🍷Tbilisi in 1 day for a couple 2025: old city⛪, cable car🚡, baths, Shardeni
Romantic route 💕 around Tbilisi in one day 2025: Anchiskhati ⛪ and Gabriadze Tower 🕰, Bridge of Peace 🌉, Rike Park 🌳 and cable car 🚡, tea at Legvtakhevi 🍵, baths 🛁 and the finale at Shardeni 🍷.
Tbilisi is made for two 💕: morning light on carved balconies 🌅, glass of the Bridge of Peace over the Kura and evening whisper of Shardeni 🍷.
This route is about an easy pace 🚶, short climbs and moments that you want to remember ✨.
📍 Brief overview of the route
Anchiskhati → Gabriadze Tower → embankment and Bridge of Peace → Rike Park → cable car to panoramas (or path along the perimeter) → descent to Abanotubani (private room 60–90 min) → tea at Legvtakhevi → dinner with a view → Shardeni.
☀️Morning. Anchiskhati and Gabriadze Tower
⛪ Anchiskhati and its surroundings
It is better to start the day for a couple in the silence of ancient Tbilisi. Anchiskhati is the oldest temple in the city, built in the 6th century. It has a special atmosphere: soft light, ancient frescoes and cool walls that have survived centuries. There are cozy courtyards around the temple, where you can take your first photos and feel the spirit of old Tbilisi. Even if you do not plan to stay long, a short visit will create the right mood for the whole day.
🕰 Gabriadze Tower and coffee shops nearby
A few minutes' walk will take you to the "fairytale" Gabriadze Tower. It seems to be made for romantic photos - slightly tilted, with a miniature clock and a puppet show twice a day. In the morning, it is not so crowded, so you can calmly enjoy the atmosphere. There are small coffee shops and bakeries nearby: an ideal place for your first cup of coffee ☕ and a light breakfast.
🌉 To the embankment and the Bridge of Peace
After a coffee break, you can head to the Kura River. The road down leads to the modern symbol of the city - the Bridge of Peace. Its glass and metal structures beautifully reflect the morning light, and the bridge offers views of both sides of Tbilisi: historical and modern. This place perfectly shows how the old and the new are harmoniously intertwined here. A walk along the bridge gives a feeling of lightness and becomes one of the first bright impressions of the day.
🌉Day. Rike Park and panoramas (cable car/trail)
🌳 Rike Park — a break in the greenery
After morning walks around the Old Town, it's time to change the atmosphere and feel the different rhythm of Tbilisi. Rike Park is a modern green area right next to the Kura River, where it's nice to catch your breath. There are neat paths, manicured lawns, shady corners and benches with views of the river and old quarters. The futuristic buildings of the park contrast with the historical architecture and make it one of the city's calling cards. In the evening, the area is illuminated, and a walk turns into a romantic adventure. Couples and families come here: some relax after an excursion, and children play on the playgrounds. In the summer, the park often hosts open-air concerts and festivals.
🚡 Cable car or walking tour
A popular cable car starts from the park, which takes you to the Narikala Fortress and observation decks in just a few minutes. The cabin offers stunning views of the center of Tbilisi, the bridges and roofs of the Old Town - this is one of those moments that you will remember for a long time.
⚠️ Important: the Narikala Fortress itself is closed for reconstruction and in 2025 it will not be possible to get inside. But access to the observation decks around the walls remains open, and this is where you can enjoy the panoramas of the capital.
If the cable car for some reason does not work or you prefer walking, you can climb the path along the fortress walls. The climb here is not too steep, and it is suitable for couples: the road takes a little more time, but gives a calm rhythm and new angles of the city.
👀 Alternatives in case of cable car closure
It happens that the cable car is closed due to wind or maintenance work. In this case, don't be upset: there are excellent viewing platforms within walking distance at the walls of Narikala, from where the city is revealed in all its beauty. Another option is the Tbilisi Botanical Garden 🌿 (lower entrance nearby). This is an oasis of nature in the center of the capital, where you can stroll among the greenery and hide from the summer heat or the bustle of the city at any time of the year.
