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Argo Cable Car, Batumi

A blue Argo cable car cabin above Batumi, with the city, the port and the Black Sea bay below and the top station on the right
Photo: Mikhail Kryshen, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons

The essentials in 10 seconds

Entry
39 GEL return
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–22:00
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
1 h
With kids
Fine with kids
Return ticket, age 12+
39 GEL
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Children 5–11
9 GEL
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Under 5
Not listed on the official site — ask at the ticket office
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
Skip the queue (Quick Pass)
+20 GEL, ages 5–11 +5 GEL
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Where to buy
Lower station ticket office, or online via the official seller Biletebi
officialConfirmed by an official source: the venue, a ministry or the operator.
Payment
Visa or Mastercard, or Georgian lari in cash
verifyingFrom reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go.
High wind and storms
The lift stops — unofficial
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Lower station
Iakob Gogebashvili St by the Sea Port, ≈ 15 min walk from Europe Square
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Wheelchair access
None at the lower station according to OpenStreetMap — unofficial
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Coordinates
41.64753, 41.64536YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

2,586 mlong — the longest cable car in Georgia
3 sourcesLift-World lift databaseGeorgian National Tourism AdministrationMadloba travel guide
≈ 250 mabove sea level at the top station on Mount Anuria (Ajara’s tourism portal says 256 m)
3 sourcesLift-Worldremontees-mecaniques.netVisit Batumi, Ajara tourism portal
9–10 mineach way (technical data: 8 min 40 s to 9.6 min)
2 sourcesLift-Worldremontees-mecaniques.net
2012–2013opening: lift databases say 2012, the operator’s site says 2013
3 sourcesArgo Cable Car official websiteLift-Worldremontees-mecaniques.net
Doppelmayrthe Austrian manufacturer of the gondola
2 sourcesLift-Worldremontees-mecaniques.net
8 seatsin each enclosed cabin
2 sourcesGeorgian National Tourism Administrationremontees-mecaniques.net
19–20 cabinson the line: 19 in the technical database, 20 per the tourism administration
2 sourcesremontees-mecaniques.netGeorgian National Tourism Administration
500 peopleper hour — maximum capacity
2 sourcesLift-Worldremontees-mecaniques.net
Feriathe other name for Mount Anuria — the top station is labelled this way on maps
2 sourcesOpenStreetMapMadloba travel guide
Argo complexat the top: viewing deck, restaurant, Digital Museum and Joyroom
2 sourcesArgo Cable Car official websiteVisit Batumi, Ajara tourism portal

Argo Cable Car tickets and prices

A return ride costs 39 GEL for anyone aged 12 and over and 9 GEL for children aged 5–11 — the same for foreign visitors and Georgian citizens. The official site lists no one-way fare and says nothing about under-5s, so ask at the desk.

Combo tickets add the attractions at the top. For foreign visitors aged 12+: cable car plus Digital Museum is 69 GEL, plus Joyroom 49 GEL, all three 79 GEL; for ages 5–11 it is 39, 19 and 49 GEL. Georgian citizens pay less for combos. A Quick Pass to skip the queue adds 20 GEL (5 GEL for a child).

Buy at the lower station ticket office or online through Biletebi, the official seller linked from the operator’s site. Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in Georgia, but carry some lari in cash for small cafés. For the view alone the basic ticket is enough — the viewing deck is included.

Opening hours and the best time to go

According to the official site, cabins run every day from 10:00 to 22:00, with no closing day. Travel guides note the lift stops in high wind and thunderstorms, which makes sense for a line over the port. On a cloudy day, wait: from inside a cloud you see nothing.

Other listings show an 11:00 start or summer hours until midnight — the timetable has changed before, so check the official site on the day if you are going at opening or closing time. The best slot is about an hour before sunset: up in daylight, down over the city lights.

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More tips

  1. From Europe Square, walk east towards the Sea Port — the lower station on Iakob Gogebashvili Street is about 15 minutes away on foot.
  2. Look for the Sea Port passenger terminal and the tourist information centre: the station is right next to them.
  3. By bus: unofficially, city buses 1a, 10, 10a and 15 stop nearby. Pay with a contactless bank card (foreign cards work) or a Batumi Card.
  4. From Batumi Airport: 15–20 minutes by taxi via the Bolt app, or city bus 10 to the centre.
  5. Buy your ticket at the desk, ride up in 9–10 minutes, and come down once the city lights are on.

Is the Argo Cable Car worth it?

Yes, if you have a clear day and limited time. In an hour, with almost no walking, you see all of Batumi — the port, the old town, the seafront towers and the mountains behind — which nothing at ground level can give you. It is also one of the few easy things to do with kids that doesn’t involve the beach.

Skip it in low cloud, or if you have already done a high viewpoint and want to save the money for dinner. Then an evening on Batumi Boulevard is the better use of your time.

What the Argo Cable Car is

Argo is Batumi’s main gondola: enclosed eight-seat Doppelmayr cabins rise from the lower station by the Sea Port, over the houses and up the slope to the top of Mount Anuria — labelled Feria on most maps. At 2,586 m it is the longest cable car in Georgia, climbing almost 250 m.

The name comes from the Argonauts’ ship: in the myth, Jason sailed to Colchis — this stretch of coast — for the Golden Fleece. The complex at the top shares the name and holds the terraces, a restaurant and indoor attractions.

