Full-Day Tbilisi City Tour with Narikala Fortress and National Museum

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 See Tbilisi's old and modern quarters meet along the Mtkvari River valley
• 02 Ride the cable car up to Narikala Fortress overlooking the old town
• 03 Visit key religious landmarks including Sioni Cathedral and Anchiskhati Basilica
• 04 Explore the National Museum's rich archaeological and ethnographic collections

Walk through the streets of Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, on this full-day trip. Visit historic landmarks such as Narikala Fortress, the National Museum, the sulfur baths, and several important religious sites, while seeing how the city's old quarter blends with its modern side.

Start the excursion at the medieval Metekhi Church (13th century), then go up by cable car to Narikala Fortress (4th century), which dominates the skyline of the old town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tbilisi

Languages English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Tbilisi Old Town, Narikala and National Museum

• Take a guided tour of Tbilisi, a charming city built in the 5th century along the winding valley of the Mtkvari River.
• Start the excursion at the medieval Metekhi Church (13th century), then go up by cable car to Narikala Fortress (4th century), which dominates the skyline of the old town.
• Continue exploring the underground sulfur baths in oriental style, with their brick domes dating from the 17th century.
• Walk through the center and discover Shardeni Street with its attractive cafes and galleries.
• Visit the Mosque, the Synagogue, Sioni Cathedral (13th century), and Anchiskhati Basilica (6th century) with your Georgian tour guide.
• Head to the National Museum to see artisan goldsmith work dating from the 3rd millennium BCE. The museum currently houses a unique collection of natural and human history, including 40-million-year-old animal remains and rich archaeological and ethnographic collections from the Paleolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Middle Ages.
• End the tour with a visit to Dry Bridge, an antique market.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Georgian tour guide service.

Know before you go

• It is recommended to bring sunscreen, a hat, a waterproof jacket, comfortable shoes, and comfortable clothes.

• It is not allowed to enter churches wearing shorts.

• Women should wear veils or handkerchiefs to cover their heads in Orthodox churches.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tour start

Tbilisi, Georgia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.