani). Walk to the sulphur baths, Narikala and the main lanes. Lively but can be noisy at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ GEL 15
Taxis: ≈ GEL 113

Day 1

Churches and the old city

Tickets ≈ GEL 15 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 113

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 1396 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

09:30–10:15 · Free entry

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi Landmark quest

Dress modestly: cover shoulders and knees. Generally open roughly 08:00–20:00; check on the day.

Open Generally open daily, roughly 08:00–20:00; check on the day
Taxi · 1202 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ GEL 5
2

10:30–11:00 · Free

Metekhi viewpoint

Short walk down. Good orientation view over the river.

Open Always open
Taxi · 504 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
3

11:15–12:15 · Free to walk the grounds

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Walk up from the Old Town or take the cable car. Open-air, always accessible.

Open Open-air site, always accessible; best in daylight
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ GEL 10
4

12:45–13:45 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch in the Old Town.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ GEL 10
5

14:00–15:30 · Free to wander

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Abanotubani lanes, old balconies and the sulphur bath district.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening
Taxi · 24 km · ≈ 1 h 18 min · ≈ GEL 39
6

16:30–17:15 · Free entry

Jvari Monastery Landmark quest

Outside the city; allow time to get there. Go early if you can to avoid tour buses. Check daylight hours on the day.

Open Generally open daily in daylight hours; check on the day
Taxi back to your hotel · 24 km · ≈ 1 h 16 min · ≈ GEL 39

1 night · Culture ★ Recommended length

A compact culture hit: Old Town lanes, the fortress at sunset and the sulphur baths.

Stay: Old Town (Abanotubani). Walk to the sulphur baths, Narikala and the main lanes. Lively but can be noisy at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ GEL 75
Taxis: ≈ GEL 33
Hotel: GEL 80–300

Day 1

Old Town on foot, sunset views

Tickets ≈ GEL 75 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 33

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 517 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

10:00–12:00 · Free to wander

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Start early for quieter lanes and better photos.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ GEL 6
2

12:15–13:00 · Free entry

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi Landmark quest

Dress modestly. Hours can vary, check on the day.

Open Generally open daily, roughly 08:00–20:00; check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ GEL 7
3

13:15–14:00 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch: try Adjaruli khachapuri.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ GEL 10
4

17:30–18:30 · Free to walk the grounds

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Walk up from Old Town or take the cable car. Best light near sunset.

Open Open-air site, always accessible; best in daylight
5

19:00–20:30 · ≈ GEL 40–100 for a private room; varies by bathhouse

Abanotubani sulphur baths

Book a private room ahead. Bring a towel or rent one.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00; book ahead for private rooms
Taxi back to your hotel · 320 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5

1 night · Food ★ Recommended length

Eat your way through markets, bakeries and a long wine-filled evening.

Stay: Vera & Chugureti. Quieter, local feel with cafés and bars; a short walk or cheap ride to the centre.

Tickets & tours: ≈ GEL 65
Taxis: ≈ GEL 39
Hotel: GEL 70–250

Day 1

Markets, khachapuri and wine

Tickets ≈ GEL 65 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 39

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 902 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

09:30–10:30 · Free to enter; pay for what you buy

Deserter Market (Bazaar)

Go early for the freshest produce and cheese. Hours can vary.

Open Roughly 08:00–18:00 daily; check on the day
Taxi · 274 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5
2

11:00–12:00 · Free to browse; bring cash for buys

Dry Bridge Market Landmark quest

Busiest on weekends. Mostly daytime stalls.

Open Mainly daytime, roughly 10:00–18:00; busiest weekends; check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ GEL 8
3

12:30–13:15 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch stop. Most bakeries open around 09:00.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ GEL 8
4

17:00–18:00 · Free to enter; pay for food and drinks

Fabrika courtyard

Courtyard cafes and bars. Good for an early drink.

Open Roughly 09:00–late daily
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 12 min · ≈ GEL 6
5

19:30–21:00 · ≈ GEL 30–80 per tasting; varies by venue

Georgian wine tasting

Ask about qvevri wines. Book ahead in summer.

