Urbex Archives - WT Georgia

Tbilisi Bunker Tour – 1 March

Visit a real Soviet bunker located beneath the streets of Tbilisi.

Tbilisi bunkers create an underground city beneath the capital’s streets. During the Cold War, the Soviet Union allocated a large budget to prepare for nuclear and other attacks. Under Tbilisi alone, there are about 450 bunkers, one of which includes a large control panel to provide communication with bunkers below other Georgian cities.

During our tour through the Tbilisi bunker, we will learn how such facilities were heated, where they were getting water from, and how they communicated with each other. We will also have an opportunity to take a closer look at the technology used to measure radiation and protect it from its impact.

Date: 1 march

Duration: 1 -1.5 hrs

Start: 17:00, Nadzaladevi Metro Station

End: Around 18:30, Nadzladevi Metro Station

Cost: 85 Gel

Inclusions:

Guided itinerary with a guide specializing in urban exploration,

You don’t need to make any special preparations for this tour. But please make sure to wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes. The bunker is not heated in any way.

Private Bunker and Apollo Cinema Urbex tour for Celine

Visit the abandoned Apollo Cinema in Tbilisi.

Date:
Duration: 1 hr
Start: in Marjanishvili area (we will provide the exact location later)
Price: 250 gel per person in case of two participants

The now-a-days abandoned building of Apollo Cinema was built in 1909 and represents a beautiful example of Art Neuvo architecture. In Soviet times, cinema was called “October”. It’s beautiful decorations and spacious hall will take you to the fantasy of beautiful balls and celebrations. The Apollo Cinema in Tbilisi is an iconic, yet abandoned building with a rich history that reflects the cultural and architectural heritage of Georgia’s capital. Located in the heart of Tbilisi, near the city’s bustling Rustaveli Avenue, the Apollo Cinema holds a special place in the history of Georgian cinema and urban architecture. Despite its neglect, the building continues to capture the imagination of photographers, filmmakers, and urban explorers who see beauty in its faded grandeur.
You don’t need to make any special preparations for this tour. But please make sure to wear warm clothes and comfortable shoes.

Abandoned Soviet Bunker – One-hour guided tour of an underground Cold War-era bunker.
Cold War History & Technology – Learn how the Soviet Union prepared for nuclear and other threats, including the role of over 450 bunkers beneath Tbilisi. Discover how these facilities were heated, supplied with water, and used for communication between cities.
Radiation Protection Systems – See the original equipment used to detect and shield against radiation.

Inclusions:

Guided itinerary with a guide specializing in urban exploration

Tskaltubo Sanatoriums and Kutaisi Overnight tour – 7-8 March

Join us on an overnight trip to the Soviet sanatoriums in Tskaltubo. Once, they were attracting millions from all over USSR. Today they slowly disappear under the foliage. Let’s explore together their secrets!

Dates: 7-8 March
Duration: 2 days/ 1 night
Driving distance: 490 km
Trip difficulty: Easy
Group size: Min. 5 participants
Accommodation: shared twin/double rooms in a hotel.

Pick-up: Sat, 09:00, Samaia Garden, Tbilisi
Drop-off: Sun, around 18:00 Samaia Garden, Tbilisi (The arrival time will depend on the traffic)

Price: 450 GEL

Itinerary:

Day 1
Tbilisi – Kutaisi – Tskaltubo
We will leave Tbilisi in the morning and head to Kutaisi. On the way, we will stop to admire the in Gori for a coffee break. Once we reach Tskaltubo, we will start the first part of our urban exploration. We will begin with Tsklatubo Railway Station and continue with Bathhouse N8, Sanatorium Medea, and perhaps a couple of other sites if the daylight allows it. We will have restaurant stop and then Overnight in Kutaisi.

Day 2
Tskaltubo – Tbilisi
After breakfast, we have free time in Kutaisi which allows you to visit the city and take a cable car. we will then drive to Bagrati cathedral. In the afternoon, we will head back to Tbilisi, stopping on the way to stretch our legs and eat lunch. Evening return to Tbilisi. The end of the tour!

Inclusions:

Transfers
Sightseeing/hiking itinerary with an English-speaking guide
Accommodation in shared twin/double rooms in a local hotel with breakfast.
Entrance fees if required

Exclusions:

Lunch and dinner
Travel insurance

Note:
Please check Terms and Conditions for our cancellation and insurance policy

HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE TOUR

MEETING TIME AND PLACE
We meet 9:00 at Samaia Garden. Please be on time. In case of any delays, please inform your guide. Otherwise, the group will depart without you.

WEATHER

Georgian weather changes often and fast. For this reason, it’s essential to follow the weather forecast closely. Here is the weather forecast. Please check it the night before the tour to be well prepared.

WHAT TO WEAR
Please wear clothes appropriate to the weather.
comfortable shoes for walking. raincoats or umbrellas.

FOOD & DRINKS

Always make sure you have enough drinking water. 1.5–2 liters should be enough for the day.
Please make sure to bring snacks – sandwiches, dried fruit, sweets.
They will help you maintain your energy during the hike. we will also stop at supermarkets and restaurants.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS

If you are prone to motion sickness, please have medicine with you.

GUIDE
We will send you guide’s contact details a few days before the tour. Please make sure to check your inbox and spam.

Apollo Cinema Urbex

Visit the abandoned Apollo Cinema in Tbilisi.

Date: Anytime (please check guide availability)
Duration: 1 hr
Start: in Marjanishvili area (we will provide the exact location later)
Cost:
95 Gel per person in case of 4 participants.
Please let us know exactly how many people are interested, and we will provide you with the exact price.

Inclusions:

Guided itinerary with a guide specializing in urban exploration