Things to Do in Tbilisi With Kids, From a Family Who Lives Here

Tbilisi is a great city for kids, as long as you’re ready for hills, and there are plenty of things to do in Tbilisi with kids all year round. We’re a family who lives here. We moved to Tbilisi in 2024 with our son, who is now 10, and this is the list we give friends when they visit. It only includes places we’ve been to ourselves, plus a few we haven’t tried yet, which we’ve clearly labelled. If you want to know why we chose to live here, read why we made Tbilisi our home base. This guide is for families visiting for 2 to 5 days.

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🚶 Our top tour in Tbilisi: a walking tour with a local guide

A guided walk on your first day is the easiest way to get your bearings. You get the stories behind the Old Town's churches, courtyards and balconies, plus tips on where to eat for the rest of your stay. The tour isn't suitable for children under 5.

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Tbilisi with kids at a glance

Best ages	Any age, but it's easiest once children can walk the hills, from about 5. Our son has loved it from 6 to 10.
How many days	3 days covers the highlights. Add a day trip or two if you have 5.
Best area to stay	Sololaki or Marjanashvili for a short visit, Vera or Vake for a longer stay
Getting around	Bolt taxis, plus the metro and buses at 1 GEL ($0.38) per 90 minutes
Budget per day	About $85 to $130 for a family of three, not counting your hotel (our estimate: two meals out, Bolt rides and one paid attraction)
Best months	May, June, September and October. July and August are hot.
Closed on Mondays	Most museums, including the National Museum, the Ethnographic Museum, the Experimentorium and the Museum of Illusions

All prices in this guide are 2026 prices. We've converted them at about 2.60 GEL to 1 USD, close to the National Bank of Georgia rate in late October 2026. Several attractions now charge foreign visitors more than Georgian residents, so we quote the visitor price.

Things to do in Tbilisi with kids

1. Mtatsminda Park

This hilltop amusement park sits high above the city, with rides, a big Ferris wheel, trampolines and the best views in Tbilisi. It's our son's number one place in the city. In summer there's a water play area, which makes it his favourite way to escape the heat. It's also noticeably cooler up there than down in town.

Our son's verdict: the best place in Tbilisi, full stop. He loves the rides, the trampolines and the trip up.

🕐 Opening Hours: Every day, rides usually from late morning to late evening, shorter in winter (check park.ge)
💰 Entry Fees: Park entry free | Park card 2 GEL ($0.77) | Rides 3 to 10 GEL ($1 to $4) each | Funicular or cable car 12 GEL ($4.60) one way, under 6 free

How long: 3 to 4 hours.

Tip: ride the old funicular up and the newer cable car down to Rustaveli Avenue. You see the city from two different angles, and you finish right in the centre.

2. The Old Town, the sulphur baths and the Botanical Garden waterfall

Old Tbilisi is all crooked balconies, little churches and hidden courtyards. Start at Abanotubani, the sulphur bath district with its brick domes, then follow the path up the small gorge behind the baths. It leads to a waterfall, right in the middle of the city.

From there you can carry on into the National Botanical Garden, which is an easy add-on and a lovely shady walk. Before you leave the Old Town, stop at the leaning clock tower of the Gabriadze puppet theatre. Every hour, a little angel comes out and rings the bell. At 12:00 and 19:00 there's a short puppet show called "The Circle of Life", and it's free to watch from the street.

Our son's verdict: he enjoys it, especially the waterfall and the clock tower.

🕐 Opening Hours: Old Town and waterfall always open | Botanical Garden every day, 09:00 to 17:30 in winter, to about 20:00 in summer
💰 Entry Fees: Old Town and waterfall free | Botanical Garden 4 GEL ($1.50) adults, less for children, under 6 free

How long: half a day, including the garden.

Tip: the whole area is hilly and cobbled. Wear proper shoes and leave the stroller at the hotel if you can.

