Tbilisi: The Concrete and Colossal Soviet Tour Tbilisi Soviet Tour - Private tour
ID: GYG226945-390436
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a tour of Tbilisi focusing on Soviet heritage. Discover the most striking examples of brutalist architecture, private museums, and stories about life under the Soviets from a local perspective.
Discover the most striking examples of Socialist architecture, visit some fascinating museums off the touristic path and see how Soviet heritage is still a part of city´s infrastructure and modern life.
Tbilisi still has a large number of Soviet buildings, residential and governmental, that are spread throughout the city, away from the touristic historical center. You will see some stunning examples of refurbished concrete giants, as well as decaying Brutalism, among them the former Ministry of Roads, the Skybridge houses, the Chronicle of Georgia monument and many more hidden gems.
Two private museums, that are usually overseen by tourists, are waiting for you with their thrilling collections that make you feel like time-traveling.
This tour is perfect for urbex lovers, photographers, modern history fans and anyone who wants to see a different, non-touristic part of Tbilisi.
Highlights
- Explore the Soviet heritage of Tbilisi
- Visit the best examples of Brutalist architecture
- Take stunning pictures of urban decay
- Learn about the locals life under the Soviets
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Some parts of the locations you'll be visiting are restricted to enter and can be seen only from the outside
All required protective equipment is provided
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Your guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel or outside your Airbnb or hotel, if there is no lobby.
If your hotel or Airbnb does not have direct car access, please contact us and we will advise the nearest meeting place.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
