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Things to Do in Old Tbilisi, Tbilisi: 9 Places
This guide turns Nobody Shows You This Side Of Tbilisi, Georgia - Kindness, History, Hospitality, Food and Art 🇬🇪 from Davud Akhundzada into a practical travel map with 9 saved spots around Old Tbilisi, Tbilisi, and Abanotubani. The mapped places include a tourist attraction, an area marker, a historical landmark, and a neighborhood. Use it to understand the places and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Davud Akhundzada enjoyed his first visit to Georgia, noting the distinct cultural differences between Tbilisi and his home country of Azerbaijan despite their proximity. His most memorable interaction involved meeting a local craftsman near Sioni Church, where he commissioned a laser-engraved wooden book holder with his name in Georgian. To support the artisan's small business, Davud chose to pay double the asking price for the handmade souvenir.
What this map is good for
- Planning a tourist attraction stop or short itinerary in Old Tbilisi.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 9 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
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Hours: Hours available - Georgian National Museum
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Hours: Hours available - Narikala Fortress
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Hours: Hours available - Chronicles of Georgia
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Hours: Hours available - Old Tbilisi
Sublocality Level 1 in Old Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia, Old Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia - Abanotubani
Neighborhood in Abanotubani, Tbilisi, Georgia, Abanotubani, Tbilisi, Georgia - Shota Rustaveli Avenue
Place marker in Shota Rustaveli Ave, T'bilisi, Georgia, Old Tbilisi, Tbilisi, Georgia
Experiences captured
- Explored the old and new sides of Tbilisi
- Walked through the Sioni Church area
- Observed local sculptures and monuments
- Met a local artisan selling handmade book holders
- Watched a laser engraving demonstration
- Purchased a personalized wooden souvenir
- Supported a local business with a generous tip
- Navigated the city's touristic central area
Planning notes for Tbilisi
Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, is situated in the Kura River valley at a geostrategic crossroads between Europe and Asia. Founded in the 5th century AD by King Vakhtang I Gorgasali, the city’s name originates from the Old Georgian word "tbili," meaning warm.
Must-try foods nearby
- Adjaruli Khachapuri
The quintessential 'boat bread' of Georgia, specifically from the Adjara region. This yeasted bread is shaped like a gondola. - Mtsvadi (Vine-Wood BBQ)
While grilled meat is universal, Georgian Mtsvadi is distinct for being skewered and roasted over dried grapevines (manji), which imparts a unique, sweet smokiness. - Shkmeruli
A garlic-lover's dream, this dish consists of crispy-skinned roasted chicken submerged in a bubbling pool of milk and heavy garlic sauce. - Nigvziani Badrijani
An iconic appetizer made of thin, fried eggplant strips rolled around a savory paste of walnuts, garlic, vinegar, and blue fenugreek. - Chakapuli
A vibrant, aromatic spring stew traditionally made with lamb or veal, simmered with dry white wine, green plums (tkemali), and massive quantities of fresh tarragon, cilantro.
When to go: The best time to visit Tbilisi is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October, which offer mild.
Local tips
- Purchase a Metromoney card to easily navigate the extensive network of buses, metro lines, and the Rike Park cable car.
- Always carry small denominations of Georgian Lari as many local vendors and taxi drivers do not carry change for large bills.
- When dining out, it is customary to order multiple dishes for the table to share rather than individual plates.
- Double-check your direction when crossing streets, as drivers often do not yield to pedestrians even at marked crosswalks.
What travelers are noticing
- Tripadvisor’s 2 Global Trending Destination 2026: Tbilisi has surged in popularity due to its 'distinctive mix of historic and contemporary architecture' and emerging creative art spaces.
- The Didi Dighomi Tram Expansion: Construction has begun on a new 7.5km tram line and a Samgori-Vazisubani cable car, modernizing the city's iconic transport network.
- European Judo Championships: A major event on the 2026 calendar, bringing elite international athletes to the city's sports palaces in April.
Extra place context
- Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi
Commonly known as Sameba, this is the largest Orthodox cathedral in Georgia and a dominant feature of the city's skyline. For the best photos, locals recommend the wide courtyard gates for a centered shot of the golden dome.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Nobody Shows You This Side Of Tbilisi, Georgia - Kindness, History, Hospitality, Food and Art 🇬🇪, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.