Best Tbilisi Food & Wine Tours (2025): Tastings, Markets & Cooking Classes

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Trying to pick a food or wine tour in Tbilisi can get overwhelming quickly — there are so many options, and half of them look the same. This guide cuts it down to the ones that are actually worth booking:

Small-group tours with real local hosts, proper tastings (not just a cheese cube and a sip of wine), and cooking classes where you actually learn something rather than watch someone stir dough.

All five tours here are fully bookable online, and offer free cancellation, so you’re not locked in if your flight changes or you wake up too full to eat another khachapuri.

I’ve taken food tours in Tbilisi and across Georgia, and the biggest difference between a good and bad one isn’t just the food — it’s the pace, the group size, and whether the guide is just reciting facts or actually helping you understand Georgian food culture and how Georgians cook, eat, drink and host people.

If you want to skip straight to the bookings, the my quick picks is below — but if you want to make the right choice for you, keep reading.

Are Food Tours in Tbilisi Worth It?

In my experience — yes, but only if you book the right kind.

You can wander Tbilisi’s old town, pop into a bakery, and order khachapuri by yourself just fine. But without someone local explaining things — like why bread is slapped inside a tone oven, what makes wine ‘qvevri’, or how you’re actually meant to eat khinkali without it bursting everywhere — you miss the good stuff.

Food tours here are worth it if:

• You’re only in the city for a few days and want to learn quickly.
  
• You like trying new food but don’t want to guess what to order.
  
• You want the stories behind the dishes, not just the dishes themselves – as a self proclaimed foodie who loves trying all the local food when travellling, this is a major reason for me.

I have also had my fair share of bad to average food tour experiences.. I recall booking a tapas tour in Barcelona, where half of us couldn’t hear the guide, and we spent more time waiting outside shops than actually tasting things. Since then, my research and selection process has evolved to booking, well rated and smallish-group tours — 12 to 16 people max.

Best Food & Wine Tours in Tbilisi

A Tbilisi food tour is usually a small-group walk or cooking class that includes proper portions of Georgian food, local wine, and the cultural context behind them. All five tours below are live, bookable now, and offer free cancellation.

1. Tbilisi: Food & Culture Walking Tour with Tastings & Wine

Rating 4.9 · Duration: ~3 h · Group: ≤12

This is the tour I’d book if it’s your first or second day in Tbilisi. It gives you a baseline of what Georgian food actually is — not just khachapuri, but things like churchkhela, local cheeses, and a proper intro to natural qvevri wine. It moves at a relaxed pace, so you’re not being pushed from place to place with a guide holding a flag.

Quick Takes:

• You’ll try 6–8 foods and at least one Georgian wine — enough that you won’t need lunch after.
  
• Good mix of street stops and sit-down tastings — you’re not eating everything on the go.
  
• Vegetarian options are available, but tell them when booking.
  
• Best booked in the morning or early afternoon — gives you time to rest before dinner plans.
  
• Starts centrally in Old Town — easy Bolt taxi or metro ride.

check availability — free cancellation

2. Tbilisi Street Food Tour (All-Inclusive)

Rating 5.0 · Duration: ~3 h · Group: ≤10
If you really want to dig into as many local flavors as possible, this street-food tour is your kind of tour. You’ll walk through narrow lanes, grab bites at market stalls, bakeries and casual cafés, and finish with a glass of wine or beer while the guide chats about how street-food culture in Tbilisi is evolving.
Quick Takes:

• Expect plenty of variety: things like lobiani (bean bread), megrelian khachapuri, dried-fruit rolls and local sweets.
  
• Walks through lively back-streets you’d likely miss if walking solo.
  
• Portion size is generous — skip a heavy breakfast so you have room.
  
• Rain or shine: many stops are covered but still urban outdoors, so bring a light jacket.
  