Open Most venues roughly 11:00–22:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ GEL 7

1 night · History ★ Recommended length

Fortress walls, old churches and the layers of a Silk Road city in one day.

Stay: Old Town (Abanotubani). Walk to the sulphur baths, Narikala and the main lanes. Lively but can be noisy at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ GEL 55
Taxis: ≈ GEL 101
Hotel: GEL 80–300

Day 1

Churches, fortress and river views

Tickets ≈ GEL 55 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 101

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 683 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

09:30–11:30 · ≈ GEL 30–60 or tip-based; check on the day

Old Town walking tour

A guided walk helps make sense of the Old Town's layers. Tours usually run morning and afternoon.

Open Tours usually run morning and afternoon
Taxi · 24 km · ≈ 1 h 18 min · ≈ GEL 39
2

12:00–13:00 · Free entry

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Landmark quest

Check transport time; it sits outside the centre. Daylight hours only.

Open Generally open daily in daylight hours; check on the day
Taxi · 22 km · ≈ 1 h 12 min · ≈ GEL 37
3

13:15–14:00 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch near the Old Town.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ GEL 10
4

15:00–16:00 · Free to walk the grounds

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Open-air site, always accessible. Walk the walls slowly.

Open Open-air site, always accessible; best in daylight
Taxi · 504 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
5

18:30–19:00 · Free

Metekhi viewpoint

Sunset over the river and the Old Town roofs.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 336 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5

2 nights · Culture

Old Town lanes, sulphur baths and the city's best viewpoints in two easy days.

Stay: Old Town (Abanotubani). Walk to the sulphur baths, Narikala and the main lanes. Lively but can be noisy at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ GEL 93
Taxis: ≈ GEL 81
Hotel: GEL 160–600

Day 1

Arrive, Old Town and the river

Tickets ≈ GEL 18 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 43

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 517 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

14:00–16:00 · Free to wander

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Start at Freedom Square and wander down into Abanotubani. Wear good shoes for the cobbles.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening
Taxi · 876 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ GEL 5
2

16:15–16:35 · Free to cross

Bridge of Peace Landmark quest

Short walk along the river from the Old Town.

Open Always open; lights on after dark
Taxi · 284 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5
3

16:45–17:05 · ≈ GEL 2–5 per ride with a metro card; check on the day

Tbilisi Aerial Tramway (Rike Park cable car) Landmark quest

Cable car from Rike Park up to Narikala. Buy a ticket at the base; queues are shorter mid-afternoon.

Open Roughly 09:00–22:00; check on the day
Taxi · 581 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
4

17:10–18:10 · Free to walk the grounds

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Walk the walls and the viewpoint. Best light late afternoon.

Open Open-air site, always accessible; best in daylight
Taxi · 504 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
5

18:30–19:00 · Free

Metekhi viewpoint

Walk down through the Old Town. Sunset over the river.

Open Always open
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 17 min · ≈ GEL 9
6

19:15–20:15 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Dinner in the Old Town. Order Adjaruli khachapuri and share it.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ GEL 9

Day 2

Baths, churches and Sololaki

Tickets ≈ GEL 75 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 38

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 320 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

10:00–11:30 · ≈ GEL 40–100 for a private room; varies by bathhouse

Abanotubani sulphur baths

Book a private room ahead. Bring a towel or rent one.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00; book ahead for private rooms
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ GEL 5
2

12:00–12:45 · Free entry

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi Landmark quest

Short taxi or a 15-minute walk uphill. Cover shoulders and knees.

Open Generally open daily, roughly 08:00–20:00; check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ GEL 7
3

13:00–13:45 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch nearby before the afternoon walk.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ GEL 10
4

14:30–15:30 · Free to walk

Sololaki neighbourhood walk

Quiet streets and old balconies. Good photos in the afternoon.

Open Always open
Taxi · 641 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
5

16:00–16:45 · Free to walk

Rustaveli Avenue walk

Ends near Freedom Square. Easy to reach by metro.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 1195 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ GEL 5

2 nights · Food

Markets, bakeries and long wine-filled dinners, with the Old Town in between.

