13 best excursions in Tbilisi with 8 Russian-speaking guides

Excursions in Tbilisi are a great way to experience the unique flavor that has been formed over many centuries. The best Russian-language guide in Tbilisi will tell you about the history and sights. We have selected the most interesting excursions, as well as the best guides based on reviews from tourists.

Konstantin

Konstantin is a traveler in spirit and calling, and his hobby is photography. Even in childhood, from encyclopedias, he learned about a small country in whose territory rich vegetation is represented, comparable to the continents. In his student days, Kostya went around the whole country, and today helps tourists to find out the wonderful world of this country. The Russian-speaking guide Kostya conducts lively and colorful excursions. Exciting stories, mysterious legends, acquaintance with colorful national cuisine await tourists.

Tbilisi - the heart of Sakartvelo

Excursion for small companies - up to 7 people.
Duration 5 hours.
The price for 1-3 people is 68 €, the price for more tourists is 21 €.

A combined tour in Tbilisi in Russian introduces the most striking historical facts, preserved heritage, natural beauties. The village is located on the Silk Road, so ownership of this city was considered the key to power over the Caucasus.

Interesting fact! The famous French traveler said that only in Tbilisi you can see an amazing variety of ethnic groups.

Church of the Holy Trinity

Tour Plan:

Holy Trinity Church and other iconic temples of Tbilisi;
a walk in the old district of Metekhi;
Holidays in Rica Park
visit to Narikala fortress - from here an amazing view of Old Tbilisi opens;
a walk to the Sulfur baths, the Fig Gorge and the waterfall;
unhurried journey through the old streets of Tbilisi, an overview of the main square.

This is a short list of what guests will see.

Mtskheta - the soul of Sakartvelo

An excursion to Tbilisi in Russian is held for 1-7 people.
The route is designed for 5 hours.
The price of a tour in Tbilisi is 79 € for 1-3 people and more people - 26 €.

Travelers are expected by a fascinating trip to the Georgian religious shrine - Mtskheta, local residents compare it with Jerusalem. For centuries, millions of pilgrims have come here.

A walk with a Russian-speaking guide begins with old streets. Guests will enjoy a trip to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the locals say, it is impossible to learn the culture of the country without visiting Svetitskhoveli - an architectural monument of the Middle Ages, the tomb of the Bagrationi dynasty.

As part of an excursion from Tbilisi with a Russian-speaking guide, tourists will visit:

Samtavro Monastery;
Jvari monastery - built on a mountain in the 7th century, local residents say that here you can sincerely love Georgia.

Lunch is also provided, if you wish, you can make a purchase at a modern shopping center.

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Aishat

Aishat once arrived in Tbilisi and quietly fell in love with him. Now she lives and studies here, it is no coincidence. For her, the capital has become a native and special. Aishat fell in love with drinking songs, ancient quarters. The girl chose the profession of a guide in Tbilisi not by accident, because as a historian and ethnographer, she can colorfully, fascinatingly tell about her beloved city.

Old and true to the traditions of Tbilisi

The tour is designed for a maximum of seven people.
The route is designed for 4 hours.
Price 25 €.

In Tbilisi, the spirit of history is felt in a special way, time seems to have stopped here. As part of the tour, it is planned:

a walk with a Russian-speaking guide through the streets decorated with carved balconies;
a visit to the sulfur baths, from here the history of Tbilisi began;
Narikala - the fortress is located directly next to the sulfur baths, you can get here using the cable car;
visit to the oldest temple of Anchiskhati;
a walk in the old district, where writers, composers, artists, representatives of the imperial family lived in the past;
a visit to the Rezo Gabriadze Theater is also planned.

Aishat is a Russian-speaking guide and knows many fascinating stories about Tbilisi, King David. The tour will certainly end with dinner in a cozy restaurant with a glass of real Georgian wine.

Important! Additional excursion expenses - payment of the restaurant, cable car.

