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Tbilisi food tour: Old Town, khinkali & natural winesA 7-hour food tour through Tbilisi's Old Town and surrounding neighborhoods where you taste khachapuri, khinkali, shkmeruli chicken and natural wines while learning how Persian, Ottoman, Russian and Central Asian influences shaped the city's cuisine. The tour includes tea, snacks, lunch and wine tastings with a live English-speaking guide; you walk between stops and sit down for multiple meals along the way.Is it for me?The tour moves steadily on foot between neighborhoods over 7 hours, with multiple sit-down meals built in—it suits someone who wants to walk and eat rather than stand and sample, and who has a full morning or afternoon to spend in one city without rushing between stops.
Tbilisi Old Town & Soviet Heritage: Private Driver TourYou’ll wind through Tbilisi’s old town with a local guide—walking cobbled lanes past colorful balconies, riding the aerial tramway to Narikala Fortress for sweeping city views, stepping inside Holy Trinity Cathedral’s quiet vastness, and browsing vintage treasures at Dry Bridge market. Expect small surprises and moments that stick with you long after.
Kazbegi & Gudauri Private Day Trip: Mountains, Ananuri & GergetiYou’ll travel mountain roads from Tbilisi to Kazbegi and Gudauri, stopping at lakes, fortresses, and Gergeti Trinity Church. It’s a full day of real Georgian scenery, history, and fresh mountain air—with a local guide who knows all the best spots.
Private Wine Tasting in Old Tbilisi: 300-Year-Old CellarA private wine tasting in the Karalashvili family cellar in Old Tbilisi, where the owner hosts you through five premium Georgian wines, chacha, and cheese while explaining qvevri winemaking and the family's 14th-century heritage. The cellar is 300 years old and holds wines available nowhere else. Children from age 2 are welcome; guides speak English, Russian and Georgian.Is it for me?The tasting is seated and unhurried, so it suits anyone who wants to learn without walking or standing for long stretches. Book this one if you're drawn to the history and technique behind wine rather than a quick sampling—the owner's personal involvement and the exclusive wines make it worth the time.
Gudauri and Ananuri day tour: Mountain fortress and ski resortA full-day guided tour from Tbilisi to the Caucasus mountains, visiting Ananuri fortress (a 16th–18th-century castle on the Aragvi River) and Gudauri ski resort, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide included. The route passes Zhinvali Reservoir and stops for lunch featuring local khinkhali. You spend around 5 hours at Gudauri, where you can try activities like horse riding, snow biking or paragliding (extra cost). Winter roads can be difficult; the operator advises warm clothing and good sleep beforehand. Private tours drop you at your hotel; group tours end at Rose Revolution Square in Tbilisi.Is it for me?Choose the private tour if you want the driver to drop you at your hotel or at Kazbegi or Gudauri at the end of the day; choose the group tour if you're staying in central Tbilisi and prefer to share the cost. Either way, the long drive is built into the experience — your guide's stories and the mood they set make the hours part of the trip itself, not something to endure.
Mtskheta, Jvari & Chronicle of Georgia: Half-Day Tour PickupYou’ll feel Georgia’s past come alive on this half-day trip from Tbilisi: stand atop Jvari Monastery where two rivers meet, walk through Svetitskhoveli Cathedral’s candle-lit hush, and trace your fingers along the massive pillars of the Chronicle of Georgia. With hotel pickup and a local guide, it’s more than just sightseeing—it’s stepping into stories.
Tbilisi city tour with Narikala Fortress: Private pickup includedA 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.Is it for me?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.
Tbilisi Airport to City: Private Transfer with Meet & GreetYou book your hotel address and flight time, then walk out of arrivals to find your driver holding your name. The transfer includes the driver, the vehicle, fuel, and parking — everything between the airport and your door is handled. No haggling, no waiting for a shuttle, no surge pricing. Plan for a straightforward drive into the city; the route and timing are set before you land.Is it for me?Right choice if you land with luggage or travel with family and want to skip the taxi negotiation at the curb. The fixed price and advance payment mean the transfer stops being a decision the moment you're tired.
