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Chiatura and Katskhi Pillar One Day Urbex Tour

4.914 reviews
Tbilisi
by Viator
Duration12 hours
DifficultyEasy
SeasonSee calendar when booking
LanguageRussian, English

The Experience

Discover Georgia’s hidden industrial heritage on this offbeat day trip to Chiatura and Katskhi Pillar. Travel through dramatic mountain landscapes to one of the country’s most extraordinary landmarks — a 40-meter natural limestone monolith crowned with a small hermitage, symbolizing human perseverance and isolation. Continue to Chiatura, a surreal Soviet-era mining town once known as the “city of cable cars.” Ride the original Stalin-era gondolas, explore abandoned factories and murals, and feel the nostalgic atmosphere of Georgia’s industrial past. This private full-day tour combines history, architecture, and photography in one unforgettable journey beyond the usual tourist trails.

How to book

Booked on Viator, who runs this experience. Inclusions and cancellation are theirs.

  • Book with Viator

    4.9(14 reviews)

    Free cancellation · 24h before

    from₹9,649

    Includes: Hotel pick-up (only for private tours) · Local guide · Bottled water

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Logistics & Transit

Transport not included
Location
Tbilisi

Good to know

Restrictions

  • This experience is not suitable for travelers with mobility issues or a fear of heights. The tour includes riding old cable cars and visiting elevated viewpoints, which may be challenging for guests uncomfortable with heights or enclosed spaces.
  • The tour involves a long drive (around 2.5 hours each way) — not recommended for travelers prone to motion sickness or back problems.

Difficulty & Fitness

Easy1/5

Easy — suitable for all fitness levels, no experience needed.

About the guide

Guide type
Tour Guide Led
Group experience
No — private booking

Know before you go

Public transportation options are available nearby Specialized infant seats are available Suitable for all physical fitness levels Children must be accompanied by an adult. Subject to favorable weather conditions. The maximum capacity of the cable car is 4 people. Some cable lines are closed or under repair. Visiting them may not be possible. To ensure a safe and comfortable journey, please include every traveler—including children of all ages—in your official booking. This allows us to provide the correct vehicle size and any necessary child seats for your family.