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Lika

A native of Tbilisi, but works as a Russian-speaking guide. Having accidentally appeared on her father’s excursions, she saw how people, having heard stories about the country, fall in love with the country, admire it. At this moment, a graduate of a technical university and a teacher by profession decided to radically change their lives, start all over from scratch. In her excursion tours, Lika conveys love for Tbilisi and assures that once there, you will return to this place more than once.

"There is a special charm in Tbilisi"

The tour is conducted for a maximum number of people - 15.
The duration of the route is 3 hours.
Cost - 6 € per person.

The excursion begins with the words of Isadora Duncan, who claimed that you can understand the soul of Tbilisi only by walking along its streets on foot. Guests will find themselves in the heart of Tbilisi, see the most significant sights, be sure to visit the places that poets admired, musicians sang, artists painted on canvases.

Freedom Square

Tour in Russian:

begins on Freedom Square - this is the main square of Tbilisi;
walk along the avenue to them. Baratashvili, where, next to modern buildings, ancient wooden houses peacefully coexist;
a visit to the Rezo Gabriadze Theater and Anchiskhati Temple;
a visit to the Peace Bridge, a walk in Rike Park and a visit to Narikala Fortress;
a walk in the Figyur Gorge to sulfur baths;
visit to Sioni Cathedral.

Interesting fact! Guests will visit the street where Mikhail Lermontov and Nino Chavchavadze walked. Here Nino bought and presented the poet with a dagger, about which he later wrote a poem.

Upon request, guests of Tbilisi will visit a wine cellar of the 10th century; wine is still being prepared here according to unique Georgian recipes.

Tbilisi flickering with lights

Excursion in Russian for a group of up to six people.
The route is designed for 3 hours.
Price - 100 € for 1-2 people, 35 € for 3 or more people.

The evening streets of Tbilisi, shrouded in the light of lights, have a special charm and color. What does the tour offer in Russian:

Plane trees, planted more than 100 years ago, are reflected in the river flow;
Peace Bridge - sparkles with hundreds of bright bulbs;
Narikala fortress, illuminated by lights, creates the effect of soaring in the air;
Shota Rustaveli Avenue, which locals call a stone poem;
climb to the top of Mount St. David, from here you can see the whole of Tbilisi;
A walk through Agmashenebeli Avenue;
visiting souvenir shops and art galleries.

As part of the tour, guests will learn the history of the city, see Tbilisi in a special, evening light.

Important! The cost of the excursion tour includes transportation costs - the transport picks up tourists and then brings them back to the hotel.

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Arthur

Professional Russian-speaking guide specializing in individual and group tours in Tbilisi and Georgia. Together with Arthur, you will have the opportunity to get acquainted with the capital, see it through the eyes of a man in love with the country, spend time in the company of an erudite person.

The road to the legendary giant Kazbek

Excursion for a group of up to four people.
The route is designed for 9 hours.
Price 165 €.

The path to Kazbek leads along the road where active military operations were once conducted. The purpose of the trip is a huge extinct volcano, which is a symbol of Georgia - as majestic, mysterious, ancient. On the way, several stops are planned for exploring temples, medieval towers. Another stop is provided at the confluence of the rivers, it is fashionable to enjoy the picturesque landscapes. A trip to the volcano would be incomplete and somewhat bland without visiting the church of Gergeti.

Interesting Facts:

Gergeti Temple

Georgian Military Highway is the most important and oldest transport artery connecting Georgia and Russia;
The Anauri architectural complex in the past was the residence of the princely dynasty of Aragvetsky;
During the tour, guests will try the national Pasanaur khinkali;
near the village of Pasanauri two rivers are connected, each with its own shade;
the excursion passes through Cross Pass, where an observation deck is equipped;
Gergeti temple was built in honor of the Holy Trinity.

Important! If the trip is organized in a minivan, the cost of the tour is 40 € more.

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Zurab

Russian-speaking guide, has experience in the tourism sector for more than 15 years. Conducts individual sightseeing tours in Tbilisi. The peculiarity of the work of the Russian-speaking guide - in his excursions at any time, you can change something at the request of the client. Together with Zurab, a partner is working - Isai - a historian, a talented musician, infinitely in love with Tbilisi.

