Georgia & Tbilisi Travel Guides
My name is Timur. I'm a private tours in Tbilisi and I've led over 500 tours here. This blog has my honest answers to the questions tourists ask most often.
Do you need a visa? When is the best time to visit Kazbegi? Which sulfur baths to choose? Where to live if you've relocated? I write from experience, not from the internet. Everything is personally verified. Updated weekly.
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Gifts from Tbilisi: A Georgian Gift Guide by Recipient & Budget
What to bring home for her, him, kids and colleagues — gift ideas with prices in lari and where to buy in Tbilisi without overpaying.
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Georgian Phrases: 40 Words Every Tourist Needs
40 useful phrases with pronunciation: greetings, café, taxi, shopping, emergencies. How to say thank you in Georgian.
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Tipping in Georgia: How Much and to Whom
How much in a restaurant, what a service charge is, whether to tip drivers and guides. A clear cheat sheet.
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Tbilisi Taxi Guide: Bolt, Yandex, Prices
The apps, real city and airport prices, paying by card, street taxis and haggling. How not to overpay.
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Georgian Sweets: Churchkhela & What to Try
Churchkhela, pelamushi, gozinaki, tklapi, kada and nazuki — what they are and where to try them in Tbilisi.
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Money & Cards in Georgia: What Works
Visa/Mastercard yes, Mir no, UnionPay partly. Where to withdraw cash, ATMs, fees and the DCC trap.
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Georgian Alphabet: All 33 Letters with Transliteration
Every Mkhedruli letter with transliteration and sounds, the three scripts (UNESCO) and useful words for travelers.
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Georgian Toasts & the Supra: Tamada, Order & 12 Toasts
Who the tamada is, the order of toasts at a supra, 12 key toasts translated, and how to behave at the table.
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Black Sea Coast of Georgia: Resorts & Beaches
Every resort from Batumi to Anaklia, sand vs pebble beaches, the season and water temperature, and how to get there.
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Tbilisoba 2026: The Tbilisi City Festival
When it happens, its history since 1979, the program, venues and the rtveli grape harvest with young-wine tasting.
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Tbilisi Cable Car: Price, Hours & How to Ride to Narikala
The Rike–Narikala cable car: price, hours, Metromoney payment, the views, and how it differs from the funicular.
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Tbilisi to Batumi Train 2026: Schedule & Tickets
Double-decker express to the sea: schedule, fares from 29 GEL, where to buy and which seats to pick.
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Ureki 2026: Black Magnetic Sand & Best Family Beach
Unique magnetic sand, warm shallow sea and pines. Why it beats Batumi for kids, how to get there.
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Martvili Canyon 2026: Prices, Boat & How to Get There
Emerald river and a boat among waterfalls. Prices, hours, the drive from Kutaisi and what's nearby.
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Tbilisi on a Friday: Evening & Night Plan
How to spend a Friday evening: wine bars, a Georgian dinner, live music and the legendary techno clubs — from sunset to dawn.
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Tbilisi on a Saturday: Full Day Itinerary
The Dry Bridge flea market, Old Town and Narikala, a market lunch, museums and an evening with wine — the busiest day of the weekend.
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Tbilisi on a Sunday: A Slow Day Guide
Late brunch, sulfur baths, the flea market and the Botanical Garden — plus what's open and what's closed on a Sunday.
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Tbilisi Techno Scene: Bassiani, Clubs & How to Get In
Why Tbilisi became a techno capital, how to pass Bassiani's face control, entry prices, and where to head for the afterparty.
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Best Museums in Tbilisi: Guide, Tickets & Hours
The Colchis gold, Museum of Soviet Occupation, Pirosmani, Gabriadze — what to choose, what it costs, and a one-day route.
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History of Tbilisi: 1,500 Years from Legend to Today
The founding legend, the Silk Road, invasions and the 1795 fire, the Russian Empire and the USSR — and what survives from each era.
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Tbilisi Prices 2026: How Much Does a Trip Really Cost
Food, accommodation, transport, tours — real prices as of May 2026. Three budgets: backpacker ($30), mid-range ($75), comfort ($150/day).
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10 Tourist Mistakes in Tbilisi 2026 — How to Avoid Them
Eating on Shardeni, exchanging money at the airport, skipping the dress code at churches. 10 mistakes and how to avoid them.
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Tbilisi Neighborhoods: Where to Stay in 2026
6 neighborhoods with prices, pros and cons. Old Town for first-timers, Chugureti for hipsters, Vake for comfort.
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Kazbegi Day Trip from Tbilisi 2026: Complete Guide — Route, Prices, Tips
Two hours from Tbilisi, the mountains become real. Ananuri fortress, Jvari Pass, and above it all — Gergeti Trinity Church at 2,170 meters.
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15 Hidden Gems in Tbilisi That Guidebooks Won't Show You
The Tbilisi that doesn't make it to Instagram: courtyards without signs, bars that pour without a storefront, a market locals simply call "Dezerterka."
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Georgia Visa Requirements 2026: Who Needs a Visa and Who Doesn't
Georgia is open to almost everyone — but rules vary by country. Some get 365 days, some 90, and some need a visa. Check your case before booking.
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Kakheti Wine Tour from Tbilisi 2026: Route, Wine Tasting, Prices
They've been making wine here for 8,000 years. Sighnaghi overlooking the Alazani Valley, Bodbe Monastery, and qvevri buried right in the ground.
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Sulfur Baths in Tbilisi 2026: How to Visit, Prices & Which to Choose
Abanotubani smells of sulfur and history — Pushkin, Dumas and Alexander III bathed here. Private pools, hot water and no guidebook advice.