If it's your first day, a guided walk is a great way to get your bearings. See the Tbilisi walking tour with a local guide on GetYourGuide

3. Narikala Fortress

The old fortress walls sit on the ridge above the Old Town, with some of the best views over the city. Kids love scrambling along the paths and spotting the river, the baths and the Bridge of Peace below. The Mother of Georgia statue is a short walk along the ridge.

Our verdict: great, and well worth going up. We've always gone by taxi, so we haven't tried the cable car yet.

🕐 Opening Hours: Fortress always open | Cable car every day, 10:00 to midnight in summer, to 22:00 from November
💰 Entry Fees: Fortress free | Cable car 2.5 GEL ($1) one way, paid with a Metromoney card or contactless bank card

How long: 1 to 1.5 hours.

Tip: the walls have big drops and few railings, so hold younger children's hands. From the top, you can walk down into the Botanical Garden.

4. The Bridge of Peace and Rike Park

The curvy glass Bridge of Peace links the Old Town with Rike Park on the other side of the river. Rike is a nice open park right in the centre, with space to run, play areas and the lower station of the Narikala cable car.

Our verdict: a nice central park, and an easy stop between other sights.

🕐 Opening Hours: Always open
💰 Entry Fees: Free

How long: 30 minutes to an hour.

Tip: combine it with Narikala and the Old Town on the same day, since they're all within a few minutes of each other.

5. Experimentorium science museum

This small, hands-on science museum sits right behind the Parliament building. Children push, spin and test around 60 interactive exhibits on physics, light and sound. Every visit includes a guided tour and a live science show with liquid nitrogen or chemistry experiments.

Our son's verdict: one of his favourites, especially the live experiments.

🕐 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 19:00 | Closed Mondays and all of August
💰 Entry Fees: 35 GEL ($13.50) per person | 120 GEL ($46) family (2 adults + 2 children) | Under 3 free | Book on the Experimentorium website

How long: about 1.5 hours.

Tip: you must book ahead. Ask for an English-language tour when you book, so they can line up the right guide.

6. Museum of Illusions

Tilted rooms, mirror tricks and optical illusions on Betlemi Street, in the Old Town. It's part of the international chain, and it works well for an hour or two of photos and giggles.

Our son's verdict: he enjoyed it and wanted to try every illusion twice.

🕐 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 21:00 | Closed Mondays
💰 Entry Fees: 50 GEL ($19) adults | 40 GEL ($15) children (4 to 18) | 130 GEL ($50) family (2 adults + 2 children) | Under 4 free (foreign visitor prices, official site)

How long: 1 to 1.5 hours.

Tip: it's pricier than most things in Tbilisi, so save it for a rainy afternoon.

7. Georgian National Museum

The main museum on Rustaveli Avenue covers Georgian history from the Stone Age onwards. The highlights for children are the gold treasures in the basement and the natural history displays. Older kids also find the Soviet occupation hall eye-opening.

Our verdict: it's great, and one of the best places to understand Georgia.

🕐 Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry 17:30) | Closed Mondays
💰 Entry Fees: 40 GEL ($15) adults | 15 GEL ($6) school pupils and students | Under 6 free (foreign visitor prices)

How long: 1.5 to 2 hours.

Tip: start with the treasury while everyone is still fresh, then pick one or two more halls rather than trying to see it all.

8. Turtle Lake and the Ethnographic Museum

Turtle Lake is a small lake in the wooded hills above Vake, with cafés and a walking path around the water. Just above it, the Open Air Museum of Ethnography has around 70 traditional houses, towers and wine cellars brought here from all over Georgia.

Our verdict: both are nice, and we especially recommend the Ethnographic Museum. It gives children a real glimpse of how Georgians used to live, and they can walk in and out of the houses.

🕐 Opening Hours: Turtle Lake always open | Ethnographic Museum Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00 or 18:00 depending on the season, closed Mondays
💰 Entry Fees: Turtle Lake free | Cable car from Vake Park 1 GEL ($0.38) | Ethnographic Museum about 20 GEL ($7.70) adults, under 6 free (foreign visitor price)

How long: half a day for both.

