Culinary Adventure Through Tbilisi’s Dezerter’s Bazaar
- 6–7 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This tour takes you deep into Tbilisi’s legendary Dezerter’s Bazaar, one of the city's most vibrant and authentic cultural landmarks, where few travelers venture. You'll explore the buzzing wholesale market side-by-side with a professional local guide, meeting the farmers, foragers, and food artisans who shape Georgian cuisine from the ground up. This isn’t just a food tour, it’s a cultural deep dive. You’ll gain insider knowledge, personal connections, and a richer understanding of Georgia’s unique culinary traditions and hospitality. Whether you're a food lover, a culture seeker, or simply curious, this tour leaves you with unforgettable tastes, stories, and moments only a local can provide.
Inclusions
What's included
- Photo & Video Shooting Throughout the Tour
- Transportation – Comfortable taxi rides between locations
- Experienced Professional Guide – Passionate and knowledgeable local expert
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, etc. If you have dietary requirements. Please indicate it to the special requirements at the time of booking.
- Natural Wine Tasting – Exclusive tasting at a renowned natural wine bar in Tbilisi
- Lunch at Shavi Lomi – A full traditional meal at one of Tbilisi’s most iconic Georgian restaurants
- Complimentary Bottled Water
- All Entrance & Admission Fees
- Bazaar Tastings – Includes Georgian wine, chacha, and food samples directly from market vendors
Itinerary
Meeting Point: Fountain near Rustaveli Metro
Step into the heart of Georgian gastronomy with our Bazar Tour, an immersive exploration of Tbilisi’s iconic Dezerter’s Bazaar—named after the soldiers who, according to legend, deserted the Czar’s army and sold their gear here before vanishing into the hills. Today, this chaotic and colorful market pulses with life, offering a sensory overload of fresh produce, spices, cheeses, and more.
Our tour dives into the wholesale farmer's market section—where many of the city's best restaurants and small shops source their ingredients. Meet passionate local merchants, sample seasonal produce, and discover the hidden stories behind Georgia’s world-renowned cuisine. This is your perfect introduction to the flavors, hospitality, and culture that define Georgian food.
After the market, we hop in a taxi to enjoy a traditional Georgian lunch at a local favorite.
From there, we end the day at one of Tbilisi’s top natural wine bars for a private wine tasting experience featuring unique Georgian wines you won’t find anywhere else.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meeting Point is at the Fountain near Rustaveli Metro. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 17 travellers
- Operated by
- Tusheti Travel
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Tbilisi
- Its from-price is 83% above the median of the 1465 experiences we list in Tbilisi.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tbilisi
Tbilisi, Georgia's capital, spills along a river gorge beneath a fortress, mixing balconied old houses, sulphur baths and bold modern landmarks.
The old town gathers along the Mtkvari River, its narrow streets lined with carved wooden balconies, churches and wine bars. Abanotubani, the bath district, is crowned by brick domes over sulphur springs, and the walls of Narikala Fortress overlook it all, reached by cable car or a steep walk. The Mother of Georgia statue stands on the ridge holding a sword and a bowl of wine.
Top-ranked sights in Tbilisi: Metekhi Church, Narikala Fortress, Tbilisi Old Town (Dzveli Tbilisi).
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