• Great choice if your time is short and you want flavour-breadth over deep cooking.
  

check availability — free cancellation

3. Tbilisi: Khachapuri, Khinkali & Bread-Making Masterclass

Rating 4.8 · Duration: ~2.5 h · Group: ≤12
This class is hands-on from minute one: you’ll shape your own khinkali, bake a khachapuri in the tone (oven) and learn what makes each version special. It’s perfect if you prefer doing, not just sampling.
Quick Takes:

• You’ll be standing & working by a kitchen station, so comfortable shoes help.
  
• Recipe card and instructions included — take something home.
  
• Many travellers say their self-made khinkali tasted better than ones they ordered elsewhere.
  
• Best booked mid-day so you’re free for the evening dinner when you know what you like.
  
• Works well for couples or small groups who enjoy food + socialising.
  

check availability — free cancellation

4. Tbilisi: Cooking Class with a Local Family

Rating 4.9 · Duration: ~3 h · Group: ≤8
This one feels less like a “class” and more like a dinner invitation at someone’s home — you cook together, then sit with the family, drink a little homemade wine or chacha, and chat about what life is like in Tbilisi.
Quick Takes:

• Intimate group means more time for questions like “Why are Georgian meals so long?” or “How do you pair wine with khinkali?”
  
• Local wines included — ask ahead if you want non-alcoholic options.
  
• A great way to meet other solo travellers who turned into dinner-table mates.
  
• I recommend picking an afternoon slot if you want to walk off the food later in Old Town.
  
• If you want the most “local home cooked feel”, this beats learning in a classroom.
  

check availability — free cancellation

5. Tbilisi: Old & New City Guided Tour with 15 Tastings & Wine

Rating 4.9 · Duration: ~3.5 h · Group: ≤12
This tour blends city sightseeing with taste-stops and wine — so you walk through parts of Old Tbilisi and then shift into more gastronomic mode with 15 distinct tastings and sips. Ideal if you want orientation + flavour in one go.
Quick Takes:

• Covers both major viewpoints and food/wine stops — a smart pick if you’re new in town.
  
• Walking includes hills and older streets, so limit heavy bags and choose shoes wisely.
  
• Bring a water bottle; you’ll want to stay hydrated with all the tasting.
  
• The “15 tastings” phrasing is accurate — you’ll stop a lot, and this tour gives you basis for dinner choices.
  
• If rain is forecast, check for changes — sometimes indoor alternatives replace outdoor stops.
  

check availability — free cancellation

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Which Tbilisi Food or Wine Tour Should You Book?

Here’s how to decide which fit your style:

If you want…	Book this tour
A relaxed intro to Georgian food + city history	Food & Culture Walking Tour
To try as many dishes as possible, fast	Street Food Tour (All-Inclusive)
To cook khinkali and khachapuri yourself	Khachapuri & Khinkali Masterclass
A warm local-family kitchen experience	Cooking Class with a Local Family
Food + wine + Old Town sights in one route	Old & New City Tour (15 Tastings & Wine)

• If you’re less interested in cooking and more in eating and exploring, pick Tours 1,2,5 accordingly.
  When I’m choosing, I look for two things: group size under 15 and free cancellation. Everything else falls into place. Also:
• Book cooking classes earlier in the day so you still want dinner afterwards.
• Use the class experience as your guide for future meals. I got some of my best recommendations on where to eato from the teacher/ tour guide and the other participants.

What Makes These Five Tours Better Than the Rest?

• Most food tours online look similar — but these particular five are worth your money because they check every box:
• Based on latest tours available in 2025
• High reviews (4.8–5.0) from real travellers
• Small groups — no huge buses or megaphones
• Real Georgian wine, not just a plastic-cup sample
• Hands-on cooking or proper tasting portions, not tourist nibbles
• Hosted by people who actually understand Georgian food culture — not just rehearsed scripts
• Free cancellation, so you can change plans without stress

Consider Extending Into Wine Country (Kakheti)

Tours mentioned above are based in Tbilisi and already introduce Georgian wine culture in Tbilisi — so if you feel inspired, consider planning a day-trip to the Kakheti Wine Region.

