6-Hour Tbilisi City Tour with Old Town and Mtatsminda Park

We will start from the northern edge of the city walls. Let's talk about how scientists dated these walls and under what circumstances they were restored in the last century. There are also several interesting monuments to professions that were important for the city in the past but are no longer relevant.

We get to the Puppet Theatre, which has world recognition for its repertoire of performances intended only for an adult audience. This place is charmingly decorated with a fabulous tower covered in painted ceramics, and it holds a top spot in photos of Tbilisi's sights. Twice a day, from its hurdy-gurdy balcony, you can watch a two-minute musical puppet show, "The Cycle of Life".

The Bridge of Peace is also known as the "Tbilisi Glass Bridge". At first, Tbilisi residents had controversial opinions about this bridge. Because it is situated in the historical district of Tbilisi, some people complained that it unduly dominated the Old Town and obscured the area's historic architectural landmarks. Meanwhile, it is hard to find anyone who has arrived in Tbilisi and not walked across the Bridge of Peace.

Rike Park is an attraction for both tourists and Tbilisi residents. You can bring your children and have fun with the playground equipment. You can see water features such as dancing and singing waterfalls, climb the artificial climbing wall, run through the children's maze, or roam around the landscaped gardens and cosy, quiet corners. Even though Rike Park is considered the youngest recreational area in Tbilisi, it has already become highly accessible.

The oldest part of the Old Town is the fortress and the houses adjacent to its foot, with an ensemble of openwork balconies. Dominating Tbilisi, this fortress consists of two walled sections on a mountain range between the botanical garden and the oldest part of the city, called Kala. The fortress was built by the Arabs, and this guardian of the city stood here long before our city became the capital.

It is currently the only Muslim shrine in the Old City. The present building was rebuilt by an Italian architect in the middle of the 19th century and finally renovated at the end of the 19th century with investments from generous Azerbaijani philanthropists, significantly altering its eastern part. The brick building stands on a steep slope, and the windows of the longitudinal walls are decorated with arches. In its architecture, neo-Gothic and Islamic elements are harmoniously combined.

A natural canyon in the middle of the Old City forms the second stage of the cascading waterfall of the Tsavkisistskali River. This place, literally ten years ago, was part of the territory of the botanical garden and, even earlier, the royal gardens. On the slopes of the canyon, fig tree sprouts make their way upward, while large numbers of fig trees grow along the top of the canyon in the Batonian Garden itself.

A beautiful place in the heart of the Old City, this corner was once called "Kharpukh" - the nose. The baths have long been, and remain, an important cultural and traditional component of public life in Tbilisi. Our baths have stood on healing sulfur springs for centuries, and now you may also want to feel like a Tbilisi citizen and visit this area.

This park is the best place for fun and relaxation in Tbilisi. It is located at an altitude of 770 meters and is the highest point in Tbilisi. Its history stretches back more than 100 years, and it covers an area of more than 100 hectares. The park is divided into three zones - extreme, children's, and family. In addition to attractions, the park has restaurants and cafes, shops, relaxation areas, a holiday center, and a wedding house. The Tbilisi TV tower is also located in the park. Excellent views from Mtatsminda Park can be enjoyed all over Tbilisi.

Rustaveli Avenue is one of the most famous streets in Tbilisi. It is always crowded, and you can feel the dynamic rhythm of the city here. Cultural and public institutions, monuments, hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops are located along the avenue. Today, Rustaveli Avenue is one of the most well-organized and beautiful streets in the city.

This avenue is one of the most interesting, diverse, and popular streets in Tbilisi. It is often visited by locals as well as tourists. The architecture of the 19th and 20th centuries makes this street especially attractive. Here you can visit theatres, museums, and various restaurants and bars. It is possible to taste both traditional and non-Georgian cuisine here, as well as fast food. There are many shops on the street, making it an attractive place for shopping enthusiasts.