You might be free to visit today, but Narikala Fortress wasn't always so welcoming! Learn the story behind this stronghold and exactly what it was designed to defend.

When you've spent some time at this Tbilisi City Centre history-filled fortress, why not check out St. George Statue, Metekhi Church, and Bridge of Peace? They're not too far from Narikala Fortress and also popular with tourists.

Plan a trip to see Narikala Fortress

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

Boho Tiflis Hotel

Old Tbilisi

per person

Sep 20 - Sep 26

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Beirut (BEY) to Tbilisi (TBS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)

Very clean and new hotel , a bit noisy until 24:00,

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2019

City Avenue

Old Tbilisi

per person

Sep 20 - Sep 26

found 10 hours ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Beirut (BEY) to Tbilisi (TBS)

8.4/10 Very Good! (55 reviews)

I had a great stay here, everything was clean and close to transportation options to see Tbilisi. I will stay here again if my travels take me to the Georgian capital.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2023

Amante Narikala Hotel

Tbilisi City Centre

per person

Sep 20 - Sep 26

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Beirut (BEY) to Tbilisi (TBS)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)

Charming hotel. Rooms were clean, terrace was lovely with gorgeous views over the city. Staff was friendly and helpful. We would stay there again.

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Browse tours and tickets to explore Narikala Fortress

Tours & day trips

See all 186 activities

Old Tbilisi Tour: Private Walking Tour With Wine Tasting

Free cancellation available

Adventure & outdoor

See all 18 activities

Amazing 5 Days Tour To Georgia, All inclusive

Free cancellation available

Holiday & seasonal tours

See all 3 activities

Tbilisi Boat Tour: Private Exciting Boat Trip in Old City

Free cancellation available

Popular places to visit

http://tinyurl.com/phpkm29 View from the sulphur baths in the city of Tbilisi, Georgia.

Chreli Abano Sulphur Bath and Spa

Learn about the local history of Tbilisi with a stop at Chreli Abano Sulphur Bath and Spa. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Statue of Vakhtang Gorgasali, the supposed discoverer of the city of Tbilisi.

According to legend, he was out hunting in the woods one day, when he shot an arrow at a pheasant. He shot his arrow with such strength, that both the arrow and the bird were plunged into the ground.

By pure happenstance, he managed to drive the bird into a boiling hot sulphur spring, and when he pulled the bird out of the ground, it emerged, FULLY COOKED!

Upon seeing this, he decided that this was the perfect location to build a new city.

This is supposedly how Tbilisi got the name Tbilisi - it roughly translates to "warm."

Metekhi Church

Find out about the history of Tbilisi when you spend time at Metekhi Church. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

This is a ubiquitous sight in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. The statue is of Vakhtang Gorgasali, who according to lore, founded the city of Tbilisi after discovering the city’s hot springs. The church undergoing renovations is the Metekhi Church.

Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali

Learn about the local history of Tbilisi with a stop at Monument of King Vakhtang Gorgasali. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Sioni Cathedral

Find out about the history of Tbilisi when you spend time at Sioni Cathedral. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

The Peace Bridge in Tbilisi gets all lit up with the rest of the old town every night.
#StunningStructures #Georgia #tbilisi #Architecture

Bridge of Peace

After visiting Bridge of Peace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Tbilisi. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.

Rike Park

Rike Park is just one of the places to see in Tbilisi, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's art scene and live music.