3-Hour Tbilisi Old Town Walking Tour with Narikala Cable Car

3 Hours Round trip from Abanotubani Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Learn how Tbilisi was founded in Abanotubani and why its sulfur baths matter to locals
02 Visit Leghvtakhevi Waterfall and see the only mosque in Tbilisi
03 Explore Meidan Square and Meidan Bazar while hearing about the city's old crafts and professions
04 Walk the Old Town's narrow streets, including Chardin Street and Erekle II Street
05 See landmarks such as the Bridge of Peace and the Gabriadze Puppet Theatre's clock tower
06 Ride the cable car to Narikala Fortress for panoramic views and the Mother of Georgia statue

Discover the charm and layered history of Tbilisi on a guided walk through the atmospheric Old Town. Beginning in Abanotubani, the famed sulfur bath district where the story of the city began, you'll explore historic streets, hidden corners, and cultural landmarks while learning about local legends, traditions, and everyday life. Along the way, visit Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, see Tbilisi's only mosque, and wander through Meidan Square and its bazaar. Finish with a cable car ride to Narikala Fortress for panoramic city views and a visit to the Mother of Georgia statue.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tbilisi

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tbilisi Old Town Walk with Narikala Views

Start the tour at 11:00 am, or at any other convenient time, with your Georgian tour guide in Abanotubani, the sulfur bath area, and learn about the history of Tbilisi's foundation.

Discover the importance of the sulfur baths for local citizens.

Visit Leghvtakhevi Waterfall.

See the only mosque in Tbilisi.

Explore a small open-air museum that preserves the city's secrets through its artefacts.

Reach the Metekhi Temple and the statue of King Vakhtang Gorgasali.

Continue to Meidan Square and Meidan Bazar.

Listen to the history of the city's ancient professions and the craftsmen who lived and worked there.

Walk through the famous narrow streets of Tbilisi, including Chardin Street, Erekle II Street, Cotton Row, and Iron Row.

See the Bridge of Peace.

Visit the Gabriadze Puppet Theatre with its wonderful clock tower.

See the smallest clock in the city.

Pass by the statues of Tamada and the Lamp Lighter.

Visit Sioni and Anchiskhati Cathedral.

Walk across Rike Park and take a cable car trip to Narikala Fortress, where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city and meet the Kartlis Deda statue, Mother of Georgia.

The route