Mtskheta & Jvari from Tbilisi: The 15 Best Half-Days

Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe - Uplistsikhe: Georgia’s rock-cut town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,801 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Review of a $29 day trip from Tbilisi to Uplistsikhe, Gori, Jvari, and Mtskheta, with practical advice on costs, walking, lunch, and timing.

“A nicely varied whole day trip, taking in two churches, an ancient cave city and the Stalin museum in Gori. Our guide, Tota, was excellent. He demonstrated his broad knowledge of all the sites. Our itinerary was switched around as Svetitskhoveli Cathedral was predicted to be very busy in the afternoon, which was very helpful. I recommend taking up the optional lunch as it was very close to the Stalin museum and gave us the chance to sample Georgian food.”

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Tbilisi:Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia

2.Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 730 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $20

Visit Jvari, Mtskheta, wine stalls, and the Chronicles of Georgia on a budget-friendly half-day trip from central Tbilisi.

“This is a half-day tour to 2 churches & Chronicles of Georgia. We enjoyed it very much, thanks to our fantastic guide Tanu, and good driver Tako.”

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3.Gori-Uplistsikhe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Visit Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe from Tbilisi with a private guide, flexible stops, mountain views, Georgian history, and optional wine tasting.

“This trio city/location trip is a must when in Georgia. And it was made perfect by our guide-driver Tariel. The kids (6 and 13) had a wonderful time. What I loved the most is it didn’t feel rushed. We took our time exploring and taking pictures. Tariel is very knowledgeable and willing to take the extra mile to make the experience more informative and enjoyable. Highly recommended.”

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Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (group tours)

4.Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (group tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $19

Explore Jvari, Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe from Tbilisi on a budget group tour with churches, caves, history, and valley views.

“Our guide was Horrible and was arrogant . My was went one trail at the caves and the guide went another and before my wife got there he left and I asked him where there were and he said he did not know or care that they could meet us at the bus. He had no less than 15 phone calls on trip. The driver had 2 long phone calls while driving very unsafe. Also trip was suppose to be in English and Russian but 85 percent was in Russian. The trip could be a good trip but I would never recommend this company..”

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5.Jvari-Uplistsike-Chronicle of Georgia, PRIVATE Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $68

Visit Jvari, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe, Gori, and the Chronicles of Georgia on a flexible private day trip from Tbilisi.

“It was an amazing very good organized trip. I definitely will recommend it to my friends who want to visit Georgia”

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Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Jvari. Full City Tour on Hop On Hop Off Bus

6.Mtskheta – Jvari. Full City Tour on Hop On Hop Off Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $40

See Tbilisi, Jvari, and Mtskheta in one guided bus tour, with bilingual commentary, cathedral stops, mountain views, and useful city context.

“Decent tour for some basic sightseeing The tour was well organized by the operator with about points of interest in the tour. There is continuous audio feed in English and Russian along the way with the guide providing live commentary during the stops. Some of the stops were not very impressive in that there was several minutes of historical explanations which could have been better with a visit to the actual landmark. The bus is comfortable and water is provided. The last stop at Mtskheta should be a bit longer since it is around 4pm by the time we reach this stop and hunger sets in. So we could do…”

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Ancient Georgia Group Tour: Mtskheta,Jvari, Gori, Uplistsikhe

7.Ancient Georgia Group Tour: Mtskheta,Jvari, Gori, Uplistsikhe

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $24

Explore Jvari, Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe on a full-day Georgia tour with a guide, air-conditioned transport, and free cancellation.

“Interesting sites, very good tour guide and driver. The Stalin museum could have been better with audio headphone option, but that was the museum set up.”

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Ancient Mtskheta and Chronicle of Georgia half day tour

8.Ancient Mtskheta and Chronicle of Georgia half day tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $65

Explore Mtskheta’s sacred churches and Tbilisi’s monumental Chronicle of Georgia on a flexible, private half-day tour with hotel pickup.

“Khatuna was a very good guide and we enjoyed this tour very much. She gave us lots of information on the different places we visited, gave us free time to take pictures and gladly answered all our questions. She also drove very safely. This is a nice little tour to see Georgia's old capital and the impressive Chronicles of Georgia monument. We recommend it!”

