Georgia · HISTORICAL TOURS
The good historical tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Walk Old Tbilisi with a local guide in 3 hours. See Five Religions Square, Metekhi Church, Bridge of Peace, Abanotubani, and more.
“Very knowledgeable, energetic guide! I learned a lot and it really gave an extra dimension to all the sights”
Tbilisi day trip to Mtskheta, Jvari, Uplistsikhe caves and Gori, with cathedral shrines, Kura valley views, and optional Stalin museum.
“Never join a tour with this company, USHBA Travel. I have never encountered such a disrespectful, despicable, self-conscious, intolerant, and rude tour guide in my life (I don't think he's even a guide; anyone passing by on the street could have done a better job). Despite my repeated warnings during the journey, the minibus driver showed no regard for the lives of other passengers on the tour, leading to a heated argument later on. The information provided about the places we visited was sparse and superficial, and the guide's elementary level of English made it even worse. The man assigned to us as a tour guide was disrespectful and rude,…”
Private half-day Tbilisi tour with hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, Old Town highlights, tram ride views, and flexible pacing.
“I recently experienced an incredible half-day tour of Tbilisi with Giga, and it far exceeded my expectations. While expertly navigating us through the city's highlights - from the ancient Metekhi Church to the stunning Narikala Fortress and the atmospheric Old Town - he transformed what could have been a standard city tour into an authentic cultural immersion. Giga's extraordinary hospitality went well beyond his role as a guide; he shared personal insights about Georgian life and treated us more like visiting friends than tourists. His passion for Georgia's heritage and attentiveness to every detail demonstrated a level of hospitality that truly embodied the Georgian spirit.”
Small-group Kutaisi religious heritage tour to Motsameta, Bagrati, and Gelati, with pickup anywhere and free entry included.
“We started the tour with a trip to Gelati, the complex was closed because of restauration work in progress, but our guide Teona from Medgobari Tours showed us two churches and an old hospital, from where we has a great view. Then we visited Motsameti and Bagrati; the first with wonderful views over the greenery and river, the second with a perfect view over Kutaisi. Thank you, Teona!”
Kakheti day trip from Tbilisi with Georgian bread, wine and chacha tastings, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi fortress walls, and mountain views.
“I liked the guide gave a lot of information as we drove along,good mix of tasting food/wine and sight seeing. A good amount of time at each place. Covered a large distance so seeing a lot of views.Very good value for money x”
Walk Tbilisi with a friendly guide past sulfur baths, ancient churches, and the Bridge of Peace, ending near Freedom Square or Rustaveli Avenue.
“Alisa hat uns ab vom Main Stream durch Tiblisi geführt und für super Einblicke gesorgt. Super informativ! Danke.”
Private 2-day Georgia group trip from Tbilisi to UNESCO churches, Ananuri, Kazbegi, Dariali Gorge, and iconic mountain viewpoints.
“The Tour was well organized by Explore Georgia Tours from start to finish. Thanks Shako making the trip memorable. I would recommend to My friends and families whoever wants to visit Georgia.🇬🇪 🙏”
Tbilisi wine tasting in a 200-year-old cellar with 5 limited Georgian wines, cheese pairings, and clear UNESCO-style wine-making storytelling.
“Wonderful experience with very knowledgeable guides in knowledge of Tbilisi and in winery. Teona was an excellent host”
Private Kakheti day tour from Tbilisi with Georgian bread baking, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi Wall views, and wine tastings.
“One of the most beautiful city I've ever seen , thank you Kakha for the wonderful time , you are professional and outstanding person , I felt that we are friend since the first day. Lets get down lets get down to business 😜”
Private 7-hour Kutaisi churches and Tskaltubo day trip with a guided Prometheus Cave walk and local history insights.
“David is a true fountain of knowledge. Could not have wished for a better guide!”
Private tour from Tbilisi to UNESCO Mtskheta and Jvari, rock-cut Uplistsikhe, and optional Gori Stalin Museum with pickup.
“Booked a Tour with Levan for the Old Town. The Driver Levan was prompt on time and very friendly. I was travelling with my Family of 2 children ans spouse and the Mini Van was clean comfortable and spacious. The guided commentary by LeRead more”
Discover Tbilisi’s Jewish heritage on a 2-hour walk with a small-group guide, museum entry, two synagogues, and kosher wine tasting.
“The tour was great! Teona knows a lot about the topic and I loved her scientific approach. I definitely recommend this tour!”
An 8-hour Shida Kartli day trip to Jvari, Gori, Uplistsikhe, and Svetitskhoveli, with expert English or Russian guiding and tastings.
“Levani was our guide and he was great! Ancient city Uplistshike is very rich in history and has nice views tho it's not as extreme as the other cave city of Vardzia. Two other places are mostly Christian churches, also beautiful and enjoyable. Great trip, everything was taken care of and explained, highly recommend!”
3-hour Kutaisi historic walking tour with English guide David, from Colchis Fountain to the Jewish quarter, plus local food tips.
“We had a really nice time with our tour guide David, in the city center. He knows everything not just about Kutaisi, but also about Georgia. Take his advices and try out the best restaurants and coffee shops in Kutaisi. It is the perfect tour to begin your journey in the city. Thanks to him we managed to get a lot of information about the country and their history. Thanky you!”
UNESCO Mtskheta day trip from Tbilisi with a hands-on Georgian cooking class, lunch at a local home, and cathedral views.
Every kind of day out of Tbilisi, Kutaisi and Batumi — and the best of each.
