Ride the funicular to Mtatsminda, visit the Pantheon of writers, then walk down through Sololaki to Vake Park and the Turtle Lake cable car.
- —Funicular ascent to Mtatsminda ridge with views over Tbilisi and the Mtkvari valley
- —Pantheon of writers and public figures, including the grave of Alexander Griboyedov
- —Descent on foot through Sololaki's art-nouveau courtyards and balconies, a route most group tours skip
- —Vake Park, the city's largest green space, with its long avenue of plane trees
- —A second, quieter cable car ride over Turtle Lake away from the Old Town crowds
- —A stop for lemonade and khachapuri along the way, not a rushed photo stop
- ✓ Licensed English-speaking guide for 3 hours
- ✓ Funicular tickets, both directions
- ✓ Turtle Lake cable car tickets
- ✓ Short private vehicle transfer between Sololaki and Vake Park
- ✓ Lemonade and khachapuri tasting stop
- ✓ Bottled water during the walk
- — Hotel pickup and drop-off (quoted separately, see airport and city transfers)
- — Lunch or additional food and drinks beyond the tasting stop
- — Personal expenses and souvenirs
- — Gratuities
- · Wear comfortable walking shoes, the route includes stairs at the Pantheon and an uphill stretch through Sololaki
- · The funicular and the Turtle Lake cable car occasionally close for maintenance, checked at booking
- · Spring and autumn give the clearest views from Mtatsminda, summer midday can be hot on the open terrace
- · The Pantheon is a working memorial site, dress and behave respectfully
- · Tbilisi weather changes quickly on the ridge, bring a light jacket even on a sunny day
- · This is a walking tour with one short vehicle hop, not a full-day driving itinerary
Is this tour suitable for children?
Yes, but the stairs at the Pantheon and the uphill walk through Sololaki are easier for children over about seven years old.
Can we skip the Turtle Lake cable car?
Yes, it can be swapped for extra time in Vake Park or the Sololaki courtyards. Mention this when booking.
Do we need to buy funicular or cable car tickets in advance?
No, both are included and arranged by your guide. Operating hours are checked at booking in case of maintenance closures.
Is the lemonade and khachapuri stop a full lunch?
No, it is a short tasting stop, not a sit-down meal. A full lunch can be added on request.
Prices are per person for two travelling together, in euros; solo travellers and larger groups are quoted on request. Every departure is private and adjusted to you. Hotels, wineries and restaurants on our routes are verified by GTour.
Turtle Lake in Tbilisi surrounded by forested hills, captured in autumn. · Photo: FingerWiki / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
| Group | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller | €112 ≈ $125 · 324 GEL | €112 ≈ $125 · 324 GEL |
| 2 travellers | €70 ≈ $78 · 203 GEL | €140 ≈ $156 · 405 GEL |
| 3 travellers | €67 ≈ $75 · 194 GEL | €201 ≈ $224 · 582 GEL |
| 4–6 travellers | €60 ≈ $67 · 174 GEL | €240 ≈ $268 · 695 GEL for four |
Private tour: your own car and driver and English-speaking guide. Conversions at today's National Bank of Georgia rate.
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the tour. Between 7 days and 48 hours: 50 % of the price. Less than 48 hours or no-show: no refund. If a mountain road closes and the tour cannot run, you choose a new date or a full refund.
20 % deposit confirms the booking. Deposit by card or bank transfer when the date is confirmed; the balance in cash or by card at the start of the tour. No hidden fees — fuel, parking, driver and guide are included; entrance tickets, meals and hotels are listed per tour.
Since 1 January 2026 every foreign visitor to Georgia must hold health and accident insurance with cover of at least 30,000 GEL — see our guide to the rule. Our vehicles carry passenger liability insurance; your travel policy covers you.
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