Tbilisi Walking Tour Including Cable Car Ride and Traditional Bakery
by Gamarjoba Georgia Tours
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This four-hour walking tour of Tbilisi covers many of the city's main attractions in a clear sequence. The tour starts at a social meeting point where visitors can relax for about fifteen minutes. From there, it moves to Metekhi Cathedral, located on a cliff above the Mtkvari River, with a fifteen-minute visit to learn about its early Christian significance. Next is a brief stop at the Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali for five minutes, followed by a five-minute walk across Europe Square to discuss Georgia's relationship with the European Union. The tour continues with a five-minute visit to Rike Park on the river's left bank, where the cable car station is located. Participants take the cable car for about ten minutes up to the Mother of Georgia statue on Sololaki Hill, which offers views of the city. After a ten-minute stop at the statue, the group walks to the Bridge of Peace for five minutes to see the modern pedestrian bridge over the Mtkvari River. The tour then includes a five-minute stop at the Patriarchate of Georgia. In the historical district of Upper Kala, the Anchiskhati Basilica is visited for ten minutes, followed by a ten-minute stop at the Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater with its distinctive clock tower. Next is a ten-minute visit to Sioni Cathedral, also in Upper Kala. After these sites, the tour includes a fifteen-minute break to taste traditional Georgian pie and lemonade from a local bakery. A five-minute stop follows to explain the Georgian toastmaster (Tamada) tradition. The route then passes Jan Shardeni Street for five minutes, a well-known pedestrian street, and continues to Abanotubani, the old sulfur bath district, for another five minutes. The tour ends with a five-minute visit to Leghvtakhevi waterfall, a local spot to cool off. The tour includes a professional guide, the cable car ride, traditional Georgian pie and lemonade, and online support. Gratuities for the guide are not included. The tour operates in all weather, but cable car rides are canceled if winds are too strong. Visitors must follow a dress code for church visits, including covered heads for women and no shorts for any visitor. The minimum age for participants is five years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Traveler’s Meeting Point
This free social space is where guests meet before the tour. It features board games, music, and wine.
15 min
Metekhi Cathedral
Located on a cliff on the Mtkvari river's left bank, this church is linked to King Vakhtang Gorgasali and early Christian relics, including Saint Shushanik.
15 min
Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali
This statue honors the 5th-6th century Iberian king credited with reorganizing the Georgian Orthodox Church and founding Tbilisi.
5 min
Europe Square
A brief stop to discuss Georgia's relationship with the European Union.
5 min
Rike Park
A modern recreational area on the river's left bank featuring fountains, climbing walls, a maze, chess boards, footpaths, and the cable car station.
5 min
Cable Car Ride to Mother of Georgia Statue
A 10-minute cable car ride from Rike Park to Sololaki hill, where the Mother of Georgia statue stands with views over Tbilisi.
10 min
Kartlis Deda
The 20-meter aluminum statue erected in 1958 symbolizes Georgian hospitality with a bowl of wine and a sword in her hands.
10 min
The Bridge of Peace
A 156-meter bow-shaped glass and steel pedestrian bridge over the Mtkvari river, assembled from 200 unassembled Italian components. It was officially opened in May 2010 and features more than 10,000 LED bulbs that turn on daily 90 minutes before sunset.
5 min
Patriarchate of Georgia
A short stop to learn about the Georgian Orthodox Church headquarters.
5 min
Anchiskhati Basilica
A 6th-century church in the upper Kala district, originally named for the Virgin Mary's birth and later renamed after an important religious icon was moved here in 1675.
10 min
Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
Built in 2010 next to the marionette theatre, this clock tower has an angel that rings a bell every hour. Inside is a small puppet theatre with shows called “The Circle of Life” at 12:00 and 19:00 daily. The tower is decorated with hundreds of tiles designed by Rezo Gabriadze.
10 min
Sioni Cathedral Church
A church in upper Kala, said to be built by King Vakhtang Gorgasali in the 5th century.
10 min
Traditional Georgian Pie and Lemonade Tasting
A 15-minute break to sample local Georgian pie and lemonade.
15 min
Tamada Tradition Explanation
A five-minute stop to learn about the Georgian toastmaster custom.
5 min
Jan Shardeni Street
A popular pedestrian street known for its lively atmosphere and importance to visitors.
5 min
Abanotubani
The old town district famous for sulfur bathhouses fed by natural hot springs.
5 min
Leghvtakhevi Waterfall
A short visit to this waterfall, a local place to cool down during warm weather.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet at Avlabari Metro Station at 09:45 AM. Our representative will be waiting in front of the entrance holding an orange flag.