Stay: Vera & Chugureti. Quieter, local feel with cafés and bars; a short walk or cheap ride to the centre.

Tickets & tours: ≈ GEL 190
Taxis: ≈ GEL 74
Hotel: GEL 140–500

Day 1

Markets and the Old Town

Tickets ≈ GEL 65 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 40

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 902 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

10:00–11:00 · Free to enter; pay for what you buy

Deserter Market (Bazaar)

Go early for the freshest produce and cheese. Cash is easiest.

Open Roughly 08:00–18:00 daily; check on the day
Taxi · 274 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5
2

11:30–12:30 · Free to browse; bring cash for buys

Dry Bridge Market Landmark quest

Short walk away. Busiest at weekends; check on the day.

Open Mainly daytime, roughly 10:00–18:00; busiest weekends; check on the day
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ GEL 8
3

13:00–14:00 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch near the market or back in the Old Town.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ GEL 10
4

14:30–16:30 · Free to wander

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Walk off lunch through Abanotubani.

Open Always open; liveliest in the evening
Taxi · 646 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
5

17:00–18:30 · ≈ GEL 30–80 per tasting; varies by venue

Georgian wine tasting

Book a tasting in the Old Town. Ask about qvevri wines.

Open Most venues roughly 11:00–22:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ GEL 7

Day 2

Fabrika and a slow evening

Tickets ≈ GEL 125 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 34

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 689 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

11:00–12:00 · Free to enter; pay for food and drinks

Fabrika courtyard

Former sewing factory, now cafes and shops. Good coffee stop.

Open Roughly 09:00–late daily
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 15 min · ≈ GEL 8
2

13:00–13:45 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch nearby, or eat at Fabrika's courtyard.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 4 km · ≈ 18 min · ≈ GEL 10
3

15:00–16:30 · ≈ GEL 40–100 for a private room; varies by bathhouse

Abanotubani sulphur baths

Book ahead for a private room. A good rest before dinner.

Open Roughly 08:00–22:00; book ahead for private rooms
Taxi · 451 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5
4

19:00–20:30 · ≈ GEL 30–80 per tasting; varies by venue

Georgian wine tasting

Evening tasting with small plates. Check opening hours on the day.

Open Most venues roughly 11:00–22:00
Taxi back to your hotel · 3 km · ≈ 13 min · ≈ GEL 7

2 nights · History

Fortress walls, old churches and the layers of a Silk Road city.

Stay: Old Town (Abanotubani). Walk to the sulphur baths, Narikala and the main lanes. Lively but can be noisy at night.

Tickets & tours: ≈ GEL 70
Taxis: ≈ GEL 158
Hotel: GEL 160–600

Day 1

Old Town history on foot

Tickets ≈ GEL 55 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 37

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 683 m · ≈ 7 min · ≈ GEL 5
1

10:00–12:00 · ≈ GEL 30–60 or tip-based; check on the day

Old Town walking tour

Morning walking tour. Book ahead; tours usually run morning and afternoon.

Open Tours usually run morning and afternoon
Taxi · 949 m · ≈ 8 min · ≈ GEL 5
2

12:15–13:15 · Free to walk the grounds

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Walk up from the Old Town or take the cable car from Rike Park.

Open Open-air site, always accessible; best in daylight
Taxi · 5 km · ≈ 19 min · ≈ GEL 10
3

13:30–14:30 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch in Abanotubani.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 3 km · ≈ 14 min · ≈ GEL 7
4

15:00–15:45 · Free entry

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi Landmark quest

Cover shoulders and knees. Generally open daily; check on the day.

Open Generally open daily, roughly 08:00–20:00; check on the day
Taxi · 1202 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ GEL 5
5

16:30–17:00 · Free

Metekhi viewpoint

Short walk along the river. Sunset views.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 336 m · ≈ 6 min · ≈ GEL 5

Day 2

Monasteries and monuments

Tickets ≈ GEL 15 pp · taxis ≈ GEL 121

Approximate route · map © OpenStreetMap contributors

Taxi from your hotel · 24 km · ≈ 1 h 16 min · ≈ GEL 39
1

09:00–09:45 · Free entry

Jvari Monastery Landmark quest

Go early before tour buses. About 20-30 minutes by taxi from the centre; agree the fare first.

