Top Tbilisi Half-day Tours

With its winding alleyways and scenic streets, Tbilisi begs to be explored by foot. A guided walking tour provides the ideal way to explore Tbilisi and introduces you to its main attractions in just a day. Visit an old fortress, urban waterfall, historic theater, and more, all while learning about Tbilisi’s history and culture from your guide as you go.

Visit two of Georgia’s most unmissable landmarks during this half-day excursion to Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel transfers offered for groups of four or more. Visit both UNESCO-listed churches with a knowledgable guide. Tours include free time in Mtskheta.

Discover the best of Tbilisi on this walking tour that takes you to many of the city's most important landmarks, as well as some hidden gems that most travelers miss. Learn all about the history and culture of the Georgian capital as your guide takes you to such sites as Metekhi Church, the monumental Mother of Georgia statue, and the fortress of Narikala.

Spend a day learning about Georgian cuisine as you walk around the capital city of Tbilisi. This private tour wanders through the historic streets of the Sololaki district and includes several food and drink tastings. Visit old taverns, a typical street bakery, a diner, a modern gallery, and much more as you eat your way through the city.

History enthusiasts that want to unpack Georgia's communist past can skip the typical sightseeing tour and opt for this private excursion, where you explore the Soviet-era history Tbilisi. With your guide to lead the way, you can see the impact of the communist era on the city's architecture and infrastructure. Visit brutalist buildings and monuments, see concrete block housing, and check out disused Soviet-era structures including an old cable car station

Discover the historical wonders of Georgia on a group tour from Tbilisi. The full-day excursion is great for travelers who are short on time, but want to experience the country to its fullest. With round-trip transportation from your hotel, there’s no need to fuss over navigation or public buses. Enjoy guided visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mtskheta, Gori, and much more, before your return to the city.

Experience the textures of Tbilisi with ease on this private tour. Travel in an air-conditioned, WiFi-equipped vehicle with a driver through the city, and take time to explore Tbilisi’s Old Town. Visit the flea market at the Dry Goods Bridge, the Tsminda Sameba Cathedral, and Mtatsminda Amusement Park. Stay hydrated with complimentary water.

Travel into the magnificent peaks of north Georgia on a full-day trip from Tbilisi to Jvari Monastery, Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble, Gudauri, and Gergeti Trinity Church. With a driver to handle the winding mountain roads, you're free to enjoy dramatic views on your way to some of the region’s top highlights, where included tours explore fascinating history.

Spend the day away from Tbilisi and in the beautiful natural landscapes of Georgia on a small-group excursion. Leave from a centrally located meeting point and venture into the Caucasus Mountains to visit the ancient Ananuri fortress, the ski resort town of Gudauri to enjoy a delicious Georgian lunch (at your own expense), the beautiful Gergeti Trinity Church in Kazbegi, and much more.

Learn about the long history of Georgian winemaking during this full-day private tour from Tbilisi. Explore the Kakheti wine region including stops at four different wineries, focusing on organic wines. Sample several wines alongside freshly baked Georgian bread and cheeses. Meet local winemakers and hear stories about their craft. A traditional barbecue lunch is included.

Taste some of Georgia's best wines during this private full-day tour to the Kakheti wine region from Tbilisi. Learn about the traditional Georgian way of making wines in clay vessels through visits and indulge in three tastings at different wineries. Stop in Badiauri village and sample traditional Georgian bread; explore the town of Sighnaghi, an ancient town backed by the inspiring Caucasus Mountains, and try your hand at preparing Churchkhela, a traditional dessert. Traditional Georgian lunch in a family-owned winery completes this full-day experience.

Tour the Caucasus Mountains safely, without having to drive yourself on scary roads, on this guided day tour. As you're driven into the mountains you'll stop at several places along the way, including the Jinvali Reservoir and Ananuri Fortified Castle Ensemble. At the Gudari Viewpoint you can opt to paraglide (extra fee). Be amazed by the architecture of the 14th-century Gergeti Trinity Church. A must for culture and nature enthusiasts.

