OLD TBILISI: History, Architecture, People

A Journey Through Tbilisi: History, Architecture, People

A journey through Tbilisi where the stories of streets, squares, and people who shaped the unique character of this city will come to life.

We will trace the evolution of the city — from its first fortress walls to its expansion, how streets appeared where rivers once flowed, and how the famous balconies, serving an important social function, became the city’s trademark.

The tour will take us through the mosaic diversity of ethnicities, religions, and traditions that form the city's strong cultural framework.

You will see:

The Catholic church where people once played ball

Underground trade rows and tunnels

An Armenian cemetery in the very heart of the city

A theater in the building of the former synagogue

The oldest bakery in the city

Where the main square of medieval Tbilisi was located

You will learn:

What appears on the dome of the Presidential Palace when the sun rises

Who the "mushi" were, where they lived, and what craftsmen did in medieval Tiflis

Who lives in the largest communal apartment with 62 rooms

Why the Gabriadze Theater has such an unusual tower

Why caravanserais have underground tunnels

Why the pheasant is the symbol of the city and why it's just a legend

Where the “tamada” came from in the city center

Why a street in the center was called French

What Freedom Square looked like 200 years ago

Why sometimes cellars are 400 years older than the building

Who it’s for: For those who are discovering Tbilisi for the first time and for those who want to see familiar places from a new angle.

Duration: 3 hours.