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Visiting Tbilisi Botanical Garden
Stretching into a gorge behind Narikala Fortress, the botanical garden has shaded paths, a waterfall, bridges and plant collections.
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Quick answer
Tbilisi Botanical Garden is a garden in Old Tbilisi, Tbilisi. Allow 1–2 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- Old Tbilisi
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- nature, outdoors and kids
- Best months
- August–October
About Tbilisi Botanical Garden
Stretching into a gorge behind Narikala Fortress, the botanical garden has shaded paths, a waterfall, bridges and plant collections. It feels far from the city despite being a short walk from the Old Town.
Tip: Enter from the fortress side and exit near Abanotubani to make it part of a walking loop.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 1–2 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Old Tbilisi, sulphur baths, balconied houses, churches and wine bars below Narikala.
Best time to visit Tbilisi Botanical Garden
Tbilisi Botanical Garden is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- September: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- October: 20°C (68°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, busy crowds.
- August: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Tbilisi has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tbilisi itinerary visits Tbilisi Botanical Garden on day 3, together with Sioni Cathedral, Gabriadze Theatre clock tower and Fabrika.
- No. 14 of the 18 sights in our Tbilisi things-to-do list.
- Day 3 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Tbilisi with kids.
Near Tbilisi Botanical Garden
Also in Old Tbilisi, so you can walk between them:
- Gabriadze Theatre clock tower — 20 minutes, free
- Sioni Cathedral — 20 minutes, free
- Anchiskhati Basilica — 20 minutes, free
If you like Tbilisi Botanical Garden
- Open Air Museum of Ethnography — Vake, 1.5–2 hours
Staying near Tbilisi Botanical Garden
Stay in Old Tbilisi ($$$) to walk here: sulphur baths, balconied houses, churches and wine bars below Narikala. All areas to stay in Tbilisi.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Tbilisi Botanical Garden?
Plan 1–2 hours. With Gabriadze Theatre clock tower nearby, it fits a half-day in Old Tbilisi.
+Is Tbilisi Botanical Garden free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Tbilisi Botanical Garden?
August–October for the most comfortable weather. Enter from the fortress side and exit near Abanotubani to make it part of a walking loop.
+Do I need to book Tbilisi Botanical Garden in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Tbilisi Botanical Garden good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tbilisi. Tbilisi suits families who like exploring on foot: cable cars, a hilltop amusement park, fortress walls and outdoor museums keep children interested, and Georgians are very welcoming to kids.