Tbilisi city tour with Narikala Fortress: Private pickup included

One guide, one route, all the landmarks: from the Trinity Cathedral to the fortress overlooking the old city

A private Tbilisi city tour with hotel or airport pickup includes an English-speaking guide, entry to all attractions, and cable car tickets to Narikala Fortress. The route covers the Holy Trinity Cathedral, Metekhi Church, the old town's narrow streets and sulfur bath district, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the Chronicles of Georgia monument. Choose between a short walking tour focused on the cable car and fortress, a full-day route hitting every major stop, or airport pickup as your starting point.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Tbilisi Holy Trinity Cathedral30m · entry included
2. Tbilisi Aerial Tramway20m · entry included
3. Narikala Fortress20m · entry included
4. Tbilisi Old Town1h · entry included

Tbilisi city sightseeing tour

• Pickup from airport or hotel
• Visit Holy Trinity Cathedral
• See clock tower at Rezo Gabriadze Theatre
• Explore Anchiskhati Basilica
• Walk across glass bridge in old town
• Ride cable car to Narikala Fortress
• Visit Narikala Fortress
• View statue of Mother of Georgia
• Walk to Legvtakhevi waterfall
• Explore sulfur bath area
• Stroll through Sharden district
• Visit carpet market
• Drive to Chronicles of Georgia monument
• Drop off at hotel or Funicular station

The experience

The day starts where you are (your hotel or the airport), and the guide handles the route from there. You'll begin at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, one of Europe's largest Orthodox cathedrals, then move through Metekhi Church and the monument to Vakhtang Gorgasali. The cable car ride up to Narikala Fortress gives you a panoramic view of the old city and the statue of Mother of Georgia standing above it.

From the fortress, you walk down into the district of sulfur bath houses, passing the mosque and entering the Sharden area: a tangle of narrow streets lined with cafés, wine bars and souvenir shops. You'll see Anchiskhati Basilica, a 6th-century church where a 4th-century cross of St. Nino is preserved, and the clock tower of the Rezo Gabriadze Theatre. The route ends at the Chronicles of Georgia, a massive monument near Tbilisi Lake that locals call the Stonehenge of Georgia.

The tour runs between six and nine hours depending on which package you choose. All entry fees, the cable car ticket, and fuel are included. The guide speaks English and Russian. You can arrange drop-off at your hotel or at the funicular station, and the operator notes that restaurants and kids' attractions are nearby if you want to extend the day.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide for the full tour.
• pickup from your hotel or Tbilisi airport.
• entry to all attractions (Holy Trinity Cathedral, Metekhi Church, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the Chronicles of Georgia).
• cable car tickets to Narikala Fortress.
• fuel surcharge.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pickup from HotelUp to 13 per booking · Guide in English or Russian · 08:00, 09:00, 10:00 and 11:00Covers all main sights. Duration: 7 hours. Includes tasting of 3 types of organic wine with snacks. Full-day tour in an SUV or sedan. Includes pickup.

Collection from Tbilisi AirportUp to 12 per booking · Guide in English or Russian · 6 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 12:30We collect you from the airport. Duration: 8 hours. Covers all main sights. Travel in an SUV or sedan. Full-day trip. Pickup is included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 07:30, the last at 12:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 to 90 years) · Senior (91 and older) · Youth (8 to 14 years) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Karlo-Georgia

Is this one for you?Book the short walking tour if you want the fortress and old town without a full day commitment, or the long city tour if you're spending a full morning or afternoon in Tbilisi and want to see everything from the cathedrals to the sulfur baths and the lake monument. Airport pickup makes sense if you're arriving in the city and don't want to arrange transport yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 14 years); Child (4 to 7 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How do I get picked up if I'm arriving at Tbilisi airport?

Airport pickup is one of the three package options you choose at checkout. The guide meets you at arrivals and takes you directly into the city tour from there.

What's the difference between the short walking tour and the long city tour?

The short walking tour focuses on the cable car ride to Narikala Fortress and the panoramic views, while the long city tour includes all the stops: the cathedrals, the old town streets, the sulfur baths, Anchiskhati Basilica, and the Chronicles of Georgia monument.

Is the cable car to Narikala Fortress included?

Yes, cable car tickets to Narikala Fortress are included in all packages, along with all other entry fees to the attractions on the route.

Where does the tour end?

Drop-off is at your hotel in Tbilisi or at the funicular station, depending on your preference. Restaurants and kids' attractions are nearby if you want to continue exploring after the tour ends.