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2.5 hours
Daily Tour
6 people
English, Russian
Let’s walk through Old Tbilisi and listen for its Jewish story — in its old houses, courtyards, synagogues and the lives of the people who once called these streets home. We’ll uncover stories rarely told to tourists, talk about traditions, the coexistence of different cultures, and the remarkable ties between Georgian and Jewish families.
There are stories here with unexpected details, vivid human characters and those little “notes and accents” that are easy to miss but make the city so much more interesting.
What if you could discover Tbilisi through the story of its Jewish community?
In the Old Town, we’ll explore places where people of different faiths and cultures have lived side by side for centuries — where synagogues stand alongside Orthodox churches, and unassuming façades conceal fascinating stories of the people who lived behind them.
This won’t be simply a history of the Jews of Tbilisi. I want to show you the city through its “notes and accents” — small details, unexpected facts, personal stories and human connections that can make familiar streets look completely different.
We’ll talk about when and why Jewish communities came to Georgia and how Jewish life developed in Tbilisi. We’ll explore what makes Georgian Jewish heritage distinctive, and how peaceful relationships between people of different faiths were maintained here for centuries.
We’ll walk through the streets of Old Tbilisi, talk about its synagogues and the historic Jewish quarter, remember notable people and discover chapters of the city’s past that rarely make it onto a typical tourist itinerary.
And, of course, Tbilisi wouldn’t be Tbilisi without its distinctive atmosphere — old houses, carved balconies, intimate courtyards, the smell of freshly brewed coffee and conversations drifting from the next table.
So here, history won’t feel like a textbook. It will be part of a living city.
This tour is for those who want to do more than simply see Tbilisi — those who want to feel its many voices and discover one of the important stories that has shaped the city: the story of its Jewish community.
| # | Discount group | From adult | To adult | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 adults | 2 | 2 | 100 |
| 2 | 3 adults | 3 | 3 | 200 |
| 3 | 4 adults | 4 | 4 | 280 |
| 4 | 5 adults | 5 | 5 | 360 |
| 5 | 6 adults | 6 | 6 | 440 |
A fragment of Tbilisi’s old defensive wall — a silent witness to the days when the city was surrounded by fortifications. We’ll talk about how it was discovered and who fought to preserve it during the Soviet era.
Two synagogues, two stories of one community. Each has its own past, its own congregation and its own place in the history of Tbilisi. We’ll find out why two synagogues were established in the Old Town, how Jewish community life changed over time, and what these buildings reveal about the centuries-old coexistence of Georgians and Jews.
A place where Tbilisi speaks the language of memory. We’ll talk about the Maestro himself, his Tbilisi and the people who inspired his work. We’ll also explore the Jewish presence in his life and in the multicultural city that Gabriadze understood so deeply and transformed into art.
Under what circumstances was the 6th-century image known as the Anchiskhati Savior examined and documented? Today, it is regarded as one of Georgia’s most important works of early Christian art. We’ll explore the mystery of its origins, the history of its study, and the unexpected connection to Tbilisi’s Jewish community.
Architecture, History and Details A bridge that connects more than just two banks of the river. Here, we’ll talk about how Tbilisi has changed over time and how different peoples, cultures and religions have become part of the city’s story. From the Bridge of Peace, you can see the ancient city meeting the modern one — and we’ll look for traces of the multicultural environment of which Tbilisi’s Jewish community has been a part for centuries.
Georgian Feasting Traditions By the monument to the Tamada, we’ll talk about the Georgian tradition of the supra, the art of the toast and the role of wine in the life of the city. We’ll also touch on the ways Tbilisi’s Jewish community was connected to trade, crafts and urban life, where wine and hospitality have always played an important role.
Exterior Visit Why did Jewish communities settle in this part of the world, and how did their story in Georgia begin? Outside the Jewish History Museum, we’ll trace the history of Jewish settlement in Georgia, explore different waves of migration, and see how Jewish communities became an integral part of the life of the country and Tbilisi over the centuries.
We’ll walk along the quiet cobblestone streets of the historic Jewish quarter, where old Tbilisi houses conceal stories spanning generations. We’ll take a closer look at the ornate balconies, intimate courtyards and architectural details that preserve the character of the old neighborhood.
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