Join a Local for a Market Tour, Cooking Class and Meal in her Tbilisi Home
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Join a Local for a Market Tour, Cooking Class and Meal in her Tbilisi Home
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Duration: 4h
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Live guide: English
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- Private market tour and cooking class with your host Tina
- Homecooked meal
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Gratuities
- Entry/Admission - The Dezerter Bazaar
What's not included- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Start:
- Dezerter Bazaar, 5 Abastumani St, T'bilisi, GeorgiaPlease meet Tina at the main entrance of the Dezerter Bazaar. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End:- Tbilisi Mall, T'bilisi, GeorgiaYour experience ends at Tina's home located near the Tbilisi Mall.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7626P338- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Private, personalized experience
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
- If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7626P338
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Itinerary
- 5 Abastumani St, T'bilisi, GeorgiaPlease meet Tina at the main entrance of the Dezerter Bazaar. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
- 1Join Tina for a tour of the lively indoor Dezerter Bazaar marketplace. Discover regional fruits, vegetables and piles of spices used by Georgians in their cooking - you may even purchase a few fresh ingredients that you will use in your cooking class. After your tour, join Tina who lives with her family in a modest, family home to experience Georgian cuisine - a melting pot of a variety of flavors and new ingredients that you may never have tasted before.
- Tbilisi Mall, T'bilisi, GeorgiaYour experience ends at Tina's home located near the Tbilisi Mall.
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- EPKatonah0 contributionsFantastic experience!We were a large group of seven and couldn’t have enjoyed our time enough! Dinara made three items with us which we chose, and then she provided a delicious salad as well. She was an incredibly comfortable teacher, and had wonderful stories to share about Georgia as well. Everyone left full and happy. A perfect afternoon!Written December 30, 2022
- Manolo362150 contributionsEXCITING AND DELICIOUS COOKING CLASSFor us, it was really a pleasure and exciting to do this class with Dinara in Tbilisi. We had nice and funny conversations, so we felt very welcomed at her nice home. In the beginning we could taste some awesome georgian cheese with really good dry red saperavi wine. We made some Kinkhali, Salad und Chakhokhbili. She told us a lot of her cooking secrets and the taste was amazing. We definitely can recommend this to everbody, who loves delicious and authentic kitchens.Written October 4, 2022
- Nomad201495877370 contributionsWonderful experienceDinara was wonderful since the moment we booked the experience. We were welcomed with wine and delicious homemade chips; we always felt comfy and at home. We chose to learn how to make khinkali and she was super patient the whole time. Dinara guides you every step of the way and explains to you why things are made the way they are made. I also have to mention she’s very knowledgeable about Georgian culture and will share it with you. Everything we made was delicious, and she even gave us some Georgian candy/dessert and a bottle of wine for us to take home. And her dogs are adorable! So playful and cute, they made the experience even better. I will remember this experience with much love!Written December 29, 2021
- sully083540 contributionsFun and informative experience with a knowledgable, welcoming, and friendly hostDinara's class was relaxed, fun, and very interesting. We decided to learn how to make khinkali instead of khachapuri, and thanks to Dinara's patience and teaching skills, we were able to make beautiful and tasty khinkali! We also learned how to make several other Georgian dishes and learned a lot about Georgian food, history, and culture. Easily my favorite part of my trip to Tbilisi, only wish I had time to take more of her classes! Highly recommended!Written December 29, 2021
- arnoldemilyj0 contributionsFun Georgian Cooking Experience!Dinara was wonderfully welcoming! My husband and I had a wonderful time learning to make traditional Georgian cuisine (we asked to make Khinkali and Ostri). Dinara walked us through the cooking process and was so open about Tbilisi and Georgian culture. Our food turned out delicious and it was such such great wat to spend the evening!Written August 16, 2021
