City: Tbilisi
Top Things to do in Tbilisi
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi (English: /təbɪˈliːsi, təˈbɪlɪsi/ tə-bih-LEE-see, tə-BIL-ih-see; Georgian: თბილისი [tʰbilisi] ( listen)), in some countries also still named by its pre-1936 international designation Tiflis (/ˈtɪflɪs/ TIF-liss), is the capital and the largest city of Georgia, lying on the banks of the Kura River with a population of approximately 1.5 million people. Founded in the 5th century AD by Vakhtang I of Iberia, since then Tbilisi served as the capital of various Georgian kingdoms and republics. Between 1801 and 1917, then part of the Russian Empire, Tbilisi was the seat of the Imperial Viceroy, governing both Southern and Northern Caucasus.
Restaurants in Tbilisi
1. Art Palace of Georgia-Museum of Cultural History
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
2. Museum of Illusions
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5.0 based on 346 reviews
Welcome to our fascinating world of illusions in Tbilisi. Thrilled yet bewildered you will enter a world that will blow your mind but also give you an opportunity to learn all sorts of things. Come and visit us! It is sure to be an amazing and unimaginable experience because whatever you see, especially here in the Museum of Illusions, is not what it appears to be. Are you ready for an adventure?
Reviewed By Prezzman - Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
LOCATION: The establishment is located in one of the side streets, and depending on where you approach from, it might be a bit of a climb. This can be slightly more challenging if you have a stroller with you (as was the case with me) VENUE: A reasonably sized place, divided between two floors. Be warned that accessing the upper area is by stairs, so it is very difficult to take a wheelchair / stroller upstairs. The place is not too spacious, but has enough to entertain you for a couple of hours. ACTIVITIES: There are many activities and illusions that one can partake. One of the better activity is the Vortex Tunnel, guaranteed to put a spin on things. There are a lot of interactive puzzles that you can participate in. Some of the miniature sized puzzles can also be bought at the reception area. PRICE: For the experience, the place is quite reasonable priced. OVERALL: Definitely worth spending a few hours to relax and challenge your mind.
3. Narikala Fortress
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4.5 based on 1,926 reviews
Reviewed By induchoodan78 - Doha, Qatar
Located on the top of the hill which is easily accessible by cable car .... the panoramic view of the entire city can be appreciated form here ... the climate was exceptional during our visit and that added as an advantage to enjoy the natural beauty
4. Sioni Cathedral Church
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4.5 based on 410 reviews
Reviewed By travellergirl2000 - Lichfield, United Kingdom
The frescoes are lovely,beautiful inside.Lots to see.Street portrait drawer outside is good!Dont forget a head scarf if female.
5. Metekhi Cathedral
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4.5 based on 504 reviews
Reviewed By mizzy_03 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Its an old ancient small church that has stories to tell. Im inlove with the Georgian Orthodox Churches. Tell all have beauty and solemn inside with a beautiful view of the old town. ????
6. Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali
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4.5 based on 329 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Right on a cliff's edge at the courtyard of "Metekhi Church", an equestrian statue will catch your attention! This is "Vakhtang I Gorgasali", King of Kartli (Eastern Georgia) between the 5th and 6th centuries and Tbilisi's founder. According to legends, one day King Vakhtang was hunting in the forests of his country, when his falcon chased a pheasant that fell from his beak into a hot water spring. The King and his servants were quite surprised when they saw steam coming out of the spring in such abundance. Immediately after, the King gave orders to build a city in this site and named it "Tbilisi" - the "site of warm springs"! Amazing legends of medieval times ... King Vakhtang I Gorgasali has been credited with the foundation of Tbilisi and many other towns, castles and monasteries, Since the Middle Ages, he is one of the most popular figures of the Georgian history as a warrior, King and statesman. The "Georgian Orthodox and Apostolic Church" canonized him as "Saint Vakhtang Gorgasali, the holy and right-believing King of Georgia". His granite equestrian statue was inaugurated in 1967, by Georgian sculptor Elguja Amashukeli, and overlooks Tbilisi and its Mtkvari River. Bring your cameras, great pictures await you! Enjoy!
7. Georgian National Museum
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4.5 based on 831 reviews
Reviewed By CalissaT
This is a compact and well-curated museum that combines elements of typical a historical museum, an art museum, and a natural history museum into one roof. Plan for ~2 hours visit. The highlight for me was the exceptional exhibit on ancient hominids (humans and their ancestors) which includes fossil skulls found all around the world, explanations of the current scientific consensus on human evolutionary history, and reconstructions of what these hominids might have looked like. This topic is very relevant to Georgia, as some of the oldest human remains found outside of Africa were recently found in Dmanisi, Kartli region (1.8 million years old). There is also a nice section on the fauna of Georgia, consisting of large and small animals found all over the country. The bulk of the museum focuses on artifacts of Georgian civilization from tens of thousands of years BC to the present. The state of preservation of some of these objects is truly astonishing! My favorites were the intricate gold jewelry, a 4000-year old wooden carriage, and the national costumes of different regions. When we visited, there was also a temporary exhibit about Stalin's purges of artists and intellectuals in Georgia. Overall, this museum is a must-see while visiting Tbilisi!
8. Old Town (Altstadt) Tbilisi
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4.5 based on 3,156 reviews
Reviewed By Dr_Iris_B - Ramat Gan, Israel
The old town of Tbilisi is such a unique and romantic place to walk around There are numerous cafes, restaurants and souvenir shops all over the place The old city has a diversity of architectures and so the best way to enjoy , at least part of the many hidden gems, is to take a tour around it.
9. Tsminda Sameba Cathedral
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4.5 based on 1,789 reviews
Reviewed By midhaanuj - Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
The place is Beautiful, one of the biggest church in Georgia. This is an impressive building from the outside and inside with its golden dome is really eye-catching. Very near to Avlabari metro station.
10. Open Air Museum of Ethnography
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4.5 based on 375 reviews
Reviewed By 890dalias - Eilat, Israel
The name Museum of Ethnography is misleading. The area contains typical houses from different parts of Georgia, but very little in terms of utensils and clothing. However, the Georgian countryside contains very little remains of past housing and this is the only place where you can see how people used to live not so long ago. The walk in the park is very pleasant and each house has a guide who can answer in English questions you may have. Less than an hour walk along the road will bring you to Turtle Lake, which has many cafes and restaurants at a beautiful setting, swimming and boating. Combine the two on your visit. No problem getting a cab to take you there from the city.
