Argo cableway in Batumi

The best way to get a bird's-eye view of Batumi is to take the cable car to the top of the Mtatsminda (Ferris) Mountain.

Key Information about the Cable Car

The Argo cable car was built in 2013 and is one of the longest in Georgia. You can enjoy the city from a height of 50 meters in comfortable cabins designed for six people. The ride to the top takes about 10 minutes, covering a distance of two and a half kilometers.

There are a limited number of cabins – only nine – so you may have to wait in line. The cabin doors are automatic. Even if you're afraid of heights, riding the cable car is not scary at all. The cabins move slowly and smoothly, swaying slightly on the supports.

The final stop is at an altitude of over two hundred meters on the top of Mtatsminda (Ferris) Mountain. On the mountain, you can:

• Eat at a cafe
• Visit a small church
• Enjoy the views from the observation deck
• Use the binoculars to see the beauty for 1 GEL
• Buy souvenirs and wine from the shops
• Use the free restroom
• Access Wi-Fi – there is Wi-Fi available on the mountain

The prices for these services are quite high.

Working Hours and Pricing

Opening Hours:

From 11:00 AM to 12:00 AM, every day of the week without any breaks or closures.

Admission Prices:

• For adults: 7.5 GEL
• For children: 2.5 GEL

Do not discard your ticket until the end of your journey.

How to Get There

The best way is to take a bus heading to the city (for tourists residing outside the city). Ask the driver or fellow passengers where to get off. If you are already in the city, you can reach the cable car by walking or also using a bus.

If you choose to walk, there are many other interesting and beautiful places near the cable car. For example, the Chacha Tower, the Ali and Nino statue, and the Seaside Boulevard are worth visiting.

Tips for Tourists

• If you want to take quality photos,

the best time to visit the cable car is between 2 PM and 3 PM.

• Bring hats or caps

as it can be very hot at the mountaintop, especially during the summer.

• Also, remember to bring water

if you don't plan on purchasing it at the mountaintop.

• Try visiting the mountain in the evening

as the night view of the city from the cable car is truly beautiful.