2-Day Tbilisi Vintage Bus Tour with Wine Tasting

Tbilisi vintage bus tour and tasting of three Georgian spirits in one afternoon

A 2-day tour of Tbilisi aboard an open-roof vintage bus with a live English or Russian-speaking guide, covering Rustaveli Avenue, the Bridge of Peace, and the Old Town's cobblestone streets and Narikala Fortress. Day one includes wine, honey and chacha tastings. Day two is free. Transportation and tastings are included. Infants can ride in a stroller or on an adult's lap, and the tour suits all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Retro Car Tour

• Cruise down Rustaveli Avenue
• View Parliament and Opera Theater
• Drive to Mtkvari River
• Stop at Bridge of Peace
• Take photos by the bridge
• Arrive at Meidan Square
• Explore cobblestone streets and balconies
• See Narikala Fortress
• Pass local street musicians

Day 2: Free day

• Enjoy free day in Tbilisi

The experience

What makes this tour different from a standard minibus ride? The vintage cruiser itself: an open-roof car that puts you at eye level with the city instead of behind glass. You start on Rustaveli Avenue, Tbilisi's main boulevard, where the unobstructed views let you photograph the Parliament of Georgia, the Moorish-style National Opera Theater, and the Rustaveli National Theatre as you roll past their 19th-century facades. The breeze and the street sounds come with you. So do the pedestrians waving back as you pass.

The route moves from classical elegance toward the contemporary: you'll park near the Bridge of Peace, the bow-shaped glass-and-steel pedestrian bridge that spans the Mtkvari River and connects the historic district to Rike Park. The contrast of that futuristic structure against the ancient churches behind it is the visual core of the stop. Then the bus winds into the Old Town's cobblestone streets, where the Narikala Fortress looms above Meidan Square and the carved wooden balconies of traditional Georgian houses line the way. You'll hear street musicians and feel the energy of the cafes and carpet shops as you move through. The open roof makes that possible in a way a closed vehicle cannot.

After the drive comes the tasting: wine, honey and chacha (a Georgian brandy) are included on day one. Day two is yours to spend however you want. The Sulphur Baths are nearby if you want to soak, or you can explore the neighborhoods you saw from the bus. The guide speaks English or Russian, and the tour works for all fitness levels. Children can ride in a stroller or on a lap, and public transport options are available nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• The tour includes transportation in the vintage open-roof bus.
• a live guide in English or Russian.
• wine, honey and chacha tastings on day one.
• and a free second day in Tbilisi.

Options for this experience

2 options

Retro RideGuide in English or Russian · 6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:30Retro Ride

Retro Ride with BoatGuide in English or Russian · 09:00, 11:00 and 17:00Retro Ride with Boat

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 day6 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:30

Book up toStart time

GroupUp to 7

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Vitis Travel

Is this one for you?Choose this for open-air sightseeing with unobstructed views from a vintage bus, plus a second free day to explore neighborhoods or the Sulphur Baths at your own pace.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

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.

What's the difference between the Retro Ride and the Retro Ride + Boat option?

The Retro Ride + Boat option adds a boat component to your journey. The Retro Ride is the vintage bus tour alone. Both include the wine, honey and chacha tastings and cover the same Tbilisi stops.

Can I bring a baby or small child on the vintage bus?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, or an infant can sit on an adult's lap. The open-roof bus is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What happens on the second day of the tour?

Day two is free. You have the full day to explore Tbilisi on your own: many travelers visit the Sulphur Baths, which are near the Old Town where the bus tour ended on day one.

What exactly is included in the tastings?

The tour includes wine degustation, honey degustation, and chacha degustation (chacha is a traditional Georgian brandy). All three tastings happen on day one after the vintage bus ride.