National Botanical Garden, Mtskheta Travel Guide

Getting There

• Walking

  From Abanotubani (the bath district), follow Botanikuri Street uphill. The main entrance to the National Botanical Garden will be at the end of the street, below the Narikala Fortress. The walk is steep but offers scenic views of Old Tbilisi. Admission is 4 GEL for adults.

• Public Transport

  Take the Tbilisi Metro to Liberty Square station. From there, transfer to bus 350 to Kote Apkhazi Street #47. From there, it is a 5-minute walk to the garden. The combined fare for the bus and metro is 2 GEL. Alternatively, take the metro to Avlabari station and walk to the garden. A metro ride is 1 GEL.

• Taxi

  Hail a taxi from any point in Tbilisi's city center. A short ride to the National Botanical Garden should cost approximately 5-10 GEL, depending on the distance and traffic. Ensure the driver uses a meter or agree on a fare beforehand. Ride-sharing apps are also available.

• Cable Car

  From Rike Park, take the cable car to Narikala Fortress. From the fortress, walk down to the garden. A one-way cable car ticket costs 2.5 GEL and requires a Metromoney card, which costs an additional 2 GEL. From the upper entrance, it is a short walk downhill to the main attractions within the garden.