3-Hour Tbilisi History Walking Tour through Rustaveli and Sololaki

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk along Rustaveli Avenue and trace Tbilisi's XVIII-XIX century history
• 02 See European, Soviet Union, and Modern architecture in one central district
• 03 Visit landmarks including the Parliament of Georgia building and the Opera and Ballet Theatre
• 04 Wander through Liberty Square and admire the City Assembly Building
• 05 Discover the beautiful historic houses of Sololaki

Explore Tbilisi's history on a 3-hour walk through Rustaveli Avenue, Sololaki, and Liberty Square, where European, Soviet Union, and Modern architecture styles come together. Visit landmarks such as Azariantsi's House, the Parliament of Georgia building, the Opera and Ballet Theatre, the National Picture Gallery, and Kvashveti Church. Along the way, discover beautiful houses in Sololaki and continue to Orbeliani Square for a deeper look at the city's XVIII-XIX century character.

Explore Tbilisi's history on a 3-hour walk through Rustaveli Avenue, Sololaki, and Liberty Square, where European, Soviet Union, and Modern architecture styles come together.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Tbilisi

Languages English, Georgian, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Rustaveli Avenue, Sololaki, and Liberty Square Walk

• Meet your guide upon arrival and start the tour from Rustaveli Metro Station with a walk along the avenue. Along the way, see a series of notable attractions.
• Explore the Statue of Shota Rustaveli and Azariantsi's House, visit the Science Academy of Georgia, and discover a little surprise hidden behind the academy.

• Continue to the Chancellery and the Zakaria Paliashvili State Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet after exploring the Republican Palace of Georgian Youth and the Parliament of Georgia building.
  Marvel at the National Picture Gallery and Kvashveti Church, followed by a visit to Liberty Square, the City Assembly Building, and the Shota Rustaveli Theatre.

• Also, see some beautiful houses in Sololaki.

• After that, visit a restaurant.

• Then, continue to Orbeliani Square.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Multilingual Georgian tour guide service

What's Not Included

• Restaurant costs

Know before you go

• Two centuries ago, this place was not even inside the city walls, but today it is the downtown of Tbilisi. This is Rustaveli Avenue, where European, Soviet Union, and Modern architecture mix. The place is full of secrets, and to find them, you have to look closely at the details.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Metro station Rustaveli

Tour start

Shota Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi, Georgia

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.