Open Generally open daily in daylight hours; check on the day
Taxi · 2 km · ≈ 10 min · ≈ GEL 5
2

10:30–11:30 · Free entry

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Landmark quest

Short drive from Jvari. Generally open in daylight hours; check on the day.

Open Generally open daily in daylight hours; check on the day
Taxi · 22 km · ≈ 1 h 12 min · ≈ GEL 37
3

12:30–13:30 · ≈ GEL 10–25 per khachapuri, varies by place

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Lunch before heading back to the city.

Open Most bakeries and restaurants roughly 09:00–23:00
Taxi · 9 km · ≈ 31 min · ≈ GEL 16
4

15:00–15:45 · Free

Chronicles of Georgia Landmark quest

Open-air monument above the city. Late afternoon light is best.

Open Open-air, always accessible
Taxi · 11 km · ≈ 39 min · ≈ GEL 20
5

16:30–17:15 · Free to walk

Rustaveli Avenue walk

End the day on the main avenue.

Open Always open
Taxi back to your hotel · 1195 m · ≈ 9 min · ≈ GEL 5

Swap in instead

Swap a city day for Mtskheta, the old capital: about 30 minutes by marshrutka or taxi, with the Jvari church viewpoint.
Add a day trip to the Kakheti wine region (Sighnaghi, Telavi). Go with a driver or tour so you can taste wine safely.
Take the cable car up to Narikala and walk down through the Old Town; finish at the sulphur baths in Abanotubani.

Getting around

Metro has two lines; buy a Metromoney card at stations.
Buses and marshrutkas cover most of the city; card or contactless payment.
Bolt and Yandex Go work well and are usually cheaper than street taxis.
Street taxis often quote high; agree the price first or use an app.
Driving is chaotic; most visitors skip renting a car in town.
The centre is walkable; pavements are uneven, so wear good shoes.

Where to stay

Old Town (Abanotubani) · ≈ GEL 80–300 a night
Walk to the sulphur baths, Narikala and the main lanes. Lively but can be noisy at night.
Rustaveli & Freedom Square · ≈ GEL 120–450 a night
Central and well connected: metro, museums and the main avenue on your doorstep.
Vera & Chugureti · ≈ GEL 70–250 a night
Quieter, local feel with cafés and bars; a short walk or cheap ride to the centre.
Sololaki · ≈ GEL 90–320 a night
Historic streets with old balconies, between Freedom Square and the Old Town.

Food & drink

Try khinkali (dumplings) and khachapuri (cheese bread). Eat khinkali by hand, hold the top knot and sip the juice first.
Book a long dinner: Georgian tables fill with plates to share. Expect GEL 30–70 per person without much wine.
Wine is the local pride. Ask for qvevri (clay-jar) wines by the glass; a good bottle is often GEL 25–60 in a restaurant.
Cheap eats: bakeries sell fresh khachapuri and lobiani for a few GEL. Street food and small cafeterias keep meals under GEL 15.
Vegetarians do well: lobio (beans), badrijani (aubergine rolls) and pkhali (walnut vegetable pâtés) are everywhere.

Tips

Relax in the ancient sulfur baths in the Abanotubani district
Georgia is one of the world's oldest wine regions; explore local varieties like Saperavi
Take the cable car to Narikala Fortress for incredible views of the city
The historic center is a maze of charming balconies and steep alleys
Download Bolt for cheap and transparent taxi services

Sources for prices and hours

Taxi costs are estimates from straight-line distance and the metered fare. Map positions are approximate.

