Overview
What to expect
Tbilisi rewards walking — but its best viewpoints are scattered far beyond the Old Town, and that's exactly what this half-day tour solves. A private driver-guide combines the walkable heart of the city with the panoramas you'd otherwise need three separate taxi rides to reach.
The route covers the essentials: the Old Town's carved wooden balconies and hidden courtyards, the cable car up to Narikala Fortress and the Mother of Georgia statue, the brick domes of the Abanotubani sulfur bath district, the Bridge of Peace, and Holy Trinity (Sameba) Cathedral — one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world.
Then the car earns its place: the Chronicle of Georgia, a monumental hillside landmark most walking tours never reach, and the Mtatsminda viewpoint above the city — the two best panoramas in Tbilisi, both awkward to visit without transport.
Because the tour is private, the pace is yours: linger in a courtyard, add a coffee stop on Rustaveli, or swap a stop for the Dry Bridge flea market. It also works perfectly as an arrival-day orientation or a layover tour with airport pickup.
Why travelers choose it
Highlights
Walk the Old Town's narrow lanes past carved wooden balconies and hidden courtyards
Ride the cable car up to Narikala Fortress for the classic panoramic view of Tbilisi
See the brick-domed sulfur bathhouses of Abanotubani and the Bridge of Peace
Visit Holy Trinity (Sameba) Cathedral, one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world
Cover the spread-out viewpoints by car — Chronicle of Georgia and Mtatsminda — that walking tours can't reach
Pricing
Clear private tour pricing
Price from
$35
From $35 per person, depending on group size. Exact price may vary based on the number of travelers, travel dates, route adjustments, and direct booking preferences.
Adults 2–3 travelers
Price per adult for private groups of 2–3 travelers.
$59
Adults 4–7 travelers
Price per adult for private groups of 4–7 travelers.
$45
Adults 8–15 travelers
Price per adult for private groups of 8–15 travelers.
$35
Prices can depend on private group size, traveler age group, selected pickup, and route adjustments before confirmation.
Route plan
What's included on this route
Tbilisi
Old Town Walk, Narikala & Panoramic Viewpoints
Pickup from your hotel, then a walking loop through the Old Town: Metekhi Church viewpoint, the sulfur bath district of Abanotubani, hidden courtyards and carved balconies, and the Bridge of Peace. Ride the cable car up to Narikala Fortress and the Mother of Georgia statue for the classic city panorama. Continue by car to Holy Trinity (Sameba) Cathedral, then the Chronicle of Georgia monument overlooking the Tbilisi Sea, finishing at the Mtatsminda viewpoint before drop-off at your hotel or a restaurant of your choice.
- Metekhi Church viewpoint
- Abanotubani sulfur bath district
- Old Town walking loop
- Bridge of Peace
- Narikala Fortress (cable car)
- Mother of Georgia
- Holy Trinity (Sameba) Cathedral
- Chronicle of Georgia
- Mtatsminda viewpoint
What is covered
Included / Not included
Included
- All fees and taxes
- Private transportation
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Driver-guide service
- Route planning support
- Flexible private itinerary
- Pickup from custom traveler location
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Cable car tickets (a few GEL per person, paid on site)
- Sulfur bath entry, if you choose to add a bath visit
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
Booking details
Pickup, confirmation, and traveler info
Pickup and transfer
Airport: Shota Rustaveli Tbilisi International Airport, Tbilisi, Georgia
Pickup is available from Tbilisi hotels, apartments, and custom pickup locations provided by travelers. We pick up all travelers. Travelers can enter their own pickup location during booking. Pickup usually starts 15 minutes before the selected departure time.
Please share your Tbilisi hotel or apartment address when booking so the driver can confirm pickup details.
Schedule and confirmation
Booking cutoff: Stop selling 12 hours before start time
Confirmation: Direct booking requests are confirmed after communication with the traveler.
Departure times
Operating days
Travelers
Max travelers: 15 travelers
Required traveler info
Adults · 18–65
Adult traveler pricing applies to guests aged 18–65.
Youth · 13–17
Youth pricing applies to travelers aged 13–17.
Children · 4–12
Child pricing applies to travelers aged 4–12.
Infants · 0–3
Infants must sit on laps. Infant seats are available on request.
Guide, access, and difficulty
Guide language: English
Audio guide: None
Written guide: None
Difficulty: Most travelers can participate
The in-person guide is also the driver.
Cancellation and operator rights
Standard cancellation policy. Travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start time in the local timezone to receive a full refund. No refunds are given after that time period.
The operator may adjust timing or route details if traffic, weather, or site access conditions require changes.
Operator
Listing: Must See Georgia
Location: Tbilisi, Georgia
Contact: +995 551 18 13 58
Important notes
- This is a private tour and the route can be customized.
- The tour combines driving between districts with walking sections in the Old Town — comfortable shoes recommended.
- Total walking time is roughly 1.5-2 hours across the Old Town sections.
- Modest dress is required inside churches: covered shoulders and knees, and a headscarf for women.
- The route order may shift on the day to avoid crowds and traffic.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the tour?
- Approximately 4 to 5 hours, with roughly 1.5-2 hours of walking in the Old Town sections and the rest covered comfortably by car.
- Is this a walking tour or a driving tour?
- Both — the Old Town is explored on foot, while the car covers the spread-out viewpoints (Chronicle of Georgia, Mtatsminda, Sameba Cathedral) that walking tours can't reach in half a day.
- Are the cable car tickets included?
- No — the Narikala cable car costs a few GEL per person and is paid on site, as it uses the city's standard transport card system.
- Can this work as a layover or arrival-day tour?
- Yes — airport pickup can be arranged instead of a hotel, making it a popular option for long layovers and first-day orientation before check-in.
- Is the tour suitable for children and older travelers?
- Yes — as a private tour, the walking pace and route adjust to your group, and the car is always nearby if anyone needs a break. Note the Old Town involves cobblestones and some gentle uphill streets.
- Can we add a sulfur bath visit?
- Yes — the route passes through Abanotubani, and a bath visit can be added at the end of the tour. Bath entry is paid separately, and private rooms are best booked a day or two ahead.
Private customization
Want this tour customized for your group?
Request direct booking and adjust pickup, route details, timing, family needs, and travel pace before confirming your trip.
