Elusive Beauty of Tbilisi
About this experience
Tbilisi is not revealed to everyone - to understand the character of the city, a special approach is needed. Get ready to get lost for a while among the tangled streets of the once wealthiest district of Tbilisi, peer behind the facades of old mansions, and hear the stories of local residents. Luxurious marble staircases, cozy balconies, intricate grilles, and beautiful paintings - you will not only capture Tbilisi's artifacts of past epochs in photos, but also immerse yourself in the spirit of the old city.
What to Expect
Architectural Treasures of Sololaki
Before you will appear the facades and winding streets of the historical quarters of Tbilisi - Mtatsminda and Sololaki. Here are located luxurious residential houses, created by orders of merchants, industrialists, and oil magnates, ancient schools, salons, and boarding houses, preserving remnants of former luxury. You will learn who were the first inhabitants of Sololaki and find the brightest spots of the district: the legendary Mauritian house, Beria's mansion, which locals avoided, gothic gymnasium, mansion of the 'brandy king', and places where Tchaikovsky, Gumilev, and Lermontov lived.
Old Tbilisi in Detail
We will stroll through the labyrinths of the historical center in search of grand staircases, interesting architectural details, and successful angles for photographs. You will see and capture luxurious entrances where intact ovens, metlakh tiles, stained glass windows, intricate wrought iron fences, incredibly beautiful hand-painted frescoes, massive marble steps, and carved doors have been preserved.
In the Footsteps of Tbilisi Residents
The heroes of our walk will be the famous residents of past epochs - mansion owners, socialites and millionaires, writers, artists, and other representatives of the bohemia who lived and created in Tbilisi. You will learn about the fates of the prestigious intelligentsia, hear unconventional stories of ups and downs, unhappy love, and fairy-tale luck. And you will also uncover secrets hidden behind the doors of the stately houses of the imperial and Soviet eras.
Who Will Enjoy the Walk
- Travelers aged 12 and older who have already explored the main attractions and want to become more advanced connoisseurs of Tbilisi.
- Admirers of interesting angles and atmospheric locations for photographs.
- Seekers of secret and unexpected places in the city.
Organizational Details
- The tour will be conducted by me or another guide from our friendly team.
- The tour is held in groups of 10 people. If more guests are registered for one time, we divide them into two groups, each with its own guide.
- Payment on the spot in euros.
- We recommend arriving at the meeting place 5-10 minutes before the start of the walk.
- The walk is on foot, so be sure to think about comfortable clothing and shoes.
- Don't forget to bring a camera or charge your phone, missing such shots is a pity.
- Drinks at the cafe we will visit along the way are paid for separately.
- The tour can also be conducted in an individual format (check with the guide in correspondence).
- If you want to join the tour on a date that is not available for booking on the website, write the desired date in a personal message to the guide. There is a very high probability that we can help you.
- The route includes descents and ascents, and as practice shows - they can be tiring for elderly people. If you are booking a tour - be prepared for this.
Natalia
October 13, 2024
I wholeheartedly recommend this tour! It was interesting, easy, and heartfelt with Oksana. I learned a lot of new things, got answers to my questions, and received excellent photos :)
Aziz
October 5, 2024
This tour exceeded all our expectations! Thanks to our guide Oksana, the route turned out to be truly unique and gave us the opportunity to see Tbilisi through the prism of its stunning architecture. We immersed ourselves in the atmosphere of the past, discovered hidden details of luxurious houses, ...
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Marina
September 27, 2024
'Vanishing beauty of Tbilisi' is a new bright glass bead in the kaleidoscope of the old town. Slowly strolling through the streets and narrow alleys, listening to Oksana's stories about the life of the city at that time, you immerse yourself in a completely unfamiliar city, not pompous, but very coz...
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