Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe
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Tbilisi, Georgia
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- 10 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the historical wonders of Georgia on a group tour from Tbilisi. The full-day excursion is great for travelers who are short on time, but want to experience the country to its fullest. With round-trip transportation from your hotel, there’s no need to fuss over navigation or public buses. Enjoy guided visits to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Mtskheta, Gori, and much more, before your return to the city.
- Enjoy round-trip transportation from Tbilisi
- Experience the UNESCO-listed Mtskheta
- Upgrade to enjoy lunch at a local spot
- Explore the rock-carved town of Uplistsikhe
What's Included
- A professional guide service
- Transportation service
- Lunch in a local restaurant (optional)
- Entrance fee to Stalin Museum in Gori (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person ) (optional)
- Entrance fee to Uplistsikhe (15 GEL - about 6 USD per person)
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- M/S "Avlabari"Tbilisi, Georgia
At 08:30, our guide meets you in front of Avlabari metro station with our company's branded flag.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Traveler’s Meeting Point
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Uplistsiche Cave Town
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Gori
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Stalin Museum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Jvari Monastery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- The minimum age of a traveler is 5.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
- Dress code for a church - It's not allowed for anyone to enter a church in shorts, and women need to cover their heads.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 2,145 reviews
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Great trip with your guide oko! A lot in one day - history, great food, great views. Safe driver as well
We loved every minute with Katie (Ketevan)
We highly recommend her for all tours. We also enjoyed the meal very much
Fun and interesting. The stops were well selected and ample time was provided. Kate did a nice job. The group size wasn’t too large.
Nana was a sweet and considerate guide with a great knowledge of history. The time was budgeted appropriately between all of the stops. Good value.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Sweet, thoughtful and full of history — Nana will love this description! ❤️ We’re especially pleased the pacing between stops felt just right and that you found the experience good value. Thank you for joining us! 😊🇬🇪
There is a lot of climbing involved in one of the stops, so appropriate shoes and fitness level is required.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing this helpful tip for future travelers! 😊 Comfortable, non-slip shoes can definitely make a big difference on the steeper parts of the route. We appreciate you highlighting this practical detail! 🥾⛰️
Great tour with diverse locations. Our tour guide Gio was very knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive throughout the day, making sure we were comfortable.
I especially enjoyed the diversity of the places we visited, from historical sites and cultural landmarks to beautiful scenery.
Badri was the smoothest driver, making this trip so enjoyable.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
From history and culture to beautiful scenery, we’re delighted you enjoyed the variety of the day! 🇬🇪✨ Gio’s knowledge and attentive nature paired with Badri’s wonderfully smooth driving sounds like a great team. Thank you for sharing the journey with us! ❤️
Fantastic tour. Have done three others on my current trip and this was by far the best. Nana was an excellent guide, she knew so much (history across different periods, culture, food, religion, and even the culture and history of neighbouring countries like Armenia) and could answer questions in depth. I learned so much about Georgia through her as a guide.
All the stops were very interesting and this your gives you a great insight into Georgia across many time periods (from ancient times to the Soviet period).
Response from Host, Oct 2026
What a wonderful compliment, especially after three other tours! 🥰🇬🇪 We’re thrilled Nana’s knowledge across Georgia’s history, culture, religion and neighboring regions made the journey so enriching. From ancient times to the Soviet era, it sounds like you got a fascinating glimpse into many chapters of Georgia’s story. Thank you for joining us! ❤️
This was a very good historical trip. Saw the old ca e dwellings and Stalin museum. Worthwhile experience.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
From the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe to the more recent history of the Stalin Museum — quite a journey through time in one day! 😊🇬🇪 We’re glad you found the experience worthwhile. Thank you for exploring Georgia’s history with us! ❤️
Highly enjoyable day trip, with interesting mix of historical and cultural highlights. Svetitskhoveli Cathedral is remarkable. Our guide was Tako — she was lively, well versed, and really put effort into the tour. The optional Georgian group lunch in Gori is well worth the price — some of the best food I had on my entire trip and I recommend joining if you can.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Sounds like Tako, Svetitskhoveli and that Georgian lunch made quite the team! 😄❤️ We’re delighted you enjoyed the mix of history and culture, and especially happy the lunch became one of your favorite meals of the whole trip. We’ll make sure Tako hears your kind words. Thank you for the recommendation! 🇬🇪😊
We had the tour with Luka and we really enjoyed the experience. Is a complete tour focused on culture and some activity lovely.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
So glad you enjoyed your day with Luka! 😊 It’s wonderful to hear that you liked the mix of Georgian culture, interesting places and activities along the way. Thank you for exploring with us, and we hope to see you again! ❤️🇬🇪
Very good day tour. Uplistsikhe cave city turned out to be better than expected. Our tour guide was good too (think his name was Beka?)
