Soviet past - Private day tour to Chiatura, Katskhi pillar and Chronicles
Overview
Discover the non-touristic Georgia on this full day trip to the macabre town of Chiatura - once a modern mining town with highest number of cable cars, it resembles a ghost town today with its abandoned mines, empty apartments and decaying Soviet architecture.
The time seems to stand still here and so you can take a ride in one of the last rusty cable cars, overlooking the factories, enjoy the panorama view from the half-abandoned concrete settlements on the hills and see a morbide dedication to Stalin here and there.
On our tour we also visit the country side of Imereti region, that builds a contrast to industrial Chiatura - the ancient holy pillar of Katskhi with a tiny church on top or the rock hew Mgvimevi convent with frescoes from XIV century.
What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Perfect for photographers
- Katskhi sveti - a natural stone pilar with a church on top
- Visit the Mgvimevi monastery - the only one where the church is built inside a natural cave
- See the old cable cars of Chiatura and explore the abandoned areas in the ghost like town
- Private tour with local guide, who knows the best locations.
- Lunch (we can recommend our favorite spots)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
We will pick you up from your hotel or vacation rental in Tbilisi. Please share your accommodation location after the booking.
What To Expect
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Cableways Chiatura
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Katskhi Pillar
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Monastery Mgvimevi
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Chronicles Of Georgia
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note, that as of the moment, all old cable cars have been suspended for safety reasons, but you can still see them
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (+04).
- Bottled water.
- WiFi on board.
- Perfect for photographers.
- Katskhi sveti - a natural stone pilar with a church on top.
- Visit the Mgvimevi monastery - the only one where the church is built inside a natural cave.
- See the old cable cars of Chiatura and explore the abandoned areas in the ghost like town.
- Private tour with local guide, who knows the best locations.
- Lunch (we can recommend our favorite spots).
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Soviet past - Private day tour to Chiatura, Katskhi pillar and Chronicles is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water
- WiFi on board
- Perfect for photographers
- Katskhi sveti - a natural stone pilar with a church on top
- Visit the Mgvimevi monastery - the only one where the church is built inside a natural cave
- See the old cable cars of Chiatura and explore the abandoned areas in the ghost like town
- Private tour with local guide, who knows the best locations.
- Lunch (we can recommend our favorite spots)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note, that as of the moment, all old cable cars have been suspended for safety reasons, but you can still see them
