Georgian National Museum (Saqartvelos Erovnuli Muzeumi) Tours and Activities

The city of Tbilisi is rich with history, but travelers looking to gain a deeper understanding of the nation’s dynamic past should pay a visit to the Georgian National Museum (Saqartvelos Erovnuli Muzeumi), where impressive galleries are lined with the art and artifacts of this diverse nation, dating back to the 8th millennium BC.
Travelers say the well-organized museum provides vital insight into Georgia’s history, including its existence under soviet rule. The treasury exhibit in the museum’s basement showcases jewels dating back more than 2,000 years and the armory section displays some impressive pieces from World War II. Though the museum is small by international standards, visitors agree it packs thousands of years of history into a compact space. Most of the material isn’t translated, so travelers who want to get the most from this experience may want to opt for a guided tour in one of four languages offered.
Practical Info
The museum is located at Shota Rustaveli Avenue in Tbilisi. It is open 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is 5 GEL for adults. Guided tours are available in Georgian, English, German and Russian for an additional fee per person.
Address: Shota Rustaveli Ave, Tbilisi, Georgia
Hours: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday
Admission: 5 GEL
18 Tours and Activities to Experience Georgian National Museum (Saqartvelos Erovnuli Muzeumi)
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Private tour: Tbilisi Full Day Sightseeing
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Take in Tbilisi’s top attractions and sample the flavors Georgians love on this private full-day Tbilisi sightseeing tour. Follow a private guide on a sightseeing tour of Tbilisi and the Old Town, and discover landmarks including the Georgian National Museum and Holy Trinity Cathedral — one of the largest Orthodox churches in the world. Enjoy fine views from the Metekhi Plateau and Mtatsminda Mountain, and stop for a traditional lunch in a local Georgian restaurant. Take the cable car to 4th-century Narikala Fortress, and soak up the atmosphere in Meidan Square.
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Private Tbilisi City Tour and Dinner with Folk Show
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Explore Georgia’s history, cuisine and culture on this private 8-hour Tbilisi city tour and dinner with folk show. Take the funicular to Mtatsminda Mountain for panoramic views over Tbilisi and explore Mtatsminda Pantheon, where some of Georgia’s famous artists, scholars and writers are buried. Discover archaeological treasures from the Middle Ages in the Georgian National Museum, visit the Open Air Museum of Ethnography and relax on the banks of Turtle Lake. In the evening, enjoy a delicious dinner of Georgian specialities as traditional folk music fills the air.
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17 Day Tour through Georgia
Starts: Tbilisi, Georgia
Best Time: APR-OCT
Distance: 2485 km
Duration: 17 days
Tour takes off in the capital Tbilisi, and travels through every corner of Georgia. Visitors are going to sightsee major cities and towns, provinces in the highlands of the Greater and Lesser Caucasus mountains, the shores of the Black Sea, natural wonders of the West Georgia, traditional wine-making areas in the east, and all major historico-cultural monuments of the country.
Tour is accompanied by professional and experienced guide and driver that will make your journey smooth, informational and unforgettable.
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Georgian Painters All-Inclusive Five-Day Tour with Travel & Paint
The artist lives in every person, despite the profession. It is only necessary to open and develop it. Why not try to paint while traveling? Amazing trips with lots of fun and cognitive tours by steps of worldwide famous Georgian artists. Paint and take home nice memories and lovely artwork. Our five-day tour is arranged according to the most famous Georgian painter's art. If you estimate an art and love learning about artists from all over the world, you will appreciate the creation of Niko Pirosmani, Elene Axvlediani, Lado Gudiashvili, and Davit Kakabadze.
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6-Day Cultural Heritage Tour to Georgia from Tbilisi
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8-Day Tour to Georgian Highlands and Black Sea from Tbilisi
8 days of an authentic experience through the unique places in Caucasus Highlands, alpine valleys and gorgeous mountains, remote villages with medieval towers, Black Sea shore and 5 UNESCO World heritage sites. The main highlight is the village Ushguli - the highest permanently settled village in Europe. To reach the village we start 4x4WD Jeep adventure from Mestia along Enguri River. After mountain adventures enjoy leisure time at breathtaking seashores of Black Sea Coast.
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The Best of Tbilisi Walking Tour
Planning a trip to Georgia? Why Tbilisi is trendy as a holiday destination? Looking for the top sightseeing places in Tbilisi? The City of Great Charm offers a long collection of museums, buildings, markets, baths, and top attractions that you must visit once in a life.
Which are Tbilisi's best attractions? The Old Town is just the beginning of the city's charms. The vibrant and contrasting city offers you the chance to discover some of the richest examples of Caucasian history. Get stunned with the streets full of history and its beautiful architecture examples, which survived across the ages.
Get ready to experience Georgia in a different perspective. A local charismatic guide will reveal the secrets and interesting facts about one of the most ancient European cities.
* Visit the iconic Old Town sights and learn about the history of Tbilisi.
* Visit one of the most interesting museums in Europe and the Caucasus and learn about the Georgian culture.
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Tbilisi Museum and Georgian Wine Tasting Private Tour
Explore Georgia’s culture and heritage on this private 6-hour Tbilisi museum and Georgian wine-tasting tour. Visit the Open-Air Museum of Ethnography — near the banks of Turtle Lake — with a private guide and admire over 8,000 exhibits from Georgian regions including Abkhazia, Javakheti and Lechkhumi. Delve into Georgia’s ancient history in the Georgian National Museum, home to Georgian and Caucasian archaeological artifacts from down the centuries. Gaze over fine artworks by Georgian and European artists at the Museum of Fine Arts, then finish with a wine-tasting in a local wine bar.
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All these sights mark the end of the Old Town and they are in close proximity and pleasant walking distance.
Afterwards we visit the stunning treasury of the Georgian National Museum (closed on Mondays) before taking a stroll along Rustaveli Avenue, the main street in Tbilisi.
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Discover Georgia in 5 days
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Georgia is the country of wonderland, full of breathtaking natural wonders, panoramic views of the Caucasus mountains, and centuries old historical landmarks.
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11-Day Small-Group Great Georgian Discovery Tour
This comprehensive 11 day tour gives you the opportunity to really get to know Georgia, its breathtaking landscapes and its friendly people.
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Full day Tbilisi city Tour
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