Sight guide · Tbilisi · Georgia
Visiting Bridge of Peace and Rike Park
A glass-and-steel footbridge opened in 2010, designed by Michele De Lucchi, links the Old Town with Rike Park on the left bank.
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Quick answer
Bridge of Peace and Rike Park is an architectural landmark in Old Tbilisi, Tbilisi. Allow 30–45 minutes; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Architecture
- Area
- Old Tbilisi
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, after dark, kids and photo spot
- Best months
- April, August and November
About Bridge of Peace and Rike Park
A glass-and-steel footbridge opened in 2010, designed by Michele De Lucchi, links the Old Town with Rike Park on the left bank. After dark its canopy lights up with LEDs. Rike Park has fountains, play areas and the lower station of the Narikala cable car.
Tip: Cross the bridge after dark for the lights, then ride the cable car up to Narikala for the night view.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 30–45 minutes.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- 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 Bridge of Peace and Rike Park
To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:
- November: 13°C (55°F) highs, about 5 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- April: 19°C (66°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate 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 Bridge of Peace and Rike Park on day 1, together with Narikala Fortress, Anchiskhati Basilica and Abanotubani sulphur baths.
- No. 5 of the 18 sights in our Tbilisi things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Tbilisi.
- A family favourite in Tbilisi with kids.
Near Bridge of Peace and Rike Park
Also in Old Tbilisi, so you can walk between them:
- Abanotubani sulphur baths — 1–2 hours, mid-priced
- Narikala Fortress — 1–1.5 hours, free
- Anchiskhati Basilica — 20 minutes, free
If you like Bridge of Peace and Rike Park
- Metekhi Church — Avlabari, 30 minutes
- Mtatsminda Park and funicular — Rustaveli and Mtatsminda, 2–3 hours
- Fabrika — Marjanishvili and Chugureti, 1–2 hours
Staying near Bridge of Peace and Rike Park
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 Bridge of Peace and Rike Park?
Plan 30–45 minutes. With Abanotubani sulphur baths nearby, it fits a half-day in Old Tbilisi.
+Is Bridge of Peace and Rike Park free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Bridge of Peace and Rike Park?
April, August and November, the quietest of the good months. Cross the bridge after dark for the lights, then ride the cable car up to Narikala for the night view.
+Do I need to book Bridge of Peace and Rike Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Bridge of Peace and Rike Park 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.