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Tbilisi in One Day: A Walking Itinerary from Someone Who Got Lost Here and Stayed
Courtyards you're afraid to enter, food you won't find on Google, and a city you can't understand in one day — but can fall in love with.
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Tbilisi in 3 Days: An Itinerary for Those Who Want to Leave in Love
Detailed day-by-day itinerary: old town, hidden courtyards, food, baths, nightlife. From a guide who's led 500+ tours here.
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Best Restaurants in Tbilisi 2026: Where Locals Eat (Not Tourists)
Where to eat khinkali, khachapuri, shashlik and drink wine at local prices. An ad-free guide — only places I go myself.
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What to Buy in Georgia: 20 Souvenir Ideas from Someone Who Packs a Suitcase of Food Every Time
Wine, spices, churchkhela, cheese and things you wouldn't think of. 20 ideas with prices and where to buy.
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Georgia: Guide or Solo? When to Pay and When Not To
Honest breakdown — what to see on your own and where you shouldn't go without a guide. Written by a guide who sometimes says "you don't need one."
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Adjarian Khachapuri — Recipe, Types & Where to Eat in Tbilisi
Everything about Adjarian khachapuri: how it is made, the 5 regional types, how to eat it correctly, and where to find the best in Tbilisi. Prices in GEL.
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Borjomi 2026 — Park, Mineral Water & Canyon Guide
Borjomi: free mineral water at the spring, Central Park, Borjomi-Kharagauli National Park and the narrow-gauge railway to Bakuriani. Day trip guide 2026.
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Car Rental in Georgia 2026 — Traffic Rules, Routes, Prices & Tips
Car rental in Georgia: from ₾80/day, IDP required, traffic rules, fuel prices, routes, mountain roads. Complete guide from a local guide.
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Chacha — Georgian Grape Brandy: What It Is & Where to Try
Everything about Georgian chacha: ABV, ingredients, how to drink it, where to buy in Tbilisi, and export rules. From a local guide.
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Digital Nomad Tbilisi 2026 — Coworking, Cost & WiFi Guide
Complete guide for digital nomads in Tbilisi 2026: best coworking spaces, WiFi speeds, cost of living, visa rules, neighborhoods, and community.
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Georgia First Time: 25 Tips from a Local Guide (2026)
25 practical tips for your first trip to Georgia: SIM card, transport, money, food, language, 3/5/7-day routes.
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Georgia in September 2026 — Weather, Wine Harvest & Routes
September is the best month to visit Georgia: rtveli grape harvest, perfect weather, and fewer tourists. Complete guide from a local Tbilisi guide.
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Georgia Passport Requirements 2026 — Entry Rules & Documents
Complete guide to Georgia passport requirements 2026: visa-free countries, valid documents, border control procedure, and entry tips for tourists.
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Georgian Lari Exchange Rate 2026 — USD, EUR, GBP & Tips
Georgian Lari exchange rates 2026. Best places to exchange money in Tbilisi, working ATMs, best cards, Apple Pay/Google Pay guide.
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Gori & Uplistsikhe 2026 — How to Visit from Tbilisi
Day trip to Gori and Uplistsikhe cave city from Tbilisi: Uplistsikhe (₾15), Stalin Museum, Goristsikhe Fortress. Prices and tour options 2026.
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Hotels in Tbilisi — Where to Stay, Neighborhoods, Prices from $25
Hotels in Tbilisi: neighborhoods, prices from $25, boutique hotels, 5-star, with pool. Guide from a local.
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Kakheti 2026 — Wineries, Routes & What to See
Sighnaghi, Bodbe, kvevri wine, Rtveli — complete Kakheti guide from Tbilisi. Guided tour from ₾170.
Kazbegi
Kazbegi 2026 — Complete Guide: What to See, Road & Tips
Gergeti Trinity Church, Georgian Military Highway, prices from ₾175. Day trip from Tbilisi — everything you need to know.
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Kutaisi from Tbilisi — Day Trip Guide 2026
How to visit Kutaisi from Tbilisi in one day: Gelati, Motsameta, Prometheus Caves. Minibus, train or guided tour — prices and travel times 2026.
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New Year in Georgia 2026 — Where to Go & Celebrations
New Year in Georgia: unique traditions, where to celebrate, ski resorts vs Tbilisi, and what to do Jan 1-7. Guide from a local Tbilisi guide.
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Roaming in Georgia 2026 — Rates, Hidden Fees, How to Save 10x
International roaming in Georgia costs $15-80+ per week. Save 10x with eSIM from $4.50 or local SIM from $3.70. Full breakdown.
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SIM Card & Internet in Georgia 2026 — eSIM, Mobile Operators, Tourist Guide
Best SIM card for Georgia: Magti, Silknet, eSIM Airalo from $4.50. Mountain coverage, prices, step-by-step guide.
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Tbilisi Tourist Guide 2026 — Itineraries & Prices
Walking tours from ₾100, night Tbilisi, gastro tour, hidden places. Complete 2026 guide with routes and prices.
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Travel Insurance for Georgia 2026: Mandatory Health Coverage + Green Card for Cars
Health insurance for Georgia mandatory since January 2026. Coverage $30,000, from $4/week. Where to buy online, border requirements, fines, Green Card for…
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What to See in Georgia 2026 — 50 Places from a Local Guide
50 must-see places in Georgia: Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Kakheti, Mtskheta, Svaneti. Day-by-day routes for 3, 5 and 7 days with real prices.
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