16 Best Things to Do in Kutaisi, Georgia, Kutaisi, Georgia

Are you planning a trip to Georgia (the country)? Here are 16 things to do in Kutaisi, Georgia’s third-largest city and one of the oldest continuously inhabited in the world.

I traveled to Kutaisi in October 2024 and loved it. It was my first time in Georgia and the first city I visited, but it made me immediately fall in love with the country. Kutaisi has its own airport with many low-cost flights from several European cities, so it’s a great destination for budget travelers.

From the airport, you can catch a shuttle bus that departs every two hours or a taxi. I recommend downloading the app Bolt for taxis around Georgia, as it’s usually cheaper and safer. Plus, you always know ahead of time what you’ll be paying. If you catch a regular taxi, be sure to ask for the price in advance.

Kutaisi is fairly small, so you can easily get around on foot. It feels more like a big village than a city. You can visit the main sights even in one day, but I recommend spending at least two full days in Kutaisi and possibly a couple more for day trips in the surrounding area.

Kutaisi is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Many people don’t know this, but Georgia is a really old country whose territories have been inhabited since prehistory. Plus, it’s the country with the oldest winemaking tradition, dating back 8000 years. So there is a lot to discover here. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).