The 13 Best Kutaisi Tours & Day Trips

1.CANYONS & CAVE Tour from Kutaisi – Okatse, Martvili & Prometheus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 307 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

From Kutaisi, you’ll visit Okatse Canyon’s hanging bridges, take a short boat ride at Martvili Canyon, and explore Prometheus Cave 80 meters underground. English-speaking guides such as Saba, Giorgi, George, and Lasha lead the day. Expect about 10 hours, substantial walking, separate entry fees, and a weather-dependent schedule.

“One of the best experiences I ever had in a trip even though the weather was extremely hot for hiking. George was an amazing guide.”

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2.Chiatura Tour with Katskhi Pillar & Cable Car Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

Travel from Kutaisi to Chiatura with local guides such as Demo, Tengo, Tango, or Ana. See Katskhi Pillar, Mghvimevi Cave Monastery, old mining sites, Soviet-era cable cars, a hilltop viewpoint, and local neighborhoods. The seven-and-a-half-hour trip includes transport and guiding, with cable-car rides and lunch paid separately.

“I'd give six stars if I could! Perfect one-day tour to three very interesting sites! I especially liked the vibe one experiences walking through Chiatura and taking the cablecars! The guide is a wonderful person and knows a lot about the sites, the region and about georgia in general. Definetly learned a lot of interesting things and enjoyed the tour a lot!”

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3.Martvili Canyon & Prometheus Cave, Georgian Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20

Leave Kutaisi at 10 a.m. for Martvili Canyon’s paved trail, Prometheus Cave’s illuminated chambers, and an abandoned Tskaltubo sanatorium. An English-speaking guide such as Teona, Ana, or Mikheili leads the day, with optional boat rides, ziplining, and a Georgian lunch at extra cost.

“This was such a great experience. We learned so much about the country, city, and surrounding areas of nature. We had the best guide who helped us have the most incredible day. There are a fair amount of steps at each place so just make sure you’re prepared. I will remember this day forever”

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4.BORJOMI, RABATI & VARDZIA – Group Tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 76 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $69

Travel from Kutaisi to Borjomi, Rabati Castle, and Vardzia with an English-speaking guide such as Saba, Giorgi, Lasha, or Toko. Taste Borjomi water at its spring, explore a restored medieval fortress, and walk through Vardzia’s cave monastery. The day runs about 14 hours, with entrance fees paid separately.

“The guide Saba was great, he told us so many interesting things about Georgia. And the trip itself was amazing.”

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5.Kutaisi Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 1 hour 25 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $15Best value

Meet your guide at 11:00 am by Kutaisi’s Colchis Fountain, often marked by a red umbrella, then walk toward the opera house, market, and chain bridge. Guides such as Akaki and Irakly share local stories, while included snacks add a tasty touch. The walk lasts about 85 minutes to two hours and ends where it starts.

“Great way of finding out more about Kutaisi, and a super knowledgeable guide! Definitely recommended.”

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6.BAGRATI, GELATI & MOTSAMETA Group Tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $20

Set out from central Kutaisi at 9:00 am for Bagrati Cathedral, UNESCO-listed Gelati Monastery, and cliffside Motsameta. An English-speaking guide such as Saba, Mary, Ika, or Giga leads the visit in an air-conditioned vehicle. Expect about three hours, free admission, photo stops, and a group capped at 20 people.

“Loved our guide Ika, he was knowledgeable, easy going and extremely patient (we took A LOT of pictures). We felt we got unique insights into this part of the country and would definitely recommend booking a tour with Budget Georgia. A great locally run tour agency.”

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7.WINE & DINE Tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $59

Travel from Kutaisi to Baia’s family winery in Obcha, where Baia and Gvantsa introduce you to the vineyard, cellar, Georgian wine traditions, and local grapes. Guides such as Lasha or Giorgi lead the outing, followed by generous Imeretian food and several tastings. The four-hour trip includes round-trip transport and a maximum of 20 people.

