Tbilisi: Soviet Criminal World Walking Tour
ID: GYG1166280-1786299
Category:
Country: Georgia
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore the rise of the Thieves in Law, an underground criminal society in the USSR. Learn about the symbols, prison culture, and reputation of the underworld on a walking tour in Tbilisi.
Explore the rise of the Thieves in Law, an underground criminal society that emerged from Soviet prisons and camps and spread across the USSR, leaving a deep mark on Georgia and its capital, Tbilisi.
Through real stories and historical context, discover how this world was formed, how loyalty and power were enforced without written laws, and why criminal traditions became stronger under repression. Learn about symbols, prison culture, reputation, and the unspoken boundaries between the state and the underworld.
Look beyond the past and examine what changed after the fall of the Soviet Union, how the criminal landscape transformed in the 1990s, and what people today believe about the survival of these networks.
Focus on understanding society, not glorifying crime, and reveal how parallel systems grow, adapt, and leave long-lasting shadows on modern life.
Highlights
- Discover the rise of the Thieves in Law, a criminal society in the USSR
- Learn about the symbols, prison culture, and reputation of the underworld
- Explore how the criminal landscape transformed in the 1990s
- Understand how parallel systems grow and adapt in modern life
- Hear real stories and historical context from your guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour focuses on understanding society, not glorifying crime.
The tour explores sensitive historical and cultural topics.
Please share your WhatsApp number when booking so we can reach you if needed and confirm pickup details when applicable.
Your guide will meet you in front of Nadzaladevi Metro Station.
INCLUDED
- Walking tour
- Historical context
- Real stories
- Discussion on symbols, prison culture, reputation, and boundaries between state and underworld
- Examination of post-Soviet changes
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
