Tbilisi Hidden Soviet Sites Urban Exploration Tour

5 to 6 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Tbilisi's Hidden Gems typically closed to the public but exclusively open for us.

Meet the guide who has over 10 years of experience in Georgia's URBEX culture.

1. You will visit a secret Soviet bunker with its original command center, gas masks, radiation meters, and preserved equipment.

2. Descent into 1 km underground mine laboratory, built between 1986 and 1991 to train mining engineers which today is the one of it's kind in the world.

3. Europe's first electronic cinema, an Art Nouveau masterpiece opened in 1909 and now accessible through our exclusive permission.

4. Finally, explore a unique Space complex - from which, on July 23, 1999, the first antenna reflector manufactured and successfully reached Earth's orbit. Before launch, the antenna underwent testing precisely in this space complex. (Saguramo)

Perfect for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone looking for an authentic off-the-beaten-path experience in Tbilisi.

What's Included

Entrance fee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting Point is next to metro station Technical University / Tbilisi Sports Palace.

End point
This activity ends in a different location. You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tbilisi

    The tour begins An underground mine laboratory - A nearly 1-kilometer-long underground shaft-laboratory for training mining engineers. Its construction and equipping with appropriate machinery, mechanisms, transport vehicles, and devices took place between 1986 and 1991. Today, this facility is one of it's kind in the world. From there, it takes about 40 minutes to reach the second stop.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Saguramo

    The Space Complex, where the guided tour also lasts approximately 1 hour. Fascinating Space complex - from which, on July 23, 1999, the first antenna reflector manufactured and successfully reached Earth's orbit. Before launch, the antenna underwent testing precisely in this space complex. After that, The journey to the third stop takes another 40 minutes.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Tbilisi

    The first electronic cinema in Europe - The cinema opened in Tbilisi in 1909 (which at the time was one of the largest in Europe) is designed in the Art Nouveau style. Its operation ceased during the civil war in Tbilisi, but our team managed to obtain permission so you can still enjoy this building today. The tour of the Apollo Cinema takes approximately 40–45 minutes. After that, it takes around 20 minutes to reach the final stop.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Tbilisi

    1. Secret bunker - You will enter the capital’s main command center from the Soviet era, where the control panel and many other fascinating items from that time have been preserved, including old Soviet gas masks, filters, various devices, radiation meters, the city control panel and more. The guided tour of the bunker lasts approximately 1 hour.

    1 hour Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour must be booked at least 2 days in advance
Supplied by Wise Guys Urbex

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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