Ancient Mtskheta and Chronicle of Georgia half day tour
Overview
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Visit Mtskheta the ancient capital of Georgia. Tour to Mtskheta includes Jvari Church, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and Georgian Stonehenge (Chronicle of Georgia). Tour takes 4 hours, in this time you will see the most important historical and cultural sites.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
The group tour can be conducted by a guide in two languages at the same time - English and Russian
Please note that access to our churches, temples, and monuments is pedestrian-only. Vehicles cannot enter these areas. Regardless of age, prepare for a short walk to these sites.
What To Expect
Tbilisi
Door-to-door service
Jvari Monastery
The journey will start in Mtskheta Cross Monastery - Jvari - The monastery is located on a hill near Mtskheta, that opens up a breathtaking view of the ancient city and its natural beauty.
Options
Mtskheta private tour
Private tour: Flexible timing and additional benefits like door-to-door service. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (for the private tours)
Lunch
Gratuities
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
71 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend
Raylee G,May 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jonah was very knowledgeable and freely shared his insights about the current and historical social and political conditions in Georgia. He was respectful and helpful at all times, assisting us to negotiate the various sites on the tour. This tour is an excellent way to gain a better understanding of Georgia’s historical context. You will see some fabulous sites with one on one guidance to understand their significance.
Fantastic personalized tour with an amazing guide
Venture67724619060,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience on this private Mtskheta tour! Ana from Friendly Georgia was incredibly helpful in personalizing the itinerary so I could visit a few extra places I really wanted to see, which made the tour feel very special and tailored just for me. My guide, Khatuna, was absolutely fantastic! Sha has an incredible wealth of historical knowledge and hearing all the fascinating stories about Georgia’s ancient capital was such a pleasure. She is also super friendly, warm and welcoming and to tip it all off, she is an amazing photographer too! I truly loved this tour and highly recommend it - and having Khatuna as guide, is the best bonus!
Wonderful Experience in Mtskheta
Slickjo,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mtskheta was as beautiful and fascinating as expected, but the day was greatly enhanced by opting for this tour instead of one of the large groups from Tbilisi. Khatuna was a wonderfully warm, informative, and engaging guide; you couldn't ask for a better ambassador for Georgia. She truly lived up to the "friendly" in the company name. The tour was very well paced and an excellent value. I learned a lot about Mtskheta and Georgian history without being overwhelmed by dates and facts, and Khatuna provided a lot of context and recommendations. I really wanted to see Shio Mgvime, so the optional add-on was greatly appreciated and provided a peaceful break in between the larger tourist sites.
Fun and engaging morning tour
S9991ZQanthonyw,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great morning with Khato, the sites were fantastic and we learned a lot about Georgian history. She was very engaging and answered all of our questions with thoughtfulness and humor.
Lovely half-day tour with 'Friendly' (Khatuna)
good ants,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First off: Khatuna is a true gem!! She is sociable, funny, incredibly knowledgeable, and catered our half-day tour to our needs. THANK YOU, Khatuna! Adding on, booking through 'Friendly.ge' was a chance stroke of luck. Bec said they were quick and helpful via Whatsapp, they offer a wide gamut of tours and choices, and it was decent value for our GEL. All said, we would highly recommend booking with 'Friendly' especially if you can have a day with Khatuna. Thanks to the whole team for making our last day in Georgia an educational and special one!
Great way to spend a half day!
matthewaQ4141YK,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful half-day tour - our guide Aleksi was informative and very flexible, and did a great job showing us the best spots for good photos. Much easier than figuring everything out for ourselves on public transport - would highly recommend!
Wonderful experience!
Angela L,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The place we visite were really wonderful. The guide introduced us not online to the place but also to the Georgian lifestyle and history. She was really prepared and nice. Bottiglia here and the driver were very kind. Thank you!
Excellent Tour to learn about the city
gautam v,Aug 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My guide was superb. Very knowledgeable and accommodating to my needs. We departed and returned on time.
Highly recommended
Katarzyna D,May 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Khato is a great guide, very knowledgeable and charismatic, it was a big pleasure to tour with her. She told us many interesting stories about Georgia and answered all the questions we had, even those that had nothing to do with the tour. Even my usually very „bored“ kid said that it was a very good experience, which is very rare. We also felt very safe with her as a driver because the driving style of Georgians is often very adventurous but she knew exactly what she was doing. I can hardly imagine a better guide, I hope our paths will cross again in the future.
Our driver was very...
Jerry Y,Apr 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our driver was very timely and experienced. Our guide was very friendly, informative and spoke very good English
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