Tbilisi: Self-Guided Audio Walk Through Old Tbilisi’s Heart

This self-guided audio walk introduces first-time visitors to the historic heart of Tbilisi. It is ideal if you enjoy old churches, cliffside views, fortress walls, traditional neighborhoods, and the small details that reveal how the city grew between Europe and Asia.

Your route starts at Metekhi, where the rocky perch above the Mtkvari River gives you a strong first view of the city. From there, you continue to the Metekhi Church, then climb toward Narikala Fortress and the Mother of Georgia viewpoint for sweeping panoramas over tiled roofs, balconies, and the river valley. The walk then descends into Abanotubani, the bath district known for its rounded brick domes, and continues to Leghvtakhevi Waterfall, hidden in a steep green gorge.

After the ravine, the tour leads you back into the old streets to Sioni Cathedral, Anchiskhati Basilica, the Tamada Statue, and finally Gabriadze Theater, where the route ends among whimsical architecture and one of Tbilisi’s most distinctive cultural landmarks.

Along the way, you can expect memorable views from ancient walls, the scent of sulfur near the baths, the cool air by the waterfall, the quiet of centuries-old churches, and the playful crooked clock tower that leaves many travelers smiling at the end.