Tbilisi
Travellers who want food, wine and layered history at a gentle price
Tbilisi at a glance
Tbilisi climbs its river in a tangle of wooden balconies, Soviet blocks and a frescoed old town beneath the Narikala fortress. Meals are long, wine is poured freely and the city is remarkably cheap for its character, which is why travellers keep extending their stays here.
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Where to base yourself
- Old Tbilisi and AbanotubaniThe sulphur bath district, balcony houses and the cable car to Narikala. The right base for soaking up the city's character.
- Vera and RustaveliLeafy streets, the main avenue and better restaurants away from the souvenir stalls. Choose it for comfort and easy transport.
- Marjanishvili and KldisubaniArt spaces, local markets and hillside lanes across the river. Good value with a more residential rhythm.
A sample 3-day rhythm
- Day 1Walk the old town, take the cable car to Narikala and end with an evening in a bathhouse district restaurant.
- Day 2Visit the Dry Bridge market in the morning and Kakheti wine country on an afternoon tour, returning for a late khinkali dinner.
- Day 3Spend the morning on the Georgian National Museum and Mtatsminda park, keeping the afternoon free for a second long meal.
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Tips before you go
- Carry small notes for marshrutka minibuses, which charge by cash on board.
- Refuse politely but firmly if a supra toasts faster than you want to drink.
- Use a licensed taxi app rather than street cabs at the station.
- Tap water is generally drinkable, though many locals prefer bottled from the shops.
Common questions
- Is Georgian food safe for children?
- Yes, and much of it is friendly: khachapuri cheese bread, mild khinkali dumplings and fresh fruit at every market.
- How many days do we need?
- Three days for the city; add two for Kakheti vineyards and a trip to Kazbegi if the mountains are the point.
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