Tbilisi: Self-Guided Audio Walk Through Old Town and River Views

This self-guided audio walk introduces first-time visitors to the heart of Tbilisi through its churches, fortress walls, riverfront spaces, and historic lanes. It will suit travelers who enjoy city history, architecture, local culture, and the feeling of exploring on foot at their own pace.

The route begins at Metekhi Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God, perched above the Mtkvari River on a rocky cliff. From there, you continue to Rike Park and the striking Bridge of Peace, where glass and steel contrast with the older skyline. The walk then turns toward Narikala Fortress, whose origins reach back to the 4th century, before leading into Old Tbilisi with its balconies, narrow streets, and worn brick facades. Along the way, you also visit Anchiskhati Basilica, one of the city’s oldest surviving churches, and Jan Shardeni Street, where cafés and galleries bring a lively modern rhythm to the old quarter.

The tour ends in Abanotubani, the bath district known for its rounded brick domes and sulfur-scented air. Along the way, some of the most memorable moments include standing above the river at Metekhi, seeing the city spread out from the fortress heights, crossing the shimmering bridge, spotting the Tamada statue, and finishing among the famous bathhouses that helped shape Tbilisi’s identity.