Tip: the museum is spread across a wooded hillside with uneven paths. Come on a dry day and bring water.

9. Focus Mokus at East Point

This big circus-themed play centre is downstairs in the East Point shopping mall, on the edge of the city. It has rides, a climbing wall, trampolines, arcade games and a soft play zone for toddlers.

Our son's verdict: one of his favourite indoor places in Tbilisi.

🕐 Opening Hours: Every day, 11:00 to 22:00
💰 Entry Fees: Pay per ride, or buy a time-based package at the desk

How long: 2 hours or more.

Tip: East Point is a long Bolt ride from the centre, so it works best as a half-day outing on a wet or very hot day.

10. Dry Bridge park and flea market

The Dry Bridge flea market fills the riverside with Soviet badges, old cameras, paintings and odd treasures. Next to it, Dedaena Park has open lawns and a skate park, and it sometimes hosts events in summer.

Our verdict: a nice park, and the market is fun for a browse.

🕐 Opening Hours: Park always open | Market busiest at weekends
💰 Entry Fees: Free

How long: about an hour.

Tip: give your child a small budget in lari and let them hunt for their own souvenir.

11. Fabrika

Fabrika is a former Soviet sewing factory turned into a hostel, courtyard cafés and street-art space in Marjanashvili. In the daytime, it's a relaxed spot for lunch, and kids like spotting the murals.

Our verdict: a cool area for a nice lunch. In the evening it turns into a bar scene, so it's not really kid-friendly after dark.

🕐 Opening Hours: Every day (best at lunchtime with kids)
💰 Entry Fees: Free to wander, you only pay for food

How long: about an hour.

Tip: go for lunch, then walk along nearby Aghmashenebeli Avenue, one of the flatter, easier streets in the centre.

12. Lisi Lake

Lisi Lake is a lake on the north-western edge of the city, with a path all the way around it, cafés and space to cycle and play.

Our verdict: a nice lake, but a bit far from the centre.

🕐 Opening Hours: Always open
💰 Entry Fees: Free

How long: 2 to 3 hours.

Tip: it's one of our best bets on hot summer days. Take a Bolt there and back.

13. Chronicles of Georgia

We haven't been yet, but it's high on our list. The Chronicles of Georgia is a set of huge carved stone pillars on a hill above the Tbilisi Sea, telling stories from Georgian history and the Bible. There are lots of steps up to the pillars. Most people get there by Bolt, and some Mtskheta tours stop there too.

🕐 Opening Hours: Always open
💰 Entry Fees: Free

What we'd skip in Tbilisi with kids

• Tbilisi Digital Space. It's quite expensive for Tbilisi, and very small. The projections weren't that great and lasted about 30 minutes. After that, there's a small mirror installation, and that's it.
• Tbilisi Zoo. Please don't go. The cages at the old zoo are very small and cramped. A new zoo may eventually open and could be better, but we can't recommend the current one.
• Escape rooms. Honestly, the ones in Tbilisi aren't that great, so we don't recommend any.

Rainy day and winter ideas

Tbilisi winters are cold and grey, and spring brings plenty of rain. On those days, we head indoors:

• Experimentorium for hands-on science (closed in August, so it's mainly a cool-season option)
• Museum of Illusions in the Old Town
• Georgian National Museum on Rustaveli Avenue
• Focus Mokus at East Point mall
• The play rooms at Galleria Tbilisi and Saburtalo City Mall, which our son likes
• Bowling at Galleria Tbilisi, right on Freedom Square
• Tamashobana, an indoor play and activity space near Mziuri Park

Remember that most museums close on Mondays, so keep Monday for the malls and play centres.

Summer heat tips

July and August are hot in Tbilisi, often 33°C or more. In summer, our best bets are Mtatsminda Park, where it's cooler and the water play area is open, and Lisi Lake. Tbilisi Sea, the big reservoir on the edge of the city, is another popular summer spot, although we haven't been ourselves. Plan sightseeing for the morning, rest through the hottest part of the afternoon, and head out again in the evening.