Stepantsminda tour: Mount Kazbegi & Russian borderThis private day trip runs 10 to 12 hours through the Caucasus mountains, starting early and moving through four major stops: Ananuri Fortress with its two churches overlooking the Jhinvali reservoir, the Friendship Monument at Cross Pass, Gergeti Trinity Church facing Mount Kazbegi, and Dariali gorge leading to the Georgian-Russian border. Transport, entrance fees, bottled water and a live guide are included; lunch is optional and arranged on the road.Is it for me?Book this if you want to cover the Georgian-Russian border, Dariali Gorge, and Mount Kazbegi views in one loop—the early morning start and fixed route fit four major stops into a day, though you can customize the itinerary and pause for lunch in Kazbegi.
Kazbegi Day Trip from Tbilisi: Monasteries & Mountain PassA private day trip from Tbilisi visits the ancient capital Mtskheta, Jvari Monastery (VI century UNESCO site), Ananuri Fortress, and the mountain town of Kazbegi, ending at Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,200 meters above sea level. The itinerary spans roughly 10 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off included, an English-speaking guide, and lunch at a terrace overlooking Kazbegi glacier. Winter weather can close the mountain pass; the operator notes the drive itself totals around 7 hours.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Georgia's oldest Christian sites and a high-altitude monastery in a single day without renting a car or navigating the mountain road yourself. The private format means the pace stays yours, and the guide handles the route while you focus on the landscape and the history. Book the early morning departure if you want the best light at Jvari and time to linger at Gergeti before the afternoon clouds roll in.
3 Organic Wineries from Tbilisi: Kakheti Wine Tasting TourA private day trip from Tbilisi to three organic wineries in Kakheti includes hotel pickup, a professional guide, lunch and wine tastings at Gvardzelashvili Wine cellar, Vellino winery and Okros Wines. The tour covers 300 kilometers round-trip and focuses on Georgian organic wine production, with tastings at each stop designed to show how local winemakers work and what distinguishes their methods.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Italian, so you follow the commentary and the tasting notes without translation delays—book the language that matches your group when you reserve.
Kazbegi Day Trip: Gergeti Church & Mountain ViewsThis private day trip from Tbilisi follows the Georgian Military Highway north through the Caucasus to Kazbegi, stopping at Zhinvali Water Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress Complex, the Russia–Georgia Friendship Monument and Gergeti Trinity Church. A professional driver-guide picks you up from your hotel, handles all stops and navigation, and speaks English throughout the day. Lunch at a traditional Georgian restaurant is included; dinner at a mountain restaurant overlooking Gergeti and the Caucasus is optional.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Tbilisi without a rental car—the driver handles the 10–12 hour mountain route, the steep approach to Gergeti Church and all navigation, so you arrive at each stop ready to explore instead of managing the drive.
4-Day Private Tour Georgia: Tbilisi, Kakheti & Caucasus MountainsA 4-day private guided tour of Georgia starting in Tbilisi, moving through the wine region of Kakheti, UNESCO heritage sites in Mtskheta including Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and ending in the Caucasus Mountains along the Georgian Military Highway. The tour includes a private driver-guide, airport pickup and drop-off, wine tastings, and all transport and parking; lunch is on your own. Children can join; infants have access to specialized seats.Is it for me?The tour moves every day and covers three regions in sequence, so you'll spend mornings and afternoons in the car or walking between sites—book this if you want to see the country's range without organizing transport yourself, and skip it if you prefer to stay in one place and explore it deeply.
Kazbegi Day Tour: Ananuri, Gudauri & Gergeti Trinity ChurchIf you're after mountain views, ancient castles, and real Georgian flavors all in one day—this trip packs it in without feeling rushed. You'll get local stories from guides who know every turn of the road and taste food that's part of Georgia's soul.
