Evening Transformation of Tbilisi

What to expect

Bohemia of the old town
Our walk will begin in Pushkin Square at the monument to Pushkin, near Freedom Square. Along the way, we will encounter many landmarks. You will see the masterpiece of modern architecture by Japanese engineer Shin Takamatsu, old mansions, and the Crystal Bridge. Each house in Sololaki has its unique appearance and secrets. In the area, 'imitating St. Petersburg,' you will hear the tragic love story of Alexander Griboyedov and Nina Chavchavadze, learn how the poet Gumilev ended up in Tiflis, and how Alexander Dumas familiarized himself with the culture of Georgian feasts.

Business Elite of the USSR
You will visit the origins of Soviet Georgia: Machabeli Street was favored by Lavrentiy Pavlovich Beria. We will explore the mansion of the magnate Mikhail Kalantarov, where the commissar settled with the Cheka apparatus. Next door rises the real palace of the philanthropist Sarajishvili: his wealth still impresses tourists with refined luxury. I will try to objectively talk about the events of those years and immerse you in the atmosphere of past eras.