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
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
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Old Town and Beyond: A Tbilisi Silk Road Feast with Culinary Backstreets
What‘s Included
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Snacks
Coffee and/or Tea
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
73 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Delicious!
Myth5,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the absolute pleasure of exploring Tbilisi with Maka. She is such a warm and knowledgeable guide who does a wonderful job of immersing you in Georgian history, traditions, food and wine. Such an insightful, engaging, and delicious day!
Excellent experience and outstanding food!
Nattitude,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour exceeded expectations in every way. Our guide, Tamra, gave us the best possible first impression of Georgia, the people, the culture, and the history. The information provided and the robust discussion definitely enhanced our overall experience. The food…I can’t even describe how much we all enjoyed it. Not only the taste, but learning about the traditions and importance of certain dishes. I am not going to embarrass myself by trying to name the dishes (!), but suffice it to say the four of us did our best to clean every plate! Further, the pacing of this tour allowed us to fully enjoy each dish, and each tasting was given an appropriate amount of time and space between courses. Highly recommend this entire experience. Thank you!!
Worth it and recommend to friends.
B3802ZWheatherr,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Maka was fantastic. The food was delicious. Overall it was a great tour.
It was a great tour! I highly recommend it
Yesi R,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was truly complete. The history, food, and company was the perfect introduction to Tbilisi. We had amazing conversations, the tour guide was brilliant, and it really portrayed the concept of the city.
Wonderful food tour in Tbilisi!
699elenap,May 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved this tour in Tbilisi! Maka was a wonderful guide, and it was a pleasure to spend the day with her and learn about Georgian food. I highly recommend this experience. It’s a great way to get closer to the Georgian culture.
Outstanding Tbilisi Food / Beverage Walking Tour!
sehnes,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing Tbilisi food and beverage tour!!! We truly enjoyed every aspect of it! Maka was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and skilled in walking us around the city, explaining the local history and foods, and taking us to places we never would have found on our own to experience incredible local cuisine and drinks! She reinforced why we search out Culinary Backstreet tours when we travel! Highly recommend and would do it again!!!
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
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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.
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