What to see at the top

  • The viewing deck, included in the ticket: the whole city, the port, the oil terminal and the bay.
  • The ride itself — sit facing downhill for the sea and the port all the way.
  • Sunset over the sea, then Batumi lighting up below.
  • Restaurant Argo and a wine corner — paid separately.
  • Batumi Digital Museum, with immersive digital halls, on a combo ticket.
  • Joyroom, a family play zone, also on a combo.
  • On summer evenings, Georgian folk dance and polyphonic singing on the upper terrace.

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Argo Cable Car, the Boulevard or the Botanical Garden?

Argo Cable Caryou are hereRide up the hill above townCity centre, by the port39 GEL return≈ 1 hourAlmost no walkingFrom above, the whole city
Batumi BoulevardSeafront promenadeCity centreFree1–2 hoursFlatAt sea level
Botanical GardenSubtropical garden on a cliff9 km north, Green Cape25 GEL for foreign visitors3 hours to half a daySteep pathsFrom cliffs over the coast

Argo is the fastest way to see all of Batumi. Keep the Boulevard for an evening stroll, and give the Botanical Garden its own half day if you love plants.

Batumi viewpoints compared

Every viewpoint in Batumi rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.

Argo Cable Caryou are here381 h39 GEL return—
Makhuntseti Waterfall291 hFree19.5 km
Batumi Botanical Garden243 h25 GEL for foreign visitors8.0 km
Petra Fortress241 h≈ 8 GEL (unofficial)16.1 km

Old Batumi and an Argo sunset

Piazza and Europe Square by day, Argo up the hill for sunset, then Ali and Nino and the fountains under the lights. YesGo fits in the timing and walks.

  1. Piazza Square30 min · Free, open 24/7
  2. 8 min walk from the previous stopEurope Square30 min · Free
  3. 15 min walk from the previous stopArgo Cable Caryou are here1 h · 39 GEL return
  4. 16 min walk from the previous stopAli and Nino statue30 min · Free
  5. 51 min walk from the previous stopBatumi Dancing Fountains45 min · Free

5 places · about 4 h 45 min with walks · 90 min on foot in total

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Nearby — add to your day

Piazza Square

Batumi, Georgia

30 min · Free, open 24/7 · 7 min walk

Europe Square

Batumi, Georgia

30 min · Free · 15 min walk

Ali and Nino statue

Batumi, Georgia

30 min · Free · 16 min walk

Batumi Boulevard

Batumi, Georgia

1 h 30 min · Free · 19 min walk

How to do it right

  • Ride up about an hour before sunset — daylight on the way up, city lights on the way down.
  • Sit with your back to the hill so the sea and the port stay in front of you.
  • Bring a layer: the summit is windier and cooler than the seafront.
  • After the ride, Europe Square and the Piazza are about 15 minutes’ walk — easy for dinner in the old town.
  • Don’t waste the ticket in fog: from the top you won’t see the sea or the city.
  • Only buy a combo if you really want the Digital Museum or Joyroom — the view comes with the basic ticket.

Questions

How much is the Argo Cable Car in Batumi?

A return ticket is 39 GEL for ages 12 and over and 9 GEL for children aged 5–11, the same for foreign visitors and locals.

What are the Argo Cable Car opening hours?

Daily from 10:00 to 22:00, according to the official site. The lift may stop in high wind or thunderstorms.

How long is the Argo cable car ride?

9–10 minutes each way over 2,586 m. With time at the top, plan about an hour — an hour and a half at sunset.

Where is the Argo Cable Car lower station?

On Iakob Gogebashvili Street next to the Sea Port passenger terminal in Old Batumi, about 15 minutes’ walk from Europe Square.

Is the Argo Cable Car worth it?

On a clear day, yes: it is the quickest way to see the whole city and coast from above. In low cloud, skip it.

Can I buy Argo Cable Car tickets online?

Yes, through Biletebi, the official seller linked from the operator’s site, or at the lower station desk. On summer evenings the Quick Pass saves the wait.

Can I pay by card?

Visa and Mastercard work widely in Georgia; carry some lari in cash too. Russian-issued cards do not work.

Is there a one-way ticket?

The official site lists only return tickets, with no one-way fare. The ride down is included, so use it.

What is at the top of the Argo Cable Car?

A viewing deck included in the ticket, Restaurant Argo, a wine corner, the Batumi Digital Museum and Joyroom — the last two on combo tickets.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Argo Cable Car official website: fares, ticket types, opening hours, opening year, 30.10.2026
  • Georgian National Tourism Administration: Argo Cable Car
  • Visit Batumi, Ajara tourism portal: Cable Car Argo
  • Lift-World lift database: Batumi, 8-MGD Argo
  • Remontees-mecaniques.net: TCD8 Argo Batumi, technical data
  • Madloba travel guide: Argo Cable Car in Batumi — unofficial notes on buses, queues and weather
  • OpenStreetMap: lower and top stations; Wikidata Q25378211
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 30.10.2026 ·
How we checkedFares, ticket types, opening hours and the opening year come from the Argo Cable Car official site, checked on 30.10.2026. Technical data is cross-checked in two lift databases and the Georgian and Ajara tourism portals. Sources disagree on the opening year (2012 in lift databases, 2013 on the operator’s site), the summit height (250 or 256 m), the number of cabins (19 or 20) and the ride time (8 min 40 s to 9.6 min), so we show both. Guides list other hours (from 11:00) and older combo prices — we use the official ones. Bus numbers, queues, weather stops and card payment are unofficial and marked “verifying”. The walking time from Europe Square is YesGo’s own estimate from the station coordinates in OpenStreetMap.

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