How To Spend 3 Days In TBILISI Georgia | The Perfect Itinerary
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Old Tbilisi
Neighborhood · Old Tbilisi
Shops and cafes open around 10 a.m., so come early to beat the crowds, and wear supportive shoes for the steep hills.
Abanotubani Sulfur Baths
Historic site · Abanotubani
The domes visible at street level are the roofs of the underground bath chambers.
Leghvtakhevi Waterfall
Park · Abanotubani
Follow the stream past the bath domes to reach the base of the falls.
Chreli Abano (Orbeliani Baths)
Historic site · Abanotubani
Private rooms cost about $20–50 per hour; add the kisa scrub for about $7.
Chaduna
Restaurant · Sololaki
Try the cheesy eggs scrambled with tomatoes and the fresh-brewed iced tea; lunch runs $10–15, and the back room has an art gallery.
Meidan Bazaar
Market · Kala
Prices are fixed at $5–50; the wine section at the back stocks qvevri wines from small family-run marani.
Metekhi Church
Temple · Metekhi
Entry is free, but shoulders and knees must be covered; reach it by crossing Metekhi Bridge from Meidan Square.
Rike Park
Park · Avlabari
Bridge of Peace
Landmark · Old Tbilisi
The glass floor panels give some of the best daytime views in the centre.
Rike–Narikala Cable Car
Activity · Old Tbilisi
Costs 2.5 GEL using a Metromoney card; there's usually a short line, but cars run constantly.
Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)
Landmark · Sololaki
Turn right off the cable car; the promenade overlooks both the city and the botanical garden.
Narikala Fortress
Historic site · Old Tbilisi
Entry is free; the steep, slippery climb to the iron cross gives uninterrupted views, but there are few guardrails.
Freedom Square
Landmark · Old Tbilisi
Take the metro to Liberty Square station, which exits directly into the square.
Old Tbilisi City Wall Ruins (Pushkin Street)
Historic site · Old Tbilisi
It's free and visible from the sidewalk, a 2-minute walk down Pushkin Street from Freedom Square.
Parliament of Georgia Building
Landmark · Mtatsminda
You can't go inside; look for the April 9th memorial by the steps honouring the 1989 victims.
Kashveti Church
Temple · Mtatsminda
Free and open daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; avoid walking through the centre during services.
Tbilisi Opera and Ballet Theatre
Landmark · Mtatsminda
Ballet and opera tickets often start around $7–11; the foyer can be glimpsed when doors open for a show.
Rustaveli Avenue
Landmark · Mtatsminda
Pick one gallery to suit your mood rather than trying to see them all.
The King and the Bird
Restaurant · Mtatsminda
Shkmeruli is the standout dish; it opens at 4 p.m. and costs $15–25 per person.
Mtatsminda Park
Park · Mtatsminda
It's noticeably cooler up top; allow an hour to wander past the TV tower.
Cafe Funicular
Cafe · Mtatsminda
Order the Adjarian khachapuri at sunset; dinner with wine costs $25–35 per person.
Tbilisi Funicular
Activity · Mtatsminda
Take it down instead of the cable car; it costs 10 GEL (about $4).
Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba)
Temple · Avlabari
Wraps are available at the entrance; the back terrace has a unique view of Old Town and the fortress.
Cafe Daphna
Restaurant · Mtatsminda
Expect to spend $12–18; it gets busy at lunch, but service is quick.
Chronicles of Georgia
Landmark · Gldani
Free and open 24/7; a Bolt ride takes about 20 minutes, so go while it's still daylight.
Vodkast Records
Shopping · Chughureti · brief mention