Tbilisi Old Town Walk: Private Tour with Cable Car & WineYou’ll wander Tbilisi’s winding streets with a local guide, ride the cable car to panoramic views by Mother of Georgia, explore ancient churches and fortress walls, soak in the scent of sulfur baths, then finish with a cozy wine tasting in Old Town — moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Chiatura, Katskhi & Soviet Monuments: Private Day Tour + GuideYou’ll wander through Chiatura’s silent streets and see its abandoned cable cars up close before heading out to marvel at Katskhi Pillar’s surreal church perched high above the countryside. Explore the cave monastery at Mgvimevi with your local guide and end your private day trip with views from a massive Soviet monument — moments you’ll remember long after you leave Georgia.
Gudauri Ski Resort Day Trip: Mountains & Snow SportsA full-day private tour from Tbilisi to Gudauri ski resort on the Georgian Military Highway, with hotel pickup and a professional guide. The route stops at Zhinvali Water Reservoir, known for its turquoise waters, and Ananuri Fortress Complex, a 16th-century castle on the Aragvi River 74 km north of the city. Once at Gudauri—the largest and highest ski resort in Georgia, with slopes up to 3,279 m elevation—you have free time to ski, snowboard, snowmobile, hike panoramic viewpoints, or simply rest. Dining at a local mountain restaurant with scenic views is optional. The tour includes private transportation, a driver-guide, water, and hotel drop-off; skiing equipment rental costs extra.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying in Tbilisi without a rental car and want to reach Georgia's highest ski resort in one day. Hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport to the highway, and the fixed itinerary gets you to Gudauri with time to ski, snowmobile, or simply rest in the mountains—all without building the day yourself.
Kazbegi Tour: Military Road, Gergeti Church Full-DayA 12-hour guided tour from Tbilisi to Kazbegi region along the Military Road, with door-to-door pickup and a live English or Russian-speaking guide. You stop at Zhinvali Reservoir, Ananuri fortress, the confluence of the black and white rivers, Gudauri ski resort, the Russia-Georgia Friendship Monument, and Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,130 meters on the slopes of Mount Kazbek. The route ends with a meal stop in Pasanauri village, known for khinkali dumplings and river fish. Access to Gergeti Church may close due to weather; a 4X4 vehicle to St. Elias the Prophet Church is available for an extra fee.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to see the high Caucasus and the Military Road without arranging transport or a guide yourself—the 12-hour day holds together with pickup, timing and a route that covers the major stops between Tbilisi and Mount Kazbek. The small group and private options let you choose whether to travel with others or alone.
Kutaisi Day Trip from Tbilisi: 3 Landmarks in One DayA private day trip from Tbilisi to Kutaisi takes you to three major sites: Bagrati Cathedral, a UNESCO-listed 10th-century landmark; Prometheus Cave, one of Europe's largest with stalactites, stalagmites, and illuminated chambers; and Martvili Canyon, where you ride a boat through turquoise waters between dramatic cliffs. The driver and guide handle the route and timing; hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Entry fees to the cave and canyon are paid separately at each site.Is it for me?Book this as a private tour when you want to see three major sites in one day without building the route, timing, or transport yourself—the fixed itinerary and included pickup mean the day stays on track from start to finish.
Kazbegi day trip from Tbilisi: Military Road with private guideA private guided day trip from Tbilisi to Kazbegi along Georgia's Military Road, with an English, German or Russian-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport and stops at Zhinvali reservoir, Ananuri fortress, the Arch of Friendship and a mineral spring. The tour ends at Gergeti Church, where you transfer to a jeep to climb to the monastery at the foot of Mount Kazbek. The 11-hour route covers 16th-century fortifications, river confluences and mountain landscapes; jeep transport to the monastery and meals are separate.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so the driver and guide work only for your group—no shared stops or waiting for other travelers. It suits anyone arriving in Tbilisi who wants to see the Military Road and Kazbegi in a single day without renting a car or navigating the route themselves; the 11-hour commitment means you need a full day free, but the fixed itinerary and included transport mean the day holds together without you building it.
