Guide to Tbilisi

Tbilisi is my hometown. This is where I was born and spent my whole life (almost).

I am enthusiastic about sharing the city’s best-kept secrets and vibrant culture with you.

Explore Tbilisi’s best places, from its charming historic districts to trendy cafes.

I share invaluable tips for traveling in Tbilisi, including the best things to do, must-see museums, and where to savor the finest Georgian cuisine, all from a local perspective.

Plan your trip

68+ Unmissable Things to Do in Tbilisi: a local’s guide to the city’s best experiences
Where to Stay: a guide to the best neighborhoods and hotels
Getting Around: your ultimate guide to public transport
Souvenirs from Georgia: what and where to buy with shops and a map
Must-Visit Museums: dive into Georgian history, culture, and art
44 Hidden and Instagram-Worthy Spots: perfect places for your next photoshoot
60 Stunning Street Art: a self-walking guide to gorgeous murals with a map
Best Wine Tours in Georgia – to learn more about the birthplace of wine
Tbilisi Parking – everything you need to know

Georgia travel guide

Food & Drink

Ultimate Guide to Georgian Supra – traditions, customs, tips
Staples of Georgian cuisine: know what to eat in Tbilisi and Georgia
21+ Vegetarian and Vegan Georgian Dishes – to savor in Georgia
16+ Traditional Georgian Desserts and Sweets – know what to try here
12+ Best Khinkali in Tbilisi – that Georgians swear by
25+ Best Restaurants in Tbilisi – where to eat Georgian food
19+ Top Breakfast in Tbilisi – to start your day
9+ Best Coffee in Tbilisi – specialty coffee shops
11+ Coziest Cafes in Tbilisi – for lunch, cake, and book
12 Plant-based restaurants – for vegans and vegetarians
19+ Cool Bars in Tbilisi – where locals and foreigners hang out

Tbilisi Seasonal Guides

Spring – 25+ ways to enjoy Tbilisi in spring like a local
Easter in Georgia – learn how local’s celebrate Easter
Summer – how to enjoy the best of summer heat
Autumn – 20+ things to do in Tbilisi in autumn with tips
Winter – how to appreciate winter in Tbilisi like a local
Christmas in Tbilisi – join the fun in celebrating Christmas & New Year like a local

Tbilisi Soviet Guides

Soviet Architecture in Tbilisi – 20+ most iconic and striking buildings
Soviet Mosaics and Other Memorabilia – 25+ remaining mosaics, bas-reliefs, and communist leftovers
First Legal Soviet Bunker – learn about the Nuclear fear and how to visit the bunker
Stalin’s Secret Underground Printing House – how to visit, what to look for, and tips to know

Day & Weekend trips

Gori City Guide – the Birthplace of Stalin
Rainbow Mountains – unique wonders for an easy day trip
Dashbashi Canyon – guide to visiting Diamond Bridge
Telavi City Guide – explore Kakheti’s capital in 2024: History, Culture & Gastronomy
Sighnaghi City Guide – the “city of love” & walled town in Kakheti
Uplistsikhe Cave Town – ultimate visitor guide
Birtvisi Canyon – easy hiking day trip to volcanic hills
Giuaani Winery in Kakheti – for a relaxing weekend

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