Activity in Tbilisi, Georgia
Tbilisi Narikala Cable Car (Return)
About 20 minTbilisi, Georgia
Duration
About 20 min
Activity level
Low
Highlights
- Return ride from Rike Park to the Narikala ridge
- The old town and the Mtkvari from above
- Sets you down by the Kartlis Deda statue
- Walk back down through the old streets
What's included
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Included in the activity
- Entry to the site for one person
Not included
- Transport to and from the site
- Guide
- Meals and drinks
- Anything else charged separately on site
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About this experience
A short cable car from Rike Park on the river across to the Narikala ridge, with the old town and the Mtkvari below. It is the painless way up to the fortress and the Kartlis Deda statue; the walk back down through the old streets is the usual plan.
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Good to know
- Bolt is the taxi app locals use in Tbilisi and Batumi.
- Entrance tickets are not pre-purchased. Your driver or guide helps you buy them on the day.
- Medical insurance is mandatory and you may be asked to show it at immigration.
- The local currency is the Georgian lari (GEL).
What to bring
- Camera for Old Tbilisi panoramas
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Rike Park station features an elevator to the boarding platform; cabins level with platforms.
Health and safety
- 3-minute scenic gondola flight above Mtkvari River to Narikala Fortress.
Opening hours
- Mon - Sun: 10 AM - 12 AM
- Daily 10:00 to 00:00 (Midnight in summer; 10:00 to 22:00 in winter). Payment requires MetroMoney card or contactless bank card at turnstile.
Questions
Return. It runs from Rike Park across to the Narikala ridge and back.
No. Most people walk down through the old streets instead, which takes about twenty minutes.
Yes. This is the entrance fee only. Getting there is not included - book a tour or a transfer for that.
Yes, per person, unless the product says otherwise.
No. Tickets are normally bought at the gate on the day. Booking here simply means it is paid for and priced in your package up front.
We quote in US dollars. On site the local currency is the Georgian lari (GEL).
Spring and autumn are considered the best times to visit due to mild temperatures, though summers can be hot.
The historic Old Town is compact and walkable, while the wider city is connected by an extensive metro and bus network.
Visa requirements depend on your nationality, so check official government sources before planning your trip.
The official currency of Georgia is the Lari.
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