Top 12 History Tours in Georgia

1.Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (group tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $19Our pick

Spend about nine hours outside Tbilisi visiting Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Uplistsikhe cave city, and optional Gori Stalin Museum. Driver-guides such as Luka, Paata, Tornike, Emilia, and George have led this route. Expect beautiful views, church history, paid extras, and a bilingual tour that may vary by guide.

“They pick up me the liberty Square so need wait little bit. After we go with full bus of good people. we go first the top of the hill to Jvari Monastery After we gori the stalin museum. Honestly i not understand this museum okay it stalin from georgian, but the crazy dictator who make a huge chaoos and order many people dead. any way. after we go to Uplistsikhe where Come the time ro lunch break thesmall restaurant. interserting the attitude the staff and the all food full woth oil, not the best. Uplistsikheis a stone town place, nive but not to attractive, the church in top very nice.…”

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

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

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.A 6-Day Private Expedition into Rich Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $409

Spend six days exploring Georgia with private transport, airport transfers, an English-speaking guide, wine tasting, and a flexible sightseeing plan. You’ll visit Tbilisi, Mtskheta, Kazbegi, Borjomi, Uplistsikhe, and Kakheti, with hotels and meals arranged separately.

“We recently booked a trip to Georgia with Mr Nugo of Georgia365, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish. The entire tour was well-organized, hassle-free, and tailored perfectly to our preferences.”

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4.Bagrati & Motsameta Religious Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $19

Travel from Kutaisi to three major religious sites with a local guide such as Teona, Michael, or Eva. Expect a small group of up to seven, free entry, city pickup, sweeping views, and a substitute church if Gelati is closed for restoration.

“the driver and the tour guide arrived on time and they were very professionals. my mother and i were very much pleased about this 3-hour monasteries tour. the tour guide named Michael was very informative as he explained every detail of history of each place and some areas that we were passing through. Can’t complain about this tour and i would really really recommend this to everyone. it’s really worth it.”

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5.Ananuri-Gudauri: Epic Views & History (Group)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Tbilisi toward Kazbegi with an English-speaking guide. See Jvari, Svetitskhoveli, Ananuri, Gudauri, Gergeti Trinity Church, Dariali, Sno, and Elia Mountain. Guide Shako is frequently assigned, though you should confirm your guide at booking.

“One of the best trip advisers and flexible tour planners I ever come across. This was the amazing trip we had during our Georgia visit. Payment is very flexible, and they have given the best service from day one. Especially thanks to Sheko, who Read more”

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6.Jewish Heritage Walking Tour with Kosher Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $51

Walk through Tbilisi’s Jewish quarter with guide Teona, visiting the David Baazov Museum, Great Synagogue, and Little Synagogue. Learn how Georgian and Jewish communities shaped one another, then finish with Georgian wine tasting. Traditional wine is included, while kosher wine costs extra.

“This was a really wonderful tour of Georgian Jewish history. The guide Teona is very knowledgeable on Jewish culture and history in Georgia and has designed an accessible tour of the main Jewish cultural sites in Tbilisi that is not too long (about 2 hrs total), but still very comprehensive and insightful; we learned a lot about a really unique aspect of both Georgian and Jewish history. You do not need to be Jewish to take this tour - it would appeal to anyone interested in exploring and learning more about Georgia/Tbilisi. The complimentary wine tasting at the end was a nice way to round out the afternoon. Highly recommend.”

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7.A day tour to Kakheti region/wine/culture/history and gastro tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews

Travel privately from Tbilisi into Kakheti with Kakha or Kakhaber, a guide focused on Georgian history, food, and wine. Bake bread in Badiauri, visit Bodbe Monastery and Sighnaghi, then share local dishes and wine at an 18th-century family cellar.

“One of the most beautiful city I've ever seen , thank you Kakha for the wonderful time , you are professional and outstanding person , I felt that we are friend since the first day. Lets get down lets get down to business 😜”

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8.Four Historical Places: Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe-Jvari Monastery- Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $113

Travel from Tbilisi with a professional driver-guide to Jvari Monastery, Mtskheta, Gori, and the rock-cut town of Uplistsikhe. You get hotel pickup, private air-conditioned transport, fuel, guiding, and Uplistsikhe admission. Stalin Museum entry is optional and paid in cash.

“Booked a Tour with Levan for the Old Town. The Driver Levan was prompt on time and very friendly. I was travelling with my Family of 2 children ans spouse and the Mini Van was clean comfortable and spacious. The guided commentary by LeRead more”

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9.Exploring Heritage and Cuisine through Cooking Classes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $150

Travel from Tbilisi to Mtskheta in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with WiFi. Visit the Church of the Holy Cross, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and the Chronicles of Georgia, then cook Georgian food and share lunch in a local home.

“Our lovely guide, David, was punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, informative and a safe and careful driver. Uplistsikhe cave village was really interesting - the steep steps and uneven walk over the rock was well worth the effort. We learned a few new things at the Stalin muRead more”

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10.Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta and Jvari – historical private day tour from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $149

Travel privately from Tbilisi with Real Georgia Tours to Uplistsikhe, Mtskheta, Jvari, and Gori. Expect English-speaking guides such as Zurab, Luka, or Temo, comfortable air-conditioned transport, UNESCO churches, cave-town climbs, and an optional organic-winery lunch.

“What an amazing experience. We booked a full weeks worth of tours with Real Georgia Tours and they definitely exceeded our expectations. The tour was with Luka and was filled with history, interesting facts, beautiful sites and fun climbing to reach the cave town”

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11.Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (Private tours)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $90

Travel privately from Tbilisi with a guide such as Nino or Giorgi to Jvari, Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe. See Georgia’s early Christian churches, a cave city dating to the Bronze Age, and broad views over the Aragvi and Kura valleys. The Stalin Museum is optional for an extra 15 GEL.

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12.Tbilisi and Mtskheta cities private, cultural tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend about eight hours with guide Koba in a private vehicle, touring Tbilisi’s Old Town, Metekhi Cathedral, Narikala Fortress, and the Pantheon before visiting Mtskheta’s Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and Samtavro Church.

“Koba took us on a four day tour of the north & east of Georgia. Never in my entire life have we met a guide who's so passionate about their country, its history and it's culture. That sort of passion is infectious, and that's what makes Koba yRead more”

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