The 12 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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5.Ananuri-Gudauri: Epic Views & History (Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Travel from Tbilisi into the Caucasus with a private vehicle, English-speaking guide, and stops at UNESCO churches, Ananuri Fortress, Gudauri, Gergeti Trinity Church, Dariali, Sno, and Elia Mountain. The guide most often named is Shako, also written as Sheko. The $800 group rate covers up to 15 people, transport, WiFi, fuel, and parking.

“The Tour was well organized by Explore Georgia Tours from start to finish. Thanks Shako making the trip memorable. I would recommend to My friends and families whoever wants to visit Georgia.🇬🇪 🙏”

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6.Jewish Heritage Walking Tour with Kosher Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Meet Teona at 3 pm in Lado Gudiashvili Square for a 2-hour-15-minute walking tour of Tbilisi’s Jewish heritage. Visit the David Baazov Museum, the 1904 Great Synagogue, and the Little Synagogue, then taste Georgian wine. Traditional wine is included, while kosher wine costs extra.

“This was a really wonderful tour of Georgian Jewish history. The guide Teona is very knowledgeable on Jewish culture and history in Georgia and has designed an accessible tour of the main Jewish cultural sites in Tbilisi that is not too long (about 2 hrs total), but still very comprehensive and insightful; we learned a lot about a really unique aspect of both Georgian and Jewish history. You do not need to be Jewish to take this tour - it would appeal to anyone interested in exploring and learning more about Georgia/Tbilisi. The complimentary wine tasting at the end was a nice way to round out the afternoon. Highly recommend.”

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7.A day tour to Kakheti region/wine/culture/history and gastro tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Travel from Tbilisi with Kakha or Kakhaber on a private nine to ten hour tour of Kakheti. Expect Badiauri bread baking, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi, Alazani Valley views, a family wine cellar, Georgian food, and flexible stops. Hotel pickup, transport, fuel, water, and an English or Russian-speaking guide are included.

“Kakha is really knowledgeable and an excellent guide. He planed with us a perfect two day itenary and showed us around several of the historical and cultural sites in Kakheti.”

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8.Four Historical Places: Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe-Jvari Monastery- Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $113

Travel from Tbilisi with a private driver-guide, including Levan, to four major Georgian sites: Jvari Monastery, Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe. See river views, an ancient rock-cut town, Stalin’s birthplace, and one of Georgia’s most important cathedrals. The tour lasts about seven to eight hours and includes hotel pickup, transport, petrol, guiding, and Uplistsikhe admission.

“Booked a Tour with Levan for the Old Town. The Driver Levan was prompt on time and very friendly. I was travelling with my Family of 2 children ans spouse and the Mini Van was clean comfortable and spacious. The guided commentary by LeRead more”

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9.Exploring Heritage and Cuisine through Cooking Classes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $150

Leave your Tbilisi hotel at 9:00 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi. Visit Mtskheta’s major churches, cook and eat with a local family, then stop at the Chronicles of Georgia viewpoint. Guide David is named in one booking account, though guide assignment can vary.

“Our lovely guide, David, was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, informative and a safe and careful driver. Uplistsikhe cave village was really interesting - the steep steps and uneven walk over the rock was well worth the effort. We learned a few new things at the Stalin muRead more”

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10.Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta and Jvari – historical private day tour from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $149

Travel privately from Tbilisi with guides such as Zurab, Luka, or Temo to explore Uplistsikhe’s rocky caves, Mtskheta’s Christian monuments, Jvari’s hilltop view, and Gori Fortress. Expect a 7 to 8 hour day, comfortable air-conditioned transport, included entrance fees, and an optional organic winery lunch or wine tasting.

“We had an incredible day with Zurab in Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta, and Jvari (so much that we changed our tour the next day so we could go with him again!). He is very knowledgeable about Georgian history and culture and his incredible attention to detail made all the sights really come to life. We really felt like we got a good understanding of everywhere we went. Highly recommended.”

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11.Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (Private tours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $90

Travel from Tbilisi through Georgia’s ancient and Christian past with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Jvari, Svetitskhoveli, Samtavro, Gori, and the cave city of Uplistsikhe. Guides Nino and Giorgi are named by the operator, with pickup, WiFi, and group discounts available.

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12.Tbilisi and Mtskheta cities private, cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend about eight hours with a private guide exploring Tbilisi’s Metekhi Cathedral, Narikala Fortress, Pantheon, and Old Town, then continue to Mtskheta for Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and Samtavro Convent. Koba is the guide named in the available feedback, but confirm who will lead your tour when booking.

“Best guide ever in Georgia! Koba is a passionate, dedicated and responsible guide with a great sense of humour.”

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