The perfect introduction to traditional and modern Georgian food. Over 3.5 hours, we walk through the eclectic, historic Sololaki district, discussing the neighborhood's architecture and history between bites. We visit a wide variety of venues, try different foods and rub elbows with locals. By the time we finish, you will know exactly what to order, how to eat it, and which places to skip for the rest of your time in Georgia.
We start in a bustling, family-run kitchen where Sololaki's office workers come for their daily lunch. It is completely unpretentious and serves up the honest, everyday Georgian food that actually fuels the city.
Yes, a chain! Not all chains are bad, but you have to know which ones locals actually use. We sit down here for the combo: proper Khinkali (dumplings) and the green soda.
Time for a drink. We drop by a local spot dedicated entirely to ChaCha (Georgian strong spirit) to hang out with the man who knows the spirit best.
Tucked away in a historic house, we shift to traditional homestyle dishes at a restaurant built right inside a family's old home. Expect hearty food and a taste of natural Georgian wine while we take in the architecture of the buildings around us.
We wrap up the walk with a quick, sweet local surprise. After a heavy afternoon of eating, it is the perfect light finish to round off the experience.
Yes. Georgian food is heavily plant-based, so vegetarians get a full, varied experience. Vegans are very welcome, though the variety of foods available to you will be more limited due to the local reliance on cheese.
We can cater to most mild food allergies if you let us know in advance. However, because we visit small local kitchens, we cannot guarantee safety if you have a severe allergy where cross-contamination is a risk.
We cover about 1.5 km (just under a mile) total. The pace is very slow with plenty of time sitting down at our tasting stops.
Yes, the tour includes local alcohol (the drinking age in Georgia is 18). If you don't drink, just let us know - the alcohol stops can easily be skipped or swapped for non-alcoholic options.
Kids are very welcome on our private tours. The route is friendly for babies in carriers and older kids alike. Even picky eaters usually enjoy the traditional Khinkali dumplings or just some simple French fries.
No, definitely come hungry. The tastings add up to a very large, heavy meal.
We walk rain or shine. Just bring an umbrella. Most of our tasting stops are indoors where you can dry off and warm up.
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