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Private Tour: Culture Capital of Armenia, Gyumri Old Town and Marmashen Monastery Visit
4.8
27 Ratings
Gyumri
Explore the cultural capital of Armenia on a private tour of Gyumri’s old town. Visit historic sites, churches, and the Urban Life museum, then journey to the picturesque Marmashen Monastery.
Explore the cultural capital of Armenia on a private tour of Gyumri’s old town. Visit historic sites, churches, and the Urban Life museum, then journey to the picturesque Marmashen Monastery.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gyumri - Gyumri is located in the north-western part of Armenia, in the middle of Shirak valley, 126 km far from Yerevan. From the ethnical point of view it is the most colorful city in Armenia. The local traditions are deeply rooted here, national spirit is reflcted in everything. Walking along the streets of old Gyumri one still seems to hear…
- Gyumri - Gyumri is located in the north-western part of Armenia, in the middle of Shirak valley, 126 km far from Yerevan. From the ethnical point of view it is the most colorful city in Armenia. The local traditions are deeply rooted here, national spirit is reflcted in everything. Walking along the streets of old Gyumri one still seems to hear the voice of the smiths’ hammers, it seems that a cart will appear from the street corner and the carter will call to show around the city. The old houses, a part of which fortunately resisted the devastating earthquake in 1988, speak of the high architectural achievements of the city. These buildings are notable with their architectural solutions, combination of colorful stone and masterfully elaborated bas-reliefs. Gyumri has always been in the center of cultural events.
What's Included
- Flexible stops upon request
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Insured travel for vehicle & passengers
- Complimentary bottled water
- Convenient free pick-up & drop-off in Yerevan
- Expert guide in English or Russian (optional)
- Flexible stops upon request
- Comfortable air-conditioned transport
- Insured travel for vehicle & passengers
- Complimentary bottled water
- Convenient free pick-up & drop-off in Yerevan
- Expert guide in English or Russian (optional)
What's Not Included
- Lunch (6500-7000 AMD = 17-18 USD)
- Gyumri Urban life museum entrance fee at 1000 AMD/ ~ 2.60 $ per person
- Lunch (6500-7000 AMD = 17-18 USD)
- Gyumri Urban life museum entrance fee at 1000 AMD/ ~ 2.60 $ per person
Additional Information
On this 8-9 hour tour, guests will explore Armenia’s second-largest city, renowned as the cultural capital of the country. The tour includes a stroll through the city’s charming, narrow old streets. Visitors will see the Black Fortress, various churches, squares, and the Urban Life Museum. The next planned stop is at the Marmashen Monastery, located on the scenic banks of the Akhuryan River.
On this 8-9 hour tour, guests will explore Armenia’s second-largest city, renowned as the cultural capital of the country. The tour includes a stroll through the city’s charming, narrow old streets. Visitors will see the Black Fortress, various churches, squares, and the Urban Life Museum. The next planned stop is at the Marmashen Monastery, located on the scenic banks of the Akhuryan River.
Location
Gyumri
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(27 Ratings)
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509evamariam
Nov 26, 2025
Great organisation and team - Great day spent with Anush and Sash to the nord-western part to gyumri and monastries. Gentle and perfectly organised! Hyur is always a guarantee!
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636gautams
Oct 4, 2025
Fantastic experience - Armen (driver) and Aref (guide) took great care of us. Gyumri has a very different vibe than Yerevan, and is a must-do for anyone who wants to get a fuller picture of Armenian culture and history. Aref is a wonderful guide. One of the absolute highlights for us of our visit was to experience her singing a hymn for us in an old Armenian church. We would warmly recommend Hyur's services to anyone wanting to set up tours within Armenia.
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Aregnazans
Sep 25, 2025
Excellent experience - Arayik, our driver provided excellent experience for us. We had a wonderful and safe trip. I will recommend to book a tour with this company.
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Elhardini
Aug 24, 2025
Recommended if you’re into Culture - The whole trip was really nice. We saw beautiful landscapes although would have been better if we had went during spring but still Gyumri was really nice. What made the whole experience better was Sona’s (our guide) rich information she shared with us and her eagerness to answer all our questions. We also appreciate Hamiq our driver who was indeed very nice and drove us safely until the end of the trip.
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B9828cnmichelr
Aug 21, 2025
Perfect for visiting Armenia - NB: the tour included the Harichavank Monastery.
This is not the first time we go on a private excursion with Hyur. We appreciate being able to go at our own pace in a small group of friends, with a very reasonable price.
As before our excursion was perfect. We had this time taken a guide speaking French, Anoush is a real well of knowledge and speaks perfectly.
We were at 6 with friends in a minivan driven by driver Hovanes who is very friendly and drives with caution on sometimes difficult roads.
Thanks to them!
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Jaybe_the_frenchie
Aug 19, 2025
Armenia, the country where Jesus Christ is still the king - The tour is very well organized well framed very interesting on the early 20th century history of the city of Garnie.
Churches are also very important for the history of Armenia, as they combine Catholic, Armenian and Orthodox Christianity
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Marydl297ho
Jul 12, 2025
Beautiful City tour will wonderful guide -Tamara - We walk along the City, churches and museums. We were entertained and wowed by the illusions Museum, learned about ur beloved poet Hovannes Shiraz and learned about the City's architecture. Thank you for a very enjoyable time!
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Spcc16
Jun 22, 2025
Excellent day tour to Armenia's city of culture! - Excellent day tour with guide Anna and driver Hamik! Both were superb. The tour was extensive and Anna's knowledge of Armenian history brought to life all the buildings and events she was explaining. I especially enjoyed the walk in the old part of the city. We entered several churches built in different centuries. I especially liked the Mother of God church in the main square but the highlight was the Marmashen monastery set in splendid countryside. Great tour!
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Orsolyas144
Jun 11, 2025
Great trip, nice day - We had a great trip with our driver, Arthur. He was very helpful, friendly, kind and attantive. Arthur gave us a lot of interesting information. He took us to the Iron Fountain, when we asked him. Any time we asked him, he stopped for taking photos. We've seen a lot of beautiful places. Our favourite was Aruch Cathedral. Highly recommend!
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Rogerb1643
Jun 14, 2025
Hyur Service - I went with Hyur Service to Gyumri on 9th June. Everything was fine with the trip until the very last minute when I was disembarking from the coach. In the overhead storage I had a silver bracelet that I had bought for my wife. It was contained within an ornate box with a closure mechanism. When I tried to get my bag down the bracelet fell out. I scrambled on the floor trying to find it. There was a slight chance that one of my fellow travellers may have stolen it but in all probability it was still there when I was the last passenger on the bus. The guide helped me with a cursory search lasting all of 10 seconds but a more protracted search would have probably found it.
The guide promised me that the driver would search for it and that he himself would inform the office about the matter. The office had not been informed about the bracelet when I went in the next day. in an exchange of emails they denied any responsibility by falling back on their Excemption clause in their contract, which had no legal effect as these terms and conditions were not specifically drawn to my attention at the time I entered into the contract and they didn't cover theft which this clearly was.
In every other respect it was a good tour. If the guide was not in such a desperate hurray to get me off the bus I may well have found it. Nil points for the tour therefore.
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