Turtle Lake and the Ethnographic Museum in Tbilisi: how to get there?
A lake above Vake, a cable car and an open-air museum.
Short answer
Turtle Lake lies in the hills above Tbilisi's Vake district, reached by cable car from Vake Park or by taxi. It's a place for walks, with lakeside cafes and city views, and nearby is the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum with traditional houses from across Georgia. Allow half a day for the lake and museum.
Why
- The cable car from Vake Park is paid with a transport card.
- The museum shows houses, mills and household items from across the country.
- It's cooler by the lake in summer than in the city centre.
Details
The Ethnographic Museum charges entry and may close on Mondays. You can walk from the lake to the museum along the road.
Tip
Take the cable car up from Vake Park and walk back down through the woods.
What may differ
Many museums close on Mondays and keep shorter hours in winter, so check before visiting.
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Sources
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Information checked on October 3, 2026.
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