Tbilisi: Food & Drink Walking Tour with 9 Tastings

Georgian flavors on foot through Sololaki streets with a local

You’ll wander Tbilisi’s Sololaki neighborhood with a local guide, tasting khinkali dumplings, clay-pot beans, natural wine and fiery chacha along hidden backstreets. Expect laughter over lunch tables, stories behind ancient churches and nine authentic Georgian tastings that linger long after you leave.

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From US$ 79 per person, depending on the option and date you choose.See dates & book

Private tour 5 departure times: the first at 14:00, the last at 18:00 Guide in English Enjoy a private food walking tour through the eclectic Sololaki neighborhood, with a minimum of nine different tastings. You will sample a range of traditional and contemporary Georgian dishes (vegetarian options available), plus chacha and wine.

Small group tour 13:00 Guide in English A public tour where you explore Tbilisi's food scene alongside a small group of like-minded travelers.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Tbilisi food and cultural walking tour

• Explore historic Sololaki neighborhood
• Visit locally-owned eateries
• Sample nine traditional Georgian dishes
• Learn about Georgian food culture
• Stop by parliament building
• Visit beautiful church and see frescoes

What’s included

Your day covers at least nine Georgian tastings (think khinkali dumplings, beans in clay pots, chicken salad), plenty of snacks plus lunch with local wine or chacha. A professional guide leads you through Sololaki’s backstreets and shares stories at every stop: vegetarian options available if you let them know ahead of time.

Times

• Every day except Saturday 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00
• Saturday 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00

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Before you book

Group Private 1 group tour ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (15 and older) · Child (5 to 14 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Real Georgia Tours

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The experience

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect to feel so at home in Tbilisi’s Old Town. Maybe it was the way our guide, Giorgi, greeted us like we were old friends, or maybe it was the smell of fresh bread drifting out from one of those tiny bakeries you’d miss if you blinked. We started our food tour in Sololaki, wandering cobbled lanes where balconies lean over your head and neighbors call out to each other from windows. It felt less like a tour and more like tagging along with someone who knew every shortcut and secret snack spot.

The first bite of khinkali: hot, peppery, juice dripping down my wrist (no napkins in sight), set the tone. Giorgi showed us how to eat them without making a mess. I failed spectacularly and got a laugh from an old woman at the next table. At one point we stopped near the parliament building (I think it was built in the late ‘30s?) and he pointed out how Soviet architecture sits right next to art nouveau facades. The mix is wild. We ducked into a little café for beans cooked in clay pots and sips of chacha that burned just enough to make me grin. There’s something about that sharp grape smell: kind of earthy, kind of dangerous if you’re not careful.

By the time we reached the church with those faded frescoes inside, I was full but still curious. Giorgi explained some of the saints’ stories while sunlight slanted through stained glass onto the floor. I can’t remember all the details now, but I do remember how quiet it felt in there compared to the noisy street outside. Someone handed me a glass of natural wine (amber colored, slightly cloudy) and I thought: this is what travel should feel like. Slow, surprising, full of small moments you couldn’t plan if you tried.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 14 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

How many tastings are included on this Tbilisi food tour?

The tour includes at least nine different food and drink tastings.

Is lunch provided during the walking tour?

Yes, lunch is included as part of the experience.

Are vegetarian options available on this Tbilisi food tour?

Yes, vegetarian options are available upon request.

Does this tour include alcoholic beverages?

Yes, alcoholic beverages such as chacha and natural wine are included.

Where does the Tbilisi food tour take place?

The tour takes place mainly in Tbilisi’s historic Sololaki neighborhood and Old Town area.

Is pickup included for this walking food tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned. Guests meet at the starting point in Old Town.

How long does this Tbilisi food & drink tour last?

The walking tour lasts approximately four hours.