Free self-guided walk · Tbilisi

Old Tbilisi, from Freedom Square to the sulphur baths

A free self-guided walk from Freedom Square through Old Tbilisi past Anchiskhati Basilica and the Bridge of Peace to the domed sulphur baths of Abanotubani.

Distance
2.5 km
Walking time
34 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
6

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About this walk

This walk follows the lanes of the old town, past balconied houses and old churches, to the hot springs where the city began.

Narikala fortress stands above the end of the walk.

  • Terrain: Some hills and cobbles.
  • Best time: Late afternoon, ending at the baths at dusk.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Freedom Square

    Start at the column with the statue of St George.

  2. Gabriadze Theatre clock tower

    The crooked clock tower beside the puppet theatre.

  3. Anchiskhati Basilica

    The city's oldest church, from the 6th century.

  4. Bridge of Peace

    The glass footbridge over the river.

  5. Metekhi Church

    Cross the river to the church on the cliff.

  6. Abanotubani

    Finish among the domed sulphur baths.

Tips

  • A cable car runs from Rike Park up to Narikala fortress.
  • Bathhouses can be booked for private rooms.
  • Use underpasses to cross Freedom Square.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.