Broliskedi Waterfall
Waterfall near Kutaisi in a lush forest setting, reachable as part of a day trip loop with Geguti Palace. Free to visit.
City in Georgia
Kutaisi
24 things to see
Georgia’s second city and the ancient capital of the Colchis kingdom. The Colchis Fountain, the lively Green Bazaar, and day trips to Prometheus Caves, Martvili Canyon, and the rock-cut city of Uplistsikhe make it a base for western Georgia. Wandering the old town and the bazaar costs nothing, food and guesthouses run cheap, and budget airlines fly direct from several European cities, which often makes Kutaisi the lowest-cost way into the country. It connects easily onward to Tbilisi or to the Black Sea at Batumi. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable for the canyon and cave excursions.
What to see
Things to do in Kutaisi
What each one costs, where the cost is known.
Chkheri Big Waterfall
Waterfall near the Broliskedi area, free to visit. A lesser-known natural stop that pairs well with other sights in the Kutaisi region.
Chronicles of Georgia
Massive stone pillars on a hilltop near Tbilisi Highway depicting Georgian historical and biblical scenes, often compared to Stonehenge. Free to visit and usually empty, a striking photo stop on the road from Kutaisi to Tbilisi.
Colchis Fountain
Striking fountain in Kutaisi's central square featuring enlarged replicas of golden archaeological artifacts from ancient Colchis. Free to admire and one of the city's most photographed landmarks.
Geguti Palace
Ruins of a 12th-century royal hunting palace south of Kutaisi, one of the best-preserved medieval secular buildings in Georgia. Free to visit and rarely crowded.
Gonio Fortress
Well-preserved Roman-Byzantine fortress near Batumi, one of the oldest fortifications in Georgia. Small entry fee, accessible as a day trip from Kutaisi via Batumi.
Green Bazaar
Kutaisi's vibrant central market selling fresh produce, spices, churchkhela, and local cheeses. Free to browse and a genuine window into daily Georgian food culture.
Green Monastery
Medieval monastery hidden in a forest near Borjomi, named for the moss and greenery covering its walls. Free to visit, a peaceful stop on the road to Vardzia from Kutaisi.
Jvari Monastery
6th-century hilltop monastery overlooking the confluence of the Mtkvari and Aragvi rivers at Mtskheta. Free to enter, with sweeping views and a significant place in Georgian literary and religious history.
Khertvisi Fortress
One of the oldest fortresses in Georgia, perched at the confluence of the Kura and Paravani rivers on the road to Vardzia. Free to visit from the outside.
Martvili Canyon
Spectacular limestone canyon with turquoise water near Kutaisi, accessible by boat ride through narrow gorge sections. Small entry and boat fees, typically visited as a day trip from Kutaisi.
Meskhishvili Theatre
Historic theater in central Kutaisi, a prominent cultural venue on the main square. Free to admire from outside; performance tickets are inexpensive.
Prometheus Cave
Large stalactite cave near Kutaisi with illuminated underground lakes, waterfalls, and dramatic formations spanning six halls. Entry fee required, accessible as a day trip from Kutaisi.
Ramaz Shengelia Arena
Home stadium of FC Torpedo Kutaisi, offering stadium tours that cover Georgian football history and culture. Tour availability varies.
Sataplia Nature Reserve
Nature reserve near Kutaisi featuring dinosaur footprints, a cave with stalactites, and a glass-floor viewpoint over the Colchic forest. Small entry fee covers all attractions.
Sulori Warm Springs
Natural sulfur hot springs near Vani, free or nearly free to soak in. Getting there takes some effort but the reward is an uncrowded outdoor bath in the countryside.
Tetra Caves
An underground cave system near Tskaltubo featuring stalactites and dramatic rock formations. Less crowded than Prometheus Cave, it offers a quieter alternative at a lower price.
Timotesubani Monastery
A 12th-century monastery with medieval frescoes, located on the Vardzia day trip route. Free to enter, it rewards a short detour with some of the finest wall paintings in Georgia.
Tskaltubo
Abandoned Soviet-era spa resort town with eerie sanatorium ruins, free to walk through. A short marshrutka ride from Kutaisi for one of the most unusual free sights in Georgia.
Tskaltubo Abandoned Spas
Haunting Soviet-era abandoned sanatoriums in Tskaltubo, free to explore from outside. The crumbling grandeur of these former wellness palaces makes for unforgettable urban exploration.
Uplistsikhe
Ancient rock-hewn town dating back 3,000 years, with carved halls, a theater, and a basilica church built into the cliff. Small entry fee, accessible as a day trip from Kutaisi via Gori.
Vani Archaeological Museum
Small museum at the ancient Colchian city of Vani displaying golden artifacts and archaeological finds from the region. Low entry fee, a day trip from Kutaisi exploring Georgia's pre-Christian past.
Vardzia
Spectacular 12th-century cave monastery carved into a cliff face in southern Georgia, with hundreds of rooms, a church with original frescoes, and tunnel systems. Entry fee required, a full-day trip from Kutaisi.
White Bridge
Pedestrian bridge spanning the Rioni River in central Kutaisi, a pleasant crossing point with river views. Free to cross.
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