4N & 5D Guduari and Tbilisi: 1 Day Walking Tour Itinerary in Tbilisi

Posted by lheavenice 1 July 23, 2019

4N & 5D Guduari and Tbilisi: 1 Day Walking Tour Itinerary in Tbilisi

Tbilisi is the capital city of Georgia and has 4 seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn. For me, the best time to go to Tbilisi would be during the start of Winter when the sun is out to give you warmth but the weather is also cold enough for you to wear a jacket. It also gets really cold in the evening and could go down to 6 degrees making you want to snuggle in bed the whole night. Here's a guide to Tbilisi's seasonal weather.

Spring (March - May)
Summer (June - August)
Autumn (September - November)
Winter (December - February)

If it's your first time traveling to Georgia, you might find this article helpful in planning your trip - Tips and Guide For First Time Travelers in Tbilisi Georgia.

If you’re one of those travelers who only have a day to tour Tbilisi and you want to experience the place walking around, commuting like the locals, and trying local Georgian food then this DIY walking itinerary will be your best friend and with the help of Google Maps. However if you only have half a day to tour Tbilisi, here's a half day Tbilisi walking tour itinerary you can follow.

Disclaimer: There will be a lot of walking on this tour so better wear the comfiest shoes that you have.

Start your day by getting a full breakfast from your hotel because you will definitely need it from all the walking you'll have to do for the rest of the day. Look for the nearest Metro station in your area and alight at Liberty Square Station.

Here's a full map of Tbilisi's Metro station.

Photo from MetroEasy.com

You can purchase their Metromoney card from the station and you can use one card for two passengers. The metromoney card costs 2 GEL and you can top it up with any amount. Each trip cost 0.50 tetri.

We stayed at the GTM Plaza Hotel and the nearest metro station is the Isani Station. However if your hotel is not accessible to any metro stations nearby, you can opt for a taxi but make sure to ask first how much you'll be paying for the destination before actually getting in the cab. They don't use meters in Tbilisi so make sure to set the price first.

1 Day Walking Tour in Tbilisi, Georgia

Tbilisi Clock Tower
Bridge of Peace
Rike Park, Europe Square
Narkila Fortress, Saint Nicholas Church, Kartlis Deda
Cafe Kala
I Love Tbilisi Sign
Abanotubani Sulfur Baths
Liberty Square
Old Tibilisi
Funicular Lower Station, Mtatsminda Park
Georgian National Museum
Sakachapure No1
Opera House Shota Rustaveli Road
Khinkali House of Iverion
Carrefour

After alighting from the Liberty Metro station, go to the exit and walk your way to the street then turn left and go through the underpass in order for you to cross the street. The church you'd find there is Kashueti Church.

With the help of Google Maps, follow the walking directions that will take you to the Tbilisi Clock Tower. You know that you're on the right path when you pass by the Tbilisi Wall of Ruins. From the Tbilisi Clock Tower, set your Google Maps for walking directions to the Bridge of Peace.

Walking Directions from Liberty Square Metro station to Tbilisi Wall of Ruins to Bridge of Peace

Tbilisi Clock Tower

Bridge of Peace

Right across the bridge is the Rike Park and the Aerial Tramway that will take you to the Narikala Fortress. If you already purchased a Metromoney card, you can use this to ride the cable car to and from the Narikala Fortress. Each way cost 2.50 Gel.

The view inside the cable car

In Narikala Fortress you can go to the very top of the fortress if you're not afraid of heights or you can just roam around and appreciate the panoramic view of Tbilisi.

You can also find here Kartlis Deda and the Saint Nicholas Church.

Kartlis Deda

Saint Nicholas Church in the Background

Narikala Fortress in the background

There are also mini stalls in the area where you can purchase ref magnets and other souvenirs. Don't forget to haggle. :)

You might be famished after all that walking, it's time to get your stomachs full and try some Georgian food in one of their local restaurants. Go back down to the Aerial tramway thru the cable car and cross the Bridge of Peace. You'd find there a restaurant strip and look for Cafe Kala.

They're well known for having the best Khachapuri in town but you can also try other restaurants if you like.

If you're not sure what to order, then this article might help you choose which Georgian food to try: what Georgian food to try and where to try them. Take your much needed rest and it's also the best time to go to the rest room.

Just a few minutes walk from Cafe Kala you'd find Jvaris Mama Church to the right and Sioni Church right ahead. Set your Google Maps for walking directions to the I Love Tbilisi Sign.

There are also restaurants near the I Love Tbilisi sign in case you're still up for more food trip. The Saint George Armenia Cathedral is also near this place. Next, set your Google Maps for walking directions to Abanotubani Sulfur Baths. These are historical sulphur springs that have an option for a public or private bath with massage.

Abanotubani Sulfar Baths in the Background

You can stop your tour here in case you want to try the sulfur baths. The nearest metro station here is the Avlabari Metro station. Just set your maps for walking directions for it to guide you on the way.

However, if you're still up for a long walk. Let's continue and set your map for walking directions to Liberty Square. It's actually just the way back but you will follow the same long street where Jvaris Mama is.

Walking Directions from I Love Tbilisi Sign to Liberty Square

In Liberty Square, you'd find stores of high end brands. If you're in the look out for some shopping, you might want to check it out and roam around the area.

Liberty Square

From the Liberty Square, the Georgian National Museum is just a few minutes walk away as well as the Sakhachapure No1 restaurant that serves all types of Kachapuri. If you need to rest down for a bit, take the rest room and try the other types of Kachapuri, this is the best place to try them. If you want to call it a day, the nearest station from here is the Liberty Square Station (where you started). It's right across the street, you just need to cross thru the underpass. However, if you're still in the mood to walk, you can skip this and reserve your appetite to dine later.

Sakhachapure No1

The long road along the Georgian National Museum is called the Shota Rustaveli Road, if you walk further you'd find here a lot of shops and restaurants where you can shop and dine.

Along Shota Rustaveli Road

Walking Directions from Sakhachapure No1 to Rustaveli Station Passing by Opera House and Khinkali House of Iveroni

Also, you get to pass by the Opera House. This road leads to the Rustaveli station and if you're still up for some food trip, you can try the Khinkali from the Khinkali House of Iveroni.