Palace of Rituals (Wedding Palace) Tour in Tbilisi

Duration: about 2 hours
Price: 85 GEL pp

I’ll take you inside one of Tbilisi’s most unusual Soviet-era buildings, exploring its ceremonial halls, hidden symbolism, and remarkable interiors. Along the way, I’ll share the stories behind its creation, architecture, and transformation into a private estate.

About the Palace of Rituals Tour

Step inside one of Tbilisi’s strangest and most fascinating buildings.

The Palace of Rituals, also known as the Wedding Palace, is one of the most recognizable examples of late Soviet architecture in Georgia. Built in the 1980s as a ceremonial wedding venue, the structure combines Georgian religious architecture, Soviet modernism, and symbolism in a way that still feels unusual today.

After being bought by a businessman and turned into private property, the Palace of Rituals remained inaccessible to the public for over a decade. Only a few years ago did the management begin opening the space to visitors again. Access to the premises is limited to organized visits; there are no walk-ins.

Most people only see the building from the outside, but this tour gives you the opportunity to explore the interior and learn the stories behind the building, its architect, the ideas that shaped it, and its current owner.

What to expect from the Palace of Rituals tour

During the visit, we’ll explore the halls and ceremonial space of the Palace of Rituals while discussing:

Why was the building created during the Soviet period
How traditional Georgian architectural elements were incorporated into the project
The symbolism and unusual design details hidden throughout the structure
How the building’s role changed after becoming private property

What we’ll see during the Palace of Rituals visit

The main ceremonial hall was once used for weddings
Three floors of rooms with completely different styles and designs
The owner’s private antique furniture collection
The beautiful garden area
The smaller Arcadia Palace
A private vintage car collection

Read the recent reviews of the Art Nouveau Tbilisi Tour

We absolutely loved our visit to The Palace of Rituals with Baia.
Her in-depth knowledge of the history of the building really brought it alive.
The architecture, decor and furnishings seemed to get crazier and crazier as we explored each floor.
This tour with Baia is not to be missed if you are interested in Soviet history and architecture.
And chances are you will have the place to yourself as not many people seem to have discovered this bonkers building.
Janice
June 2026
The Palace of Rituals – Just WOW

We were lucky to be able to schedule a tour of the Palace of Rituals with Baia while in Tbilisi recently.
We had seen this building from across the river and been intrigued by it. Nothing could prepare us for what was inside – it was truly unbelievable.
Baia was a wonderful guide, she had so much interesting information about the history of the palace with lots of fascinating stories and details.
We just loved this tour and highly recommend it. This is something most tourists will not have the opportunity to do.
Sue
June 2026

A few things before you book

This is a private property with its own entrance fee, which is included in the tour price.

Tour days and duration

Tours currently run on Thursdays and Saturdays at 1 PM and last around 2 hours.

If you are visiting with a group and would like a tour on a different date, feel free to get in touch. I may be able to arrange one depending on availability and my existing schedule.

Group size

A minimum of three people is required for the tour to run.

If you are fewer than three people, private arrangements may still be possible for a different price. All the details are included in the calendar booking page provided below.

Photography

Photography is allowed throughout most of the visit, except for one particular piece of furniture, which I’ll point out in advance.

Drone photography is also allowed in the outdoor areas around the Palace.

Private tours

I’m happy to organize private tours for both small and larger groups whenever possible. Just send me an email, mention that you want the private tour, and we can discuss the details together.

Children

This tour isn’t specifically designed for children, but they are welcome to join. Children under 6 can attend free of charge, while those aged 7–16 receive a 50% discount.

If you’re bringing a stroller, please note that it must remain at the main ceremonial hall before we continue through the garden toward the smaller Arcadia Palace.

Mobility

The Palace has many stairs spread across four floors, followed by a walk through the garden area toward the smaller Arcadia Palace.

If you have mobility concerns, it’s a good idea to keep them in mind before booking the tour.

How to book the tour

Open the calendar to view available tour slots.
Choose which type of tour you’d want.
Select a suitable day and complete your full name, email address, and phone number (which will be used for WhatsApp communication).
I will recieve you request for public or private tour and I’ll be in touch via email or WhatsApp.
Once confirmed, I will send you a payment link.
If you have any questions or issues, feel free to email me at tours@redfedoradiary.com.

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