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Holidays in Tbilisi

Cable cars, sulphur baths and cheese-filled bread in an old Caucasus capital. Here's what Tbilisi is like with the family, when to go and how long to stay.

BEST FOR🏙️ City break, 🏛️ Culture & history, 🍷 Food & drink
NIGHTS AWAY4 to 5
BUDGET£
BEST MONTHSMay–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Tbilisi at a glance

FLIGHT FROM LONDON
ABOUT 5 HRS
TIME DIFFERENCE
3 HRS AHEAD OF THE UK
CURRENCY
GEORGIAN LARI (₾)
ENTRY
NO VISA NEEDED
PLUGS
TYPE C / F · 220V

GOV.UK advises against travel to some regions of Georgia, so check the latest travel advice before you book.

When to go

  1. JANCold, quieter
  2. FEBCold, quieter
  3. MARCool, quieter
  4. APRSpring, a good time to go
  5. MAYWarm, best time to go
  6. JUNWarm, best time to go
  7. JULHot, a good time to go
  8. AUGHot, a good time to go
  9. SEPGrape harvest, best time to go
  10. OCTMild, best time to go
  11. NOVCool, a good time to go
  12. DECCold, quieter

May, June, September and October are warm and pleasant for walking the old town. July and August are hot, so plan sightseeing for mornings and evenings. Winter is cold but quiet and cheap.

Things to do with the family

FREE

Narikala Fortress

Ride the cable car up from Rike Park to the old fortress walls and the Mother of Georgia statue.

TICKETED

Mtatsminda Park

An amusement park on the hill above the city, reached by funicular, with rides and big views.

FREE

Bridge of Peace

A glass footbridge over the river, lit up at night, next to Rike Park's play areas.

TICKETED

Abanotubani sulphur baths

Hire a private room with a warm sulphur pool, a good choice for families.

INDOORS

Georgian National Museum

Gold treasures, ancient skulls and Georgian history on Rustaveli Avenue.

FREE

Dry Bridge Market

A flea market full of old coins, Soviet badges, toys and paintings.

Tbilisi: common questions

Is Tbilisi good for a family holiday?

Yes, for curious families. It's good value and friendly, with cable cars, a hilltop fun park and easy food like khachapuri, a cheese-filled bread. Hills and uneven pavements make pushchairs hard work.

How many nights do you need?

Four or five nights covers the city, with time for a day trip to Mtskheta or the mountains.

How do you get there from the UK?

Most routes change in Istanbul or another European hub. British passport holders don't need a visa and can stay for up to a year.

Is Tbilisi safe?

Tbilisi is generally safe for visitors. The traffic is the biggest risk, so use crossings and underpasses and keep a close hold of small children near roads.

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