Soviet Tour - Hidden Tbilisi

Overview

Available languages

English

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For those, who want to see the non-touristic Tbilisi and learn about it´s Soviet past!

Discover the most bizzare and unique examples of Socialist architecture and learn about the Soviet history and heritage in modern Georgia.

Led by a professional local guide, this tour will take you to the most interesting sights spread across Tbilisi - from an abandoned Archeological museum to the Sky Bridge concrete blocks, from hidden printing house of Stalin and comrades to the Lego like headquarter of Bank of Georgia - this tour is full of brutalism and urbex.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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

Real Georgia Tours

Discover the non-touristic part of Tbilisi with its most interesting monuments and buildings from Soviet era. Your guide will take you to a range of architectural and historic sights, that are spread across the city. Some of the highlights are mentioned in the next steps.

2 hours • Admission Included

The head office of Bank of Georgia is constantly being listed in top 10 of Soviet architecture. Its unique shape has a pragmatic reason.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Professional local guide with passion for history

Exclusive access

Air-conditioned vehicle

Transfer to and from the meeting point

Options

Private Tour

Hidden Soviet Heritage tour: Enjoy the comfort of a private tour and discover the hidden gems and prominent monuments of Soviet architecture and history

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommended trip!
Kevin H,,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Joining this tour has been a pleasant surprise by all means. In terms of duration, this 5h journey driven around by experienced guide Giorgi to all historical sites had been invigorating and educational. Giorgi shown me 5 places having soviet-characteristics and each one of them signified a different aspect of how soviet times influenced the style and usage of the buildings, places and monuments involved. On top of that, Giorgi introduced me to 2 historians who manage the places and tell their living story of how they perceive the world around them during soviet rule. It was a huge bonus and added a nice personal touch to the tour. As a person now living in a communist society I’ve learned so much from this experience, including the fun-fact that certain cartoon characters had been banned in my native country! At the end of our trip, Giorgi brought me a nice surprise in the form of a special khachapuri with bean fillings, which was yum x 10 !!!
Unique experience
Franciele F,,Jul 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Irakli was an incredible guide who answered all our questions and showed great knowledge about Georgian history and soviet times. We had fun seeing places we probably wouldn’t have gone to on our own, with striking soviet architecture examples. Loved the style of the tour and everything about it, really recommend!
David was a wonderful...
Jip P,,Feb 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
David was a wonderful guide with a lot of cool and relevant background stores about the architecture and how that relates to modern and historic Georgia. Would absolutely recommend!
A fantastic educational experience
Timothy L,,Dec 13, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
A fantastic experience that took us to parts of Tbilisi both well-known and lesser-known. Our guide Georgi was very knowledgable and made us feel very welcome. Highly recommend to anyone interested in the history of the Soviet Union and how it impacted Georgia in ways big and small.
We had a wonderful time...
V V,,May 15, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful time with George. The communication beforehand was very friendly and clear. During the tour George had a constant stream of information and even humored us in looking at things other than the pre planned things. After the tour was done he dropped us off at a place more convenient for the rest of our day. I would recommend George to everyone!
Awesome
Nicholas F,,Apr 17, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great tour, our tour guide was excellent and we had plenty of time at each stop. We chose the additional stop at the soviet car museum, which had incredible restored cars and bikes. Would definitely recommend this tour for anyone interested in Georgia's soviet history
Amazing tour not all companies offer
R2698JTpatriziam,,Sep 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The private tour was so interesting and well organized. My guide, Data, was great. Friendly, fluent in English, informative and kind. Loved it!