The 4 Best Historical Tours in Tbilisi

1.Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (group tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $19Our pick

Spend about nine hours outside Tbilisi visiting Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Uplistsikhe cave city, and possibly Gori’s Stalin Museum. An English-speaking driver-guide leads the small group, which can reach 15 people. Bring sturdy shoes and extra cash for entrance tickets and lunch.

“We had a great experience with Gorge! From the beautiful nature in Jvari to the historical story of the caves in Uflistsikhe! And, of course, we finished the tour with wine tasting and exploring the beautiful old city of Mtskheta. We highly recommend it!”

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

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

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.A 6-Day Private Expedition into Rich Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $409

This six-day private trip uses Tbilisi as your base for Georgia’s major sights, from Mtskheta and Kazbegi to Borjomi and Kakheti. You get airport transfers, a private vehicle, guide service, wine tasting, a cable-car ride, and a 4WD trip to Gergeti Trinity Church. Ask for Nugo, Lavani, or Nicholas if available.

“Our experience with Georgia 365 by Nugo was truly unforgettable. From the very first day, Nugo made our trip incredibly smooth, comfortable, and full of joyful moments. His hospitality, kindness, and professionalism made us feel like family. Every place we visited was perfectly planned, the journey was soft and relaxing, and every detail was taken care of with love and care.”

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4.Bagrati & Motsameta Religious Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $19

Spend two to four hours visiting Kutaisi’s Bagrati Cathedral, Motsameta Monastery, and Gelati Monastery with Megobari Tours. Guides including Teona, Michael, and Eva explain Georgian history, church art, and local stories. Gelati may be closed for restoration, with another Kutaisi church substituted. Pickup is available anywhere in Kutaisi.

“We had a lovely time with Eva visiting these three very contrasting and beautiful monasteries in Kutaisi and the vicinity. We booked the evening before so we really appreciated being accommodated at the last minute. I was on crutches so I was conscious of slowing everything down, but we never felt rushed at all and were able to enjoy everything we saw. Georgian history is very complex and a lot of mystery surrounds these ancient sites in large part because they have not been able to dedicate resources to it or have not made findings available in languages other than Georgian, so Eva was very forthcoming about the fact that…”

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