🛁Afternoon relaxation - sulfur baths
♨️ Abanotubani — a Tbilisi tradition
The Abanotubani quarter is the heart of old Tbilisi, where baths have been operating on hot sulfur springs for many centuries. Legend has it that the city appeared here thanks to these springs. For a couple, this is an ideal place to slow down and recuperate after walking.
🧖♀️ Private room and rules of comfort
The most convenient option is to take a separate room for 60-90 minutes. The water is warm, about 37-40 °C, and perfectly relaxes muscles. It is important not to overheat for too long, drink water between visits, and if you want special care, order a peeling or massage.
🍵 After the baths — a light break
When you leave the steam room, do not rush straight into the bustle of the streets. Near the baths there are cozy tea houses and cafes where you can drink herbal tea or eat dessert. Such a pause will consolidate the effect of relaxation and prepare you for the evening lights of Tbilisi.
🌆Evening. Dinner with a view and Shardeni
🍽 Dinner with a view of the city
An evening in Tbilisi begins with dinner, and it is best to choose a restaurant with a terrace or panoramic windows. When the sun sets behind the hills, the roofs and domes of the Old Town are painted in gold and pink tones. This hour is as if created for a couple: conversations flow more easily, and Georgian dishes become even tastier in the frame of such a view. You can choose cuisine "with an accent" - from classic satsivi and khinkali to a modern signature approach.
✨ Finale on Shardeni
After dinner, you can return to the Gabriadze Tower - in the evening it is especially atmospheric under the soft light of lanterns. But the real finale awaits you on Shardeni Street. Here, garlands and wine bar windows are lit, music is heard in the air, and Saperavi or dessert wine plays in a glass. Take a slow stroll along the illuminated alleys, visit a wine bar or just share a dessert for two 🍷🍰. This evening will be a highlight of the route and will give you memories that you want to take with you from Tbilisi.
💖 One day in Tbilisi for a couple is like a beautiful story: a morning among ancient temples and cozy courtyards, a day with panoramas and the sound of the river, an afternoon rest in healing baths and an evening under the lights of Shardeni. The city leads you by the hand from one emotion to another - from silence to laughter, from contemplation to the taste of wine. And it is in this smooth rhythm that memories are born that you want to return to again and again ✨.
🍴Pit stops along the way
In Tbilisi, it is impossible to pass by the smell of fresh pastries and coffee. The right stops along the way will make the route not only convenient, but also delicious - from a morning croissant to an evening glass of wine.
☕ Morning: Kote Abkhazi and neighboring alleys (coffee shops, bakeries).
🍲 Afternoon: Meydan (taverns and cafes; reservations are usually not required during the day).
🍷 Evening: Shardeni (wine bars, dessert bars) or tea after the baths.
🚶Pace and transport
The best way to get to know the city is to walk, stopping where you find it interesting. And for long climbs or an evening return, the cable car, taxis and convenient public transport will come to the rescue.
⏱ Pace: Moderate — 15–20 minutes for photo stops, 45–60 minutes for lunch.
⛰ Ascents: Rike → fortress section and steps to Abanotubani can be slippery after rain.
🚡 Cable car: Rike ↔ Narikala — keep 10–20 minutes in reserve for a possible queue.
🚕 Taxi: It’s convenient to take a taxi from Abanotubani in the evening using the app if you’re tired.
🚌 Public transport: Metromoney card for metro/buses.
💸Budget of the day
A walking route around Tbilisi will not require large expenses. The basic set of expenses is food, light snacks and transportation, and additional experiences such as baths or souvenirs can be added at will.
📌 Base: lift (cable car/taxi), coffee, lunch, dessert/wine.
🎁 Extras: private sauna and souvenirs; it is better to check the current rates on site or in the apps.
💡Practice and safety
Temples — modest dress code; in baths — slippers/towel (or rent).
After rain, the stone on the paths is slippery; choose shoes with grippy soles.
Short distances — the route is mainly on foot.
❓FAQ
Yes, at a moderate pace and without long sittings.
You can walk up to the fortress, but allow +25–35 minutes.
During popular times - desirable, during weekdays - usually not required.
At metro stations and kiosks; refills - at the same places/via terminals.
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