Sight guide · Tbilisi · Georgia
Visiting Mtatsminda Park and funicular
On top of Mount Mtatsminda, reached by a funicular from the city, an amusement park has a Ferris wheel and rides with views over the whole city.
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Quick answer
Mtatsminda Park and funicular is a theme park in Rustaveli and Mtatsminda, Tbilisi. Allow 2–3 hours; it is low cost. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Theme park
- Area
- Rustaveli and Mtatsminda
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, views and after dark
- Best months
- April, August and November
About Mtatsminda Park and funicular
On top of Mount Mtatsminda, reached by a funicular from the city, an amusement park has a Ferris wheel and rides with views over the whole city. The funicular's middle station serves the Mtatsminda Pantheon, where Georgian writers and public figures are buried.
Tip: Go up an hour before sunset to see the city by day and as the lights come on.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Low cost.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Rustaveli and Mtatsminda, the grand avenue of theatres, museums and big hotels below the TV tower.
Best time to visit Mtatsminda Park and funicular
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.
For the view at golden hour: in mid-November the sun sets at about 17:41 local time (calculated for Tbilisi).
When to visit Tbilisi has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Tbilisi itinerary visits Mtatsminda Park and funicular on day 2, together with Kartlis Deda (Mother of Georgia), Holy Trinity Cathedral (Sameba) and Metekhi Church.
- No. 11 of the 18 sights in our Tbilisi things-to-do list.
- Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 2 of the 5-day plan.
- A family favourite in Tbilisi with kids.
Near Mtatsminda Park and funicular
Also in Rustaveli and Mtatsminda, so you can walk between them:
- Rustaveli Avenue — 1 hour, free
- Georgian National Museum — 2 hours, low cost
If you like Mtatsminda Park and funicular
- Bridge of Peace and Rike Park — Old Tbilisi, 30–45 minutes
Staying near Mtatsminda Park and funicular
Stay in Rustaveli and Mtatsminda ($$$) to walk here: the grand avenue of theatres, museums and big hotels below the TV tower. All areas to stay in Tbilisi.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Mtatsminda Park and funicular?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Rustaveli Avenue nearby, it fits a half-day in Rustaveli and Mtatsminda.
+Is Mtatsminda Park and funicular free?
No, it is low cost. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Mtatsminda Park and funicular?
April, August and November, the quietest of the good months. Go up an hour before sunset to see the city by day and as the lights come on.
+Do I need to book Mtatsminda Park and funicular in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Mtatsminda Park and funicular 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.