Georgia · City Tours

8-Hour Tbilisi and Mtskheta Sightseeing Tour with Narikala Funicular

8 Hours Round trip from Tbilisi Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Ride the funicular to Narikala Fortress for breathtaking panoramic views of Tbilisi
02 Explore the spectacular Chardin area with its narrow streets, cosy cafes, wine bars, and gift shops
03 Admire the splendid views over the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers from Jvari Church
04 Visit Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta, a sacred site linked to the clothes of Jesus Christ

Visit the modern and ancient capitals of Georgia on this 8-hour guided tour through Tbilisi and Mtskheta. Explore some of Tbilisi's most important landmarks, including Trinity Cathedral, Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, and the charming Chardin area, before continuing to Mtskheta. There, admire the sacred Jvari Church, the splendid confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, one of the country's most revered religious sites.

Ride the funicular towards Narikala Fortress and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the city before walking to the Sera district to see the old baths.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Tbilisi, Mtskheta

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Tbilisi Landmarks and Sacred Mtskheta

Meet your Georgian tour guide and driver at the hotel and visit the Trinity Cathedral, one of the largest Orthodox cathedrals in the world.
View the sacred Metekhi Church and the monument of Vakhtang Gorgasali, the legendary founder of the city of Tbilisi.
Ride the funicular towards Narikala Fortress and enjoy the breathtaking panoramic views of the city before walking to the Sera district to see the old baths.
Go to the spectacular Chardin area, which is full of narrow streets, cosy cafes, wine tasting bars, and gift shops.
Visit Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the clock tower of the famous Rezo Gabriadze Theatre, followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
Drive to Mtskheta to visit Jvari Church, a real architectural masterpiece of the early Middle Ages, and see splendid views of the confluence of the Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers.
Head to Svetitskhoveli, the large cathedral of Mtskheta, also believed to be a sacred place where the clothes of Jesus Christ were kept, before returning to Tbilisi and transferring to your hotel.