Old Tbilisi Private Walking Tour with Cable Car Ride and Wine Tasting
by We Are Georgia Tours
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This private walking tour of Old Tbilisi lasts about 2 to 3 hours and includes a wine tasting and cable car ticket. The tour begins at Rike Park, from where the guide leads through the narrow streets of Tbilisi’s old town, visiting key landmarks such as Metekhi Cathedral, Sioni Cathedral, the Puppet Theater, the Clock Tower, Anchiskhati Church, and the Peace Bridge. Partway through the walk, the group takes a cable car up to Narikala Fortress. Visitors can spend around 20 minutes exploring the fortress, which dates back to the 4th century and was expanded over time. From there, the route continues to Kartlis Deda statue on Sololaki Hill, a 20-meter aluminium figure symbolizing Georgian character. Walking down from the fortress, the tour passes through Abanotubani, the historic sulfur bath district known for its natural hot springs with water at about 47°C. The tour proceeds to the Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, a small inner-city waterfall with pathways crossing the area, providing a cool spot during summer. From there, the walk continues along Jan Shardeni Street, known for its lively nightlife. The guide also stops at Sioni Cathedral, a 17th-century church housing the original cross of St. Nino. The walking route includes the Peace Bridge, a 156-meter-long glass pedestrian bridge illuminated by 10,000 lamps, and ends with a visit to Metekhi Cathedral on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Throughout the tour, the guide shares stories and historical details. Included in the price are the wine tasting, cable car ticket, and guide service. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Narikala Fortress
The visit begins with a cable car ride to Narikala Fortress, which was first built in the 4th century as a Sasanian citadel. It expanded under Umayyad and Georgian king David the Builder's rule. The Mongols named it "Narin Qala" meaning "Little Fortress." Most current walls date from the 16th and 17th centuries. An earthquake in 1827 damaged parts of it. Visitors can walk around and see one side with a busy city view and the other side overlooking the Botanical Garden forest.
20 min
Kartlis Deda
This 20-meter aluminium statue was erected in 1958 atop Sololaki Hill to mark Tbilisi’s 1500th anniversary. Created by sculptor Elguja Amashukeli, it depicts a woman in Georgian dress holding a bowl of wine in her left hand to greet friends and a sword in her right for enemies, symbolizing Georgian character.
10 min
Abanotubani
From Narikala fortress, the path goes down to Abanotubani. According to legend, this area was the reason for Tbilisi’s founding in the 5th century AD. Sulfur water naturally emerges from the ground here, supplying about 3,000,000 liters daily with an average temperature of 47 °.
20 min
Legvachtahvi Gorge
Located in the middle of Tbilisi, the Leghvtakhevi Waterfall is a small inner-city waterfall within a gorge. It offers cool air during summer and is accessible by well-maintained pathways crossing nearby Tbilisi’s lock bridge.
10 min
Jan Shardeni Street
After visiting the waterfall, the tour continues to Jan Shardeni Street, the city’s most colorful street named after 18th-century French traveler Jean Chardin. It is known for its nightlife lasting until about 5 a.m.
10 min
Sioni Cathedral Church
Sioni Cathedral is one of Georgia’s holiest sites. The first church here was built in the 5th century by Vakhtang Gorgasali’s order. The current building dates to the 17th century and holds the original cross of St. Nino from the 4th century.
10 min
The Bridge of Peace
The Peace Bridge is a 156-meter-long glass pedestrian bridge opened in 2010. It features 10,000 lamps and is recognized as one of the ten most beautiful bridges. It is a notable sightseeing spot in Tbilisi.
20 min
Metekhi Cathedral
The tour passes through Rike Park to visit Metekhi Cathedral, located on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. According to legend, St. Shushanik’s remains are here. The cathedral yard has a statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali and the building is known as St. Mary's Cathedral of Metekhi.
