Tbilisi: Old Town Left Bank Walking Tour with Boat Ride

Discover the hidden gems of Tbilisi on a walking tour of the Old Town. Visit the oldest house in Tbilisi, admire the views from the Metekhi Church, and enjoy a boat ride along the Mtkvari River.
Begin your afternoon at Ghvinis Aghmarti, a place that feels less like a venue and more like a living archive of Georgian wine culture. Instead of tasting, wander through its quiet corners, absorbing the stories embedded in its walls—tales of ancient qvevri buried in the earth, families who guarded their vineyards through wars and winters, and the way wine here has always been more than a drink: a vessel of memory, ritual, and identity. It’s a gentle, grounding introduction to the city’s deeper pulse.

From there, make your way to Porakishvili House, where Tbilisi’s architectural soul reveals itself in wood, shadow, and ornament. The carved balconies and time worn beams feel like they’ve absorbed generations of laughter, arguments, music, and everyday life. Standing in the courtyard, sense the intimacy of old Tbilisi households—how life once unfolded in layers of shared space and quiet resilience.

A short walk leads you to the Old Armenian Church ruins, a place that holds centuries of cultural presence in its weathered stones. The remnants stand quietly, softened by time yet unmistakably dignified. Here, the multicultural fabric of Tbilisi becomes tangible: Armenian artisans, merchants, and families who shaped the city’s rhythm long before modern borders existed. The silence is contemplative, almost sacred.

Your path then winds upward toward Viktor Jorbenadze Street, where the hillside houses lean over narrow lanes with a kind of poetic stubbornness. Their wooden balconies, patched and repainted over decades, feel like open diaries of the families who live within. Just beyond them, the old citadel ruin emerges—less a fortress now than a skeletal witness to Tbilisi’s centuries of defense, destruction, and rebirth. From this height, the city stretches below you in a mosaic of rooftops, domes, and winding streets.

Descending toward the river, arrive at Metekhi Church, perched dramatically on its cliff above the Mtkvari. The stone walls glow in the late afternoon light, and the equestrian statue nearby adds a sense of timeless guardianship. Inside, the scent of beeswax and the soft flicker of candles offer a moment of stillness before the final chapter of your journey.

Just below Metekhi, the river awaits. Board a small boat for a 30-minute ride along the Mtkvari, letting the city unfold from a new perspective. The cliffs rise sharply on either side, bridges glide overhead, and the breeze carries the scent of water and stone. From the river, Tbilisi feels both ancient and newly alive—its contrasts softened by the rhythm of the current.

As the boat returns to the dock, the city lights begin to shimmer. Step back onto the embankment with the sense that you’ve walked through time, architecture, memory, and atmosphere—all within a single, beautifully layered afternoon.

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Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.