Tiflis — The 8,000-year capital of sulphur baths and wine.
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Tiflis Travel Guide

The 8,000-year capital of sulphur baths and wine.

BEST TIME: May–June, September–October CURRENCY: GEL COORDINATES: 41.72°, 44.83°

Wooden-balconied old houses, sulphur baths, avant-garde architecture, and the world's oldest wine culture.

Last updated: 2026-07-16

PRACTICAL INFO

What to know before you go.

Tourist traps, SIM cards, cash vs card, taxis and safety — the city's reality in five questions.

Biggest tourist mistake

Only touring the Old Town and skipping the sulphur baths and the Kazbegi mountain route.

SIM card & internet

Magti/Silknet airport SIMs are very cheap; coverage is good.

Cash or card?

Cards are widespread; markets and small cafés want cash lari.

Taxi & transport apps

Bolt is standard and very cheap for taxis and scooters; street taxis need haggling.

Safety

Very safe and cheap for tourists; no concerns beyond the border regions (Abkhazia/South Ossetia).

CITY PULSE

The city's 24-hour rhythm.

Turn the dial to any hour and it tells you where you should be.

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BUDGET

What will it cost me?

Pull the day dial; the estimated per-person cost is calculated instantly.

Total Estimated Budget
$216
$72 / day · 3 gün
1 day7 days14 days

Figures are per-person daily USD estimates compiled from BudgetYourTrip, Numbeo and recent traveller reports. Flight/ferry tickets not included.

Tiflis budget in detail: daily costs & calculator →

TRAVEL GUIDE

Insider knowledge.

Things you won't find on the first page of a search engine.

Must Do

  • Enter a sulphur bath; Tbilisi is named for these hot springs.
  • Day-trip to the Kazbegi/Gergeti mountain monastery (3 hours, gorgeous road).
  • Taste qvevri (clay-vessel) wine — an 8,000-year method, UNESCO listed.

Avoid These

  • Haggling airport taxis; the Bolt app is cheap.
  • Staying only in the Old Town and missing Sololaki and across the river.
  • Planning near the border regions (South Ossetia/Abkhazia).

Tips

  • Bolt is standard and very cheap for taxis and scooters.
  • Visa-free from Turkey; entry is possible even with an ID card.
  • For wine, the Kakheti region (2 hours east) is a day of vineyard tours.

Hidden Gems

  • Chronicle of Georgia: giant stone monuments outside town, few tourists, wide views.
  • The coloured houses and hidden courtyards of Betlemi Rise.
  • Dezerter Bazaar: a local market of Georgian cheeses and spices.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tiflis: frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tiflis?
The best time for Tiflis is May–June, September–October. Weather and crowd levels are most favourable for travellers then.
How many days are enough in Tiflis?
2-3 days is a good start for Tiflis's highlights; extend to 4-5 to explore the surroundings and nearby routes. Our hour-by-hour City Pulse plan helps you organise each day.
Is Tiflis expensive? What is the daily budget?
For a mid-range traveller, the estimated daily cost in Tiflis is about $72 per person (food, local transport, accommodation and activities; flights excluded). Budget travellers can spend less; use the budget calculator in the guide to see your own figure.
Is Tiflis safe?
Very safe and cheap for tourists; no concerns beyond the border regions (Abkhazia/South Ossetia).
How is internet and SIM in Tiflis?
Magti/Silknet airport SIMs are very cheap; coverage is good.
Cash or card in Tiflis?
Cards are widespread; markets and small cafés want cash lari.
How is transport and taxi in Tiflis?
Bolt is standard and very cheap for taxis and scooters; street taxis need haggling.

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