Narikala Fortress
Ancient fortress on the hill above the old town, with ruined walls and towers and a view over the river and rooftops. A cable car and a footpath both climb up to it.
Tbilisi
Narikala Fortress, a hilly old town and sulphur bathhouses are found in the capital, where the food and wine scene is lively.
Attractive locations
Holy Trinity Cathedral
Huge golden-domed Georgian Orthodox cathedral on a hill above the river, consecrated in 2004. Its bright interior is decorated with murals. Visitors should dress modestly, and women cover their heads.
Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia)
Tall aluminium statue on a hill above the old town, showing a woman with a sword in one hand and a bowl of wine in the other. It stands for the Georgian welcome and spirit.
Sioni Cathedral
Orthodox cathedral in the old town, rebuilt several times since the 6th century. It holds the grapevine cross of St. Nino, and is an active place of worship, so visitors should dress modestly.
Svetitskhoveli Cathedral (Mtskheta)
Large medieval cathedral in the old capital Mtskheta, a short drive from Tbilisi, where Georgian kings were crowned and buried. Its stone walls and frescoed interior make it one of Georgia's holiest churches.
Jvari Monastery (Mtskheta)
Sixth-century stone church on a hilltop above the meeting of two rivers near Mtskheta. Its simple form and wide view over the valley make it a landmark of early Georgian Christianity.
Abanotubani Bath District
Old bathhouse quarter with domed brick roofs and natural sulphur springs, the original reason for the city's founding. Bathhouses offer private rooms and scrubs after a stroll through the lanes.
Airports
Tbilisi International Airport TBS
It is about 15 km in a straight line from Tbilisi.
Scams and safe taxis
Taxi and scam advice for this country is on the Georgia (Caucasus) page
Weather by month
Each month shows its average temperature in °C and its mm of rain per month.
- Jan1.0 °C18 mm
- Feb2.6 °C17 mm
- Mar7.2 °C28 mm
- Apr11.7 °C49 mm
- May17.6 °C58 mm
- Jun22.8 °C49 mm
- Jul26.0 °C27 mm
- Aug25.6 °C27 mm
- Sep20.4 °C25 mm
- Oct14.0 °C38 mm
- Nov7.1 °C25 mm
- Dec2.2 °C17 mm
Driest months: Jan, Feb, Dec. Wettest months: Apr, May, Jun.
Costs
Prices here are about 33% of US prices (World Bank, 2025). This compares a country's overall prices, not the cost of a trip.
Festivals and events
culture
Tbilisoba (city festival)
This festival celebrates the harvest and the city, with stalls selling wine and food.
Who can help
Emergency
112 for police, fire and ambulance.
local government
Georgian National Tourism Administration (GNTA)
Helps with: Georgia's national tourism body. Its Georgia Travel website lists a hotline and an office in Tbilisi for visitor questions and feedback.
Who qualifies: Anyone travelling in Georgia or planning a trip there.
Phone: *9898
Email: feedback@georgia.travel
Address: 4 Sanapiro Street, 0105 Tbilisi
ngo
Georgia Red Cross Society
Helps with: Georgia's national Red Cross society. Its website describes first aid training, disaster management work, social day centres and a volunteer network.
Who qualifies: People in Georgia who need its first aid, disaster or social services.
Phone: +995 32 2 501 105
Address: 71 Vazisubani Street, Tbilisi
un agency
International Organization for Migration (IOM) Georgia
Helps with: The UN migration agency. Its Georgia office supports national migration management and border management, and its offices run a Safe Migration Hotline and assisted voluntary return enquiries.
Who qualifies: Migrants and people planning to migrate. It is not a help service for ordinary tourists.
Phone: +995 577 251115
Email: iomtbilisi@iom.int
Address: 12 Tengiz Abuladze Street, 1st Lane, 0162 Tbilisi
embassy
Foreign embassies in Georgia (official Diplomatic List)
Helps with: For a lost passport or serious trouble, contact your own country's embassy. The Georgian foreign ministry's Diplomatic List (August 2026) lists the missions in Tbilisi and those based abroad.
Who qualifies: Citizens of each country, through their own country's embassy or consulate.
local government
Emergency number 112 (police, ambulance and fire)
Helps with: Reaches the police, ambulance and fire services in Georgia. The number comes from UK government travel advice.
Who qualifies: Anyone in the country, including visitors, can call this number.
Phone: 112