Travel from Tbilisi to the Kakheti wine region for a full day of eating, tasting, and exploring. Learn about the traditional Georgian method of making wine in clay vessels and the hundreds of varieties of grapes grown in the area. Georgians are famous for their love of long toasts—come prepared to taste several wines and be treated like family at the local wineries.

If you are staying in Tbilisi and only have time for a day trip into the Caucasus, make the most of it with this activity-packed private tour. Visit important landmarks such as the Jhinvali dam, Ananuri Castle, and Gergeti Trinity Church, and enjoy a luxurious lunch at the top-class Rooms Hotel.

Visit Armenia and be back in Tbilisi by nightfall during this full-day, small-group excursion from Georgia. Visit three stunning and historic monasteries, including two inscribed on the UNESCO world heritage list. Tour the Soviet-built town of Alaverdi and dig into a tasty Armenian restaurant lunch, included in the tour.

Treat yourself to a smooth and hassle-free arrival in Georgia with this private, one-way airport transfer in Tbilisi. Enjoy a personalized meet-and-greet in the arrivals hall with a placard bearing your name. Luggage assistance is included, with door-to-door drop-off in Tbilisi, Gudauri, or Stepantsminda. Upgrade to include a return.

Visitors to Tbilisi who would like to visit Armenia but don't have time to explore the whole country will benefit from this easy day trip across the border. Once you cross you'll immediately notice the differences between the neighboring countries. Sample Armenian food, see how the locals live, and visit three beautiful monasteries to learn more about Armenian culture: Akhtala, Haghpat, and Sanahin. Return to Tbilisi at night.

Discover Georgia’s scenic southern Kakheti province on this private full-day trip from Tbilisi. Venture into Kakheti’s semi-desert landscapes and visit the David Gareja Monastery, set on the Georgia-Azerbaijan border and home to 6th-century monastic caves. Then, visit the medieval Bodbe Monastery near the hilltop town of Signagi. Admire the Alazani valley from Signagi’s watchtowers and enjoy a Kakhetian lunch (own expense) and optional wine tasting (additional cost). Your tour includes Tbilisi hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore Georgia on this private multi-stop tour, including some of the country's top highlights. Visiting all of these locations—Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gudauri, and Kazbegi—on your own might be a stressful undertaking, but this tour includes a dedicated guide to lead you and all transportation. Along the way, learn about the stops and each of their unique cultures and history through guided commentary.

Treat yourself to a VIP arrival in Georgia with this private one-way transfer service from Tbilisi International Airport. Get dropped off at any location within the city. Travel comfortably in a spacious, chauffeured private vehicle that can seat up to seven passengers. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Discover historic sites and scenery in Mtskheta, Bodbe, Badiauri, and Sighnaghi on a full-day tour from Tbilisi. Some of eastern Georgia’s most beautiful places are widely scattered across the rolling landscape—reaching all three towns without your own transport would be a challenge—but with a guide to take care of logistics you can focus on exploring a UNESCO-listed city, strolling a historic monastery, and taking in Georgia’s ‘City of Love.’

Explore some of the interesting towns south of Tbilisi with ease on this full day group tour. Depart from Tbilisi in an air-conditioned vehicle and make your way south. In the company of your guide, learn about the area and visit the cave site at Vardzia, the Rabati Castle complex, and the town of Borjomi with its famous mineral water.

Enjoy personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace while exploring Gudauri and Kazbegi on this private tour from Tbilisi. Additionally, visit the 11th-century Svetitskhoveli cathedral and the 6th-century Jvari monastery in Mtskheta, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Other highlights include Gergeti Trinity Church, Ananuri Fortress, and Jinvali Water Reservoir, among others.

Learn how to make Georgian food during a private cooking class in Tbilisi. The class takes place at a cafe and features recipes for two dishes—khachapuri Ajaruli, a cheese and egg pie from the Ajara region, and khinkali, dumplings from the highlands. While you prepare these items, you’ll hear stories about Georgia’s culture and lifestyle. Then enjoy your creations with a glass of homemade wine.