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15 Best Mtskheta & Uplistsikhe Tours

The history day trips: Georgia’s old capital at the river junction, the Jvari viewpoint above it and Uplistsikhe’s cave city carved before Rome existed. Gori’s Stalin museum adds the controversial chapter.

1.Tbilisi: Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori and Uplistsikhe Day Tour

Explore Georgia’s highlights on a full-day tour visiting Uplistsikhe, Gori, Jvari Monastery, and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 4.9

“Amazing trip! Our amazing guide Deme enriched our day with all sorts of information and history. His knowledge and enthusiasm are remarkable. Thanks so much for this beautiful day! Definitely recommended, the sites are beautiful and not to be missed!”

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2.Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe

Discover Georgia's highlights on this full-day guided tour from Tbilisi, visiting UNESCO sites, cave towns, and Gori, with expert guides and cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“Niko, our guide, is a very knowledgeable, calm, good guy. Great for conversation and filled us with a great amount of information. Just a good dude. You can tell that he quietly has a passion for history, which, if you're booking this tour, you would…”

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3.Tbilisi: Mtskheta Jvari Bazaar, Chronicles of Georgia & Wine

Discover Georgia’s treasures on this half-day tour visiting Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and the Chronicles of Georgia with wine tasting.

★ 5.0

“Had an amazing day with Kuran and Nik! The tour was very informative, Kira was great at make us feel relaxed and social as a group. Highly recommend, great value for money too”

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4.Tbilisi:Mtskheta,Jvari,Bazaar,wine tasting,Chronicles of Georgia

Discover Georgia’s highlights on this budget-friendly half-day tour, exploring UNESCO sites, tasting wines, and enjoying stunning views with knowledgeable guides.

★ 5.0

“The trip was amazing, all 3 locations we visited was amazing loved everything about the trip .The tour guide was amazing the best tour guide so far I’ve experienced”

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5.From Tbilisi : Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori & Uplistsikhe Day Trip

Discover Georgia’s highlights with this full-day guided trip from Tbilisi to Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori, and Uplistsikhe, blending history, culture, and scenic views.

★ 4.8

“It covered monastery, museum, cathedral and ancient structures - all that good stuff in around 9 hours! Our guide Misha was very knowledgeable and lively 🙂”

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7.From Tbilisi: Chronicles of Georgia, Jvari & Mtskheta Tour

Discover Georgia's UNESCO sites like Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral on a 5-hour guided tour from Tbilisi that blends history, scenery, and culture.

★ 5.0

“I booked the tour just a few hours before, and George did everything he could to accommodate my friends who wanted to join also last minute. The driver was also very attentive. The time available at each stop was quite satisfactory without any rush. George's…”

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8.From Tbilisi: Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori & Uplistsikhe Cave Tour

Discover Georgia’s highlights in a full-day trip from Tbilisi. Visit Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori, and Uplistsikhe with expert guides, stunning views, and rich history.

★ 4.7

“We really enjoyed it. Tamara our guide was excellent. WeIl-informed, friendly and helpful, she went out of her way to make sure we had a good time. She answered all our questions and allowed flexibility.”

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9.From Tbilisi: Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori & Uplistsikhe Day Trip

Discover Georgia’s highlights—visit Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori, and Uplistsikhe on a full-day guided tour from Tbilisi for just $20. Authentic, informative, and well-loved.

★ 4.8

“Some truly beautiful scenery mixed with fascinating history and culture. My only constructive criticism for future would be the late lunch (almost 4pm) and lack of warning about it being so late to help plan/snack accordingly, but other than that a brilliant trip”

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10.Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe

Explore Georgia’s highlights on a full-day private tour visiting Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, Gori, and Uplistsikhe with expert guides and stunning views.

★ 5.0

“Excellent day tour, well paced. Scenery and sights are captivating. Markho was a wonderful communicator and freely shared his extensive knowledge of Georgian history. He ensured we had a day in Georgia that we will always treasure. The restaurant was a highlight- wonderful, fresh Georgian…”

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11.Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (group tours)

Discover Georgia’s history and landscapes on this full-day group tour visiting Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori, and Uplistsikhe from Tbilisi for just $22.

★ 4.5

“Interesting day out of Tbilisi to learn about the History. Beautiful sites and scenery. Comfortable shoes and clothing essential. Good guide.”

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12.Mtskheta-Jvari-Uplistsike-Chronicle of Georgia, PRIVATE Trip

Explore Georgia's highlights with this private tour visiting Jvari, Uplistsikhe, Gori, Stalin Museum, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and the Chronicle of Georgia.