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you had such a great day and that Uplistsikhe exceeded your expectations—it really is a fascinating place! We're also happy to hear you enjoyed your guide, and yes, it sounds like it was Beka. We'll be sure to share your kind words with him. Hope to see you in Georgia again soon! 💛
Interesting tour, especially the visit to Gori with the Stalin Museum. Our guide Salo was very good. But the stops could have been a little shorter in Uplistsikhe and Mtskheta, where there was a long wait after we had seen everything there was to see.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! 😊 We're glad you enjoyed the tour, especially Gori and the Stalin Museum, and that Salo helped make the experience a great one. We also appreciate your feedback about the timing at some of the stops. We'll certainly keep it in mind as we continue to fine-tune our itineraries. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure in Georgia soon!
Our tour guide was wonderful—she was friendly, attentive, and made sure everyone felt comfortable throughout the trip. She shared many interesting stories about Georgia’s history, culture, and local traditions, which made each place even more meaningful to visit. She was always happy to answer questions and gave us plenty of helpful recommendations along the way.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that your guide made you feel comfortable throughout the day and helped bring Georgia's history, culture, and traditions to life. It's wonderful to know you enjoyed the stories, recommendations, and warm atmosphere. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Georgia again soon!
This is a full on tour covering lots of bits of Georgian history and very varied. Tour guide Kate, possessed unbelievable English vocabulary. She was excellent and this was my second tour with this company and both were professionally done and highly recommended
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing to travel with us again! 😊 It means a lot to know you enjoyed both tours. We're delighted Kate made such a great impression with her knowledge and excellent English, helping bring Georgia's history to life. We truly appreciate your recommendation and can't wait to welcome you back for a third adventure! 🇬🇪❤️
The guide did a great job. His passion about the Stalin museum brought to life one the parts of the tour I thought would be boring. The group lunch didn't happen due to a lack of willing participants. However, being left to fend for ourselves in such a drab town wasn't great.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour and that our guide's passion and storytelling made the visit to the Stalin Museum such a memorable experience. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the lunch stop. We'll definitely keep it in mind as we continue improving the experience for our guests. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back to Georgia again soon! 🇬🇪💛
Beautiful day trip, great tour guide and beautiful destinations. We loved the cave town, and were impressed with Mtskheta! Nika was a great guide, funny, knowledgeable and friendly.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful day exploring some of Georgia's most remarkable destinations. It's great to know that you especially enjoyed the ancient cave town and were impressed by the beauty and history of Mtskheta.
A special thank you for your kind words about Nika. We're happy to hear that his knowledge, sense of humor, and friendly personality helped make your experience even more enjoyable. We'll be sure to share your compliments with him!
Thank you for choosing to travel with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Georgia for more unforgettable adventures in the future. 🇬🇪✨😊🙏
All good with an excellent guild who had excellent knowledge, Ana was good at sharing her love for Georgia
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had such a positive experience with Ana. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine love for Georgia are what make her such a special guide, and we're glad she was able to share that passion with you. Thank you for your kind words, and we hope to welcome you back to Georgia for another memorable adventure soon! 🇬🇪❤️
Fabulous tour. The caves were scenic with a very interesting history. There were plenty of great stops on this tour, which adds variety. Thoroughly enjoyable. Our guide, Maria, was amazing, knowledgeable and captivating.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're delighted to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed the tour and found the caves both scenic and historically fascinating. We're glad the variety of stops along the way helped make the experience even more enjoyable.
