What should tourists, including women, wear in Georgia?
City, churches, mountains and beach: what is appropriate.
Short answer
In Tbilisi and Batumi people dress in a relaxed, urban way, as in any European city, and there are no strict rules for visitors. Modest clothing is needed in churches, with shoulders and knees covered and women covering their heads, and it is best to dress more conservatively in villages and the mountains. Beachwear belongs only on the beach and by the sea.
Why
- Most Georgians are Orthodox, so churches have a dress code.
- Scarves and wrap skirts are often provided at church doors.
- The weather varies: the mountains are cool even in summer, and Batumi is humid and often rainy.
Details
Comfortable shoes matter most: Old Tbilisi has cobbles and steep hills. In winter you need a warm jacket in Tbilisi and proper winter clothing in the mountains.
Tip
Carry a scarf or light wrap for visiting churches.
What may differ
Dress is relaxed in Tbilisi and Batumi, but choose modest clothing in churches, the mountains and villages.
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Sources
- Georgian National Tourism AdministrationChecked at:
Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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