You’ll get the chance to go beyond city tastings into vineyards, qvevri cellars and countryside views and learn about the history of qveri wine, and learn about the harvesting methods (depending on the time of year).
You’ll return to Tbilisi, like I did with with wider context and appreciation of Georgian wine.

How to Choose the Right Food & Wine Tour in Tbilisi

• Choose small groups (≤12 ideally) — the guide has time for you and the tastings feel relaxed.
  
• Think about when you want to tour: morning gives you afternoon free; late afternoon gives evening food options.
  
• Check for free cancellation — you don’t want to be locked in if jet-lag hits or weather changes.
  
• If you don’t drink alcohol, pick tours that mention “wine or non-alcoholic” options — and email ahead.
  
• Matching the tour to your day: if it’s Day 1 and you’re orienting, go Tour 1 or 5. If you’ve been exploring for a few days and want depth, go Tour 3 or 4.
  
• Shoes matter: Old Town has cobbles, hills and stairs.
  
• Don’t eat an heavy breakfast — you’ll regret it by the third tasting.
  

FAQs About Food & Wine Tours in Tbilisi

Q: Are vegetarian/vegan options available in these tours?
A: Yes — the providers for tours listed above state vegetarian friendly is available. For example the Street Food Tour allows dietary notes when booking.
Q: How much walking is involved?
A: Roughly 2–4 km depending on tour. For example walking-tasting tours cover Old Town with several stops; cooking classes involve less walking but more standing.
Q: Are these tours in winter worth it?
A: Absolutely — the food and wine culture is year-round. Just dress a little warmer for outdoor segments.
Q: Do I need to bring cash for tastings or extras?
A: Generally no — tastings are included. If you love something you try and want to buy it later, you may want some cash.
Q: Can I join if I don’t drink wine?
A: Yes. Many tours include non-alcoholic alternatives. Email ahead and the guide will accommodate.

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When to Book a Food or Wine Tour in Tbilisi

If you’re only in Tbilisi for a couple of days, book a food tour for your first or second afternoon. It helps you settle in quickly, figure out what to order for the rest of your trip, and stops you from wasting time (and money) on random restaurants that look good but don’t deliver.

If you’re staying four or more days, this simple schedule works really well:

Day	What to Do
Day 1	Old Town walk or the Food & Culture Walking Tour
Day 2	Cooking class (either the masterclass or local family experience)
Day 3	Day trip to Kakheti wine region (if wine excites you)
Day 4	Free day – sulfur baths, Mtatsminda views, or trying a place your guide recommended

Booking a food or wine tour earlier in your stay definitely help. You’ll learn what the different dishes are and know which dishes you actually like, which wines to order (Saperavi? Kisi? Rkatsiteli?), and you’ll start recognising little details around the city — Nazuki bread stands, qvevri wine shop symbols, tiny tone bakeries hidden under staircases.

Why You Should Book in Advance (But Not Months Ahead)

Most of the top-rated Tbilisi food and wine tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before, so there’s no risk in booking ahead. This is especially important if you’re visiting in:

• Spring (April–June)
  
• Autumn (September–October)
  
• Weekends, no matter the season
  

You don’t need to lock it in months earlier — a few days to one week in advance is perfect. But don’t leave it until the morning of the tour if:

• You’re in Tbilisi on a weekend
  
• You’re a group of two or more
  
• You only have one day free for a tour
  
• You want a morning slot (they’re the first to sell out)
  

Essential Tips Before You Book (No One Tells You This)

• Skip a big breakfast — even the “lighter” food tours are surprisingly filling.
  
• Wear shoes with grip — Old Tbilisi = cobblestones, hills, and wine.
  
• Carry 20–30 GEL in cash if you want to buy extra goodies at the market.
  
• Bring a bottle of water — Georgian wine is natural and strong.
  
• Don’t worry if you’re not super social — small-group tours here are relaxed, no forced chatting.
  
• Book cooking classes for lunchtime, not dinner — you’ll finish full but still have sunlight to walk it off.

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More Tbilisi Guides to Help You Plan Your Trip

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