Tour to old capital Georgia - city Mtskheta
Overview
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4 hours
Mobile ticket
Mtskheta is one of the oldest cities of Georgia near Tbilisi. Mtskheta was capital of the early Georgian Kingdom of Iberia from the 3rd century BC to the 5th century AD. Here Georgians accepted Christianity in 317.Jvari Monastery is a Georgian Orthodox monastery of the 6th century near Mtskheta.. The great church represents the peak of architectural typology. It is a true architectural masterpiece of the early Medieval period overlooking the confluence of Aragvi and Mtkvari rivers from the top of the hill.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral was built in the 11th century, although the site itself is even older, dating back to the early 4th century.The monument has an elongated cross which appears to touch the sky. The cathedral is the second largest church building in Georgia and is listed as a UNESCO.
Samtavro Monastery Complex was built in the 11th century. It contains the grave of queen Nana and Mirian III, the king of Iberia, who established Christianity as the official religion in Georgia.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour operate twice in a day ,Departure at 10:00 and at 15:00
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
WST
Mtskheta Old Town
What‘s Included
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Professional guide
Live commentary on board
Food and drinks, unless specified
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Tour to old capital Georgia - city Mtskheta
Reviews
129 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nice visit, I recommend
Fearless49035704497,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Lots of information from our guide Nina. She is available to answer our questions. Must-see site in Georgia for its religious history.
Visit to Mzheta with best guide Nino
jannab437,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks for amazing tour with best guide Nino! First time visiting great places and the best storyteller. Nino knows all the details of Georgian history and the history of Christianity and is very friendly.
Day trip
Mobile34572593210,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guided tour is very good, the scenery is nice, it's interesting, want to come in summer, there are grass and snow mountains
Wonderful Tour to Historic Mtskheta
Voyage65405331815,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed this tour to Mtskheta, the old capital of Georgia. It was a beautiful and peaceful trip, and the place feels very special with its rich history and amazing views. The churches and historic sites were impressive, especially Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. The tour was well organized, comfortable, and not too tiring. Our tour guide, Nino, was wonderful — very friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about Georgian history and culture. She made the experience even more interesting and enjoyable. It was a great chance to learn more about Georgia while enjoying a calm atmosphere outside Tbilisi. I especially liked the panoramic views and the unique spiritual feeling of the city. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Georgia. It is perfect for people who want to see an important historical place without going too far from Tbilisi.
Fantastic Experience with a Friendly and Professional Guide
lucyy312,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful experience! The tour was extremely well organized, and the guide ( Nino ) was friendly, patient, and very professional. Fluent English and great attention to detail — highly recommended!
A must!
721akilc,Jan 29, 2026
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5.00This was an amazing experience! The sights were beautiful and captivating and our tour guide Nino did an excellent job!
Best tour experience
RajanChapagai,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best agency to contact if you are looking for an opportunity to explore the area. They have some of the best guides who are well experts and have vast knowledge of history. Shoutout to Ms Nino. She is the best and carrying all the information from the past to the date. Best experience ever. It was our first time in Georgia 🇬🇪 but definitely will be back again.
Great trip
merenq,Dec 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with guide Nino her english is perfect and she explained everything, also everything was going smoothly, her knowledge is amazing
Mtskheta day trip
praveena824,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Guide Nino explained in detail the historical significance of each and every place .. had a good command over English . Wst maynot be the most economical tour operators , but does a decent job
Trip to Mtskheta
C5729UDarthurb,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great experience visiting the historical sites of Georgia. Enjoyed magnificent nature views. Had a highly knowledgeable and professional guide Nino that led our tour. Special thanks to Nino.
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