Frequently Asked Questions About Tours and Excursions
Everything about booking, cancellation, and participating in tours
Common Questions
In summer and October (Rtveli grape harvest), popular tours sell out fast – book 1–2 weeks ahead. In spring and winter, 2–3 days in advance is usually enough.
Day trips from Tbilisi: Mtskheta + Jvari, Kakheti wine tasting, Kazbegi (Stepantsminda), Dashbashi Canyon. From Batumi – Machakhela, Botanical Garden. Multi-day – Svaneti.
Yes, most tours on Viator and GetYourGuide offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Check the policy on each tour page.
Yes, Georgia has many multilingual guides. You can filter by language on GetYourGuide and Viator. Private tours in Russian are widely available.
Food tours in Tbilisi, wine tastings in Kakheti, visits to Mtskheta and Gori. Ski tours to Gudauri and Bakuriani (December–March).
Choose the tour you like, select the date and number of participants, and complete the booking online. After payment, you’ll receive a confirmation and an electronic ticket by email.
No. Most tours accept mobile bookings. Just show your confirmation to the guide before the tour starts.
Most tours offer free cancellation 24 to 48 hours before the start time. Exact conditions are specified on the tour page.
If you’re running late, it’s best to contact the tour operator directly (you’ll find their contact details in your booking). If you don’t show up and haven’t canceled in advance, the payment is usually non-refundable.
Most tours are confirmed instantly and run in all weather conditions. However, some require a minimum number of participants. If the tour is canceled, you’ll be offered an alternative or a full refund.
Details about the meeting point are listed in your ticket and on the tour page.
Some tours include hotel pickup, while others start from a fixed meeting point in the city. This information is always specified in the tour description.
Dress for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water and sunscreen (especially for summer tours). In some cases, you may need to carry your passport – for example, on tours that cross a border.