Kutaisi:Chiatura Tour with Katskhi Pillar & Cable Car Experience
Overview
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7 hours 30 minutes
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Embark on a captivating full day trip that unveils the rustic charm of Chiatura, a fascinating town nestled in the heart of Georgia. Starting and concluding in the historical city of Kutaisi, this excursion promises an unforgettable blend of natural beauty, unique Soviet-era history, and cultural immersion.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
10:00AM - 10:30 AM - Departure from Kutaisi Central Square,Macdonalds, 1 Tbilisi street. Your journey begins at the heart of Kutaisi, we invite you to meet us at 10:00 AM in front of the iconic McDonald's on Tbilisi Street, a well-known and easily accessible location. Look for our team members, identifiable by their red scarves, ready to welcome you and ensure a smooth start to your day's adventure.
Chiatura
Meet local guide in Chiatura . After a scenic 1 hour and 30 minutes drive from Kutaisi, you will arrive in Chiatura, a town steeped in industrial history and nestled in a dramatic valley. Here, you will have the opportunity to meet with a local guide, an expert well-versed in the stories, history, and hidden gems of Chiatura.
What‘s Included
Transportation
Guide service
Optional Cable car ticket -5 Lari = $2
Optional lunch around 30 Lari = $12
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Kutaisi:Chiatura Tour with Katskhi Pillar & Cable Car Experience
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A unique journey into the past and present
GavinB849,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fascinating and highly unique experience. Visiting the remains of a former Soviet hospital and almost sensing the ghosts of the past will remain lodged in my memory. Travelling on and learning about the cable cars was truly memorable. The Katskhi Pillar was awesome inspiring. Our guide Tengo was exceptional. He was informed yet made it constantly interesting and entertaining. He also has a wonderful sense of humour that I really connect with. Thoroughly recommended.
Very good tour!
Johan C,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour, we have seen a lot of beautiful things in one day. The tourguide was a very nice guy
Great tour, great guide!
Eriko K,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour of the ruins of the mining city under Russian rule and the cable car experience were unique. And, of course, Katzpilar!! The Tengo instructions in our guide are also easy to understand and recommended! If you come all the way from Tbilisi to Kutaisi, I highly recommend you to join.
This was definitely one...
Matic P,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was definitely one of the best guided tours I've experienced here in Georgia, our guide TENGO entertained us from start to finish, we had a great group lunch and a great tour of the city of Chiatura a very well organized tour from Kutaisi, I highly recommend it to anyone visiting Georgia for the first time
Snowy fun day outdoors
John S,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00All round excellent experience with a great guide , stunning scenery and great value. Terrific driving too in challenging weather.
Unforgettable Chiatura Experience
J7032TSmohamedj,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited Chiatura with BFT Group in December 2025, and it was a great experience. The tour was well organized, and our guide Mr. Tango was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He showed us amazing local and abandoned spots. Highly recommended, especially for solo travelers!
Excellent!!
kyriakosc674,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tip was excellent. Tango is a real pro. We visited Holly places and been to numerous abodoned buildings of the soviet era, making the trip much different than other tours.
Tour in Chiatura
Viola F,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our guide, a nice guy who made us explore this beautiful territory. Interesting tour. I recommend it to everyone!
Nice guide
Emile D,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tengo guide Is very nice and talkative. We had a girl who liked who liked urbex stuff, so he changed the plan so we could go see some. He also talked about tchiatura and took us to some places that weren’t in the plan but on the way. This one is probably my last tour in Georgia, and I would’ve liked to have him with me on my other tours.
A must do!!!
Randy S,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day out of the city - we paced tour with lots to see. Our guide Tengo is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humour. The day flew by even with all the different things we saw. I highly recommend this tour and fingers crossed you get our same guide Tengo 😀
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