Tours & activities

Take this tour to unlock 1 landmark quest

Jvari Monastery

Drive the Georgian Military Highway to Kazbegi and Gergeti Trinity Church
Stop at Ananuri fortress and Gudauri viewpoint
4,086 reviews · 4.9 rating

Hotel pickupFull-day trip

Day Trip to Kazbegi, Gudauri, Gergeti, and Ananuri

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$50View tour

Take this tour to unlock 1 landmark quest

Khachapuri

Taste 10 premium wines in the Kakheti region
Enjoy local food including khachapuri and a sunset view
3,679 reviews · 4.9 rating

Wine tastingsSunset stop

Kakheti Wine Region Tour + 10 Premium Wine Tastings & Sunset

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$39View tour

Take this tour to unlock 1 landmark quest

Jvari Monastery

Visit Mtskheta, Georgia's ancient capital, and Jvari Monastery
Explore the cave town of Uplistsikhe and Gori
2,991 reviews · 4.9 rating

Entry includedGuided tour

Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori and Uplistsikhe Day Tour

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$58View tour

Take this tour to unlock 2 landmark quests

Jvari Monastery

Chronicles of Georgia

See Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery
Visit the Chronicles of Georgia monument and a local bazaar
1,975 reviews · 4.9 rating

Wine cellar visitBazaar stop

Mtskheta, Jvari, Bazaar, Chronicles of Georgia & Wine Cellar

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.9 (1,975)

$36View tour

Take this tour to unlock 3 landmark quests

Old Tbilisi

Bridge of Peace

Narikala Fortress

Walk through Old Tbilisi's historic streets
See the Bridge of Peace and ride to Narikala Fortress
1,507 reviews · 4.9 rating

Walking tourLocal guide

City Highlights Guided Walking Tour

GetYourGuide · ★ 4.9 (1,507)

$38View tour

Souvenirs

Minankari enamel earrings

GEL 60–1801 pair · estimate

Minankari is a Georgian enamel art style with fine colored patterns on metal. It is a traditional craft closely linked to Tbilisi's artisans.

Where: Dry Bridge Market or Gallery 27

Check that the silver is real and ask whether the enamel is hand-made.

Kvevri Georgian wine

GEL 25–60750 ml · estimate

Kvevri wine is made by fermenting grapes in large clay jars buried in the ground. Georgia has used this method for thousands of years.

Where: 8000 Vintages, Tbilisi

Check the grape variety and whether the bottle is an amber wine, which has skin contact.

Churchkhela

GEL 10–202 to 3 pieces · estimate

Churchkhela is a candy made from nuts strung on a thread and dipped in thickened grape juice. It is a classic Georgian snack sold across the country.

Where: Badagi official shop or Dezerter Bazaar

Check the production date and look for no added coloring.

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Landmarks 17

Must-see · 8

Narikala Fortress

Old Tbilisi

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi

Bridge of Peace

Chronicles of Georgia

Tbilisi Sulfur Baths

Metekhi Church

Mtatsminda Park

Cultural

Christian 5

Bridge 1

Modern Architecture 1

Market 1

Museum 1

Tomb 1

Castle 1

Old Town 1

Historical Square 1

Natural

River 1

Activities

Food 1

Amusement Park 1

Cable Car 1

Day trips from Tbilisi

Gori · 49 min by train

What to see

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Plans

Old Town walking tour

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Tbilisi Aerial Tramway (Rike Park cable car) Landmark quest

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Metekhi viewpoint

Abanotubani sulphur baths

Deserter Market (Bazaar)

Dry Bridge Market Landmark quest

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Fabrika courtyard

Georgian wine tasting

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi Landmark quest

Metekhi viewpoint

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Jvari Monastery Landmark quest

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi Landmark quest

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Abanotubani sulphur baths

Deserter Market (Bazaar)

Dry Bridge Market Landmark quest

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Fabrika courtyard

Georgian wine tasting

Old Town walking tour

Svetitskhoveli Cathedral Landmark quest

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Metekhi viewpoint

Old Tbilisi (Abanotubani) Landmark quest

Bridge of Peace Landmark quest

Tbilisi Aerial Tramway (Rike Park cable car) Landmark quest

Narikala Fortress Landmark quest

Metekhi viewpoint

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest

Abanotubani sulphur baths

Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi Landmark quest

Khachapuri (Adjaruli) Landmark quest