Tbilisi City Tour

Tbilisi City Tour

• July 20, 2021 3:23 am
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We all know that it is impossible to see the city in one day, but it is possible to feel the rhythm of the city. Tbilisi is eclectic with its old and new buildings. In one day, you can make the most of your time. We recommend several places that are close to each other.

Park of Mtatsminda

Get up early, start your Tbilisi tour with Mtatsminda Park, which is located on a 770-meter high mountain. The whole of Tbilisi can be seen from there, the view is amazingly beautiful. The amusement park offers a variety of cafes, a children’s entertainment center, a picnic area, the Big Devil’s Wheel, and other amazing activities.

Leselidze Street

From here, head back to Freedom Square and continue your Tbilisi city tour from Leselidze Street, which is a wonderful promenade for souvenirs, tasting local food, and experiencing the beauty of the old town. This is a good place to have your food and wine tours. You can also walk to the Sololaki district, visit old taverns, bakeries, restaurants, and galleries. Our winemaking tradition dates over 8,000 years of history and is a very famous spot for those who love wine tasting.

Tbilisi Botanical Garden

From Leselidze you can easily reach Tbilisi Botanical Garden, the garden collection includes about 4500 plant species from the Caucasus and other regions of the world. Narikala Fortress is located nearby, which we will talk about soon. There are also fragments of the old royal garden. Tbilisi Botanical Garden is an excellent place for relaxation and unwinding during your tiring Tbilisi city tour. Here you will find a variety of rhubarb, a collection of lilacs, a collection of conifers, a Japanese garden, a beautiful waterfall, bridges hidden in the trees and fountains. The garden is equipped with recreational facilities, walking paths between alleys, and flower gardens, Belvedere, from where you can enjoy the view of the Botanical Garden. There is also a cafe, a museum, and a space to book for special events.

Narikala Fortress

If you have time, see Narikala Fortress through the ropeway, which dates back to the 4th century, and also see the statue of the Mother of Kartli. Narikala Castle is the most popular place for both locals and tourists today. It can be said that Tbilisi could not have maintained its identity without Narikala, the pride of Old Tbilisi really deserves your attention.

Narikala Fortress can be seen from almost all sides of Tbilisi, especially at night. It overlooks the Mtkvari, which adds even more charm to the environment. It is located between the two most important places in Tbilisi: the Sulfur Baths (in Old Tbilisi, Abanotubani) and the Botanical Garden.

 Abanotubani

The next destination is Abanotubani, which is an important historical part of the city, according to legend King Vakhtang Gorgasali founded a new capital after his sparrowhawk fell into the hot water while hunting. Abanotubani literally means Abano district, it is not surprising that this place is famous for its sulfur baths. If you want to take a bath, take a break, and relax, after the bath you can continue your Tbilisi tour with more energy.

Leghvtakhevi waterfall

From Abanotubani you can see Figs, a beautiful place with a beautiful waterfall. The name of this place is derived from fruit, fig, and ravine. The height of the waterfall is 22 meters. It is first mentioned in historical sources in 1429. Leghvtakhevi separated the ancient district of Tbilisi from its own city of Kala (now the Bath District).

Rike Park

From here, head to Rike Park to see the fountains and the familiar, thrilling Peace Bridge, which is amazing to see at night, with its LED lights. It differs from other parks in that if we look at it from above (as they say, seen through the bird’s-eye view) it has the shape of a map of Georgia. The park is located on the left bank of the river Mtkvari. It is easy to come here, first of all, if you walk in Old Tbilisi, you will easily notice the “Peace Bridge”, which is a symbol of Rike Park as a unifier of old and modern style in Tbilisi. This bridge is included in the list of “30 Amazing Bridges that are architectural masterpieces”. However, the views on the “Peace Bridge” are controversial, because it is located in the historic, old part of Tbilisi, and is considered unsuitable for the environment. Some people think that the bridge overshadows the plain and vintage buildings of Old Tbilisi… Whatever it is, as you know, black PR is the best PR, which is why it will be difficult to see such a person in Tbilisi who hasn’t been to Rike Park.

Sharden Street

At the end of a tiring and emotional day, cross the Bridge of Peace and go to a small street in old Tbilisi called Sharden, this is a must-see place during your Tbilisi city tour. There are various restaurants, cafes, and bars for all types of travelers on Sharden Street. Sharden Street is a small pedestrian street in Tbilisi, in the Zemo Kala district, between Vakhtang Gorgasali Square and Sioni Street, also another place for your Tbilisi wine and food tour. It has always been one of the centers of cultural and public life in Tbilisi. Sharden has many galleries, handicraft salons, as well as cafes, bars, and restaurants. It is one of the most popular, crowded, interesting, and attractive places in Tbilisi.

Here you will be able to get acquainted with the works of contemporary Georgian artists, buy different and original items, listen to good music. On Sharden you will also find many good places to have fun and have a good time. At the beginning of Sharden Street, there is a small square and a square, where a bronze statue – the so-called “Tamada” stands.

Which place are you going to visit first on your Tbilisi City Tour? Write your answers in the comments.