The 12 Best Historical Tours from 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 the Stalin Museum in Gori. English service is offered, with guides such as Luka, Paata, Tornike, and Emilia praised for clear explanations. Bring sturdy shoes and extra cash for entry fees and lunch.

“Well organised and interesting trip. Tornike was an excellent guide telling a lot of information in very easy way. He was also very helpful.”

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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

Explore Tbilisi in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking driver-guide. Visit Metekhi, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Narikala Fortress, the sulfur baths, Dry Bridge Market, Rustaveli Avenue, and more. Guides such as Giga, Timo, Makho, and Goga are praised for local tips, warm service, and adapting the day for families.

“Excellent tour and the tour guide even better! Made the visit to all main attractions and even gave us some local tips on food and local traditions. Worth booking!”

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3.A 6-Day Private Expedition into Rich Heritage

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

Explore Georgia with private transport, hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, and a flexible six-day plan. See Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gergeti Trinity Church, Uplistsikhe, Borjomi, and Kakheti. Wine tasting, airport transfers, a Tbilisi cable-car ride, and a 4WD trip to Gergeti are included. Hotels and meals are not.

“We recently booked a trip to Georgia with Mr Nugo of Georgia365, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The entire tour was well-organized, hassle-free, and tailored perfectly to our preferences.”

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4.Bagrati & Motsameta Religious Heritage Tour

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

This 2 to 4-hour Kutaisi tour takes you to Motsameta Monastery, Bagrati Cathedral, and Gelati Monastery, with pickup anywhere in the city and a maximum of seven participants. English-speaking guides such as Teona, Michael, and Eva explain local stories and help you adapt if Gelati is closed for restoration.

“the driver and the tour guide arrived on time and they were very professionals. my mother and i were very much pleased about this 3-hour monasteries tour. the tour guide named Michael was very informative as he explained every detail of history of each place and some areas that we were passing through. Can’t complain about this tour and i would really really recommend this to everyone. it’s really worth it.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

This two-day private tour from Tbilisi takes you from Jvari and Svetitskhoveli to Ananuri, Gudauri, Gergeti Trinity Church, Dariali, Sno, and Elia Mountain. You travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi, parking, and fuel included. Guide Shako is frequently named as the local driver-guide, with flexible planning and photography help.

“One of the best trip advisers and flexible tour planners I ever come across. This was the amazing trip we had during our Georgia visit. Payment is very flexible, and they have given the best service from day one. Especially thanks to Sheko, who Read more”

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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 guide Teona at 3 pm for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through Tbilisi’s Jewish story. Visit the David Baazov Museum, the 1904 Great Synagogue, and the Little Synagogue on Kote Afkhazi Street, then taste Georgian wine. Traditional wine is included; 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 privately from Tbilisi into Kakheti with guide Kakha, stopping for bread and cheese in Badiauri, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi, Alazani Valley views, and a family-run wine cellar. The nine to ten-hour trip includes transport, fuel, water, and hotel pickup. Food, wine-cellar entry, and a qvevri class cost extra.

“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, in a clean air-conditioned petrol car. Visit Jvari Monastery, Gori and the optional Stalin Museum, Uplistsikhe cave town, and Mtskheta’s Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. Hotel pickup, fuel, guiding, and Uplistsikhe admission are included.

“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

Travel from Tbilisi to ancient Mtskheta in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi. With a guide such as David, visit Jvari Church and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, cook Georgian food with a local family, share lunch at home, and finish at the Chronicles of Georgia viewpoint.

“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 by private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide to Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta, Jvari, and Gori. Expect cave climbing, UNESCO churches, wide river views, and optional organic wine tasting or a local family lunch. Guides associated with the tour include Zurab, Luka, and Temo.

“We had a great time in uplistsikhe. Breath-taking view along the way and on top of each and every monasteries. The tour guide is very informative. He explained everything in detail that we drove pass. The transportation is really comfortable and clean. Thank you Temo🧡”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $90

Spend about nine hours with a private guide and driver visiting Jvari, Mtskheta, Samtavro, Gori, and Uplistsikhe. Guides Nino and Giorgi Beruashvili bring Georgian history to life, while the air-conditioned vehicle, hotel pickup, and WiFi keep the long day comfortable. Gori’s Stalin Museum is optional and costs 15 GEL extra.

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12.Tbilisi and Mtskheta cities private, cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend about eight hours exploring Tbilisi and Mtskheta in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Metekhi Cathedral, Narikala Fortress, Jvari Church, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Samtavro Convent, and the Pantheon with a dedicated guide. Pickup and drop-off in Tbilisi are included, and the group can include up to seven people.

“Koba took us on a four day tour of the north & east of Georgia. Never in my entire life have we met a guide who's so passionate about their country, its history and it's culture. That sort of passion is infectious, and that's what makes Koba yRead more”

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