Maria will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to bring history to life are qualities that make her such a fantastic guide, and we're happy she helped make your day so memorable.
Thank you for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Georgia in the future!
Enjoyed the tour, and all the sights. . The driver was safe. Tour was with Gamarjoba Georgia Tours. I would do the tour again.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind feedback! We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and all the sights, and that you felt safe and comfortable with our driver.
We truly appreciate you traveling with Gamarjoba Georgia Tours and are glad to know you would join us again. We look forward to welcoming you on another tour in the future!
We had enough time in each place. The journeys between provided an opportunity to relax. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and struck a good balance with information shared. We were happy to be able to opt for a more affordable lunch, rather than participating in the set menu lunch.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊
We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the pace of the tour and felt there was enough time at each stop while still having opportunities to relax along the way. It's also wonderful to know that you appreciated the guide's knowledge and balanced approach to sharing information.
We're glad the flexible lunch options suited your preferences as well. Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Georgia again soon! 🇬🇪
The vehicle was modern and very comfortable. The tour was well planned, and the tour guide Ela was extremely knowledgeable and friendly (she was 19 years old too I’m very impressed). The Stalin museum/home was the highlight of the trip for me, as a history junkie. This tour was so much better than the one I took a few days ago with budget friendly tours, another Georgian tour company. I strongly recommend you to book this tour. You will not be disappointed
Response from Host, May 2026
The vehicle was modern and very comfortable. The tour was well planned, and the tour guide Ela was extremely knowledgeable and friendly (she was 19 years old too I’m very impressed). The Stalin museum/home was the highlight of the trip for me, as a history junkie. This tour was so much better than the one I took a few days ago with budget friendly tours, another Georgian tour company. I strongly recommend you to book this tour. You will not be disappointed
Absolutely loved this tour! Our tour guide, Tako, was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience both fun and informative. Roman was also very helpful and communicated everything I needed to know before the tour. The van was clean and comfortable throughout the trip. I’ve already booked another day tour with Gamarjoba and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to explore Georgia (Sakartvelo) safely and comfortably.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for such a wonderful review! 😊 We're delighted to hear you had such a great experience with us. It's fantastic to know that Tako's knowledge and enthusiasm helped make the tour both fun and informative, and we're glad Roman's communication made everything easy before the trip. Thank you for your trust in booking another tour with us—we look forward to welcoming you again soon! 🇬🇪
Fun and interesting to get to see another beautiful side of Georgia. The offered meal was fantastic and Ell was a great guide.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 😊 We’re very happy to hear that you enjoyed discovering another beautiful side of Georgia and had such a fun and interesting experience. ✨🏔️
It’s also wonderful to know that you enjoyed the meal and had a great time with Ell as your guide. She’ll be delighted to hear your kind words! 😊
Thank you again for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Georgia again someday!
Had a very good trip!
Covered everything important with a guide that gave all the information we needed during it.
I didn't join the group lunch and ate in the free time instead.
Have time admit that I dont have anything bad to say. Really good!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊
We’re very happy to hear that you had such a good trip and felt that the tour covered all the important highlights while giving you all the information you needed throughout the day ✨
We also appreciate you sharing your experience about the free time and lunch options — we always try to give our guests enough flexibility to enjoy the day in their own way 😊
And honestly, hearing that you “don’t have anything bad to say” is one of the best compliments we could ask for ❤️ Thank you again for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Georgia again someday 🇬🇪
Awesome day exploring some history and an excellent meal in Gori. Tori was our guide for the second time while visiting Georgia and did an excellent job explaining the history of the region and sites we were visiting. Really great value for your money as well would recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! 😊
We’re very happy to hear that you had such a great day exploring the history of the region and enjoying the delicious meal in Gori. It’s especially wonderful to know that you chose to tour with us again during your visit to Georgia!