★ 5.0

“After six years, we finally get the opportunity to return to Georgia. Our recent journey to Georgia has increased our appreciation for the country's beauty. Karlo, our tour guide, demonstrated exceptional responsiveness and punctuality, as well as extensive knowledge of the historical sites we visited.We…”

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13.Mtskheta: Ancient Capital of Georgia Half-Day Tour

Discover the charm of Georgia's ancient capital on a half-day tour visiting Svetitskhoveli, Jvari Monastery, and more—perfect for history buffs and culture seekers.

★ 4.9

“The tour was really nice. Our guide, Oksana, showed us a lot of details of the churches and monasteries. Besides she is really friendly and knowledgeable.”

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14.Tbilisi – Mtskheta – Jvari. Full City Tour on Hop On Hop Off Bus

Discover Tbilisi and Mtskheta on this comprehensive hop-on hop-off bus tour. Enjoy professional guides, scenic stops, and authentic Georgian sights for $40.60.

★ 4.5

“It was an excellent tour. Our guide was a young, bilingual, and friendly person. His knowledge of the places and sites was rich. He was efficient in everything: translation, giving instructions, and time management. My husband and I got a good understanding of Tbilisi and…”

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15.Day tour to Chronicles of Georgia, Gori city, Uplistsikhe cave

Discover Georgia’s ancient cave town of Uplistsikhe, the Gori Stalin Museum, and the grand Chronicles of Georgia monument in this 8-hour guided tour from Tbilisi.

★ 5.0

“Interestingly for me the most memorable part of the tour was the Stalin museum in Gori city. It surprised me that it affected me as well emotionally and thought provoking way too. I felt that the cave visit was rash though and to be honest…”

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More Mtskheta & Uplistsikhe Tours

4.7From Tbilisi: Half day tour, Mtskheta, Jvari & Samtavro4 hours$15 4.5Ancient Georgia Group Tour: Mtskheta,Jvari, Gori, Uplistsikhe9 to 10 hours (approx.)$24.00 5.0Ancient Mtskheta and Chronicle of Georgia half day tour3 to 5 hours (approx.)$65.00 5.0Private Day Trip to Gudauri and Kazbegi from Tbilisi via Jvari and Mtskheta10 hours (approx.)$114.00 5.0Mtskheta-Jvari + Gori-Uflistsikhe Tour8 hours (approx.)$54.07 5.0From Tbilisi: Sabaduri, Bears, Jvari & Chronicle of Georgia4 - 5 hours$27 4.6Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gudauri and Kazbegi Tour from Tbilisi11 hours$80 5.0UNESCO Gems of Mtskheta – Old Capital of Georgia3 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Mtskheta – Jvari Private Tour + Chronicles of Georgia4 hours (approx.)$30.04 4.4Mtskheta: Day Tour to Oldest City in Georgia4 hours$41 4.5Mtskheta, Ananuri, Gudauri and Kazbegi Full Day Tour from Tbilisi11 to 12 hours (approx.)$90.00 5.0Private 4 days Food & Wine and Sightseeing tour to Kakheti, Kazbegi, Mtskheta.4 days (approx.)$10.00 4.8Mtskheta-Jvari, Gori and Uplistsikhe from Tbilisi10 hours$9 5.0Mtskheta – Gori – Uplistsikhe caves Private tour8 hours (approx.)$90.00 4.5Mtskheta – Jvari – Samtavro, the cradle of Georgian Christianity. (group tours)5 hours (approx.)$20.00 5.0Family Half-Day Tour: Sabaduri, Georgian Chronicles, & Jvari5 hours (approx.)$17.95 4.5Full Day Tour of Tbilisi and Mtskheta7 hours 40 minutes (approx.)$158.00 5.0Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour from Tbilisi7 to 9 hours (approx.)$90.00 5.0Private Tour to Mtskheta Stalin Museum Uplistsikhe Caves8 to 12 hours (approx.)$110.00 5.0Private Full-Day Tour to Mtskheta and Kazbegi(stepantsminda) from Tbilisi9 to 30 minutes (approx.)$140.00 4.9From Tbilisi: Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe, Gori Day Trip8.5 - 11 hours$152 5.0Mtskheta,Jvari,Gori,Uplistikhe(private tour)$125.00 5.0Mtskheta Gori Uplistsikhe Day-Trip from Tbilisi10 hours$110 4.3From Tbilisi: Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery Guided Tour4 hours$15