Service Description

1. Parliament of Georgia & Oliver and Marjory Wardrop Monument We begin our tour at the Parliament of Georgia. Behind the Parliament, we visit the monument to Sir Oliver and Marjory Wardrop, two British siblings who played an important role in developing cultural and diplomatic connections between Britain and Georgia. Oliver Wardrop served as Britain’s first Chief Commissioner in Georgia from 1919 to 1921, while Marjory introduced Georgian literature to the English-speaking world through her translations. (georgianencyclopedia.ge⁠) 2. The Wardrop House & British Diplomatic History We continue to a beautiful historic building connected with the Wardrops and explore its architecture and fascinating story. Here we learn about the British diplomatic presence in Georgia during the period of the First Democratic Republic of Georgia (1918–1921). 3. Liberty Square & Courtyard by Marriott Our next stop is Liberty Square, where we explore the historic buildings and learn about the British military and diplomatic presence in Tbilisi after Georgia declared independence. 4. London Square We finish this part of the tour at London Square, discovering another interesting connection between Tbilisi and Britain and hearing stories about the British travellers, diplomats and cultural figures who became fascinated by Georgia. This walking tour is not simply about monuments — it is about the fascinating story of how Britain discovered Georgia and how Georgians looked toward Britain during the struggle for independence.