Share this tour
Back
Georgian Tea Tasting and Walking Tour at Tbilisi
Back
3 hours (approximately)
Offered in:
German
and 2 more
Offered languages
Back
- German
- English
- French
Most people associate gastronomic Georgia with wine, khinkali, khachapuri and Borjomi water, and not many people remember that this is also a country of tea. I will tell you how tea growing appeared here in the 19th century, which allows you to grow tea without chemicals and what are the features of local varieties of the drink. And after the tasting, I will give you a tour of ancient Tiflis.
Example Menu
Main
Tea
What's Included
Bottled water
Alcoholic Beverages
Tea, whater and wine included
Private transportation
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The starting point of the tour is on Freedom Square 2, near the entrance to the Burberry boutique.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Georgia is also a country of tea!
The history of Georgian tea goes back over 170 years. On a walk, you will learn how, thanks to a Chinese farmer, the tea growing industry was born in our country and how it was possible to keep the technology for the production of a natural product almost unchanged. Let's talk about the special properties due to which the drink is not bitter and does not knit. And in a cozy tea room you will get acquainted with a large assortment of teas.
Tea ceremony
In the format of a traditional Chinese and Japanese ceremony, you will try several different varieties of Georgian tea. The tasting will reveal to you a whole range of new tastes and aromas, and our tea master will tell you how to choose and drink a herbal drink.
Walk in Old Tbilisi
You will visit the areas of the Sulfur Baths and Metekhi, see the Bridge of Peace and the colorful puppet theater named after. Rezo Gabriadze. I will tell you in chronological order about the history of Georgia from the 7th to the 20th century and introduce you to the most striking features of its centuries-old culture.
And in conclusion, as a bonus, I will invite you to a tasting of several varieties of local wine.
The history of Georgian tea goes back over 170 years. On a walk, you will learn how, thanks to a Chinese farmer, the tea growing industry was born in our country and how it was possible to keep the technology for the production of a natural product almost unchanged. Let's talk about the special properties due to which the drink is not bitter and does not knit. And in a cozy tea room you will get acquainted with a large assortment of teas.
Tea ceremony
In the format of a traditional Chinese and Japanese ceremony, you will try several different varieties of Georgian tea. The tasting will reveal to you a whole range of new tastes and aromas, and our tea master will tell you how to choose and drink a herbal drink.
Walk in Old Tbilisi
You will visit the areas of the Sulfur Baths and Metekhi, see the Bridge of Peace and the colorful puppet theater named after. Rezo Gabriadze. I will tell you in chronological order about the history of Georgia from the 7th to the 20th century and introduce you to the most striking features of its centuries-old culture.
And in conclusion, as a bonus, I will invite you to a tasting of several varieties of local wine.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- As the tour includes walking, guests are advised to wear comfortable shoes.
Supplied by
Georgian Promenade
Tags
High Tea
Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Show more
Cancellation Policy
Back
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
from
{{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPrice }}
per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Check availability
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
from
{{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPrice }}
per person
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Top Searches
Company
Get our app
