Top 15 Guided Tours in Georgia

1.Tbilisi Old Town Walking Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 168 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Walk through Tbilisi’s Old Town with an English-speaking local guide, visiting Anchiskhati Basilica, Sioni Cathedral, the Bridge of Peace, the Great Synagogue, and more. The route includes a bakery stop, wine tasting, and a cable-car ride to Kartlis Deda. Guides such as Teona bring Georgian culture to life.

“Enlightening and fun, looking forward to taking the tour again sometime with friends/family. Would definitely recommend.”

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2.Tbilisi old town & soviet heritage – Private driver-guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $77

Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Tbilisi by private car with an English-speaking guide. Visit Metekhi, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Narikala, the sulfur baths, Dry Bridge Market, and more. Guides such as Giga, Timo, Makho, and Goga have been praised for local tips and flexible service.

“I recently experienced an incredible half-day tour of Tbilisi with Giga, and it far exceeded my expectations. While expertly navigating us through the city's highlights - from the ancient Metekhi Church to the stunning Narikala Fortress and the atmospheric Old Town - he transformed what could have been a standard city tour into an authentic cultural immersion. Giga's extraordinary hospitality went well beyond his role as a guide; he shared personal insights about Georgian life and treated us more like visiting friends than tourists. His passion for Georgia's heritage and attentiveness to every detail demonstrated a level of hospitality that truly embodied the Georgian spirit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​”

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3.Full-Day Kazbegi – Stepantsminda, Gudauri Private Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 9 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $136

Travel from Tbilisi along the Georgian Military Road to Jvari, Zhinvali, Ananuri, Gudauri, and Stepantsminda. A private English-speaking driver-guide such as Khaka or Vepkhia handles the long mountain route, with lunch and the optional off-road ride to Gergeti Trinity Church arranged along the way.

“We had a wonderful day going to Kazbegi. Khaka is great guy. Its opportunity to learn a lot about Georgia, see beautiful places and have amazing lunch with view on Kazbeg mountain. Must do if you are in Georgia, will fully recomend!”

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4.Full Day Kazbegi Guided Tour in Georgia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Tbilisi to Kazbegi in an English-speaking group of up to 19. See Zhinvali Dam, Ananuri Fortress, Pasanauri, Gudauri, Stepantsminda, and Gergeti Trinity Church. Guide Rosia is named in the tour feedback. Lunch and the 20-lari church jeep ride cost extra.

“You have to see Kazbegi region and Gergeti Trinity Church if you are travelling to Georgia. The monument of friendship between Russia and Georgia is highly recommended to visit for panoramic pictures only.”

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5.From Tbilisi Daytrip Kazbegi Gudauri & Zhinvali Guided Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 30 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $20

Travel from Tbilisi to Kazbegi in a small group of up to 19 people, stopping at Zhinvali Dam, Ananuri Fortress, Pasanauri, Gudauri, and Gergeti Trinity Church. Guides such as Dimitri, Maria, Nikolai, Loka, and Diana may lead the day. Honey tasting is included.

“Great experience! Our tour guide, Loka told us the story behind each attraction, as well as the Georgian customary and history. Really help us to connect and immerse ourselves to the monarchies, locations and buildings. The agency is also able to drop you off at the Kazbegi upon your request instead of returning to Tbilisi . It is a very memorable and fulfilling experience, strongly recommend!”

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6.Full Day Private Tour in Vardzia, Rabati and Borjomi with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $175

Spend a long day with a private English-speaking guide visiting Vardzia’s cave city, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Central Park. Guide Edward has earned special praise for his Georgian history commentary. Transport, WiFi, and pickup flexibility are included, while entry fees and lunch cost extra.

“A long day out of Tbilisi to visit several interesting and varied cultural locations. Our guide, Edward, was outstanding; he provided us with a treasure trove of Information on everything Georgian.”

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7.Martvili & Okatse Canyons & Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $26

Spend about nine hours with Megobari Tours visiting Martvili Canyon, Okatse Canyon, Prometheus Cave, a churchkhela workshop, and an abandoned Tskaltubo sanatorium. Guides such as Sandra and Eva lead the day in English, with air-conditioned transport, WiFi, and optional boat and jeep rides.

“Guide was very nice and friendly, but not easy to spot at the meeting point. Bus was uncomfortable, dirty inside and no water provided. Tskaltubo sanatorium would have deserved a bit more time.”

