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Tbilisi
25 free audio guides

Tbilisi

4 neighborhoods · 3 cathedrals · 3 parks · 2 fortress · 2 monasterys

25free audio guides
33hours to see all
59km end to end
45languages, offline

Tbilisi has 25 free Lokali audio guides, led by Metekhi Church, Nariqala Fortress and Jvari Monastery. The list covers 4 neighborhoods, 3 cathedrals and 3 parks. Visiting all 25 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 33 hours. The furthest two sit 59 km apart, so treat the outlying ones as separate day trips.

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25 free guides

Free audio guides in Tbilisi

Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages

Metekhi Church#130–45 min · CathedralMetekhi Church

Medieval church in central Tbilisi, rebuilt in the 1980s after Soviet demolition.

Nariqala Fortress#21–2 hours · FortressNariqala Fortress

Medieval fortress overlooking Tbilisi's Old Town, built in the 4th century and rebuilt multiple times through Georgian, Persian, and Ottoman rule.

Jvari Monastery#32–3 hours · MonasteryJvari Monastery

6th-century monastery perched on a hilltop in Mtskheta, 25 km north of Tbilisi.

Narikala Fortress45–60 min · FortressNarikala Fortress

Ancient citadel overlooking Tbilisi from the east bank of the Mtkvari River.

Old Town1–2 hours · NeighborhoodOld Town

Historic quarter on the right bank of the Mtkvari, with narrow winding streets, wooden balconies, and low-rise traditional architecture.

Gergeti Trinity Church45–90 min · ChurchGergeti Trinity Church

Fifth-century church perched on a hilltop in the Vake district, visible across much of Tbilisi.

Liberty Square20–30 min · SquareLiberty Square

Tbilisi's main plaza, anchored by a towering golden statue of Georgia (Kartlis Deda) and ringed by government buildings and cafés.

Mtskheta3–4 hours · NeighborhoodMtskheta

Ancient capital of Georgia, 20 km north of Tbilisi, where Christianity was established in the 4th century.

Sioni Cathedral25–40 min · CathedralSioni Cathedral

12th-century cathedral in the Old Town, one of Tbilisi's oldest churches.

Tbilisi State Opera and Ballet Theatre2–3 hours · TheatreTbilisi State Opera and Ballet Theatre

A neoclassical masterpiece built in 1896, this opera house stands as one of the Caucasus's finest cultural institutions.

David Gareja Monastery Complex4–6 hours · MonasteryDavid Gareja Monastery Complex

A sprawling monastic complex carved into red sandstone cliffs 70 km southeast of Tbilisi, dating to the 6th century.

Sameba Cathedral45–60 min · CathedralSameba Cathedral

Modern white limestone cathedral completed in 2004, dominating the skyline on the north bank of the Mtkvari.

Abanotubani1–2 hours · NeighborhoodAbanotubani

Historic bathing quarter below Narikala Fortress, known since medieval times for its natural sulphur springs.

Georgian National Museum1–3 hours · MuseumGeorgian National Museum

Large state museum with collections spanning Georgia's archaeology, medieval art, and ethnography.

Anchiskhati Basilica20–30 min · BasilicaAnchiskhati Basilica

Sixth-century basilica in the Old Town, among the oldest churches in Tbilisi.

Peace Bridge15–20 min · BridgePeace Bridge

Modern cable-stayed bridge spanning the Mtkvari River, completed in 2010.

Shardeni Street20–30 min · StreetShardeni Street

Pedestrian shopping street connecting Metekhi Square to Freedom Square.

Leselidze Street30–40 min · StreetLeselidze Street

Narrow medieval lane in the Old Town, lined with traditional wooden-balconied houses, small galleries, and antique shops.

Tbilisi Botanical Garden1–2 hours · ParkTbilisi Botanical Garden

Sprawling across a steep ravine on the city's eastern edge, this garden showcases Georgian flora and exotic plants arranged by region and climate zone.

Vake District1–1.5 hours · NeighborhoodVake District

Modern residential and commercial district west of the city center, with wide tree-lined streets, cafés, galleries, and boutique shops.

Gino Chitadze Art Center1–1.5 hours · MuseumGino Chitadze Art Center

Contemporary art museum in a converted 19th-century mansion in Vake, showcasing Georgian and international modern works.

Mtkvari River Waterfront30–60 min · ParkMtkvari River Waterfront

Riverside promenade and green spaces along the Mtkvari river, with walking paths, benches, and views toward the old town and fortress.

Shardeni Street Market30–45 min · MarketShardeni Street Market

A lively open-air market in central Tbilisi selling fresh produce, spices, dried fruits, and Georgian specialities.

Gino Bread Factory20–30 min · BakeryGino Bread Factory

A working bakery and café in the Vake district famous for its wood-fired traditional Georgian bread and pastries.

Vake Park30–60 min · ParkVake Park

A central urban park in the Vake neighbourhood featuring tree-lined paths, open lawns, and a small lake.

Plan your visit

Planning your time

Short on time? Metekhi Church, Liberty Square, Sioni Cathedral each take under an hour. David Gareja Monastery Complex is the one to build a half-day around — allow 4–6 hours. Most guides here lean towards history and local life. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.

Questions

Common questions

How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Tbilisi?

25. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.

What are the top sights in Tbilisi?

Metekhi Church, Nariqala Fortress and Jvari Monastery. The full list of 25 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.

How long do you need to see Tbilisi?

About 33 hours to visit all 25 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.

Do you need to pay for a guide in Tbilisi?

No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.

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