- georgiaruthw0 contributionsAN INCREDIBLE HIGHLIGHT!My partner Cam and I had a truly delightful evening cooking, talking, and eating with Teo and her mother Tina. It was a highlight of our whole trip, both in and outside Georgia, to be invited to the home of such a welcoming, interesting family, and to learn to cook delicious traditional cuisine with the freshest ingredients. We’ve taken the Ajapsandali recipe Teo kindly wrote out for us and cooked it in London, now West Africa (I cook it weekly here!), and certainly home to Australia in the new year. Can’t thank Teo and Tina enough for their hospitality and warmth. With the best of wishes, Georgia and CamWritten December 10, 2019
- NastassjaT70 contributionsIntroduction to Georgian hospitalityOn my first day in Tbilisi, I had an amazing cooking experience and introduction to Georgian cuisine. The food was prepared with love and there was plenty of food. I enjoyed spending time with Teona and her siblings in their beautiful charming kitchen. I highly recommend this experience ☺️Written October 21, 2019
- sage_and_inga0 contributionsDelightful evening, delicious food!We had such a lovely time with Nino and Lia! After a week of eating out, it was great to learn details about the food we had been enjoying, and to gain some insight into how it is prepared. The meal we had was vegetarian (by request), and everything was fresh and seasonal, including green beans from Lia's garden. We got to try our hands at both corn bread and khachapuri, and we are excited to hone our skills back home – though we will miss the expert guidance of our hosts. Nino and Lia were very open and we felt immediately comfortable with them. It was fun to be in their home, and fascinating to be able to talk to them about Georgia and Georgian cuisine.Written October 5, 2019
- Ehud A0 contributionsVery goodGreat home experience with Lasha and his mother in her apartment together with home cooked meal Both the company and the food were perfectWritten October 3, 2019
- Ihatetrumpandpence0 contributionsTeonas classIt was a wonderful experience with Teona's mother Tina. We loved the market visit, the cooking experience and the conversation. Felt like we had made a friend for life!Written September 26, 2019
- acdallagnol0 contributionsFun, useful and unforgettable experienceMy fiancée and I really wanted to learn how to make the georgian stuffed eggplant, therefore we decided to look for a cooking lesson in Tbilisi where we could learn how to make them! Teo did not only teach us how to make what we wanted, but she also prepared some extra dishes that were amazing! Her boyfriend brought his family’s wine and it was a perfect meal. I would highly recommend this experience! Unfortunately Teo’s mom could not be there, but we still had fun and learned a bit about Georgian food and traditions 😁Written July 11, 2019
- SusanneaG0 contributionsGreat afternoon with Shota and his familyWhen Shota picked us up for the market tour it felt from the very first moment as if we had known him before, it was like visiting friends. We went to a huge market where we did the shopping for our recipes and it was a great place to smell, taste and look. After the market tour we went to the family's home where we had a warm welcome and again it felt like visiting friends. They all speak very good English (Shota also speaks German) and so communication was easy and we learned a lot about the country and the capital Tbilisi. We spent a wonderful afternoon cooking an old family recipe - chicken with walnut sauce. It was fascinating to see how the walnut-mixture changed and finally we had a delicious sauce and homemade walnut oil. Later we enjoyed the delicious meal with the family and afterwards a good cup of coffee on the stylish balcony. We enjoyed this day very much and would highly recommend cooking and touring the market with Shota.Written July 5, 2019
- ckoshuta0 contributionsA slice of life in Tbilisi with ShotaShota is an engaging young man and excellent host. We opted for the meal only option (no lesson or market tour) and it was fabulous. Shota had prepared the meal ahead of time, so we were able to sit on the balcony and enjoy a glass of wine and conversation before heading to the dining table. The recipes are his grandmother's and Shota explained the ingredients and methods to us. The food was wonderful! We had an opportunity to meet his father and sister also--more great conversation (all in excellent English). We did take extra wine to share (easily purchased in one of the many wine shops in Tbilisi) in addition to the delicious local wine Shota served. The only hitch was when the corkscrew broke, but Shota quickly called over the deck to the neighbor who promptly tossed one over. It was so enriching to experience a slice of Georgian life and hear the perspectives of a bright young twenty-something person (we are in our sixties). We stayed for several hours sharing stories, music and food. This was our first Traveling Spoon experience and we were completely delighted. I highly recommend Shota's dinner to anyone visiting Tbilisi regardless of age!Written June 9, 2019
