# Things to do in Kutaisi: top sights and where to go

> Kutaisi keeps its sights close: the compact old centre around the Colchis Fountain and the White Bridge over the Rioni, Bagrati Cathedral on Ukimerioni Hill above it, and the Gelati and Motsameta monasteries and the Prometheus and Sataplia caves 10–20 minutes' drive out. The centre and Bagrati take half a day; give a second day to the monasteries and caves, or to the Martvili and Okatse canyons and Kinchkha Waterfall about an hour away by car.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi

## Ready itineraries

- [One day in Kutaisi: an itinerary in the best order](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/in-1-day.md): The White Bridge, the golden Colchis Fountain, 11th-century Bagrati Cathedral, Motsameta on its cliff and UNESCO-listed Gelati, with a taxi ride and lunch.

## All 10 places with the YesGo score

- [Colchis Fountain](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/colchis-fountain.md): YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free. The Colchis Fountain is Kutaisi’s emblem, standing on central David the Builder Square: about 30 gilded horses, animals and a…
- [Bagrati Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/bagrati-cathedral.md): YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free. Bagrati Cathedral is Kutaisi's landmark: an early 11th-century Orthodox cathedral on Ukimerioni Hill, rebuilt in 2009–2012 after three…
- [White Bridge](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/kutaisi-white-bridge.md): YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · Free. The White Bridge (Tetri Khidi) is a 19th-century footbridge over the Rioni in Kutaisi’s old town, a 5–7 minute walk from the Colchis…
- [Motsameta Monastery](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/motsameta-monastery.md): YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free. Motsameta Monastery is a working monastery on a cliff above a bend of the Tskaltsitela River, about 6 km north-east of central Kutaisi…
- [Gelati Monastery](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/gelati-monastery.md): YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free. Gelati Monastery is a working 12th-century monastery and UNESCO site 11 km north-east of central Kutaisi, founded by King David IV the…
- [Sataplia Nature Reserve](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/sataplia.md): YesGo score 31/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · 30 GEL, under-6s free. Sataplia Nature Reserve is a forested hill 10 km north-west of Kutaisi with dinosaur footprints under a pavilion, a lit karst cave, a…
- [Prometheus Cave](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/prometheus-cave.md): YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · 40 GEL, boat +30 GEL. Prometheus Cave is a lit karst cave with an underground river at Kumistavi, 30–40 minutes by car from Kutaisi. The guided walk takes about…
- [Martvili Canyon](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/martvili-canyon.md): YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Entry 40 GEL, boat ≈ 20 GEL. Martvili Canyon is a turquoise river gorge with waterfalls, an hour's drive from Kutaisi. Allow **1–1.5 hours** on site for the 700 m…
- [Kinchkha Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/kinchkha-waterfall.md): YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · 20 GEL for foreign visitors. Kinchkha Waterfall, also signposted as Okatse Waterfall, is a three-tier cascade in the Satsikvilo river gorge, 56 km north of Kutaisi…
- [Okatse Canyon](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/okatse-canyon.md): YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · 30 GEL for foreign visitors. Okatse Canyon is a narrow limestone gorge near the village of Gordi, about 50 km (an hour’s drive) north of Kutaisi. The draw is a **780 m…

## Kutaisi travel guide

Before you go: Bagrati and Gelati, caves and canyons nearby, the airport, getting there, weather by month.

## Trip essentials

- How many days: 2 days: the city plus canyons and caves
- When to go: April–June and September–October
- Visa: Visa-free for many passports, often up to a year
- Airport: Kutaisi (KUT) ≈ 20 km — low-cost flights from Europe
- From Tbilisi: Train or minibus ≈ 3–4 h
- Time zone: UTC+4 all year

## Key facts

- **1994** — Gelati Monastery joined the UNESCO World Heritage List (source: UNESCO World Heritage List, No. 710)
- **1003** — Bagrati Cathedral was consecrated above the Rioni river (source: Wikipedia, “Bagrati Cathedral”)
- **1984** — Prometheus Cave, with its underground river, was discovered (source: Wikipedia, “Prometheus Cave”)
- **Sataplia** — the reserve preserves dinosaur footprints (source: Wikipedia, “Sataplia Strict Nature Reserve”)

## Things to do in Kutaisi

In Kutaisi itself are Bagrati Cathedral on its hill, the Colchis Fountain and the White Bridge over the Rioni. The real highlights are around it: Gelati and Motsameta monasteries, Prometheus and Sataplia caves, and the Martvili and Okatse canyons. Every place with its YesGo score is in the list above; the “Map” button shows them on a map.

| Where | What to see | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Centre** | [Colchis Fountain](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/colchis-fountain), [White Bridge](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/kutaisi-white-bridge) | 1–2 h |
| **The hill** | [Bagrati](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/bagrati-cathedral) | 1 h |
| **Monasteries** | [Gelati](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/gelati-monastery), [Motsameta](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/motsameta-monastery) | ½ day |
| **Caves** | [Prometheus](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/prometheus-cave), [Sataplia](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/sataplia) | ½ day |
| **Canyons** | [Martvili](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/martvili-canyon), [Okatse](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/okatse-canyon), [Kinchkha](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/kinchkha-waterfall) | 1 day |

Rather not plan it yourself? The list above has ready itineraries, with places in a sensible order.

