Turtle Lake Tours

Reeds along the shore of Tbilisi's Turtle Lake. The surface of the lake is frozen.
The frozen surface of Turtle Lake in the city of Tbilisi, Georgia. Turtle Lake is an extremely small (basically a pond) lake, located in the hills above Tbilisi's Vake park. Accessible via a winding road, or via a newly installed aerial tram, this small body of water is a popular place for locals to congregate.
Newly re-opened aerial tram. View from the city of Tbilisi. The Georgian capital of Tbilisi used to be home to an intricate system of aerial trams, that whisked people from lower elevations to the various hilltops around the city. Most of these trams fell into disrepair following the collapse of the Soviet Union. One of these old tram stations recently re-opened. This tram connects Vake Park with the small Turtle Lake, which is located on a hillside above. You can even attach your bicycles to the tram (as is visible in this picture).
Looking down on Turtle Lake, which sits on a hillside over the city of Tbilisi, Georgia.
View from Turtle Lake in Tbilisi, Georgia.

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Amante Narikala Hotel

Amante Narikala Hotel

4 out of 5
Tbilisi City Centre
Price was ￥237,065, price is now ￥208,709 per person
￥208,709
per person
Apr 29 - May 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Osaka (OSA) to Tbilisi (TBS)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (133 reviews)
Great friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Hotel Citrus

Hotel Citrus

4 out of 5
Tbilisi City Centre
Price was ￥251,687, price is now ￥214,202 per person
￥214,202
per person
Apr 29 - May 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Osaka (OSA) to Tbilisi (TBS)
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
The Citrus was a perfect location for my visit. The staff were excellent, my room was perfect and the breakfasts are great. I'll stay there next year- my 33rd consecutive year of working in Georgia.

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

Sandali Metekhi Boutique Hotel

Sandali Metekhi Boutique Hotel

4 out of 5
Old Tbilisi
Price was ￥277,577, price is now ￥244,088 per person
￥244,088
per person
Apr 29 - May 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Osaka (OSA) to Tbilisi (TBS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (21 reviews)
Good value. Nice view of the river. Not much open around the hotel though.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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From Tbilisi: Ananuri, Gudauri, and Kazbegi Tour with Guide

From Tbilisi: Ananuri, Gudauri, and Kazbegi Tour with Guide

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 99 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥1,409 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Tbilisi City Private Tour

Tbilisi City Private Tour

Activity duration is 6 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥9,608 per adult*
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Food, drink & nightlife

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From Tbilisi: Day Trip to Armenia with Homemade Lunch

From Tbilisi: Day Trip to Armenia with Homemade Lunch

Activity duration is 11 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 154 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥18,117 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Small-Group Khinkali and Khachapuri Cooking Class in Tbilisi

Small-Group Khinkali and Khachapuri Cooking Class in Tbilisi

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 71 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥4,376 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Tbilisi: Kakheti Wine Region Tour with 10 Wine Tastings

Tbilisi: Kakheti Wine Region Tour with 10 Wine Tastings

Activity duration is 7 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 949 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥3,581 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Art Gene Festival at Open Air Museum

Open Air Museum of Ethnography

You can browse the exhibits at Open Air Museum of Ethnography, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Vake-Saburtalo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Open Air Museum of Ethnography
Holy Trinity Cathedral of Tbilisi, also known as Sameba

Sameba Cathedral

After visiting Sameba Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Vake-Saburtalo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Sameba Cathedral
View from Tbilisi's Vake Park.

Vake Park

Explore the great outdoors at Vake Park, a lovely green space in Vake-Saburtalo. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Vake Park
Spotted in Tbilisi's Maziuri Park - Super Mario Brothers mural. View from the city of Tbilisi, Georgia.

Mziuri Park

Mziuri Park is just one of the places to see in Vake-Saburtalo, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and festivals.

Mziuri Park
The amusement park overlooking the city

Mtatsminda Park

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Mtatsminda Park during your visit to Tbilisi. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Mtatsminda Park
The grave of a Soviet-era actor named Sergo Zakariadze. This picture was taken at a place called the Mtatsminda Pantheon in the city of Tbilisi, Georgia. The Mtatsminda Pantheon is a graveyard for historical figures in Georgian history - this graveyard is located in the courtyard of a church that has a scenic outlook over the entire city of Tbilisi.

Mtatsminda Pantheon

You can find out about the history of Tbilisi with a trip to Mtatsminda Pantheon. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Mtatsminda Pantheon

Best Lodging Options Near Turtle Lake

Ibis Budget Tbilisi Center

Ibis Budget Tbilisi Center

3 out of 5
22 Giorgiy Akhvediani st Tbilisi
Ibis Budget Tbilisi Center
Pullman Tbilisi Axis Towers

Pullman Tbilisi Axis Towers

5 out of 5
37m Chavchavadze Ave Tbilisi
Pullman Tbilisi Axis Towers
Hotel Genio

Hotel Genio

3.5 out of 5
Titsian Tabidze Street 15 Tbilisi
Hotel Genio
Hilton Garden Inn Tbilisi Chavchavadze

Hilton Garden Inn Tbilisi Chavchavadze

3.5 out of 5
Chavchavadze Avenue 64 Tbilisi
Hilton Garden Inn Tbilisi Chavchavadze
Castor & Pollux Hotel

Castor & Pollux Hotel

4 out of 5
45 Polikarpe Kakabadze Street Tbilisi Tbilisi
Castor & Pollux Hotel
Best Western Tbilisi City Center

Best Western Tbilisi City Center

3.5 out of 5
#92 Barnovi Street Tbilisi Tbilisi
Best Western Tbilisi City Center
Piccolo Casa Bella Hotel

Piccolo Casa Bella Hotel

3 out of 5
Irakli Abashidze st. 28 Tbilisi Tbilisi
Piccolo Casa Bella Hotel
Cityscape Retreat: The View

Cityscape Retreat: The View

Tbilisi Tbilisi
Cityscape Retreat: The View
N1 Vake Park luxury penthouse

N1 Vake Park luxury penthouse

Vake-Saburtalo Tbilisi
N1 Vake Park luxury penthouse
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