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Culinary Adventure Through Tbilisi’s Dezerter’s Bazaar

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Tbilisi
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Duration
6 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English
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Explore Tbilisi’s Dezerter’s Bazaar with a local guide. Discover Georgian cuisine, meet farmers, and savor unique traditions in this immersive culinary journey through a vibrant market.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

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Transportation – Comfortable taxi rides between locations
Experienced Professional Guide – Passionate and knowledgeable local expert

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

Shota Rustaveli Statue (Pass By)

Meeting Point: Fountain near Rustaveli Metro
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Dezerter Bazaar

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.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included
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Dezerter Bazaar

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.
2 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
3

Shavi Lomi

After the market, we hop in a taxi to enjoy a traditional Georgian lunch at a local favorite.
2 minutesAdmission Ticket Included
4

Stamba Hotel

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.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

"Rustaveli", Merab Kostava Street, Tbilisi, Georgia, GE

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Meeting Point is at the Fountain near Rustaveli Metro. The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead travelers name.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Please note that the time is in Georgia Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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