Routes & itinerariesSources checked: 4 November 2026

A Half-Day Itinerary

Half a day lets you connect the Bridge of Peace with the places it naturally leads to, rather than treating it as an isolated stop. The route below follows the terrain instead of fighting it.

It works morning or afternoon, though the late-afternoon version ends on the bridge as the lights come on.

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Time needed

About half a day

Best for

Seeing the area as a whole

Start point

Rike Park

Effort

Moderate, some hills

Quick facts

A sensible half-day route

Begin in Rike Park and cross the Bridge of Peace.
Walk a stretch of Erekle II Street into the Old Town.
Take the cable car from Rike Park up to Narikala.
Walk down through the Old Town lanes towards the baths.
Return to the bridge as the light softens.

Why this order works

You go up by cable car and come down on foot, which avoids the steepest climbing and keeps the best views for the descent.

Queues, weather and opening times change plans. Treat this as a shape, not a strict timetable, and adjust on the day.

Where to allow extra time

The cable car queue, especially around sunset.
Pausing for a meal in the Old Town.
The bath district, which is easy to linger in.
Photos on the bridge itself at dusk.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Short answers for planning.

01Is half a day enough for the Bridge of Peace and Old Tbilisi?+

Yes. Half a day covers the bridge, Rike Park, the cable car and a walk through the Old Town at a comfortable pace.

02Should I do this in the morning or afternoon?+

Afternoon into evening ends with the bridge lights, which many prefer. Morning is calmer and cooler, but the lights are off.

03Can I do this route on foot only?+

Yes, skipping the cable car and walking up to Narikala instead, though that adds climbing and steps.