In short
- Vardzia costs 15 GEL, plus an optional 2 GEL shuttle.
- Rabati Castle charges 20 GEL for the upper citadel.
- Borjomi Central Park entry is around 5 GEL.
In this article
Most day tours from Tbilisi do not include attraction tickets in their base price. You will need small Georgian Lari (GEL) bills to pay for entry at Vardzia, Rabati Castle, and Borjomi Central Park. Here is the exact breakdown of what you will pay at the gates in 2026.
What is the Vardzia entrance fee in 2026?
The entry fee for Vardzia is 15 GEL for foreign adults.
You can also pay a 2 GEL shuttle fee. This optional ride skips the steep uphill walk to the start of the cave trail.
How much does Rabati Castle cost?
Tickets to the upper historic citadel and mosque cost 20 GEL.
If you only want a quick break, the lower courtyard and gardens are completely free for all visitors. The Samtskhe-Javakheti History Museum requires an additional or combined ticket fee of 15 GEL.
Is there an entry fee for Borjomi Central Park?
Entry to Borjomi Central Park costs around 5 GEL.
This fee is sometimes waived depending on the season. Once inside, you can taste the natural, uncarbonated warm mineral water for free at the Mineral Water Pavilion.
Are there extra costs inside the parks?
Yes, you can pay extra for pools and cable cars.
In Borjomi, the vintage cable car costs 5 to 15 GEL one way. The open-air sulphur pools, located 3 kilometers deep into the park, cost 15 GEL to enter.
Do Tbilisi tours include these entry fees?
Most day tours do not include the entry tickets.
Tour packages from Tbilisi start from $43 USD on booking platforms. This covers your shared transport and guide. You must pay the 40 GEL total for tickets at the locations.
How much is a private driver?
Hiring a private driver from Tbilisi starts from 300 GEL.
This is a one-way or daily rate and does not include any of your entrance tickets. Private tour packages with a guide start around $146 USD, but again, tickets are usually excluded.
Questions travellers ask
Can I pay for Vardzia tickets with a card?
Card payment is generally accepted at the main ticket offices for Vardzia and Rabati Castle. However, you should carry small Georgian Lari bills for the 2 GEL Vardzia shuttle and park snacks.
How much is the total ticket cost for the day?
If you visit the main ticketed areas of all three sites, you will spend 40 GEL. This includes 15 GEL for Vardzia, 20 GEL for Rabati Castle, and 5 GEL for Borjomi Central Park.
How much does a guided tour cost from Tbilisi?
Group tour packages start from $43 USD per person. Prices change depending on the season and provider. These tour prices cover transport but exclude the site entrance fees.
