Culture & Cuisine Day Trip

Dadiani Palace & Local Food Walk
in Zugdidi

Royal history, city gardens, and Samegrelo flavors

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A Quiet Dive into Royalty & Regional Tastes

Zugdidi is known for its grand Dadiani Palace, a 19th‑century seat of the Samegrelo dynasty. This private walk‑and‑ride tour lets you explore its historic halls, strolled gardens, and family museum before continuing with your driver to local spots, cafés, bakeries, or hidden lunch tables, where you’ll taste regional dishes like mkhudi, lobio, and freshly baked Kubdari.

It’s a slow-paced experience ideal for travelers seeking a blend of architecture, royal stories, and authentic flavors. Your local driver guides you to the best tasting venues, flexible to your timing and appetite. Pickup from anywhere in Georgia makes it easy to add this as a start, end, or standalone trip.

Plan your Zugdidi day

What’s included

Private vehicle & local driver

Visit to Dadiani Palace & gardens

Stops at cafés or bakeries for Samegrelo dishes

Pickup anywhere in Georgia

Explore the Seat of Samegrelo Nobility

Dadiani Palace combines elegant interior design, period furniture, and a small museum with royal memorabilia. The lush garden features rare trees and scenic walkways. We’ll ensure you have enough time to take in stories, secrets, and the atmosphere of this lesser-known Georgian landmark.

Taste-local Experience

Samegrelo cuisine is hearty, bold, and full of flavor. You’ll sample specialties like mchadi corn bread, spiced beans, mkhudi stew, and grilled meats in home-style cafes. Drivers know the best spots, including family-run places often missed by tourists.

Timing & Price

The tour takes 3 to 4 hours. Pricing starts at $90 per vehicle, including driving, stops, and palace entry (approx. $3/pax). Meals are paid on-site, expect to spend around $5–10 per person depending on dishes and drinks.

A Stylish Blend of History & Taste

Not every palace tour ends with homemade bread. In Zugdidi you get both, detailed culture and flavors grounded in the region. This tour is perfect as a break between long drives or as a cultural add-on to Svaneti or Batumi. Wherever you're heading in Georgia, we'll start from your door.

Frequently asked questions

The palace grounds cover a large area, but the typical visit lasts about 45–60 minutes. You’ll walk through the palace rooms, museum halls, and gardens at a relaxed pace with optional extra time.

Yes. Our driver will guide you to restaurants or cafés that can cater to vegetarian, gluten-free, or other dietary needs, just let us know in advance.

Yes. The palace has a designated parking area for private vehicles. Your driver will handle parking and ticket logistics for you.

Absolutely. We offer pickup anywhere in Georgia. If you're coming from Tbilisi, Batumi, Mestia, or beyond, we'll adapt timing and route so you arrive smoothly and start fresh in Zugdidi.