Historical Tour: Tbilisi to Mtskheta and Uplistsikhe

Embark on a historical tour of Tbilisi, visiting iconic landmarks such as Jvari Church, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and Uplistsikhe cave town. Explore Stalin’s Museum in Gori and end the tour at the impressive Chronicle of Georgia monument. Book now for an unforgettable experience!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jvari Church - Jvari Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Uplistsikhe Cave Town - A 3,000-year-old ancient pagan cave city. If planning to visit, note that the entrance fee is 15L per person
  • Gori - Enjoy a coffee break
  • Mtskheta - The historic capital of Georgia
  • Svetitskhoveli Cathedral - The primary church in Georgia,…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Surcharges on fuel
  • English speaking Tour Guide
Additional Information

Hello! Karlo is excited to offer a fascinating historical tour starting from Tbilisi. The tour begins at 9:30 am, with a convenient pick-up from your hotel. The journey starts with a visit to the JVARI Church, a 6th-century marvel and a significant religious center, showcasing the architectural brilliance of medieval Georgia. Enjoy the stunning views…

Location
Jvari Church
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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George_c
Jun 7, 2026
Great day out - recommended - We had a great day with our guide Tamara, exploring the area around Tbilisi. She was friendly and knowledgeable, teaching us a lot about Georgian culture and history. Tamara also showed us a few local delicacies at lunch in Gori - we had an excellent time and highly recommend!
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Catherine_r
Jun 6, 2026
Wonderful tour! - Ditto was a fabulous guide! Extremely knowledgeable about everything—culture, history, food, wine. Excellent communication. Very accommodating as to what we wanted to spend more time on, and organizing the day so that the weather changes would be less impactful. Very comfortable vehicle. Great suggestion for a lunch option. A great tour with a great guide! We learned so much about Georgia!
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Moshe_s
May 26, 2026
We booked the Mtskheta –... - We booked the Mtskheta – Jvari – Uplistsikhe – Chronicle of Georgia PRIVATE tour with Tamara as our guide, and it ended up being one of the highlights of our time in Georgia. From the first minute, everything felt easy and well organized. She arrived exactly on time, the car was clean and comfortable, and the whole day flowed naturally without ever feeling rushed or overly scripted. What made the experience special was not just the places themselves, but the way Tamara brought them to life. At Jvari Monastery, overlooking the rivers and mountains, she explained the history and religious significance in a way that was actually interesting and easy to follow. In Mtskheta, walking through the ancient streets and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral felt much more meaningful because of the context and stories she shared. Uplistsikhe was incredible. Seeing an ancient rock-cut city carved into the cliffs already feels surreal, but having someone knowledgeable explain how people actually lived there completely changed the experience. The Chronicle of Georgia was the perfect ending to the day. The monument itself is massive and impressive, but Tamara made sure we understood the symbolism, the history behind it, and gave us enough time to simply enjoy the atmosphere and views over Tbilisi. What stood out most was her personality. Warm, intelligent, patient, and genuinely passionate about Georgia. She never rushed us, answered every question, helped with photos, recommended local food, and somehow managed to make the entire day feel more like traveling with a knowledgeable friend than being on a tour. You can tell she truly cares that people leave Georgia understanding and appreciating the country, not just taking pictures of it. If you are visiting Tbilisi and want a private tour that combines history, culture, scenery, and real human warmth, I would absolutely recommend Tamara without hesitation.
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John_m
May 22, 2026
Tour worth taking - Great way to see parts of Georgia outside of Tbilisi. Jvari monastery was wonderful to see overlooking Mtskheta, and the Uplistsike caves were really interesting. Highlight was finishing with the chronicles of Georgia - such a great experience and the sky cleared perfectly on our arrival for great photographs! Definitely a tour worth booking - we had a great guide called Ako who gave great insights and history of each landmark.
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Mauro_p
May 8, 2026
A must to do when in Tbilisi for more than three days! - We had a private driver, Beriska, and he made everything to make us feel great. The car was super comfortable and the visits really worth, the Chronicles are a must and the Uplistsike archeological site just a total incredible experience. If you have an extra day in Tiblisi you just can't miss. Beriska our guide was just great!
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Michael_d
Mar 3, 2026
Great tour - Our tour guide Niko was amazing. We had a great tour and he was super knowledgeable and friendly. Absolutely would recommend
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Maartenj467
Feb 19, 2026
Beautiful day - We had a beautiful day with our excellent guide Akaki Chubinidze. He was very knowlegeable and pleasant and his English was very good as well.
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Judith
Feb 18, 2026
Perfect to get a taste of Georgian history - Nika was friendly and informative- he let us explore at our own pace. We were never hurried or kept to a schedule. The places we visited were all hugely interesting- there is so much history to explore in Georgia!
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Shivanshu_c
Jan 26, 2026
Highly recommended - Very good trip. Well organized and managed. The guide was considerate of our preferences and very courteous. He shared a lot of details about the country and its traditions.
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Vlada
May 26, 2026
Trip to Georgia - Great to have a private tour with Tamara. Your guide was flexible and accommodating.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).