Private Tour
Mtskheta,Jvari,Gori,Uplistikhe(private tour)
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
There’s not enough space in this paragraph to describe how amazing this tour is. Everything about this tour is a hit. We take you to places older than most of the sites that you will see in most other countries in Europe - 6,000-year-old caves, 4th Century Monastery, 11th Century Church. You feel Georgian history in the beautiful countryside. The views from the all visited places are breathtaking. Maybe some places like the museum of Stalin aren’t your cup of tea, but this part is also optional and our guides try to tell you a lot of interesting stories about him. We show his birthplace and will be able to go on Stalin's train carriage.
The best part of the tour is our wonderful, knowledgeable, and super-cool guides. Our guides are highly informative, but also hilarious and fun
The lunch on this tour is definitely a highlight! A lovely local family welcome us into their home and serve us the most delicious food and wine, and they perform some traditional Georgian dances for us.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Hotel pick up and drop-off
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Guide
Lunch
Entrance Fees
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Tbilisi
We pick you up from your living place at 9:00 am.
Uplistsiche Cave Town
Uplistsikhe is an antique rock-hewn town in eastern Georgia. It was built on a left bank of the Mtkvari River, contains multiple structures dating from the Early Iron Age to the Late Middle Ages, and is notable for the unique mixture of various rock-cut cultures from Anatolia and Iran coexistence of pagan and Christian architecture.
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Mtskheta,Jvari,Gori,Uplistikhe(private tour)
Pickup included
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Georgian Excursion!
F7801FZjamesw,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful private tour with Luca, who guided me through the Jvari Monastery, Gori, to visit the Stalin Museum (fascinating but unsettling in what is NOT stated), and Uplistikhe. Luca is friendly and has a wealth of information. I highly recommend the tour and this company. Everything went smoothly from start to finish!
Interesting and informative day out.
Margaret W,
Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00A great experience, but be warned - the listing is not accurate as far as lunch is concerned. The Viator listing literally says: "Arrive lunch in Local family in Gori. Unique possibility to feel as native. Visit a local family and Enjoy homemade, traditional, delicious dishes. 1 hour 30 minutes - Free Admission" I don't know about you, but to me that sound like lunch with a local family is included. Our guide said something about dropping us at a local restaurant. When I brought up this supposed family lunch, he did some investigating and found that the information is old and this family doesn't do this anymore. He also pointed out that on the list of what's included, "lunch" has "x" next to it, meaning it's not included, which is a detail I missed. Viator needs to update its listing, because this private family lunch is one of the reasons I booked this particular tour. Other than that, it was a great tour, and the error was not our guide's fault.
Excellent Tour
noaimb,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was memorable moment exploring the tourists location with our supportive & high energetic tour guide ( AKA Local Friend) Mr. Freddy 😁 👏🎉. It was funny and enjoyable trip.
Nature Lover
mdmarla,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The this tour ia amazing. Beautiful scenic place. You have to get my guy Freddie Mercury, he's the best local friend you can find. He is full of energy, no dull moment with him around.
Best experience ever
ba0l0ngz,
Apr 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a great, friendly and fun experience with our man Freddie …. He is super fun … u won’t feel bored at all. He s also very knowledgeable for Georgian history, wine culture and always there to help. Plus, he really looks like Freddie Mercury …
Exceptional Tour and Guides !
rodneya38,
Jun 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Exceptional private tour with Budget Friendly Tours and Guides Chinka and Lasha. Absolutely perfect day visiting Stalin Museum, monasteries, and churches, with an awesome authentic Georgian lunch, and ending with walnut snacks and wine tasting in Mtskheta ! Chinka and Lasha were simply the BEST ! Both were knowledgeable, professional, and personable. They were so patient and attentive, always allowing me extra time to take photos and ask questions. They make a terrific team and are so much fun ! Could not have had a better experience. Budget Friendly is lucky to have these two as employees ! This was simply the best day tour I experienced during my visit to Georgia and Azerbaijan. Madloba Chinka and Lasha !
Fantastic trip around the outskirts of Tbilisi
554gilliank,
May 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic day trip! Losha was a great and knowledgeable guide who answered all my questions about history, geography, and even the local flora and fauna. The trip was relaxed and unrushed, highly recommend!
Highly recommended
960minar,
Jun 26, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On the third day in Georgia we had a relatively short tour to the old capital of Georgia, A monastery on the top of a mountain overlooking the capital, a very ancient city carved in a limestone mountain and Stalin museum. Luka our guide on that day was very informative, passionate and of course friendly like all of our previous guides. I would like also to thank the great team at the office who were always on contact with us. During the day they asked us twice to rate the tour to know if there is anything bothering us to fix. Everything was really well organized. Highly recommended tour agency 👌
Best tour
rouf m,
Jun 25, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Definitely the must should book tour in Georgia if you like history & Beautiful scenery and make sure to request Luka as your tour guide. He is very educated, lovely and takes wonderful pictures 😊 We will visit this company again
Highly recommended
Adel A,
Jun 25, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great places, great views and great tour guide. I highly recommend this tour to everyone. It’s very informative and interesting. Cave city was amazing. In this tour we had an unique experience as well: We visited local family, had a lunch with them and watched local traditional dancer’s show. It was wonderful.
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