End point
The tour ends in the center of the old city.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Tbilisi Walking Tour Including Cable Car Ride and Traditional Bakery
by Gamarjoba 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.$38Overview
This four-hour walking tour of Tbilisi covers many of the city's main attractions in a clear sequence. The tour starts at a social meeting point where visitors can relax for about fifteen minutes. From there, it moves to Metekhi Cathedral, located on a cliff above the Mtkvari River, with a fifteen-minute visit to learn about its early Christian significance. Next is a brief stop at the Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali for five minutes, followed by a five-minute walk across Europe Square to discuss Georgia's relationship with the European Union. The tour continues with a five-minute visit to Rike Park on the river's left bank, where the cable car station is located. Participants take the cable car for about ten minutes up to the Mother of Georgia statue on Sololaki Hill, which offers views of the city. After a ten-minute stop at the statue, the group walks to the Bridge of Peace for five minutes to see the modern pedestrian bridge over the Mtkvari River. The tour then includes a five-minute stop at the Patriarchate of Georgia. In the historical district of Upper Kala, the Anchiskhati Basilica is visited for ten minutes, followed by a ten-minute stop at the Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater with its distinctive clock tower. Next is a ten-minute visit to Sioni Cathedral, also in Upper Kala. After these sites, the tour includes a fifteen-minute break to taste traditional Georgian pie and lemonade from a local bakery. A five-minute stop follows to explain the Georgian toastmaster (Tamada) tradition. The route then passes Jan Shardeni Street for five minutes, a well-known pedestrian street, and continues to Abanotubani, the old sulfur bath district, for another five minutes. The tour ends with a five-minute visit to Leghvtakhevi waterfall, a local spot to cool off. The tour includes a professional guide, the cable car ride, traditional Georgian pie and lemonade, and online support. Gratuities for the guide are not included. The tour operates in all weather, but cable car rides are canceled if winds are too strong. Visitors must follow a dress code for church visits, including covered heads for women and no shorts for any visitor. The minimum age for participants is five years old.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Traveler’s Meeting Point
This free social space is where guests meet before the tour. It features board games, music, and wine.
15 min
Metekhi Cathedral
Located on a cliff on the Mtkvari river's left bank, this church is linked to King Vakhtang Gorgasali and early Christian relics, including Saint Shushanik.
15 min
Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali
This statue honors the 5th-6th century Iberian king credited with reorganizing the Georgian Orthodox Church and founding Tbilisi.
5 min
Europe Square
A brief stop to discuss Georgia's relationship with the European Union.
5 min
Rike Park
A modern recreational area on the river's left bank featuring fountains, climbing walls, a maze, chess boards, footpaths, and the cable car station.
5 min
Cable Car Ride to Mother of Georgia Statue
A 10-minute cable car ride from Rike Park to Sololaki hill, where the Mother of Georgia statue stands with views over Tbilisi.
10 min
Kartlis Deda
The 20-meter aluminum statue erected in 1958 symbolizes Georgian hospitality with a bowl of wine and a sword in her hands.
10 min
The Bridge of Peace
A 156-meter bow-shaped glass and steel pedestrian bridge over the Mtkvari river, assembled from 200 unassembled Italian components. It was officially opened in May 2010 and features more than 10,000 LED bulbs that turn on daily 90 minutes before sunset.
5 min
Patriarchate of Georgia
A short stop to learn about the Georgian Orthodox Church headquarters.
5 min
Anchiskhati Basilica
A 6th-century church in the upper Kala district, originally named for the Virgin Mary's birth and later renamed after an important religious icon was moved here in 1675.
10 min
Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theater
Built in 2010 next to the marionette theatre, this clock tower has an angel that rings a bell every hour. Inside is a small puppet theatre with shows called “The Circle of Life” at 12:00 and 19:00 daily. The tower is decorated with hundreds of tiles designed by Rezo Gabriadze.
10 min
Sioni Cathedral Church
A church in upper Kala, said to be built by King Vakhtang Gorgasali in the 5th century.
10 min
Traditional Georgian Pie and Lemonade Tasting
A 15-minute break to sample local Georgian pie and lemonade.
15 min
Tamada Tradition Explanation
A five-minute stop to learn about the Georgian toastmaster custom.
5 min
Jan Shardeni Street
A popular pedestrian street known for its lively atmosphere and importance to visitors.
5 min
Abanotubani
The old town district famous for sulfur bathhouses fed by natural hot springs.
5 min
Leghvtakhevi Waterfall
A short visit to this waterfall, a local place to cool down during warm weather.
5 min
Meeting point
Meet at Avlabari Metro Station at 09:45 AM. Our representative will be waiting in front of the entrance holding an orange flag.
End point
The tour ends in the center of the old city.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.