What the quarter contains
Old Tbilisi is a district rather than a single sight. It folds together churches, the Abanotubani sulphur-bath area, pedestrian streets and a dense network of lanes that climbs towards the fortress hill.
- Narrow historic lanes and balconied houses
- Churches including Sioni and Anchiskhati
- The Abanotubani sulphur-bath district
- Pedestrian streets lined with cafes
A simple way through it
From the bridge, head into the lanes, work towards the bath district, then loop back through the pedestrian streets. Keep the hill on one side so you always know which way the river is.
Streets, works and opening times change. Some lanes are steep and cobbled, so wear sensible shoes and check ground conditions on the day.
Practical points
- It is a walking district — expect cobbles, slopes and steps.
- Cafes and restaurants cluster on the main pedestrian streets.
- Combine it with Metekhi, the baths and the cable car for a full loop.
- Evening is livelier; morning is calmer for photos.