About Tbilisi
Tbilisi is the capital of Georgia, home to around 1,049,498 people.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Experiences
Things to do in Tbilisi
1
Old Tbilisi and sulfur baths district
2
Narikala Fortress
3
Bridge of Peace
4
Rustaveli Avenue
5
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba)
6
Mtatsminda Park funicular
7
Dry Bridge Market
8
Day trip to Kazbegi or Kakheti wine country
Budget travel
Free things to do in Tbilisi
Old Tbilisi and sulfur baths district
Bridge of Peace
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba)
Mtatsminda Park funicular
Dry Bridge Market
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Open Air Museum of Ethnography
- Visit Museum of Fine Arts
- Visit Tbilisi History Museum
- Eat at Kiwi Vegan Cafe
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Museum of Georgia
- Visit Puppet Museum
- Visit Galaktion Tabidze Museum
- Eat at Racha
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Tbilisi Art Gallery
- Visit Turtle Lake (Kus T'ba)
- Visit Lake Lisi (Lisis T'ba)
- Eat at Veliaminov
Where to eat
Local favourites
Kiwi Vegan Cafe
Vegan cafe. Low prices, delicious, has tofu.
Racha
Great and authentic Georgian restaurant. It is not fancy, but it is real and the food is tasty. An interesting place in the basement for unp
Veliaminov
Restaurant with Georgian cuisine. It has the most delicious khinkali.
Family kitchen
Delicious dishes and comfortable atmosphere. There are options for those who don't eat meat. It works like in a canteen.
Good Mood Food
Small eatery serving different kinds of Khachapuri.
Tom Yum Thai Food
Excellent authentic Thai dishes, everything very tasty. The interior is rather simple.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
George Apartment
Warm reception. Wifi.
Shopping
- The flea market
- Dezerter Bazaar
- Station Square Underground Market
- Didube Market
- Station Square Bridge
- Samgori Metro Underpass
Nightlife
- Fabrika courtyard
- Wine Factory N1
- Meoba Bar
- Lolita
- 41 Gradus
- Alibi Room
Museums & culture
- Open Air Museum of Ethnography
- Museum of Fine Arts
- Tbilisi History Museum
- Museum of Georgia
- Puppet Museum
- Galaktion Tabidze Museum
In pictures
Tbilisi gallery
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