20 min
Meeting point
The tour guide will meet you just beside the statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali at Metekhi Church (Just beside Europe Square)
End point
The tour guide will meet you just beside the statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali at Metekhi Church (Just beside Europe Square)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Old Tbilisi Private Walking Tour with Cable Car Ride and Wine Tasting
by We Are Georgia Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$78Overview
This private walking tour of Old Tbilisi lasts about 2 to 3 hours and includes a wine tasting and cable car ticket. The tour begins at Rike Park, from where the guide leads through the narrow streets of Tbilisi’s old town, visiting key landmarks such as Metekhi Cathedral, Sioni Cathedral, the Puppet Theater, the Clock Tower, Anchiskhati Church, and the Peace Bridge. Partway through the walk, the group takes a cable car up to Narikala Fortress. Visitors can spend around 20 minutes exploring the fortress, which dates back to the 4th century and was expanded over time. From there, the route continues to Kartlis Deda statue on Sololaki Hill, a 20-meter aluminium figure symbolizing Georgian character. Walking down from the fortress, the tour passes through Abanotubani, the historic sulfur bath district known for its natural hot springs with water at about 47°C. The tour proceeds to the Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, a small inner-city waterfall with pathways crossing the area, providing a cool spot during summer. From there, the walk continues along Jan Shardeni Street, known for its lively nightlife. The guide also stops at Sioni Cathedral, a 17th-century church housing the original cross of St. Nino. The walking route includes the Peace Bridge, a 156-meter-long glass pedestrian bridge illuminated by 10,000 lamps, and ends with a visit to Metekhi Cathedral on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. Throughout the tour, the guide shares stories and historical details. Included in the price are the wine tasting, cable car ticket, and guide service. Gratuities and hotel transfers are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Narikala Fortress
The visit begins with a cable car ride to Narikala Fortress, which was first built in the 4th century as a Sasanian citadel. It expanded under Umayyad and Georgian king David the Builder's rule. The Mongols named it "Narin Qala" meaning "Little Fortress." Most current walls date from the 16th and 17th centuries. An earthquake in 1827 damaged parts of it. Visitors can walk around and see one side with a busy city view and the other side overlooking the Botanical Garden forest.
20 min
Kartlis Deda
This 20-meter aluminium statue was erected in 1958 atop Sololaki Hill to mark Tbilisi’s 1500th anniversary. Created by sculptor Elguja Amashukeli, it depicts a woman in Georgian dress holding a bowl of wine in her left hand to greet friends and a sword in her right for enemies, symbolizing Georgian character.
10 min
Abanotubani
From Narikala fortress, the path goes down to Abanotubani. According to legend, this area was the reason for Tbilisi’s founding in the 5th century AD. Sulfur water naturally emerges from the ground here, supplying about 3,000,000 liters daily with an average temperature of 47 °.
20 min
Legvachtahvi Gorge
Located in the middle of Tbilisi, the Leghvtakhevi Waterfall is a small inner-city waterfall within a gorge. It offers cool air during summer and is accessible by well-maintained pathways crossing nearby Tbilisi’s lock bridge.
10 min
Jan Shardeni Street
After visiting the waterfall, the tour continues to Jan Shardeni Street, the city’s most colorful street named after 18th-century French traveler Jean Chardin. It is known for its nightlife lasting until about 5 a.m.
10 min
Sioni Cathedral Church
Sioni Cathedral is one of Georgia’s holiest sites. The first church here was built in the 5th century by Vakhtang Gorgasali’s order. The current building dates to the 17th century and holds the original cross of St. Nino from the 4th century.
10 min
The Bridge of Peace
The Peace Bridge is a 156-meter-long glass pedestrian bridge opened in 2010. It features 10,000 lamps and is recognized as one of the ten most beautiful bridges. It is a notable sightseeing spot in Tbilisi.
20 min
Metekhi Cathedral
The tour passes through Rike Park to visit Metekhi Cathedral, located on the left bank of the Mtkvari River. According to legend, St. Shushanik’s remains are here. The cathedral yard has a statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali and the building is known as St. Mary's Cathedral of Metekhi.
20 min
Meeting point
The tour guide will meet you just beside the statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali at Metekhi Church (Just beside Europe Square)
End point
The tour guide will meet you just beside the statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali at Metekhi Church (Just beside Europe Square)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.