Tbilisi 7-Day Itinerary

Extends the 5-day plan with two lighter-paced extra days: day six explores the northern Gldani and Didube areas away from the tourist crowds, and day

Extends the 5-day plan with two lighter-paced extra days: day six explores the northern Gldani and Didube areas away from the tourist crowds, and day seven is a relaxed farewell day revisiting a few earlier stops before departure — no new discoveries.

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.
Day 4
10:00
Fabrika Café (60 min)
Morning coffee in a creative setting inside a converted Soviet factory.
🚶 10-minute walk
11:15
Karvasla (75 min)
Budget shopping near the railway station.
🚶 10-minute walk
13:00
Ramekai (60 min)
A Japanese lunch as a change from Georgian dishes.
🚶 Taxi/walk, 20 minutes back to Sololaki
15:00
Shavi Coffee Roasters (Sololaki) (60 min)
A break in a quiet courtyard away from the crowds.
🚶 10-minute walk
16:30
Pro Barista (45 min)
🚶 Taxi/walk, 15 minutes
18:00
Galleria Tbilisi (120 min)
Evening shopping and optional cinema near Freedom Square.
Day 5
10:00
Chronicle of Georgia (90 min)
Needs a dedicated taxi or bus; the view is best before noon or at sunset.
🚶 Taxi, 30-40 minutes
13:00
East Point (180 min)
Food-court lunch and afternoon shopping at the Caucasus region's largest mall.
Day 6
11:00
Tsiskvili (Gldani branch) (90 min)
An early lunch at a traditional Georgian restaurant away from the tourist crowds.
🚶 Taxi, 20 minutes
13:30
Tbilisi Mall (150 min)
Afternoon shopping at Georgia's first large-scale mall.
🚶 Metro, 15 minutes back to Rustaveli
17:00
Erti Kava Coffee Room (60 min)
A family-friendly coffee break near Rustaveli to close the day.
Day 7
10:30
Rike Park (60 min)
An intentional quiet second visit to photograph the bridge in daylight before departure — not a new discovery, and Narikala Fortress is not revisited.
🚶 15-minute walk
12:00
Dry Bridge Market (60 min)
A last chance for souvenirs; an intentional second visit to compare prices against day two.
🚶 10-minute walk
13:15
RedMan Café (60 min)
A final light lunch/brunch in Vera.
🚶 15-minute walk
15:00
Freedom Square (Liberty Square) (45 min)
A last stop at Freedom Square before heading to the airport.
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