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Mtatsminda Cable Car
Tickets: book ahead or walk in?
A cheap, high-frequency cable car with tickets bought on site, no booking needed.
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Timed entry
No
Typical price
GEL 1
Busiest
Evenings, weekends, sunset hours
Quietest time
Late morning on weekdays
Skip-the-line ticket
Not needed
Best time to visit
Late afternoon to sunset is ideal, since you'll catch both daylight views and the city lights switching on. Spring and autumn offer the clearest skies for photography.
Budget tips
The round-trip fare is only about 1 GEL when you use a Metromani card, so buy one at any metro station to avoid the slightly higher cash fare. The amusement park rides cost extra, typically 3-5 GEL each, so budget roughly 15-20 GEL total if you want to try several.
Recommended for
Budget travelers, Photography enthusiasts, Families with kids, Couples
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Quick facts: The ride climbs 300 meters in just four minutes, covering nearly a kilometer of track that dates back to 1905. A single round trip sets you back about 1 GEL, making it one of the cheapest city rides you'll ever take.
Highlights: At the top you step straight into an amusement park that's been operating since the 1960s, complete with a working Ferris wheel that gives you a jaw-dropping panorama of the whole city below. Come at dusk and you'll watch Tbilisi's lights flicker on while the funfair neon buzzes around you.
Insider tips
- Bring small bills or a Metromani card, since the ticket booth often doesn't have change for larger notes.
- The right side of the car gives the best views of the Old Town as you ascend, so grab that spot early.
- Skip the park's food stalls and walk five minutes to the terrace restaurants at the top for better food at similar prices.
- Go on a weekday morning if you want the cable car almost to yourself, weekends get busy with families.
Practical info
Open every dayOpen late until 23:30 on every day
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