Tbilisi 3-Day Itinerary

An intensive plan for a first visit: the Old Town and the botanical garden on day one, Mtatsminda Park, downtown, and Vera on day two, and Vake/Saburt

An intensive plan for a first visit: the Old Town and the botanical garden on day one, Mtatsminda Park, downtown, and Vera on day two, and Vake/Saburtalo on day three — grouped geographically to minimize travel between districts.

Day 1
10:00
Narikala Fortress (60 min)
Start early to avoid heat and crowds; the cable car from Rike Park is an alternative to the uphill walk.
🚶 10-minute walk downhill
🚶 10-minute walk uphill toward the botanical garden
12:15
National Botanical Garden of Georgia (75 min)
A quiet botanical stroll right at the foot of the fortress; the main entrance is on Botanikuri Street.
🚶 15-minute walk
13:45
Maspindzelo (75 min)
Traditional Georgian lunch near the sulfur baths.
🚶 15-minute walk
15:15
Bridge of Peace (20 min)
🚶 Cross the bridge on foot
15:40
Rike Park (40 min)
🚶 15-minute walk back to the Old Town
19:00
Cafe Leila (90 min)
A quiet Georgian and vegetarian dinner to close out the day.
Day 2
09:00
Mtatsminda Park (90 min)
An early funicular ride up before the heat and crowds; the best overall panorama of the city.
🚶 Funicular down, then a 15-minute walk/taxi
🚶 5-minute walk
11:30
Rustaveli Avenue (60 min)
A walk down the main avenue.
🚶 5-minute walk
12:45
Georgian National Museum (75 min)
Closed on Mondays — check before planning a Monday visit specifically.
🚶 10-minute walk
14:15
Shavi Coffee Roasters (Vera) (45 min)
A specialty coffee break with the famous cherry pie.
🚶 10-minute walk
15:15
🚶 10-minute walk
16:30
RedMan Café (45 min)
🚶 10-minute walk
19:00
Barbarestan (90 min)
An upscale dinner; reservations recommended.
Day 3
10:00
Vake Park (90 min)
🚶 Taxi/bus, 10 minutes
12:00
Kaklebi (75 min)
An authentic Georgian charcoal grill lunch.
🚶 10-minute walk
13:30
🚶 Taxi/bus, 15 minutes
15:00
🚶 10-minute walk
17:00
Coffee LAB (Saburtalo) (60 min)
A work or relaxation break in the shaded outdoor coworking area.
🚶 Taxi, 15 minutes
19:30
Bina N37 (120 min)
Dinner is an unconventional experience inside a residential apartment; advance booking required.
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