Parks and playgrounds in Tbilisi

Parks are where local families spend their time, and they're a great break between sights.

• Vake Park: the biggest of these, with several playgrounds and a small amusement park. The cable car up to Turtle Lake starts here.
• Mziuri Park: a green valley in Vake with a couple of small playgrounds and a skate park. Tamashobana and Pause Family Cafe are close by.
• Vera Park: newly renovated, with a nice playground, although it's not very big. This is our local park.
• Rike Park and Dedaena Park: central, open and easy to combine with sightseeing (see above).

Where to eat in Tbilisi with kids

Georgian food is easy with children. Our son loves it, and he always orders khinkali (big soup dumplings) or chicken shkmeruli (chicken baked in a creamy garlic sauce). Even picky eaters usually enjoy both. For more on Georgian dishes, see the food section in our Georgia with kids itinerary.

Cafés with play areas

• Pause Family Cafe, Mziuri Park: our son loved it when he was younger. There's a big play zone, and the terrace looks over the park.
• Chitti and Little Beetle: both have a little play corner with toys, so younger kids can play while you enjoy your coffee.

Restaurants we go back to

These don't have play areas, but they're where we actually eat as a family:

• Georgian: Khinkali Collection, Khinkali Bar N1 and Khinkali Pub
• Uyghur: Jusai
• Indian: Khushi
• Burgers: Burger Space, the best burgers in town
• Sushi and Asian: Ramekai

What a meal costs: a meal out for the three of us usually comes to $30 to $50 (about 78 to 130 GEL). Georgian restaurants sit at the cheaper end.

Where to stay in Tbilisi with kids

Where you stay makes a big difference here, because traffic can eat up hours of your trip.

• Sololaki: our pick for a short visit. You're close to everything, with loads of places to eat.
• Marjanashvili: also great for a short stay. It's central, close to Fabrika and Aghmashenebeli Avenue, and packed with food options.
• Vera: better for a longer stay. It's more residential and family-friendly, with parks, playgrounds and less touristy restaurants. It's also where we live.
• Vake: also better for longer stays, with Vake Park and Mziuri Park on your doorstep.
• Saburtalo: we wouldn't recommend it, even for a medium stay (although it can work for a long-term stay, as it's usually much cheaper). Traffic means it can take 45 minutes to an hour to reach the Old Town.

We've compared rents by neighbourhood in our cost of living in Tbilisi post, if you're thinking of staying longer.

Getting around Tbilisi with kids

• Bolt: this is what we use most, because it's cheap and easy. You'll need mobile data to order one, so set up an eSIM before you land.
• Buses and metro: both are good and very cheap. One fare costs 1 GEL ($0.38) and gives you 90 minutes of unlimited travel. Pay with a Metromoney card (2 GEL) or tap a contactless bank card. See Tbilisi Transport Company for current fares. The metro is easy to use. On the bus, just tap your card on the payment box when you get on. Inspectors sometimes check tickets as you get off. If this happens, don't panic: they scan your bank card and can see that you've paid.
• Walking: Tbilisi is hilly, and the Old Town is steep and cobbled. Plan shorter walking days than you would in a flat city.
• Strollers: we've never used one here, but it would be hard work in the Old Town. Even in Vera, the pavements can be very uneven. A baby carrier is the easier option for little ones.
• Car seats: our son no longer needs one, so we haven't tested this. If your child does, bring a travel booster, or ask your transfer company whether they can provide a seat.
• Airport: never take a taxi from the drivers in the arrivals hall. Take a Bolt or book a GoTrip transfer before you fly.

Sample 3-day Tbilisi itinerary with kids

Day 1: Old Town. Start with the Bridge of Peace and Rike Park, then head up to Narikala Fortress by cable car or taxi. Walk down through the Botanical Garden to the waterfall and the sulphur baths. Have lunch in the Old Town, and time your walk past the Gabriadze clock tower for the 12:00 puppet show. Rest in the afternoon, then come back out for dinner.