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Private Day Trip to Gudauri and Kazbegi from Tbilisi via Jvari and Mtskheta

9.Private Day Trip to Gudauri and Kazbegi from Tbilisi via Jvari and Mtskheta

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $114

Review of a private Tbilisi day trip to Mtskheta, Jvari, Ananuri, Gudauri, and Kazbegi, with practical timing, costs, and winter advice.

“We had an incredible trip to the mountains! We saw all places we wanted to see. Our guide, Alexander -was the best guide I ever had. He is very knowledgeable person and a very good narrator. The stories and legends together with an astonishing views made our trip unforgettable experience!!! Will recommend to my friends! Thank you a lot!”

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Mtskheta – Jvari + Gori – Uplistsikhe Tour

10.Jvari + Gori – Uplistsikhe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $54

Review of a private Tbilisi day tour to Jvari, Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe, with history, cave-city walks, pickup, and practical tips.

“My tour guide from Georgia Tour Factory, Gogi picked me up from my hotel on time to take me on an amazing journey. It was not only the beautiful places we visited that made this tour special but it was also Gogi’s extensive knowledge of the stories behind the places we explored. Besides his engaging stories (background in Georgian History), Gogi was kind, attentive, and ready to give me a hand when we climbed into the caves of Uflistsikhe. I highly recommend this tour with Gogi and Georgia Tour Factory. Just make sure to come with very good quality shoes and readiness for some uphill climbing :-)”

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UNESCO Gems of Mtskheta – Old Capital of Georgia

11.UNESCO Gems of Mtskheta – Old Capital of Georgia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $89

Review of a private Mtskheta tour from Tbilisi, with Jvari, Svetitskhoveli, Samtavro, local shopping, pickup, and flexible guiding.

“The tour of the UNESCO cities is impressive. The history and what you feel walking through their spaces, churches, and everything they once represented for the people of Georgia and the history of the world is fascinating. Moreover, if you add the knowledge and willingness of Luka, the guide, who shares and comments on the stories of the sites, there is nothing more to ask for. It's a long story for a powerful tour.”

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Mtskheta – Jvari Private Tour + Chronicles of Georgia

12.Jvari Private Tour + Chronicles of Georgia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $30

See Jvari, ancient Mtskheta, and the Chronicles of Georgia with guide George on a private four-hour tour from Tbilisi.

“We had an excellent tour with George! He was incredibly knowledgeable, and we ended up having fascinating conversations about history, ancient civilizations, politics, and much more. We thoroughly enjoyed visiting all three sites — each one was impressive and rich in historical significance. The tour was well-paced and never felt rushed. George managed the timing perfectly, giving us plenty of free time while still providing insightful and engaging commentary at each stop. A truly memorable experience!”

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Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gudauri and Kazbegi Full Day Tour from Tbilisi

13.Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gudauri and Kazbegi Full Day Tour from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $90

Review of a private day tour from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gudauri, and Kazbegi, with churches, mountain views, and hotel pickup.

“One of the best private tour. Kudos to Mr. David & of course Mr. Vakho who become our most trusted Georgian family friend rather than just guide. It is safe and memorable day tour. Mr. Vakho detailed knowledge about each place visited and hospitality is beyond appreciation.”

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Private 4 days Food & Wine and Sightseeing tour to Kakheti, Kazbegi, Mtskheta.

14.Private 4 days Food & Wine and Sightseeing tour to Kakheti, Kazbegi, Mtskheta.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $10Best value

Taste Georgian wine, bake bread, cook khinkali, and explore Kakheti, Kazbegi, and UNESCO-listed Mtskheta on a private four-day tour.

“tour to Khareba winery with wine tasting, bread & churchkhela making is interesting and worth trying. Kakheti is beautiful with awesome views and food. Gremi and alaverdi churches have nice architecture.”

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Mtskheta – Gori – Uplistsikhe caves • Private tour

15.Gori – Uplistsikhe caves • Private tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Explore Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe from Tbilisi on a private 8-hour tour with hotel pickup, local stories, and flexible pacing.

“One trip not to be missed when in Tblisi, really amazing! Our guide, Giorgi, was very professional, patient and cultivated who was the best explaining nd always a mile ahead. Communication with Giga was fluent and quick. Totaly reccomended!”

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