Georgia
Unscripted.

Group Tours: Pay via a secure online link (all major cards accepted) or in cash on the day.
Private Tours: We ask for a 20% deposit to secure your guide. The rest can be paid via a secure link before the trip or in cash during the trip.
Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before the tour (for tailor-made multi-day itineraries it´s 5 days before the tour). If your plans change, just let us know—we always appreciate the heads-up!

We run a strict weekly schedule for our signature small-group tours. You can join our Armenia Day Trip on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Our Tbilisi Soviet Tour goes out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and our Tbilisi Food Walk happens every Saturday.

We intentionally keep these groups small so it feels like a road trip with friends, rather than a crowded bus tour. For other regions—like Chiatura urbex, Kakheti wine trails, or Kazbegi—we focus exclusively on private, custom tours so you can explore entirely at your own pace.

Absolutely. Georgia is naturally very vegetarian-friendly (our staples include eggplants with walnuts, beans, and cheese). We can easily handle allergies, too.

For Vegans: We can definitely accommodate you, even on Food Tours. However, please keep in mind that strict veganism does limit the variety slightly, as you will miss out on a few iconic dairy-heavy dishes like Khachapuri. You won’t go hungry, but the menu will be smaller.

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In Tbilisi and major cities, you can pay for almost everything with a card or Apple/Google Pay. However, you absolutely need cash (Georgian Lari - GEL) if you are heading into the mountains, buying churchkhela from roadside vendors, shopping at local bazaars, or tipping your guide. We recommend always carrying 20-50 GEL in small bills.

Yes, the tap water in Tbilisi is perfectly safe to drink and comes directly from the Caucasus mountains. In fact, you will see locals drinking from public water fountains all over the city. In very remote rural areas, we recommend asking your guide first or sticking to bottled water.

In Tbilisi, finding a free public toilet outside of the parks is difficult. There are paid toilets near major attractions (usually 1 to 2.50 GEL), but expect cold water, limited paper, and often no soap. Honestly, when walking the city, using a hotel or restaurant toilet is often your best option, just walk in confidently and pick a busy place.

In the countryside, you'll find toilets at roadside diners, popular attractions, and some gas stations (though some will claim theirs "don't work"). It is always handy to carry some small cash and disinfecting wet wipes, as some rural toilets might just be a hole in the ground.

The dress code is strictly enforced. Men must wear long trousers (no shorts), and hats must be removed. Women must cover their heads with a scarf and wear a skirt or dress that covers the knees (trousers are often not allowed for women inside the church). Most major monasteries provide wrap skirts and scarves at the entrance for free, but it is always best to carry your own scarf just in case.

Never hail a cab directly off the street unless you are prepared to negotiate hard. Download the Bolt app before you arrive. They work exactly like Uber, the prices are fixed (and very cheap), and you won't have to worry about the language barrier or having exact change.

In short: no. Unlike some other travel destinations, Georgia doesn't really have a culture of haggling. If a seller tells you a price at a market or souvenir stand, that is absolutely the amount they expect you to pay (even if the item is obviously overpriced). Trying to bargain is usually unsuccessful and just creates an awkward interaction.

Another local quirk you should prepare for: expecting change for large banknotes. If you try to pay for a small item with a 50 or 100 GEL bill, the seller might just look at you and say "no change." Do not expect them to make a move or run to the neighboring stall to break the bill for you. They fully expect you to go figure it out, find smaller money, and come back. Always hoard your small bills and coins for street vendors and small shops.