The 15 Best Guided Tours in Georgia

1.Tbilisi Old Town Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Spend about 3 hours and 15 minutes exploring Tbilisi with an English-speaking local guide. See churches, statues, Shardeni Street, the Bridge of Peace, Rike Park, and Kartlis Deda. Guides such as Teona and Monica explain Georgian culture, with a bakery stop and possible wine tasting along the way.

“I enjoyed all the historical background that was given, as well as the bakery stop and wine tasting. Wonderful tour!”

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2.Tbilisi old town & soviet heritage – Private driver-guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $77

See Tbilisi with a private driver-guide, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, WiFi, and bottled water. Visit Metekhi Church, Holy Trinity Cathedral, the Chronicle of Georgia, Narikala Fortress, sulfur baths, Dry Bridge Market, and more. Guides associated with the service include Giga, Timo, Makho, and Goga, with the itinerary adjusted to your group.

“Excellent tour to explore Tbilisi & have an illustrative overview about the main attractions of the city with high services level in term of transportation, guide service & information, tour itinerary & time management, etc., I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to explore Tbilisi with ease and style, thanks to elevenregions company, namely Mr.Giga for all the support, special thanks for the great guide Mr.Timo for the nice day”

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3.Full-Day Kazbegi – Stepantsminda, Gudauri Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $136

Travel from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Road in a private car with a professional guide. See Jvari, Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress, Gudauri, and Gergeti Trinity Church, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and time for lunch. Guides named Khaka and Vepkhia have led this route.

“We had a wonderful day going to Kazbegi. Khaka is great guy. Its opportunity to learn a lot about Georgia, see beautiful places and have amazing lunch with view on Kazbeg mountain. Must do if you are in Georgia, will fully recomend!”

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4.Full Day Kazbegi Guided Tour in Georgia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Tbilisi to Kazbegi with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Zhinvali Dam, Ananuri Fortress, Pasanauri, Gudauri, Stepantsminda, and Gergeti Trinity Church. Rosia has guided the route, which runs about 11 hours in a vehicle for up to 19 people. Lunch and the 20-lari jeep ride are extra.

“You have to see Kazbegi region and Gergeti Trinity Church if you are travelling to Georgia. The monument of friendship between Russia and Georgia is highly recommended to visit for panoramic pictures only.”

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5.From Tbilisi Daytrip Kazbegi Gudauri & Zhinvali Guided Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $20

Ride from Tbilisi into the Caucasus on an 11-hour group tour covering Zhinvali Dam, Ananuri Fortress, Pasanauri, Gudauri, Stepantsminda, and Gergeti Trinity Church. English-speaking guides such as Dimitri, Maria, Nikolai, Loka, and Diana may lead the trip. Honey tasting is included, while lunch and the monastery jeep cost extra.

“It was a wonderfull experience to discover Georgian culture and beautiful nature of north Georgia. Our guide Dimitri so kind and told all stories about culture, history. Highly recommended tour.”

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6.Full Day Private Tour in Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $175

Leave Tbilisi at 7:00 am for a private, English-language tour to Vardzia’s cave city, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Central Park. Your guide, possibly Edward, explains Georgian history along the way. Expect 9 to 10 hours on the road, paid entrance fees, and an optional restaurant stop at your own cost.

“A long day out of Tbilisi to visit several interesting and varied cultural locations. Our guide, Edward, was outstanding; he provided us with a treasure trove of Information on everything Georgian.”

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7.Martvili & Okatse Canyons & Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $26

Travel from Kutaisi in an air-conditioned vehicle to Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon, Okatse Canyon, a churchkhela workshop, and an abandoned Tskaltubo sanatorium. English-speaking guides such as Sandra or Eva may lead the day. Entry fees, the Martvili boat, and the Okatse jeep cost extra.

“The tour went really well. The places to see are stunning and the last stop at the abandoned sanatoriums was super cool. Or guide (sorry, I am really bad for remembering names, but I think hers was Sandra) was simply great!!”

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8.Best of Georgia – 3 or 4 days private tour with transfers and guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $399

You’ll tour Georgia in a private, air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide, visiting Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Mtskheta, Uplistsiche, Borjomi, Signagi, and Bodbe. Guide Zurab Manchkhashvili has been praised for detailed storytelling and warm, family-style service. Hotel and airport pickup are included.