Your kind words about Tori truly mean a lot. He is very passionate about sharing the history and stories behind each place, and we’re so glad he helped make your experience memorable once again.
Thank you as well for your recommendation and for appreciating the value of the experience. We hope to welcome you back to Georgia again someday! 🇬🇪
Wonderful experience. The guide, Ana, did a great job explaining the history and legends. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much! 😊
We’re really glad you had a wonderful experience and enjoyed learning about the history and legends with Ana—she’ll be very happy to hear this!
We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again in Georgia someday 🇬🇪✨
This tour is really action packed with so many great activities that range from archeological sights to history to architecture and culture. Shoti was a really great guide so knowledgeable about the subject matter and with a tremendous story telling gift. Zaza was an efficient driver who always got us there in the fastest and safest way possible. The Stalin Museum was really an incredible experience....the nature that surrounds Gori the mountains and the caves is so stunning and seeing a UNESCO certified church which contains the robe actually worn by Jesus is a once in a lifetime experience....great tour.... I'll never forget it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for this incredible and detailed review! 😊
We’re truly happy to hear the tour left such a strong impression — it’s exactly the kind of rich and diverse experience we aim to create.
It’s great to know you enjoyed everything from the fascinating Stalin Museum to the landscapes around Gori and the ancient cave city of Uplistsikhe. And of course, visiting Svetitskhoveli Cathedral — a UNESCO-listed site believed to house Christ’s robe — truly is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Shoti will be absolutely delighted to hear your kind words! His storytelling and deep knowledge really bring these places to life. And we’re also glad you felt safe and comfortable with Zaza — that’s a big part of the experience.
Thank you again for sharing this and for the recommendation — we’d love to welcome you back for more unforgettable journeys in Georgia! 🇬🇪
Great activity, small group, very good guide, interesting, very good driver too, everything was perfect
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! 😊
We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the small group experience — it makes the tour more personal and engaging.
Great to know both your guide and driver made such a positive impression and that everything felt smooth and interesting throughout the day.
Hope to see you again in Georgia for another perfect experience! 🇬🇪
Great day trip to see the caves, Stalin Museum and 20th century Georgian Orthodox Churches. We especially loved the guided tour of the Stalin Museum by our guide Tako. She was knowledgeable and added important commentary that the museum did not address on Stalins life and rule.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! 😊
We’re really happy you enjoyed the mix of sites — it’s a fascinating journey through very different layers of Georgia’s history 🙌
Tako will be especially glad to hear this. She always aims to give deeper context and share perspectives beyond what’s presented, so it’s great to know that added value to your experience ✨
Thank you again, and we’d love to host you on another tour soon! 🇬🇪💛
Probably one of the best tours we've been on. Such a unique and cool experience visiting the cave complex of Uplistsikhe, the Stalin Museum in Gori (if you're with an English guide you obviously get a more nuanced and far more balanced view of the man even though the surroundings very clearly tries to paint him in a positive light), and ending with the stunning Svetitskhoveli Cathedral and Jvari Monastery in Mtshketa. And let's not forget the fantastic lunch at the aptly named Cafe Joseph in Gori. Toko was ab incredible guide - his stories were apt and clear, and he was a true well of information. Highly, highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for such an incredible and detailed review! 🙏😊
We’re truly happy to hear that this was one of the best tours you’ve been on — that means a lot to us 💛 The mix of places like Uplistsikhe, Gori, and Mtskheta really does create a unique journey through different layers of Georgia’s history, and we’re glad you appreciated that balance.
You described the experience at the Stalin Museum perfectly — we always aim to present a more nuanced and informative perspective, and it’s great to know that came through.
Toko will be especially happy to hear your kind words — being called a “well of information” is probably the best compliment a guide can receive 😊
And of course, we’re glad you enjoyed the lunch as well — it’s always a highlight of the day!
Thank you again for the high recommendation, and we’d love to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in Georgia! ✨
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