Batumi walking tour & city guide
A Black Sea resort of boulevards and futuristic towers.
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Batumi, on the Black Sea near the Turkish border, is Georgia's summer capital. Its seaside boulevard, palm trees and unusual modern buildings stand beside a charming old town, with green mountains rising just behind.
The Boulevard and the seafront
Batumi Boulevard runs for several kilometers along the pebble beach, with gardens, fountains and cycle lanes. At its end, the moving steel sculpture 'Ali and Nino' shows two lovers who slowly glide together and apart, and the Alphabet Tower displays the letters of the Georgian script.
The old town
The old town is full of restored 19th-century buildings, cafés and wine bars. Europe Square, with a statue of Medea holding the Golden Fleece, and Piazza, an Italian-style square with a clock tower, are its centerpieces.
The Batumi Botanical Garden, on a hillside above the sea just north of the city, is one of the largest in the former Soviet Union.
Top sights in Batumi
- 1
Batumi Boulevard
A long seaside promenade with gardens.
- 2
Ali and Nino
A moving sculpture of two lovers.
- 3
Alphabet Tower
A tower celebrating the Georgian script.
- 4
Europe Square
A square with a statue of Medea.
- 5
Piazza
An Italian-style square in the old town.
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Botanical Garden
Gardens on a hillside above the sea.
Food markets & where to eat in Batumi
Old town
Cafés, wine bars and Adjarian restaurants.
Batumi fish market
Choose fresh fish and have it cooked next door.
Food to try in Batumi
Adjaruli khachapuri
Boat-shaped cheese bread with egg and butter.
Borano
Cheese melted in butter, an Adjarian specialty.
Black Sea fish
Fried red mullet and other local fish.
Opening hours and prices change often. Please check with each place before you visit.
Plan your trip to Batumi
Enjoyed the walk? Here is everything you need to see it for real.
- Hotels in BatumiCompare places to stay and prices.
- Tours & ticketsWalking tours, museums and day trips in Batumi.
- eSIM for GeorgiaStay online from the moment you land.
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