Tbilisi
Tbilisi runs along a narrow river gorge with sulphur bathhouses, carved wooden balconies and Soviet-era blocks all within a short walk. The old town, the Chronicle of Georgia and the Fabrika district cover very different sides of the city. It is one of the cheapest capitals in the region for eating out.
How long to stay
April to June and September to October; July and August are very hot.
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Is Tbilisi right for your trip?
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Great for
- Food
- Solo
Less of a focus
- History & culture
- Nightlife
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
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Top things to do
Abanotubani sulphur baths
Entrance GEL 50 · VerifiedTbilisi
The domed brick bathhouse district in the old town, where private sulphur baths and scrub treatments are booked by the hour.
Chronicle of Georgia
Free entry · VerifiedTbilisi
Sixteen monumental pillars carved with Georgian kings and scenes from the life of Christ, on a hill above the Tbilisi Sea.
Mtskheta
Free entry · VerifiedTbilisi
The former capital 20 km from Tbilisi, with the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli cathedral and the hilltop Jvari monastery above the river confluence. Mtskheta is the spiritual centre of the Georgian Orthodox Church and its historic monuments are listed by UNESCO. Svetitskhoveli stands inside fortified walls in the compact old town, which is easy to explore on foot, while Jvari sits on a hill across the river and is reached by taxi or tour, offering the classic view where the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers meet. Shared minibuses run frequently from Didube station in Tbilisi and take around 30 minutes. Churches are active places of worship, so cover shoulders and knees; women are usually asked to cover their hair, and scarves are often available at the entrance. Half a day is enough for both main sites and a meal in town.
Narikala Fortress
Free entry · Paid extras availableTbilisi
A 4th-century fortress on the ridge above the old town, reached by cable car, with a ridge walk to the botanical garden.
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Popular activities
Georgian supra cooking class
Learn khinkali folding and khachapuri with a family, finishing with a shared table.
Kakheti wine day trip
Qvevri cellar visits around Sighnaghi and Telavi.
Tbilisi sulphur bath and old town walk
Private bath session followed by a walk through the balconied old quarters.