## Kutaisi airport and getting there

Kutaisi Airport (KUT), ≈ 20 km from the centre, is served by low-cost airlines. A minibus or taxi to town takes about 30 minutes. From Tbilisi the train or minibus takes about 3–4 hours, from Batumi about 2.5.

| From | How | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **KUT airport** | Minibus, taxi | ≈ 30 min |
| **[Tbilisi](https://yesgo.io/georgia/tbilisi)** | Train, minibus | ≈ 3–4 h |
| **[Batumi](https://yesgo.io/georgia/batumi)** | Minibus | ≈ 2.5 h |

## Kutaisi weather by month

The best time to visit Kutaisi is April–June and September–October — warm and green, with full canyons. Summer is hot and humid, about 30 °C. Winter is mild, about 9–11 °C by day.

- **January in Kutaisi**: day ≈ 9°C, night ≈ 2°C, rainy days: 12. Mild, about 9°. Museums and an empty Bagrati.
- **February in Kutaisi**: day ≈ 10°C, night ≈ 2°C, rainy days: 11. Cool, often rainy.
- **March in Kutaisi**: day ≈ 15°C, night ≈ 5°C, rainy days: 11. Spring, about 15° by day. Orchards in bloom.
- **April in Kutaisi** (best time): day ≈ 20°C, night ≈ 9°C, rainy days: 10. Warm and green, the canyons are full.
- **May in Kutaisi** (best time): day ≈ 25°C, night ≈ 13°C, rainy days: 10. About 25°. The best time for caves and canyons.
- **June in Kutaisi**: day ≈ 28°C, night ≈ 17°C, rainy days: 9. Warm, about 28°. Canyons and waterfalls.
- **July in Kutaisi**: day ≈ 30°C, night ≈ 20°C, rainy days: 8. Hot and humid. The caves stay cool.
- **August in Kutaisi**: day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 20°C, rainy days: 8. The hottest month.
- **September in Kutaisi** (best time): day ≈ 27°C, night ≈ 16°C, rainy days: 8. Warm, about 27°. Good for Gelati.
- **October in Kutaisi** (best time): day ≈ 22°C, night ≈ 12°C, rainy days: 9. About 22°, autumn colours.
- **November in Kutaisi**: day ≈ 16°C, night ≈ 7°C, rainy days: 10. Cool, about 16°.
- **December in Kutaisi**: day ≈ 11°C, night ≈ 4°C, rainy days: 11. Mild, about 11°.

Prometheus and Sataplia caves are cool all year — bring a layer.

## Kutaisi ticket prices

The city, Bagrati and the monasteries are free. You pay for the caves, the canyons and the Sataplia reserve.

- [Colchis Fountain](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/colchis-fountain) — Free
- [Bagrati Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/bagrati-cathedral) — Free
- [White Bridge](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/kutaisi-white-bridge) — Free
- [Motsameta Monastery](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/motsameta-monastery) — Free
- [Gelati Monastery](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/gelati-monastery) — Free
- [Sataplia Nature Reserve](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/sataplia) — 30 GEL, under-6s free
- [Prometheus Cave](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/prometheus-cave) — 40 GEL, boat +30 GEL
- [Martvili Canyon](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/martvili-canyon) — Entry 40 GEL, boat ≈ 20 GEL
- [Kinchkha Waterfall](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/kinchkha-waterfall) — 20 GEL for foreign visitors
- [Okatse Canyon](https://yesgo.io/georgia/kutaisi/okatse-canyon) — 30 GEL for foreign visitors

## Tips

- Prometheus Cave and Martvili Canyon combine well into one day.
- Okatse Canyon has a hanging walkway over the drop — not for those afraid of heights.
- Gelati is a working monastery: cover shoulders and knees; women cover their hair.

## Questions

### Is Kutaisi worth visiting?

Yes, as a base for Gelati (UNESCO), Prometheus Cave and the Martvili and Okatse canyons — and as a cheap entry point by low-cost flights.

### What to do in Kutaisi in one day?

Bagrati Cathedral, the Colchis Fountain and White Bridge in town, then Gelati and Motsameta monasteries.

### How do I get from Kutaisi Airport to the city?

By minibus or taxi in about 30 minutes.

### How do I get from Tbilisi to Kutaisi?

By train or minibus in about 3–4 hours.

## Sources

- UNESCO World Heritage List, No. 710 “Gelati Monastery”
- Wikipedia, “Kutaisi”; “Bagrati Cathedral”; “Prometheus Cave”; “Sataplia Strict Nature Reserve”
- Kutaisi International Airport — official website

Facts checked: 09.11.2026

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