Old Tbilisi tour

Old Tbilisi tour

Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia and lies in the Eastern part of the country in the foothills of the Trialeti mountain range. According to Georgian legends, it was founded in the 5th century by King Vakhtang Gorgasali and the superb Old Town shows off its roots as an ancient crossroad between Europe and Asia, with its narrow, winding alleys, handsome religious buildings, traditional balconied houses and caravanserais

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Stop At: The Bridge of Peace, Tbilisi Georgia

Straddling the Mtkvari river in Tbilisi, Georgia, is a new pedestrian bridge, courtesy of Italian architect Michel De Lucchi and French lighting director Philippe Martinaud. The 150m structure is composed of glass and steel and connects Old Tbilisi with the new district. The bridge provides a unique view of old Tbilisi

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rike Park, The left bank of the Mtkvari River, Tbilisi Georgia

The new recreation complex on Rike Square covers 10 hectares in the historic district of Tbilisi. It features a map of Georgia in which regions are connected to each another via pedestrian pathways. There is an Amphitheatre and children's square too. The park is distinguished with its dancing and musical fountains, designed by a Spanish architect

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Shardeni Street, Tbilisi Georgia

Once part of the Old Tbilisi bazaar, Chardin Street and the arched Bamba Row even now form a true 'Diagon Alley' of the Georgian Capital. The streets offer the best night-life, restaurants, cafes and bars in the city and hosts local open air festivals, concerts and galleries throughout the year

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Metekhi Cathedral, Metekhi St, Tbilisi Georgia

The historical heart of the city, Metekhi is a must-see for any visitor to Tbilisi. King Vakhtang Gorgasali erected the first church here in the 5th century when he started to build this new capital city. The Metekhi Church of Assumption dates back to c.1278 but it has been damaged and restored several times since

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Abanotubani, Abano St, Tbilisi Georgia

Abanotubani (literally “bath district“) is the ancient district of Tbilisi, Georgia, known for its sulfuric baths.

Duration: 10 minutes