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The 15 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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Private Tour to Mtskheta Stalin Museum Uplistsikhe Caves

Private Tour to Mtskheta Stalin Museum Uplistsikhe Caves - Svetitskhoveli Cathedral: 11th-century faith and a famous legend

10.Private Tour to Mtskheta Stalin Museum Uplistsikhe Caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

Private day trip from Tbilisi to Jvari, Svetitskhoveli, Stalin Museum in Gori, and Uplistsikhe caves, with hotel pickup.

“We really enjoyed the day with Aleksi: perfect organisation, great mood, lots of stuff to tell about the places we visited and to all our questions about Georgia, Tbilisi and Georgian everyday life. Thanks again!”

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Soviet Story – Private day trip to Chiatura, Stalin’s museum and Katskhi pillar

Soviet Story - Private day trip to Chiatura, Stalin's museum and Katskhi pillar - Stalin Museum in Gori: more than a quick photo stop

11.Soviet Story – Private day trip to Chiatura, Stalin’s museum and Katskhi pillar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $20

Ride an old cable car in Chiatura, learn Stalin’s story at a museum, then catch views from Katskhi Pillar on a full-day private trip.

“Ropeways and views in Chiatura are very nice. The town still has a Soviet feel while Tskaltubo is a special place as well with awesome abandoned buildings. I saw many of them and they are in very poor condition although very interesting. Thank you”

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Mtskheta,Jvari,Gori,Uplistikhe(private tour)

Mtskheta,Jvari,Gori,Uplistikhe(private tour) - Stalin Museum option: Soviet history in Joseph Stalin’s birthplace town

12.Mtskheta,Jvari,Gori,Uplistikhe(private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $125

Private 10-hour tour from Tbilisi: Uplistsikhe cave town, Gori history, and UNESCO Mtskheta at Jvari and Svetitskhoveli.

“A great experience, but be warned - the listing is not accurate as far as lunch is concerned. The Viator listing literally says: "Arrive lunch in Local family in Gori. Unique possibility to feel as native. Visit a local family and Enjoy homemade, traditional, delicious dishes.”

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Mtskheta – Jvari + Gori – Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour

Mtskheta - Jvari + Gori - Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour - Mtskheta UNESCO core: Pompey’s Bridge to Svetitskhoveli Cathedral

13.Mtskheta – Jvari + Gori – Uplistsikhe Private Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $57

A private day from Tbilisi to Jvari, UNESCO Mtskheta, Gori, and Uplistsikhe caves—private pickup, WiFi, and English guide included.

“George was brilliant. Great communication, speaks fluent English, unlike other trips I had. Arrived at the hotel on time, with a nice clean, comfortable car. Uplistsikhe was the main thing I wanted to see in Georgia and I was not disappointed. Also did some wine tasting here. We also did Svetitskhoveli Cathedral in Mtskheta and Jvari Monastery. Fantastic trip, really enjoyed it.”

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Four Historical Places: Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe-Jvari Monastery- Private Tour

Four Historical Places: Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe-Jvari Monastery- Private Tour - Gori and Stalin: useful if you want the Soviet layer (not required)

14.Four Historical Places: Mtskheta-Gori-Uplistsikhe-Jvari Monastery- Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $113

Private 7–8h tour from Tbilisi featuring Jvari, Mtskheta, Uplistsikhe, plus an optional Stalin Museum stop with tickets and transport.

“Booked a Tour with Levan for the Old Town. The Driver Levan was prompt on time and very friendly. I was travelling with my Family of 2 children ans spouse and the Mini Van was clean comfortable and spacious. The guided commentary by LeRead more”

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Day Tour to Mtskheta, Gori (Stalin museum) and Uplistsikhe

Day Tour to Mtskheta, Gori (Stalin museum) and Uplistsikhe - Mtskheta: UNESCO coronations and a free first stop