“Well thought out, personalised, knowledgeable, a glimpse of a true Georgian journey told by teh guide and driver who was friendly, professional.”

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9.Kazbegi Day Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel from Tbilisi to Kazbegi in a private 4x4 with an English-speaking guide. Visit Jinvali Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress, Jvari, Gudauri, Gergeti Trinity Church, Sno, and Truso Gorge, with time for photos, mountain views, barbecue, and possible paragliding. Guides may include Saba, Nika, George, or Shio.

“They are the best in the trade. Especially the guide mr. Saba was outstanding. He went out of the way to make our trip the most memorable one. Definitely i recommend them.”

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10.Batumi Guided Night Walking Tour With Welcome Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10Best value

Meet at St. Nicholas Church at 7:00 pm for a two-hour English walking tour through Batumi’s old center and waterfront. Guide Marko is named as a standout host, sharing history, culture, and local stories as you pass Piazza, Europe Square, the dancing fountains, the Alphabet Tower, and Ali and Nino. Welcome drinks are included.

“Very nice tour. The tour guide, Marko, was excellent. He gave us all the relavant information about the city and the main attractions. We enjoyed so much!”

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11.Chiatura Cable Cars & Katskhi Pillar Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $30

From Kutaisi, your English-speaking guide takes you to the 40-meter Katskhi Pillar, industrial Chiatura, its famous cable cars, and Mgvimevi Monastery. Expect a small group of up to 15 people, an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and a new cable-car ride. Wear shoes and clothes that can handle mud.

“An interesting excursion that will appeal to fans of history, religion and technology, full of beautiful views. Guide knows what he's talking about. The small van we were travelling in was quite cramped (but the train to Chiatura is currently not running, so there is no choice). Keep in mind that you may get muddy, so choose appropriate clothing.”

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12.A Gastronomic Private Guided Journey Through Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Join Teona of Views Georgia Tours for a private, English-language walk through Old Tbilisi. You’ll taste fresh bread, wine, chacha, honey, wine ice cream, khachapuri, and khinkali while visiting churches, a synagogue, a mosque, the sulfur baths, and the Bridge of Peace. The tour begins and ends at Liberty Square.

“This was an amazing experience walking through Tbilisi, discovering many significant landmarks while learning about Georgia’s rich culture and fascinating history. The tour also offered a wonderful opportunity to taste authentic local foods and wines, making it a truly memorable and well-rounded experience!”

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13.Vardzia, Rabati Castle & Borjomi Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $37

Leave Tbilisi at 7:00 am for Borjomi Central Park, Rabati Castle, and Vardzia. An English-speaking guide such as George leads the day, with transport, toilet stops, and free time included. Expect about 10 hours on paper, though traffic can stretch the return to 15 hours or more.

“This excursion involves a lot of travel 15 hours plus!! However is was a good experience. Our guide George gave a detailed and informative tour throughout. It's a long journey but there where plenty of toilet stops. The restaurant stop was also good.”

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14.Tbilisi Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14

Spend about three hours walking central Tbilisi with an English-speaking guide, visiting Metekhi Cathedral, Narikala Fortress, Abanotubani, Sioni Cathedral, the Jumah Mosque, the Great Synagogue, Rike Park, and more. Guide Mariam can also help arrange a sulfur bath. The tour starts at 3 pm and ends where it begins.

“Our young guide Mariam is friendly and helpful, she assisted us to book for a sulfur bath and the recommended place was great! happy with the service, and i recommend.”

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15.Mtskheta, Gori, Uplistsikhe Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $19

Travel from Tbilisi to Georgia’s spiritual heart and Soviet-era past in one long day. You’ll see Jvari’s river views, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, the rock-cut town of Uplistsikhe, and Stalin’s birthplace in Gori. Guides such as Jimmy and Russalina bring history to life in English, with lunch and museum tickets paid separately.

“We booked this tour for our first full day in Georgia and it was a great choice for an introduction to the area around Tbilisi and a lot of the history of the region. All of the stops were extremely interesting, the food at lunch was some of the best we had for our whole trip, and our guide was very helpful with questions in both English and Russian. He also gave us great advice on where to go for dinner and (the most important thing on a trip in Georgia!) where to get the best wine.”

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