- sradhakr010 contributionsA great experience with Shota and familyShota and his family were really fantastic hosts-- from the moment I arrived at their stunning, plant-filled Mtasminda apartment, I was greeted with lovely music and conversation and learned to make pkhali and lobio, while regaled with homemade lemonade. Had really lovely conversation, and Shota was keen to follow-up on confusing bits of recipes, and after hearing that I'd wanted to experience nightlife in Tbilisi, even invited me out to meet his friends and checked in a few times during my stay in Georgia to offer advice. Couldn't recommend more!Written June 8, 2019
- Kanani M0 contributionsLovely Morning at "home"Teo and her mom were amazing hostesses! I felt like I was walking into a dear friend's home when I arrived. I enjoyed a little snack of bread and cheese while Teo and I got acquainted with each other and she finished a little prep. We made a few traditional dishes together, all while discussing culture and sharing personal experiences. In the end, I realized so many of my favorite Georgian dishes are actually not as difficult to make as I had imagined. I will certainly take what I learned with me to recreate in my own kitchen. Best of all, you will leave Teo's home truly feeling like part of the family!Written May 7, 2019
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Vytautas A
Druskininkai, Lithuania155 contributions
Jul 2022
Tina met us at Desertiz Bazar in the morning, we had a 30min walk around the market and selected everything we needed. One of us did not eat meat, one ate everything, and one was a child - Tina attended to all of our needs, and we chose only the products that would meet our need, which is super cool. Then we drove to Tinas place, and started cooking. About 10 different meals, which was way more than enough :) Then our son got sleepy, so Tina aranged a bed for him to sleep in, and he slept there for more than an hour :) We finished eating around noon, and we really enjoyed the whole experience.
Written July 31, 2022
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Soso11
Zurich, Switzerland8 contributions
We first took a trip to the market, which is an experience in itself. You will cook and talk and learn a lot about culture and history, basically anything you would like to know about Georgia.
Be prepared to spend more time than planned (should you want to) 😊
Be prepared to spend more time than planned (should you want to) 😊
Written February 4, 2022
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Joan J
Newhall, CA361 contributions
Oct 2019
We spent a lovely evening learning how a typical Georgian family lives.. Teo, a recent med school grad, welcomed us into her home where we met her mom and several younger brothers and sisters. We accompanied her to her local market where she selected cheese and vegetables/fruit for our dinner and appetizers. We also stopped to pick up some warm baked bread. We helped her assemble a lovely dinner after we feasted on her father’s homemade wine and honey along with several cheeses and bread. Then we helped her make salad, eggplant, chicken in tomato and vegetable sauce and cornmeal porridge (like polenta) and cornmeal and cheese fried balls. The best thing was talking with her and her mom about their culture and our culture and getting to know them on a personal basis.
Written October 19, 2019
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We are so glad you had a memorable Traveling Spoon experience and look forward to serving you again on your future travels!
Written October 20, 2019
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Pixley O
Miami, FL18 contributions
Tina, (Teo's mom) was very welcoming and showed me around the different food markets explaining, in detail, what to look for in certain ingredients. At home, Tina, went above and beyond. She encouraged me to cook alongside her. I hope to come back soon.
Written August 3, 2019
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58NellyF
Amsterdam, The Netherlands19 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
What a fun morning I had with Nino and Lia. First we visited the market and they showed me the special 'spice'lady, 'cheese' lady, 'churchkhela' lady and many more stalls. Then we went home and cooked a nice lunch. Nina and her mother where very nice explaining me about Georgian cuisine and culture. I learned a lot. Thanks!
Written December 11, 2018
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FreitheitinHK
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Aug 2018 • Family
Nino and her mom were so friendly and lovely 😍😍 They were willing to cater to our vegetarian needs and taught us how to make delicious Georgian vegetarian food 🍲 😋 Nino even became our translator and helped us find my lost mobile phone. She was so kind and helpful. She was very eager to tell us about different Georgian cultures and cuisines. We can feel her passion for cooking and food. 😁😁 We love her and her mom💕💕 highly recommend them to everyone who wishes to have an amazing cooking experience in Georgia 🇬🇪!!!
Written September 8, 2018
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