City: Tbilisi
Top Things to do in Tbilisi
What to do and see in Tbilisi, Georgia: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day
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. Movement Theatre
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5.0 based on 66 reviews
Movement Theatre - miracle place, where the stories told by movement and music. Mystic "Mushtaidi garden" in the middle of Tbilisi old town with Magic Theatre inside waiting you every evening. The Movement Theatre was founded in 2001 by Kakha Bakuradze - (Director and Actor)The Movement Theatre represents the synthesis of drama, pantomime, movement and physical theatre, ballet, martial and circus arts, folklore, contemporary music • Live music, • Milonga tango evenings, • Jazz evenings, • Drama, comedian, illusion. Physical theatre and extreme shows, open-air and indoor performances.
Reviewed By 27aline
A cool alternative place for culture with great actors. This is the modern Tbilisi. Thank you very much!
2. Tbilisi Auto Museum
3. Art Palace of Georgia-Museum of Cultural History
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5.0 based on 106 reviews
4. Fotografia
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5.0 based on 82 reviews
Fotografia Gallery is Tbilisi's only fine art photography gallery with a stunning collection of numbered and limited edition prints from local and international artists. Our prints are carefully curated by gallery director and photographer Gela Shekeladze and Elene Sidamonidze. The mission of the gallery is to promote Georgian photography to an international audience, and to support the work of our artists through exhibitions and print sales. Our gallery has also recently opened a lab to help educate and support the Georgian film photography community. If you would like to learn how to make a silver gelatin print, simply ask and we will schedule a workshop for you. If you are looking for film for your camera, we are well stocked with Kodak, Fuji, and Ilford products.
Reviewed By boukindadil - Melbourne, Australia
Great photo gallery that promotes local photographers ! A must see in Tbilisi ! It super well located as well so there is no reason to miss this place
5. Yuliko & Friends Concept Store
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5.0 based on 127 reviews
Concept Store and Art Space located in our own home. Designer clothes and Accessories. Made in Georgia.
Reviewed By valeriyam2018 - Prague, Czech Republic
It is not just a shop to visit. You will have the experience of spending time in a very nice and stylish space, communicating with people, trying different looks with the help of the stylist (they sometimes even have parties in the evening). They have clothes of very good quality and some crazy amazing accessories. Pay attention to the leather boots :)
6. Ghvinis Karkhana Wine Factory
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
Back to the history in 1894-96 in the oldest district of Tbilisi - Vera, great architect Alexander Ozerov designed and built beautiful and unique Wine Factory # 1. During many years it was closed for visitors. But in 2017 it became as a new multifunction city space for everyone. "Wine Factory" is a huge project what offers a great variety of ideas, such as flea market, open cinema, restaurants, bars and cafes, office space, culinary school - "Culinarium", show room and concept store with Georgian designers and products, fitness-space - X Body, bakery (Tone), street food location organized in 5 old wine barrels ... But Soul of Karkhana is a breathtaking ancient wine repository, in antiquity, what kept over 100 years wines and cognac from the Napoleon’s and Stalin’s collection. Ghvinis Karkhana open all over the year and ready to host the guests from 12PM to 1 AM daily.
Reviewed By 266tatianap - Ubud, Indonesia
I love this cozy and cool place, beautiful architecture, stylish, delicious, my favorite place in the city!
7. 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.
8. Paliashvili Opera House
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By strangersblog - The Palm Beaches, United States
We bought tickets online for a ballet performance about a month in advance. We saw a ballet based on a popular children's cartoon that seems like a Georgian version of the Nutcracker. The young kids seemed to enjoy it and it was fun to see the little ballerinas twirling in the splendid rooms of the theater during intermission. Randomly, everyone joined in singing the Beatles' "All you Need is Love" at the end. The family of the great choreographer George Balanchine came from Georgia, so there is a strong ballet tradition. There was a real "wow" factor when the dancers performed part of the pas de deux from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker, so it would have been nice to see a more serious work. We wish we had also been able to attend an opera in this magnificent building with its Moorish architectural influences. Two of the best seats in the house in a private box were the equivalent of about $50 USD. Great value for a memorable culture experience.
9. 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.
10. 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. ????
