Tbilisi Old Town Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Cable Car Ride
by Views Georgia Tours
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This walking tour of Tbilisi Old Town lasts about three hours and fifteen minutes and is led by a local guide. The tour covers many of the main landmarks in the historic center, including ancient churches and modern structures that highlight the city’s diverse architecture. The guide provides background on each site and shares local insights. The route includes stops at the Sculpture Group Berikaoba near Dry Bridge, the 6th-century Anchiskhati Basilica, and the modern Bridge of Peace over the Mtkvari river. Visitors walk through Jan Shardeni Street in Upper Kala and see the Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater with its distinctive clock tower. The tour also visits Sioni Cathedral Church, the Tamada Statue symbolizing Georgian wine culture, and the Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali near Metekhi Church. Further stops include Europe Square, where EU flags are displayed, and the Great Synagogue of Tbilisi built between 1895 and 1903. Guests view a 2016 monument by artist David Monavardishvili and then take a cable car from Rike Park to the mountaintop for city views. The final stop is Kartlis Deda, the Mother of Georgia statue that overlooks the city. The tour includes a cable car ride and professional guide service but does not include lunch. It also features a break at a traditional bakery to taste local dishes like khachapuri and lobiani. Travel time is counted within the total duration.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sculpture Group Berikaoba
This monument near Dry Bridge shows dynamic figures representing the spirit of the Berikaoba festival. It honors Georgian cultural traditions and artistic expression.
10 min
Anchiskhati Basilica
The oldest church in Tbilisi, this three-nave basilica dates back to the 6th century and is an important religious site.
10 min
The Bridge of Peace
A modern glass and steel bow-shaped bridge crossing the Mtkvari river, it is a notable new landmark in Tbilisi.
10 min
Jan Shardeni Street
A small pedestrian street in the Upper Kala district, located between Vakhtang Gorgasali Square and Sioni Street.
Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
The theater features a unique clock tower and interesting architecture. The guide explains its significance in Tbilisi.
10 min
Sioni Cathedral Church
The Sioni Complex includes the Cathedral of the Assumption, two bell towers, and a fence. The name Sioni refers to a sacred mountain in Jerusalem and means sunny.
10 min
Tamada Statue
A bronze sculpture of a traditional Georgian toastmaster holding a wine horn, located near Sioni Cathedral. It represents Georgia’s wine culture and supra traditions and is inspired by a 2,000-year-old figurine from Vani.
10 min
Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali
Created by artist Elguja Amashukeli, this monument stands in front of Metekhi Church overlooking the Mtkvari river.
Europe Square
This square displays EU flags symbolizing Georgia’s long-standing goal of joining the European Union.
10 min
The Great Synagogue of Tbilisi
Located in the old district, this synagogue was built between 1895 and 1903 by Georgian Jews from Akhaltsikhe.
10 min
David Monavardishvili Monument
A monument made in 2016 by artist David Monavardishvili reflecting on the lifestyle of old Tbilisi.
5 min
Cable Car Ride
A cable car trip from Rike Park to the mountaintop, offering extensive views of the city.
15 min
Rike Park
The central park in Tbilisi where the cable car to the mountain begins.
Kartlis Deda
Known as the Mother of Georgia monument, this statue overlooks the city and symbolizes Georgian women.
10 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is 17 Ioane Shavteli street. You are meeting your tour guide next to Berikaoba monument. Berikaoba monument is located next to Ambassadori Tbilisi Hotel.
End point
The tour ends at Freedom Square.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tbilisi Old Town Walking Tour with a Local Guide and Cable Car Ride
by Views 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.$60.80Overview
This walking tour of Tbilisi Old Town lasts about three hours and fifteen minutes and is led by a local guide. The tour covers many of the main landmarks in the historic center, including ancient churches and modern structures that highlight the city’s diverse architecture. The guide provides background on each site and shares local insights. The route includes stops at the Sculpture Group Berikaoba near Dry Bridge, the 6th-century Anchiskhati Basilica, and the modern Bridge of Peace over the Mtkvari river. Visitors walk through Jan Shardeni Street in Upper Kala and see the Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater with its distinctive clock tower. The tour also visits Sioni Cathedral Church, the Tamada Statue symbolizing Georgian wine culture, and the Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali near Metekhi Church. Further stops include Europe Square, where EU flags are displayed, and the Great Synagogue of Tbilisi built between 1895 and 1903. Guests view a 2016 monument by artist David Monavardishvili and then take a cable car from Rike Park to the mountaintop for city views. The final stop is Kartlis Deda, the Mother of Georgia statue that overlooks the city. The tour includes a cable car ride and professional guide service but does not include lunch. It also features a break at a traditional bakery to taste local dishes like khachapuri and lobiani. Travel time is counted within the total duration.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sculpture Group Berikaoba
This monument near Dry Bridge shows dynamic figures representing the spirit of the Berikaoba festival. It honors Georgian cultural traditions and artistic expression.
10 min
Anchiskhati Basilica
The oldest church in Tbilisi, this three-nave basilica dates back to the 6th century and is an important religious site.
10 min
The Bridge of Peace
A modern glass and steel bow-shaped bridge crossing the Mtkvari river, it is a notable new landmark in Tbilisi.
10 min
Jan Shardeni Street
A small pedestrian street in the Upper Kala district, located between Vakhtang Gorgasali Square and Sioni Street.
Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
The theater features a unique clock tower and interesting architecture. The guide explains its significance in Tbilisi.
10 min
Sioni Cathedral Church
The Sioni Complex includes the Cathedral of the Assumption, two bell towers, and a fence. The name Sioni refers to a sacred mountain in Jerusalem and means sunny.
10 min
Tamada Statue
A bronze sculpture of a traditional Georgian toastmaster holding a wine horn, located near Sioni Cathedral. It represents Georgia’s wine culture and supra traditions and is inspired by a 2,000-year-old figurine from Vani.
10 min
Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali
Created by artist Elguja Amashukeli, this monument stands in front of Metekhi Church overlooking the Mtkvari river.
Europe Square
This square displays EU flags symbolizing Georgia’s long-standing goal of joining the European Union.
10 min
The Great Synagogue of Tbilisi
Located in the old district, this synagogue was built between 1895 and 1903 by Georgian Jews from Akhaltsikhe.
10 min
David Monavardishvili Monument
A monument made in 2016 by artist David Monavardishvili reflecting on the lifestyle of old Tbilisi.
5 min
Cable Car Ride
A cable car trip from Rike Park to the mountaintop, offering extensive views of the city.
15 min
Rike Park
The central park in Tbilisi where the cable car to the mountain begins.
Kartlis Deda
Known as the Mother of Georgia monument, this statue overlooks the city and symbolizes Georgian women.
10 min
Meeting point
The meeting point is 17 Ioane Shavteli street. You are meeting your tour guide next to Berikaoba monument. Berikaoba monument is located next to Ambassadori Tbilisi Hotel.
End point
The tour ends at Freedom Square.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.