Tbilisi - the city where the Muse lives

The tour is conducted for groups of up to 12 people.
The route is designed for 4 hours.
Price - 45 € for a group of up to three people and 15 € for a group of more than 3 people.

The tour is dedicated to historical facts about Tbilisi, the peoples that inhabited it for centuries, their culture. Guests will learn how the city was able to maintain its identity and also remain a haven for many religions and nationalities.

Together with the guide, you walk along residential areas that belonged to different nationalities. The obligatory part of the trip is visiting places without which it is impossible to imagine the capital of Georgia.Find out RATES or book any accommodation using this form

A trip to Kakheti, or how a Georgian feast is born

Excursion program for a group of up to 6 people.
The route is long, designed for 12 hours.
Price 157 €.

Want to know how to make wine? Then this tour is for you. You will visit Kakheti, a region where people are firmly intertwined, a vine where ancient recipes for preparing a solar drink are still kept.

The excursion program also includes a visit to the ancient Ujarma fortress dating back to the 4th century. This is one of the oldest fortresses in the world.

The next stop is Telavi, the capital of Kakheti, where guests will visit the Ikalto monastery and the academy, where Shota Rustaveli studied. After the excursion group will head to the oldest settlements of the region - Alaveri and Gremi.

Upon request, tourists can visit the winery. This part of the tour is paid - 15 €.

Good to know! Zurab is a professional photographer, so during the tour you can arrange a photo shoot.

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Dmitry

Dmitry was born and raised in Tbilisi, although not blood Georgians, but sincerely loves the country. Dima studies at the University of Tbilisi, masters the profession of an orientalist, an Arabist, but his calling is to conduct excursions. The guide will show you the city as it sees and feels it.

Acquaintance with Tiflis

Excursion program for groups of up to six people.
The route is designed for 4.5 hours.
Price 44 €.

Metekhi

Most excursions demonstrate a western view of Tbilisi, its history, traditions. Dmitry will show the eastern flavor of the Georgian capital. You will learn a lot of facts presented in the works of Arab scholars, historians, researchers, of course, visit many attractions.

The excursion program is dedicated to the development of Tbilisi from the 5th century to the present. Many creative personalities visited Tiflis, some were looking for muse here, some were looking for wealth, some were interested in Georgian wine, and some were interested in Lagidze water. You will hear the story of the old market in Tiflis, two squares where merchants from different countries came to. And not surprising, because Tiflis is located at the intersection of the most important trade routes. The guide will show where Tbilisi began.

The Georgian capital is an example of a multinational city, the peaceful existence of different cultures and traditions.

Sulfur baths

Other excursion objects:

Metekhi temple;
old Tbilisi;
area of sulfur baths;
Chardin Street;
Anchischti Temple.

The tour ends on the main square of Tbilisi - Freedom.
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Dan

A cheerful Russian-speaking guide who offers you a tour of Tbilisi in a friendly company. An unforgettable experience awaits you, an ocean of emotions and many fascinating legends and myths associated with the main city of Georgia. Dan will show Tblisi the way you never saw him. At the end of the day you will find pleasant tiredness and memories for life.

Tbilisi Quarter Symphony

Individual excursion program for groups of up to seven people.
The route is designed for 8 hours.
Price 100 €.

Want to see all the charm of the quarters of Tbilisi? Want to get acquainted with the culture and ethnic features of the city? A Russian-speaking guide in Tbilisi with a car will give you a fascinating tour.

Tour program:

walking tour - this is the only way to hear the symphony of the Georgian capital;
Freedom Square, Peace Bridge, Narikala Fortress - places to visit;
Azerbaijan quarter, sulfur baths;
Legvtahi Falls and Fig Gorge;
Armenian quarter, Surp Gevorg temple.

It is impossible to learn the culture and traditions of Tbilisi without getting to know the national cuisine, you will have lunch in a Georgian restaurant.

