Old Town and Beyond: A Tbilisi Silk Road Feast with Culinary Backstreets
Overview
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7 hours
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As Georgian food culture slowly emerges from its Soviet-era deep freeze, Tbilisi’s chefs are looking beyond their country’s borders while also reviving and safeguarding Georgia’s unique culinary traditions. The open spirit of the Silk Road is back in town, and on this epic day of eating, we’ll get a taste of what it’s all about.
Our day begins where Tbilisi got its start millennia ago, by the natural hot springs in the oldest part of the city. Here, a mosque, synagogue and Georgian Orthodox cathedral provide a panorama that tells much about the city’s diversity and its history as an important center of trade and culture and a key stop along the ancient Silk Road. Tbilisi’s strategic location made it a desirable place to occupy, and there’s no shortage of conquerors that passed through: Romans, Byzantines, Mongols, Khazars, Arabs, Persians, Ottomans, Russians and, finally, the Soviets.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Old Town Tbilisi
We’ll begin in the atmospheric old town of Tbilisi, where we will visit an underground Azeri tea house.
Sioni Cathedral Church
We will make our way to a church-run shop selling products straight from Orthodox monasteries – long-time bastions of artisanal production – here we will sample some stunning treats
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Options
Old Town and Beyond: A Tbilisi Silk Road Feast with Culinary Backstreets
Reviews
67 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fascinating food tour
0ra745hxh3,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kristo was an amazing guide, telling us the history and politics of her country through the food and wine. Loved the conversation and the tea rooms, cafes and restaurants she took us to. We also walked the city with all sorts of interesting info along the wsy. Highly recommended.
Don’t miss the opportunity to take this tour.
marianamJ1336GL,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This day has been one of the best experiences on a trip. Kristo is an amazing woman who tough us much more than just food. Definitely this worth every second and we ended up loving so much Georgia, their culture, their food and of course their people.
A phenomenal tour of Tbilisi with amazing food and history.
apk22,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful day with Maka!! We started our day in Tbilisi near the sulfur baths. Maka led us to a cozy cafe for some tea and khachapuri. Over breakfast, we learned some the history of Georgia and Tbilisi. Maka’s background in history provided a lot of insight into the culture and she provided us with so much knowledge and context. We spent the day walking, talking, and eating. Maka made us feel so comfortable, and she was willing to engage with us on difficult topics like politics, religion, and international relations - we feel like gained a very good understanding of the culture of modern-day Georgia. She also has a lifetime of Georgian cuisine knowledge that she was willing to share with us. The food stops were fantastic. The locations were nicely curated and we were able to learn so much about Georgian cuisine - the different types of khachapuri, learning how to eat khinkali correctly, finding fresh-baked shoti, pkhali, and so much more…delicious and so engaging. The shkmeruli stop was so good! While the price of the tour was more than we wanted to spend, we were so happy that we did. It was worth every penny. By the time the tour ended, we felt so much more competent on our knowledge of Georgian cuisine and Georgian history, and we felt like we gained a new friend in Maka. We’ve really enjoyed our visit to Georgia, and we thank Maka so much for giving us the proper introduction. We highly recommend this tour!!!
Highly Recommended
Nomad639697,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend this tour. Kristo is super knowledgeable and insightful about Tbilisi’s culinary history and the current food scene.
Highlight of Tbilisi
L2776BIkater,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was one of the highlights of my time in Tbilisi. Alexandre was a brilliant guide and it was a delight to spend the day with him learning about the culture and history of Georgia through its food and wine. If you want to get an understanding of Tbilisi and Georgia I would highly recommend this tour.
Brilliant experience
Jacob R,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour with the fantastic guide, Crystal 7 stops in total, lots of food and some wine at the end Was a brilliant way to get to know the best food from unique places, Crystal helped change my mind on some of my tastes She is very passionate about both the food and the country so was the perfect host for a tour like this If you’re wanting to try a variety of unique and local cuisines and also get to know the history of the restaurants and the city, I highly recommend the tour
Fantastic
jamesfK3350KZ,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a fantastic day with Tamar - it’s so much more than a food and wine tour (though both were excellent): there’s history, politics and culture. Would highly recommend.
A highlight of my trip to Tbilisi
Caro397,Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A highlight of my trip to Tbilisi. The insights provided on this tour not only in terms of the culinary scene, but also into the culture and the current state of affairs in Tbilisi resulted in a fun, information and delicious tour. The food was amazing as was the company of the other participants. Well worth it!
Fantastic food tour of Tbilisi
swisskate,Sep 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time on this tour, small group, enthusiastic guide and we got to taste some amazing food along with interesting history about the country
Tbilisi Food Tour
Jennifer H,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day we had with Kristo and 3 other couples enjoying Tbilisi’s food, wine, and history! Kristo will be another reason for our continuing to come back to Georgia. A champion for Georgia’s future through sharing the culture and passion. Culinary Backstreets tour is a must for travelers to Tbilisi! Madloba 💕
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