5 curated date ideas for couples in Tbilisi — from Wine Tasting in Tbilisi's Wine Bars and Mtatsminda Park Funicular and City Views to hidden-gem experiences. Every idea includes where to go, what it costs, and how long to plan for.
Georgia is the birthplace of wine, with an 8,000-year winemaking tradition, and Tbilisi's growing number of natural wine bars are the perfect place to explore this extraordinary heritage. Sample amber wines made in traditional clay qvevri, deep reds from the Kakheti region, and delicate whites from Imereti, all while learning about the indigenous grape varieties that exist nowhere else on earth. The bar staff are passionate and knowledgeable.
Ride the historic funicular railway up to Mtatsminda Park, the hilltop amusement park overlooking Tbilisi from 770 metres above sea level. The views from the terrace are extraordinary, stretching across the entire city, the river valley, and the Caucasus Mountains beyond. The park itself has a charmingly retro feel with rides, a ferris wheel, and cafes. On a clear day, the snow-capped peaks of the Greater Caucasus are visible on the horizon.
Experience a traditional Georgian supra, the legendary feast that is the centrepiece of Georgian culture. Dish after dish arrives at the table: khachapuri (cheese-filled bread), khinkali (soup dumplings), pkhali (walnut-herb pates), mtsvadi (grilled meat skewers), and much more. A tamada (toastmaster) leads the table through elaborate toasts, and natural wine flows from clay qvevri vessels. The supra is not just a meal, it is a celebration of life and hospitality.
Wander through Tbilisi's enchanting old town, a labyrinth of leaning wooden balconied houses, carved doorways, and vine-draped courtyards clinging to the hillside. Visit the historic sulphur baths in the Abanotubani district, where you can soak in a private domed bathhouse fed by natural hot springs, then climb or take the cable car to the Narikala Fortress for sweeping views over the Mtkvari River and the city's jumbled, colourful rooftops.
Browse the Dry Bridge Flea Market, a sprawling open-air market where vendors sell everything from Soviet memorabilia, antique jewellery, and oil paintings to vinyl records, vintage cameras, and hand-woven carpets. Every stall tells a story, and the quality of the art on offer, often by professional painters selling their work directly, is remarkably high. Bargaining is expected and part of the fun.