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8.Best of Georgia – 3 or 4 days private tour with transfers and guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $399

Travel through Georgia with an English-speaking driver-guide in a private, air-conditioned car. Over four days, visit Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe, Borjomi, Signagi, and Bodbe. Guide Zurab Manchkhashvili is specifically praised for detailed history and warm, family-like service.

“Well thought out, personalised, knowledgeable, a glimpse of a true Georgian journey told by teh guide and driver who was friendly, professional.”

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9.Kazbegi Day Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 4 to 7 hours (approx.)

Travel Bee takes up to four people from Tbilisi toward Kazbegi in a private 4x4, stopping at Jinvali Reservoir, Ananuri Fortress, Jvari, Gudauri, and Gergeti Trinity Church. English-speaking guides may include Saba, Nika, or George, with time for photos, mountain views, hiking, and a barbecue.

“Travel Bee service was excellent and they also helped to tweak the itinerary to provide a better experience. Would certainly recommend them.”

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10.Batumi Guided Night Walking Tour With Welcome Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $10Best value

Start at St. Nicholas Church at 7:00 pm and walk through Batumi’s old center to Ali and Nino. An English-speaking guide, sometimes Marko, covers eight landmarks, Georgian culture, and city stories, with welcome drinks included.

“Very nice tour. The tour guide, Marko, was excellent. He gave us all the relavant information about the city and the main attractions. We enjoyed so much!”

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11.Chiatura Cable Cars & Katskhi Pillar Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $30

Travel from Kutaisi in a small group of up to 15 with an English-speaking guide to see the 40-meter Katskhi Pillar, ride Chiatura’s new cable car, visit an old station, and enter the rock-cut Mgvimevi Monastery. Transport, WiFi, and the cable-car ride are included.

“An interesting excursion that will appeal to fans of history, religion and technology, full of beautiful views. Guide knows what he's talking about. The small van we were travelling in was quite cramped (but the train to Chiatura is currently not running, so there is no choice). Keep in mind that you may get muddy, so choose appropriate clothing.”

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12.A Gastronomic Private Guided Journey Through Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

Join Teona of Views Georgia Tours for a private English-language walk through Old Tbilisi. You’ll taste bread, wine, chacha, honey, wine ice cream, khachapuri, and khinkali while visiting churches, the synagogue, mosque, Bridge of Peace, and sulphur baths.

“This was an amazing experience walking through Tbilisi, discovering many significant landmarks while learning about Georgia’s rich culture and fascinating history. The tour also offered a wonderful opportunity to taste authentic local foods and wines, making it a truly memorable and well-rounded experience!”

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13.Vardzia, Rabati Castle & Borjomi Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $37

Travel from Tbilisi to Borjomi, Rabati Castle, and Vardzia with an English-speaking guide. You’ll taste Borjomi’s mineral water, explore a restored castle, and climb through a 12th-century cave monastery. Guide George has been praised for clear explanations, but the long road day can feel tiring.

“This excursion involves a lot of travel 15 hours plus!! However is was a good experience. Our guide George gave a detailed and informative tour throughout. It's a long journey but there where plenty of toilet stops. The restaurant stop was also good.”

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14.Tbilisi Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $14

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Tbilisi’s old quarter. See Metekhi Cathedral, Narikala Fortress, the sulphur baths, Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, historic churches, the mosque, synagogue, Bridge of Peace, and the Rezo Gabriadze clock show. Guide Mariam can also help arrange a sulphur bath.

“Our young guide Mariam is friendly and helpful, she assisted us to book for a sulfur bath and the recommended place was great! happy with the service, and i recommend.”

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15.Mtskheta, Gori, Uplistsikhe Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $19

Travel from Tbilisi in an air-conditioned vehicle to Jvari Church, Mtskheta’s Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Uplistsikhe cave town, and Gori’s Stalin Museum. Guides such as Jimmy and Russalina bring local history to life in English, with lunch and two entrance fees extra.

“Jimmy was the best guide! He really represented Georgia well. It was a very entertaining tour. Can definitly recommend joining this tour. The biggest negative point is the choice of restaurant. You get driven to a mediocore restaurant with high prices. Georgian Cuisine is great and there are a lot of nice restaurants. However, this one does unfortunately not represent that at all.”

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