Day 2: Mtatsminda and Rustaveli Avenue. Ride the funicular up to Mtatsminda Park in the morning, before it gets busy. Spend a few hours on the rides, then take the cable car down to Rustaveli Avenue. In the afternoon, visit the Experimentorium (book ahead) or the Georgian National Museum, which are both close by.

Day 3: Vake. Start at Vake Park's playgrounds, then take the cable car up to Turtle Lake and walk to the Ethnographic Museum. After lunch, head to Mziuri Park and finish at Pause Family Cafe. If it rains, swap the museum and lake for Focus Mokus or the Museum of Illusions.

If any of these days falls on a Monday, swap it for one without museums, since most of them close that day.

Day trips from Tbilisi with kids

With 4 or 5 days, add one or two of these:

• Mtskheta: Georgia's ancient capital is only about 25 km away, with the hilltop Jvari Monastery and Svetitskhoveli Cathedral. It's an easy half day on your own, or a full day if you add Gori and the cave town of Uplistsikhe. Read our Mtskheta day in the Georgia itinerary, or see the Mtskheta, Jvari, Gori and Uplistsikhe day tour on GetYourGuide.
• Kazbegi: a long but spectacular day into the Caucasus mountains. Our Kazbegi day trip with kids guide has every stop.
• Kakheti: the wine region, with hilltop Sighnaghi and the royal town of Telavi. See our Kakheti day trip with kids.

Tips for visiting Tbilisi with kids

• Traffic is the biggest danger. Drivers can be crazy here. Only cross at traffic lights or use the underground crossings, and hold younger children's hands near roads.
• Stray dogs. Most are calm and tagged, but some can be aggressive at times, and they can carry ticks. We keep our distance and teach our son not to pet them.
• Pharmacies are everywhere, so you won't need to carry much. Look for big chains such as PSP, Aversi and GPC.
• Toilets. Public toilets are hard to find, so we plan around cafés, malls and museums.
• Heat. In July and August, do your sightseeing early, carry water and save the afternoon for Mtatsminda, a lake or a rest.
• Insurance. Visitors to Georgia need travel medical insurance with at least 30,000 GEL of cover. Compare options in our family travel insurance guide.

Tbilisi with kids: FAQ

Is Tbilisi good for kids?

Yes. It has a hilltop amusement park, a hands-on science museum, big parks, cheap taxis and food that most children enjoy. The main challenges are the hills and the traffic.

Is Tbilisi safe for families?

We've always felt safe here as a family. The real risks are traffic, uneven pavements and steep drops at viewpoints, so keep a close eye on younger children.

How many days do you need in Tbilisi with kids?

Three days covers the Old Town, Mtatsminda and Vake at a relaxed pace. With 4 or 5 days, add Mtskheta or a longer day trip to Kazbegi or Kakheti.

Is Tbilisi stroller-friendly?

Not really. The Old Town is hilly and cobbled, and pavements across the city are often uneven. A baby carrier is much easier.

What can you do in Tbilisi with kids when it rains?

Try the Experimentorium, the Museum of Illusions, the Georgian National Museum, Focus Mokus, or the play rooms and bowling at the big malls.

Where should families stay in Tbilisi?

For a short visit, stay in Sololaki or Marjanashvili, close to the sights and restaurants. If you are planning on staying longer, Vera and Vake are quieter and closer to parks. For a short visit, we'd avoid Saburtalo because of the traffic.

Is Tbilisi Zoo worth visiting?

We don't recommend it. The cages are very small and cramped. Spend the time at Mtatsminda Park or the Ethnographic Museum instead.

Final thoughts

Tbilisi isn't a city of big theme parks, but it's a wonderful place to be a child. There are rides above the city, a waterfall in the Old Town, science shows and parks full of local families. Pace your days around the hills and the heat, and you'll all have a great time.

If you're seeing more of the country, our 10-day Georgia itinerary with kids shows how Tbilisi fits into a longer trip. And if you're wondering what it's like to stay for good, read about living in Tbilisi with kids.