Abandoned Sanatoriums of Tskaltubo Half Day Tour from Kutaisi
Overview
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4 hours
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This is a half day guided group tour from Kutaisi to the abandoned sanatoriums of Tskaltubo. On the tour we take tell the guests the entire story of building and abandoning of sanatoriums. Also, the tour covers central park of Tskaltubo.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
One of the first mineral water springs in Tskaltubo. Here guide tells about shows us the building.
The spring with the most unusual architecture. The building has a dome without pillars or walls in the middle.
Options
Summer Season
What‘s Included
Guiding service
Air-conditioned vehicle
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
24 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top notch!!
694gu,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! Saba was a fantastic guide and I was able to get all the pictures I was after. Really a wonderful experience. Highly recommend.
A guide who turns a tour into a conversation
LouTrot,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took the abandoned Soviet-era spas of Tskaltubo tour from Kutaisi with Giorgi R. as guide and Jaba as driver. Giorgi made this tour exceptional. The history he shared wasn't scripted; it flowed with our conversation, embedding historical facts and perspectives directly into the places we were standing in. As a photographer, I was keen to explore the abandoned sanatoriums visually, but I was also keen to understand them: what they were, how they came to be, what happened to them, what they mean now. I had a lot of questions, some directly related, some tangential, and Giorgi treated every one of them as part of an ongoing conversation rather than an interruption. He was patient, thoughtful, and clearly deeply knowledgeable about both Tskaltubo and the wider region. Highly recommend this tour and this guide.
Special experience, beautiful pictures and interesting stories
202klasked,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super nice experience! I did this tour alone, there were two other guys on the tour. Our guide Lasha was very friendly and told very interesting stories. Without his stories, the experience would have been much less interesting. We came to special abandoned places and heard about the history of Georgia, Stalin, but also what Georgians are like, it gave me a lot of insight into the country and its people. Being able to take beautiful pictures. I can definitely recommend this tour and guide!
Interesting historical adventure
Jessica B,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s very interesting. You’ll learn a lot about history and current affairs. The sanatoria are amazing to see - so much architectural detail now crumbling. Our guide was excellent. He answered all our questions and never preached.
Above and beyond!
Elsabe K,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was informative, all the way! He went beyond what one would usually expect of a guide. We learnt so much! He dud not rush us, and showed us a lot of hidden gems!
Tour guild George was brilliant
crennanl,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour is full of history very interesting my tourguikd George was brilliant very informative. about what happen the the Sovat era here
Creepy, eerie & mysterious in all the best ways possible!
LadyShannon,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved this tour and it is one of the highlights of our whole 2 week trip across Georgia! It was so interesting exploring so many derelict places and hearing about the Soviet history. Coming from Australia, we are never permitted to freely visit places that are falling apart like this - so it felt very different for us. Our guide Giorgi R was superb, he gave us so much valuable information, answered all our questions, and we felt very well looked after throughout the tour. You do have to be sensible exploring these places as there are big drops and broken glass etc - wear good footwear and be aware of your surroundings while taking photos! This tour was creepy, eerie and mysterious in all the best ways possible. Highly recommend not missing out on this unique opportunity!
Impressive tour with eventful history
fraygeyst,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We happened to be traveling with Saba two days in a row and it was fantastic. We learned a lot about Georgia's past and Saba also has a lot of great tips for Kutaisi. We would definitely book the tour again. The sanatoriums were oppressive but super interesting to see, especially with the background information. The tour is highly recommended!
An excellent agency in Georgia
Nomad826840,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great experience with Budget Georgia and the guide Toko. He is very professional, kind and funny. But what I appreciated more is the respect he shows to his group and the genuine love towards his country. Thanks a lot for everything we learnt about this haunted place, a unique testimony of the USSR past of the country
Great tour
Lia V,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Toko was both the guide and the driver. He was a safe driver and a very good guide. He gave me a lot of information and showed me extra places because there was time and because he knows his way around. I would recommend this tour with beautiful views of the sanatoria/former railway station and house of Stalin and I would definitely recommend the driver/guide Toko.
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