Chiatura: Georgian Chornobyl Day Tour

Чиатура была одним из первых городов на территории бывшего СССР, где канатные дороги стали общественным транспортом. На нашей экскурсией мы поедем из Тбилиси в этот город и познакомимся с его таинственной историей.
Private
10 hrs
Group size up to 15 persons
Mobile ticket
English, Русский язык

What is included in activity

transfer service
guide service
water

What is not included

lunch
tip for guide and driver
hotel pick-up

Details

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Join us for an unforgettable journey into Georgia's industrial past with our one-day Urbex tour to Chiatura and the Katskhi Pillar from Tbilisi. Your adventure begins in the morning when your driver and guide meet you at your hotel or apartments in Tbilisi.

First, we will visit the awe-inspiring Katskhi Pillar, a breathtaking 40-meter (130 ft) natural limestone monolith that towers over the Karshuna River gorge. At the top of the pillar, you will find a reconstructed 8th-century church and a small monastery where the only inhabitant is a monk named Maxime. He has lived in solitude and silence here for over 25 years, making this an extraordinary spiritual destination.

Next, we will journey to Chiatura, an industrial town founded in the late 1800s, which played a vital role in Georgia's mining industry. The town offers a glimpse into a bygone era with its unique and Soviet-era cable car system still in use by locals. This transport system has over a dozen operating ropeway lines for passengers and two cargo lines for transporting manganese. The total length of the cableway exceeds 6,000 meters.

As we explore the town, you will discover fascinating examples of brutalist architecture and hidden gems of the Soviet past. Chiatura is situated between steep valleys and deep gorges, offering a unique and unforgettable experience for visitors interested in urban exploration and industrial heritage.

At the end of the day, we will drive you back to Tbilisi and drop you off at your hotel or residence. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the hidden gems of Georgian industrial heritage with our urbex tour to Chiatura and the Katskhi Pillar. Book now and explore this off-the-beaten-path destination with us!

This is
individual
excursion
Only your group
Only you, your friends or family will be on the tour. Time on this excursion is time spent with loved ones.
Personal guide
Always at your disposal, your guide will tailor your program and suggest places of interest for children, where to eat and what to see.
Economical
The cost of an individual excursion is comparable to the cost of a group excursion if you are going with someone else.
How can I pay for the tour?
Prepayment on the website
Pay the remaining amount on the spot
Payment on the website
You don't need to pay anything on the spot
For prepayment and payment on the website, a full refund is available upon cancellation 48 hours in advance
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Price
Ticket
Offer for group of 1-3 persons
$240
per group
Offer for group of 4-6 persons
$300
per group
Offer for group of 7-8 persons
$340
per group
Offer for group of 9-12 persons
$380
per group
Offer for group of 13-15 persons
$420
per group
For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

Menu

Обед будет проходить в небольшом грузинском кафе в Чиатуре. При себе лучше иметь наличные день.

What places you will see

- Church in the Cave
- The town of Chiatura and the old cable cars
- Katskha Pillar
- Abandoned Pioneer Palace and much more!

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.

Nearest subway

Площадь Европы находится в 8 минутах пешком от метро Авлабари

Languages in what activity is performed

English, Russian

Directions to meet your guide

Hotel pick-up

How long your tour will be

10 hrs

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Pavel A.
We went with a group of 3 people on an excursion. We really liked our guide Khatuna, who kindly showed us the city itself and told us its history. We went by the guide's car, which was a special pleasure compared to the bus. We went on a rainy day, but the rain did not spoil the experience, Khatuna kindly offered an umbrella as we did not have enough of our own. The trip seemed very fast because we spent the whole trip talking about everything, joking and having a lot of fun. Khatuna is a very professional guide, I advise you
2 months ago
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For prepayment and payment on the website, a full refund is available upon cancellation 48 hours in advance
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