“Thank you, Giorgi! Great day and very educative conversation. We loved the place and the wonderful family who hosted the wine tasting and the amazing lunch.”

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8.Svaneti Mountain Villages 4×4 Safari, tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $136

Spend two long days exploring Svaneti by 4x4 from Kutaisi. Walk to Shkhara Glacier, visit Lamaria Church and Mestia’s defense towers, ride the Hatsvali lift if open, and learn about Svan life in a traditional house museum. Your English-speaking guide handles the mountain roads, with pickup from your hotel or Kutaisi Airport.

“We had a very nice trip with Jemal to Mestia and Ushguli. As expected it was a lot of time on the road, but Jemal was easy to talk with and we stopped here and there for all our needs or a nice photo. The places are definitely worth to visit and we felt in safe hands. Good organisation. Thank you very much!”

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9.Bagrati & Motsameta Religious Heritage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $19

Spend two to four hours visiting Kutaisi’s Bagrati Cathedral, Motsameta Monastery, and Gelati Monastery with Megobari Tours. Guides including Teona, Michael, and Eva explain Georgian history, church art, and local stories. Gelati may be closed for restoration, with another Kutaisi church substituted. Pickup is available anywhere in Kutaisi.

“We had a lovely time with Eva visiting these three very contrasting and beautiful monasteries in Kutaisi and the vicinity. We booked the evening before so we really appreciated being accommodated at the last minute. I was on crutches so I was conscious of slowing everything down, but we never felt rushed at all and were able to enjoy everything we saw. Georgian history is very complex and a lot of mystery surrounds these ancient sites in large part because they have not been able to dedicate resources to it or have not made findings available in languages other than Georgian, so Eva was very forthcoming about the fact that…”

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10.Prometheus Cave, Okatse Canyon & Martvili Canyon from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $25

Travel from Kutaisi to three of western Georgia’s most striking natural sights with an English-speaking guide. Walk the 1.4-kilometre Prometheus Cave, cross Okatse Canyon’s 780-metre hanging trail, and take an optional boat ride through Martvili Canyon. Guides such as Zura, Saba, Luka, and George are praised for helpful service and local insight.

“Zura is the best guide ever! and i have done a lot of travelling.... he knows when you are excited, tired or need help and he ajdust. Always ready to help and give the nessecary info to the best solution. He informed us about every step invery detail way to be sure we took the right way or path, choose to take the boat or not! highly reccomended!”

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11.Batumi & Mtirala N.P. Hiking tour from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $62

Travel from Kutaisi to Batumi with an English-speaking guide such as Saba, see Piazza, Europe Square, Ali and Nino, and the port, then hike 3 km in Mtirala National Park to waterfalls. The day lasts about 12 hours. Bring swimwear, allow for the 8 GEL cable car, and expect changes if weather turns bad.

“Everything was very well organized. Very good guide driver. The trip was very good. Professional women in the office.”

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12.Martvili & Okatse Canyons & Cave Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $26

Travel from Kutaisi in an air-conditioned vehicle to Prometheus Cave, Martvili Canyon, Okatse Canyon, a churchkhela workshop, and an abandoned Tskaltubo sanatorium. English-speaking guides such as Sandra or Eva may lead the day. Entry fees, the Martvili boat, and the Okatse jeep cost extra.

“The tour went really well. The places to see are stunning and the last stop at the abandoned sanatoriums was super cool. Or guide (sorry, I am really bad for remembering names, but I think hers was Sandra) was simply great!!”

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13.2 DAYS IN SVANETI from Kutaisi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $146

Travel from Kutaisi into Georgia’s high Caucasus for two packed days of dams, medieval Svan towers, a three-hour Chalaadi Glacier hike, and Ushguli’s ancient villages. Budget Georgia provides air-conditioned transport and English guiding for a maximum of 20 people. Expect long drives, extra entrance fees, and moderate physical effort.

“Long drive from Kutaisi to Mestia but well worth it for the magnificent Caucasian vistas and the nocturnal view of the lit towers. Ushguli was lovely and unique.”

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