The second part of the tour in Russian takes place in a comfortable car. A pleasant end to the tour is a wine tasting.
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Marina

Born and raised in Tbilisi, has been conducting tours in Russian for two years. The most important thing for her is to see the happy and grateful faces of the city guests at the end of the excursion program. The task of the Russian-speaking guide is to show Tbilisi from the best and unusual side. If you want to get to know the capital and save money, Marina will help with this. After her tour, you will probably want to return here again.

Tbilisi is a holiday that is always with you

Excursion for a group of up to 15 people.
The program is designed for 4 hours.
Price 54 €.

The tour in Russian will delight you with a leisurely, fascinating walk along the old streets, modern avenues, and will amaze your imagination with amazing legends. Tbilisi is a friendly, wise, cheerful city and this is how the Russian-speaking guide will show you this.

The excursion program will introduce tourists to the old quarters, sulfur baths, ancient quarters, temples. You walk along the old streets, you will see residential buildings with carved balconies, which have become a symbol of Tbilisi.

An excursion in Russian introduces the neighborhoods built up during the 19th century; a huge number of houses in the Baroque, Art Nouveau, and Neoclassical styles have been preserved here. A separate part of the trip is devoted to museums, unfortunately, they are undeservedly overlooked, and meanwhile, unique exhibits are presented here. You can visit the Museum of Silk, Ethnographic Museum, private museums.

To make sure that Tbilisi is an eternal holiday, it is enough to visit fairs and festivals that are held here regularly. In addition to a wide variety of wines, cheeses, national music sounds here.

Interesting fact! On the last weekend of October, Tbilisi celebrates a city day - this is the best way to plunge into the unique atmosphere of Georgia.

Organizational highlights:

walking tour in Russian;
the route is agreed in advance, if necessary, adjustments are made to it;
At the request of the client, at the end of the tour, you can conduct a wine tasting.

Alazani Valley - an ancient region of viticulture

Excursion in Russian for a group of up to six people.
The program is designed for 8 hours.
The cost is 158 €.

Kakheti is an amazing region where ancient traditions are honored, because real connoisseurs of real Georgian wine live here. The tour in Russian is designed specifically for those who want to learn as much as possible about Georgia and Tbilisi in just one day.

Excursion program:

Telavi

visiting Telavi - the capital of the Kakheti region, the road here passes through one of the most picturesque places;
stopping along the ancient fortress and the cathedral;
in Telava, guests will visit the preserved castle, built in the 7th century;
a walk in the city park will be a pleasant addition to the tour with a Russian-speaking guide.

A trip to Kakheti is also a wine story. During the trip you will visit the old chateau, the Wine Museum, try better Georgian wines.

Interesting fact! In the center of Gurjaani there are several significant sights - active mud volcanoes, a two-domed temple, as well as the Kvelatsminda church.

Organizational nuances:

Museum tickets are purchased separately;
visiting wineries is discussed separately;
some wine tastings are paid.

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Medea

Medea came to the tourist industry from journalism, in the past she worked as a correspondent. For many years she wrote about her native Georgian city and knows perfectly well what is happening in Tbilisi. Gathering vivid emotions, impressions, now the Russian-speaking guide shares them with guests of the capital.

Kings, laundresses and tulucci

Excursion for a group of up to seven people.
The route is designed for 4 hours.
Price 50 €.

If Georgian speech is heard around you, it's time to find a guide in Tbilisi and go on an excursion. The guide will tell you about ancient Georgian professions, features of the local dialect and the most famous Georgian dynasties. In addition, as part of the tour, you will visit ancient temples that best demonstrate how different religions peacefully coexist in Tbilisi for centuries.

Tbilisi is, first of all, a unique language; according to it, local residents recognize each other anywhere in the world. Also, guests of the capital will visit palaces, medieval houses of wealthy citizens and ordinary people. The guide in Tbilisi in Russian will talk about ancient Tiflis professions. Particular attention is paid to temples.

The tour begins near the Avlabar metro station or on Freedom Square.

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Excursions in Tbilisi introduce the amazing color of the city, where the creations of human hands merge with natural beauties. The history of the capital is estimated over centuries, and the fusion of cultures and traditions brings special romance and charm. Many great celebrities enthusiastically recall their travels to the capital of Georgia.