Tbilisi Food Tour in a Local Family
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Tbilisi's historic districts
- Sample 11 traditional Georgian dishes
- Visit local markets and family homes
- Learn about Georgian culinary traditions
- Experience authentic local hospitality
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour through Tbilisi's historic districts
- Sampling of 11 traditional Georgian dishes and beverages
- Visit to local markets and family homes for authentic culinary experiences
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
Traveler's Meeting Point - is a free space where you can meet new exciting people, play some board games, listen to good music or enjoy a glass of wine.
Food and drink tasting cooking classes in the local kitchen are some of the best things you can do while in Tbilisi. Food is one of the reasons people visit Georgia. You visit a traditional local family, where a local cook lives. She gives you cooking classes on how to make the most famous traditional dishes, Khinkali(dumplings), Khachapuri(bread with cheese), Eggplant with Walnuts, Georgian Salad, Mchadi(cornbread) and you make all of them by yourself. You will have popular Georgian cheese Sulguni, homemade dry white wine, and famous Georgian vodka Chacha. After cooking all the food with your hands, you try all of it. To meet a local family, study how to make the most famous traditional dishes, try to eat and drink more than you can, and get the local recipe of the food is the best thing you can do in Tbilisi in 4 hours.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language for a full experience.
- Vegetarian options are available; inform the guide in advance if you have dietary restrictions.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking through various districts of Tbilisi.
- Bring a camera to capture the picturesque streets and markets you'll visit.
- Come hungry to fully enjoy the diverse range of dishes offered during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- The tour operates in all weather conditions. Therefore, please dress according to the weather.
- Vegetarian Khinkali is also available upon request.
Traveler reviews
If you want an authentic...
If you want an authentic experience in a real Georgian home to learn about how to make some staples of Georgian cuisine (and then of course to eat) this is a great option. Lali, the tour guide, was delightful and spoke perfect English to help with translating.
Home Cooking … always a winner!
We spent a great evening in a group of 6 travellers to Georgia learning how to make khinkali and khachapuri, both of which proved simpler than we thought, once you know how, and hopefully we can have a go at home. Mrs Shorena welcomed us into her home and was patient with us as she shared the techniques and our guide Ell helped translate and joined us to eat, introducing us to the concept of the supra and how to make a toast in Georgia. Would definitely recommend for extra insight into Georgian life.
The Secret Ingredient Was Georgian Hospitality
I learned how to prepare several traditional Georgian dishes, tasted local wine and chacha, and heard stories about the history and traditions behind the food. It never felt like a tourist activity—it felt like being welcomed into someone’s home. A special thank you to Nana, our guide, who made the day truly unforgettable. She was warm, knowledgeable, and incredibly engaging, helping us understand not just the food but also Georgian culture and way of life. The owner of the home patiently taught us how to make these dishes. Copied her perfect khinkali technique. We all had a Georgian feast and a very engaging conversation. Loved it!
Fun culinary evening
I've always been fascinated by Georgian cuisine and this tour did an excellent job allowing me to see first hand how to make some of the famous Georgian dishes. Tako, the guide, accompanied me to our host's home and then we started making many dishes to be part of our later feast. Once you make khinkali, you will never again take it for granted as it is work, but tasty work at that. Everything was well organized and finished at the same time so nothing got cold. Good conversation as well at dinner and for those that enjoy drinking almost gasoline,😉, you can end the meal with chacha. My only suggestion would be to have a sweet ending available. There was more than enough food!! However, for those with a sweet tooth, it would be nice to have a little something, even if we did not make it. Highly recommend the experience.
Fabulous!
We had a fantastic time on this tour! This is truly an authentic experience that is very personalized and cozy. The logistics were very well organized and executed and the cooking and food were fabulous! I hope to replicate some of the dishes when I get home! Our guide was fantastic and answered many questions about Georgian life and culture. It was a pleasure to have this unique experience.