Tskhaltubo Soviet Private Tour: Explore the History of the Famous Soviet Spa Resort
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Kutaisi
Discover the fascinating history of Tskhaltubo, a renowned Soviet spa resort on the Soviet Riviera. Explore its 19 sanatoriums, resort park, and more on this private tour.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Tskaltubo - Tskhaltubo was one of those spa resorts on the so-called Soviet Riviera. Eventually, construction on its 18 sanatoriums began in the 1920s, and by the 1980s, trains drove in daily from Moscow.
Since the 18th century, several foreign researchers gave word of the healing properties of the Tskaltubo springs.
Meanwhile, in 1920 the territory of Tskaltubo became state property, and it acquired the function of balneology resort. Balneotherapy is the treatment of disease and medical conditions by bathing in mineral-enriched water. In 1953, Tskaltubo became an important spa-resort during the Soviet times. Tskaltubo mineral water cures both diseases from the limbs, peripheral nervous system and skin. It also cures cardiac and vascular diseases. The water emerges at a comfortable temperature for bathing, in fact it is directly transferred from the springs to the baths, without cooling or heating.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
Additional Information
Take part in our historical journey through Tskhaltubo, a location that was formerly renowned as a spa resort on the so-called Soviet Riviera.
During the era of the Soviets, Tskhaltubo gained significance as a prominent spa-resort. In time, it expanded to house 19 sanatoriums and pensions, nine bathhouses, a resort park, and the Scientific Institute of Balneology and Physiotherapy.
Location
Free Walking Tour Kutaisi
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Andras_t
Apr 2, 2024
Time travel - As promised, this tour takes you around the now defunct sanatorium&spa complexes of the Soviet era. The host is engaging and well prepared.
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Mikeazzo
Aug 5, 2023
Amazing must visit soviet tour while in Georgia! - If you want to step back in time to Soviet era and see many abandoned buildings and other architecture then this is the tour for you! The spas are eerie and are best viewed with a guide. Akaki is the best around and will show you things you won’t be able to see on your own. Highlights were seeing the rooms at some of these ornate and visially stunning soaps as well as seeing Stalin’s personal bath house.
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Ouiparislinda
Jul 10, 2023
Solo Female Traveler Last Minute Private Tour - I came to Georgia specifically to see Soviet Era architecture. When I arrived in Tskaltubo, I immediately went to the first abandoned hotel that I saw but after about 2 minutes i left because I was concerned for my safety: weirdos, getting lost, falling into a hole, etc. As a solo female traveler I wanted to be safe but still see all of the highlights. Unfortunately there are no tour guides in the area and my hotel did not know anyone that could show me. I reached out to Akaki and told him that I was a solo traveler that wanted a last minute private tour. We negotiated a fair price and he agreed to take me at the last minute. Akaki was amazing! He is so informed about the area, it's history, and the history of Georgia and the region. He also knew all of the places to go that I would have never ever found by myself and also helped me to avoid the scams where locals charge entrance fees for the sites. Once inside the buildings he knew where to go and what areas were too dangerous to enter. Additionally, I had run out of storage on my phone but Akaki was one step ahead and had his camera and took pictures of me the whole time that he gave to me at the end of the tour. Without this tour, I would have seen far less, learned nothing, and would have spent probably about 7 hours trying to find everything with no photos to prove it. With Akaki, I learned so much, got great photos, and saw everything in 3 hours. Unfortunately I did not get the chance to take his free walking tour in Kutatsi but if you would like to be safe, informed, and value your time then do not hesitate to take this tour with Akaki. Thank you so much!
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