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The 9 Best Gori, Uplistsikhe & Cave-Town Tours from Tbilisi

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Stalin’s home town and a city carved into bare rock make one of Georgia’s stranger day trips. Here are the best Gori and Uplistsikhe tours from Tbilisi — what each includes beyond the Stalin museum, how much walking the cave town involves, and current prices.

Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe

Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe - Gori lunch and the Stalin Museum option: choose your pacing

1.Day Trip to Mtskheta Gori and Uplistsikhe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,801 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Tbilisi day trip to rock-cut Uplistsikhe, UNESCO Mtskheta sights, and Gori, with optional lunch and Stalin Museum visits.

“I love the cave city! It’s so unique and it’s the first time I saw something like this in my life. The church and the monastery were visited were also breathtaking. Shout out to the tour guide Tako. She speaks fluent English and is very passionate about her job. I understand more about the history of Georgia after this tour. The bus ride is also very comfortable. Huge thumbs up.”

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Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe

Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe - Jvari Monastery: the mountain-top viewpoint with UNESCO cachet

2.Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 112 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Private Mtskheta–Gori–Uplistsikhe day trip from Tbilisi with UNESCO churches, Stalin stops, cave-town views, plus optional upgrades.

“I can see why this is so well-rated on aviator. It’s an excellent day out and our guide, George, was informative and friendly and a pleasure to spend a day in the company of. Excellent communication and organisation from Makho at HQ too. I would heartily recommend.”

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

Mtskheta, Jvari, gori, uflistsikhe, history and panorama (group tours) - Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: where Georgian Orthodox tradition feels personal

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

A 9-hour guided day trip from Tbilisi to Jvari, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe caves, and Gori, mixing faith history and big views.

“We had a great experience with Gorge! From the beautiful nature in Jvari to the historical story of the caves in Uflistsikhe! And, of course, we finished the tour with wine tasting and exploring the beautiful old city of Mtskheta. We highly recommend it!”

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

Mtskheta-Jvari-Uplistsike-Chronicle of Georgia, PRIVATE Trip - Uplistsikhe Cave Town: Pagan Rock-Cut City With an Extra Ticket

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

Day tour to Chronicles of Georgia, Gori city, Uplistsikhe cave - Stop 1: Uplistsikhe rock-cut town and the walk you’ll remember

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $34

Visit Uplistsikhe’s rock-cut town, Gori’s Stalin Museum, and Georgia’s History memorial plus a quick Borjomi park break from Tbilisi.

“The places we visited were quite nice, especially the cave town and Borjomi. Even though I recommend visiting these places, I am not sure I would recommend this tour, as there were some technical issues: 1- The tour was in both English and Russian, therefore having long explanations in two languages was quite intense and there was too much talking, it was almost impossible to sleep on the bus while travelling between places. 2- The visit at the Stalin museum saw the group being divided into Russian and English speakers, both with two different guides at the museum. The issue was that the Russian group took one hour more than…”

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Ancient Georgia Group Tour: Mtskheta,Jvari, Gori, Uplistsikhe

Ancient Georgia Group Tour: Mtskheta,Jvari, Gori, Uplistsikhe - Start smart at 9:00 am: meeting point, pacing, and how the timing works

Mtskheta – Jvari + Gori – Uplistsikhe Tour

Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Tour - Jvari Church: The Cross Above Aragvi and Kura

7.Mtskheta – Jvari + Gori – Uplistsikhe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $54

Private 8-hour tour from Tbilisi to Jvari, Mtskheta, Gori and Uplistsikhe with hotel pickup, driver-guide, and in-car Wi‑Fi.

“While the weather was very windy and not optimum for touring, George made a very enjoyable experience. Was very nice to our son and overall quite nice to interact with.”

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Mtskheta – Gori – Uplistsikhe caves • Private tour

Mtskheta - Gori - Uplistsikhe caves • Private tour - Mtskheta old town: short walk, useful stops, easy browsing

Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour from Tbilisi

Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour from Tbilisi - Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: Where Early Medieval Prestige Meets Real-Time Atmosphere

9.Mtskheta, Gori & Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour from Tbilisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $90

Private day tour from Tbilisi to Jvari, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe caves and the Joseph Stalin Museum with pickup.

“Amazing views and we took amazing pictures. George, our tour guide, was the best companion along this trip. We most recommend him. He made our trip so special and never hesitated to help with literally anything. We are now good friends☺️. He planned the best itinerary with the best places and these sites were amongst them. We will surely come back again we had the best time here❤️❤️”

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