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A unique city to explore and indulge in bread, cheese, wine, and sulphur-rich mineral baths.

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Travel Inspiration

Relevant posts to help you get to know the city and get excited for your trip!

Attractions

What to do in Tbilisi for those who want to see incredible sites and learn about the local culture.

Abanotubani

Ancient neighbourhood with sulphur baths, colourful buildings, and a hidden waterfall.

Rike Park

Popular city park to walk around and see the bridge of peace.

Georgian National Museum

History museum featuring various collections from the Stone Age to modern day.

The Clock Tower

Charming tower at the marionette theatre that plays a show at noon an 19:00 daily.

Narikala Fortress

An ancient fortress established in the 4th century that looks over Tbilisi.

Holy Trinity Cathedral

A fairly new church in Tbilisi that is also the biggest in Georgia.

Metekhi St. Virgin Church

A small cliffside church with city views and the King Vakhtang statue.

Tours

Recommended tours and experiences that are unique to the destination. Additionally, find more tours on Get Your Guide.

Food

You’ll find Georgian food to be comforting, flavourful, and unique. If you want to see some of the popular dishes then check out this Georgian Food Guide. Moreover, for those heading to Tbilisi, here are some must try spots in the city! As for tipping, it is not required or expected but is appreciated if given.

Caravanserai Bakery

The oldest bakery in Tbilisi that serves a variety of pastries.

Living Vino

Satisfying vegan restaurant with unique flavours and drinks.

Restaurant Usakhelouri

Friendly spot with delicious traditional Georgian cuisine.

Where to stay

For walkability and convenience, stay in the red zone on the map below.

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Cost

On a mid-range budget, cost per day per person is about 100 gel. This includes accommodation, attractions, food, drinks, and miscellaneous items. 

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Average prices (GEL)
Water (bottle) ლ .70
Coffee ლ 9
Wine (glass) ლ 5-5
Lunch ლ 20-25
Dinner ლ 30-50

When to go

The best time to visit is from May-October during the warmer months. However, visiting during low season is a good option if you want to save money and not drive around the country/visit mountainous regions. As for how long you should visit, the ideal trip length is 1 week. Furthermore, see the current weather and upcoming holidays below.

TBILISI WEATHER

Getting there/around

Getting to Tbilisi is easy from close countries, but if you are not in the Eurasia region, flight stopovers are common. Note that there are frequent flights to and from Turkey and Greece. Also, the main airport is Tbilisi International Airport (TBS). While there, it is best to use public transportation or the Bolt App. Be wary of local taxi fares and scams.

Travel Tip: use Skyscanner to find flights and compare prices and Omio for bus and train routes.

Important Information

Emergency Number: 112
Calling Code: +995
Outlet Types: C & F
Travel Insurance: Get yours with Safety Wing

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