Wine and myth collide in one hour.

This Tbilisi wine tasting pairs drinking with short, visual lectures in English, set in the old streets and atmosphere of Georgia’s capital.

I like that you get both four wine glasses plus a chacha shot, so the experience feels like a real tasting, not a token sip. I also like the teaching style: a professional lecturer (12 years of experience) delivers visual, interactive topics on Georgia, art, and legend in a comfortable space.

One consideration: it’s timed tight—about 1 hour—so if you want a long sit-down tasting or lots of wandering, this may feel brief.

Key highlights I’d prioritize

• Four wines and a chacha shot with water and dry fruits
• English visual lecture in a comfortable, attendee-friendly setting
• Georgian mythology lessons (including Kolkhida and the Golden Fleece)
• Old Tbilisi context while you taste, not just in a classroom
• Small group size with a max of 15 people
• Professional lecturer with 12 years of experience

A one-hour wine lesson in Avlabari and Old Tbilisi

You start in Avlabari, Tbilisi, and the tour ends right back at the same meeting point. The start time is 7:30 pm, and it runs about 1 hour—a great length for a night when you want culture and a drink without turning your evening into a whole project.

What makes this feel different from a standard tasting room is that it happens alongside short themed teaching. You’re in the old-Tbilisi mood while you learn how Georgia links wine to daily life, belief, and storytelling. It’s the kind of plan that helps you see the city with new eyes even if you only spend a little time there.

What you actually drink: four glasses of wine and chacha

Here’s the practical part: the tasting includes four glasses of wine and a shot of chacha (Georgia’s traditional spirit). You also get a bottle of water, plus a dry fruit tasting board to balance the sweetness and help you keep going through the flight.

I like that this isn’t vague. You know what you’re getting, and it’s enough alcohol that you’ll notice the change as the evening progresses. The dry fruits also matter. They’re simple, but they help you shift from one sip to the next without your palate feeling completely wrecked halfway through.

If you’re sensitive to spirits, go slow with the chacha. It’s included, which is fun, but it can hit harder than you expect after wine.

The lecture topics: Kolkhida, the Golden Fleece, and church wall art

The format is visual and interactive, and the lecture topics move through ideas that feel very Georgian—wine, city history and architecture, mythology, and religion. In the themes listed, you’ll hear about Kolkhida and the Golden Fleece, plus Georgian religious and mystical wall paintings.

That might sound like a lot for an hour. In practice, it works because the topics are tied to imagery and storytelling. You’re not just hearing dates and names. You’re getting a guided set of meaning-making pieces: how legends connect to identity, and how religious art and local traditions show up in the way people talk about culture.

It’s also taught in English, and the room is described as comfortable for visual lectures. So if you don’t want a loud, chaotic bar scene, this style fits better. You can listen, look, and taste at the same time.

How the night unfolds: tasting while you learn

This tour is short, so pacing is everything. Expect to spend your time in one main experience cycle: drink, listen, and absorb. The idea is that you’re tasting while topical lectures run alongside you, so you’re not waiting around for the next thing to happen.

The experience is designed for a small crowd—max 15 travelers—which changes the vibe. You’re less likely to feel like a number. And for English lectures, smaller groups usually make it easier to actually follow what’s going on without straining.

It’s also described as a “comfortable space” full of enthusiasts and wine lovers. That’s the sweet spot if you like questions, conversation, or just being surrounded by people who are genuinely interested.

Price and value: why $9 makes sense for this setup

At $9 per person, the value is the headline. You’re getting:

• Four glasses of wine
• A shot of chacha
• Water
• A dry fruit tasting board
• A one-hour visual, interactive lecture
• Instruction in English

Even if you treat the lecture as the “bonus,” the alcohol and water already justify a good chunk of that price. Most wine tastings either charge a similar amount for drinks only, or they charge much more if a guided theme is included. Here, the teaching is part of the package, and that’s what makes it feel like you buy learning plus drinking—not just pouring.

Also, it’s typically booked about 11 days in advance, which tells me it’s the kind of activity that fills up when people plan evenings thoughtfully. If you’re in Tbilisi during a busy stretch, I’d book sooner rather than later so you can lock in the 7:30 pm slot.

Where this tour is strongest (and where it may not fit)

This is strongest if you want:

• A guided introduction to Georgian wine culture
• Short history and mythology told in a way you can remember
• A mix of taste + visuals + English narration
• A small-group evening that doesn’t run too long

It may not be the best fit if you want a slow, multi-hour tasting with deep technical breakdowns of each wine’s vineyard and winemaking process. The whole program is only about an hour, and the core structure is lecture-driven rather than masterfully comparing dozens of varietals.

It’s also a night tasting, so plan around alcohol. Have a light meal beforehand. Go in ready to sip, listen, and enjoy—not to sprint across the city after.

Practical tips for your best night

A few ways to make this kind of tasting feel easier and more fun:

• Arrive a few minutes early so you can settle in before the lecture starts. Starting at 7:30 pm means you’ll want to be in place rather than rushing.
• Bring a curious mindset. The lecture covers themes like mythology and wall paintings, and that content lands best when you let it spark questions.
• Pace yourself with chacha. You’ll taste it, but you control how fast you move through the flight.
• Wear something comfortable. Even with the old-Tbilisi setting, you’re also spending time in a comfortable lecture space, so aim for “easy to sit and listen,” not “just for photos.”

Who should book this wine tasting

I think it’s ideal for:

• Wine lovers who want context, not just consumption
• Travelers who like cultural stories—myths, religion, architecture—but in short digestible segments
• People visiting Tbilisi for the first time and want a fast, structured way to understand Georgian identity
• Anyone who prefers English narration and visual learning

If you’re traveling with friends, it’s also a good “shared experience” option. You can talk about what you learned right after—like the way Kolkhida and the Golden Fleece show up as part of broader Georgian storytelling.

Should you book Wine Tasting in Tbilisi?

If you want an affordable evening that combines real drinks with English visual storytelling, book it. The price-to-inclusions ratio is unusually strong: four wine glasses, chacha, water, dry fruits, and a one-hour guided lecture.

I’d especially recommend it if you’re the type who enjoys learning while you’re out, but doesn’t want to over-plan. It’s structured, short, small-group, and it gives you something to remember about Georgia beyond a single sip.

If you hate alcohol or you want a very technical, long-form wine seminar, skip it and choose a different style of tasting. Otherwise, this one is a smart evening in old Tbilisi—both practical and genuinely fun.

FAQ

Where does the wine tasting start?

The experience starts in Avlabari, Tbilisi, Georgia, and it ends back at the same meeting point.

What time does it run?

The tour starts at 7:30 pm and lasts about 1 hour (approx.).

What’s included in the tasting?

You’ll receive four glasses of wine and a shot of chacha, plus a bottle of water and a dry fruit tasting board.

Is the lecture in English?

Yes, the lecture topics are lectured in English.

How many people are in the group?

The activity has a maximum of 15 travelers.

Is there free cancellation?

Yes. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid is not refunded.

Will I get a ticket on my phone and confirmation at booking?

You receive a mobile ticket, and you’ll receive confirmation at the time of booking.