Yerevan Exploration: Embrace Armenia's History, Art and Architecture in a Cultural Walking Tour
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253 Ratings
Yerevan
Embark on a cultural walking tour in Yerevan to discover the rich history, art, and architecture of Armenia. Explore hidden gems and iconic landmarks while immersing yourself in fascinating stories.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Republic Square - We set off to explore, and we begin our walk from beautiful Republic Square through the city center and up the strikingly modern Cascades for views of Biblical Mount Ararat. During our walk we discover the ancient culture of Yerevan, the city which, despite numerous invasion, hasn’t lost its unique traditions. Walking along Pushkin street we visit old backyards which date back to 19th century and discover old wineries and dental clinics there.

During our walk we are also getting acquainted with Armenian History; Architecture; Geopolitics; Economy; Geography; Traditions; Religion History; etc.).

What's Included
  • Savor the traditional medicinal and skin treatment benefits with Sea buckthorn juice, used for centuries.
  • Experience the taste of authentic Armenian bread.
Additional Information

I am cultural storyteller, passionate about music, art, history and architecture. I love to tell stories about the fascinating people and wonderful places that give Yerevan its unique fabric. As a storyteller through words, images and music, it is a great pleasure for me to meet new people and to share with them some of Yerevan’s most exciting stories. On my tour you’ll see the best highlights and hidden gems Hope we shall meet soon!

We set off to explore and we begin our walk from beautiful Republic Square the (central town square in Yerevan which contains a pool with musical fountains) through the city center and up the strikingly modern Cascades for views of Biblical Mount Ararat. We visit Khachkars’s park(known as an Armenian cross-stone khachkars are characteristic of Medieval Christian Armenian art). During our walk we are getting acquainted with Armenian History; Economy; Geography; Geopolitics; Traditions; Religion History; Hiking Routs and many more )

Location
Singing Fountains
Abovyan poxoc
We meet at Republic Square in front of the History Museum of Armenia / National Gallery (the meeting point is just between the singing fountains and the History Museum). When you are already at Republic Square, please pay attention to the guide wearing green rope badge with name Tigran Ghazaryan.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Emmajbartram_
Jun 8, 2024
Yerevan city walking tour! - Tigran was such a lovely guide! Very friendly, chatty and engaging! Also very knowledgeable and informative but kept the tour light hearted and fun! Would really recommend!
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Alexandrast1826pn
Jun 3, 2024
Must Do in Yerevan! - Tigran showed us the highlights of the city in a very relaxed and pleasant way. It was a lot of fun and we learned a lot about the culture, cuisine and history of the city. We can recommend this tour to anyone who wants to discover Yerevan. Thank you Tigran for this unforgettable experience.
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Ernest
Jun 2, 2024
Great guide! - Tigran was a great guide and with almost perfect english. We are a couple from Canada 🇨🇦 The total walking was 4km but very smooth over 3.5 hours including juices and bread tasting. Excellent!
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Caleblee705
May 29, 2024
Great tour - Great walking tour. Very knowledgeable guide. Wonderful experience and hospitality in Yerevan! Has been to various secret gems of the city.
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La-mia-asia
May 28, 2024
Very good guide to a better understanding of Yerevan - Tigran was a very good guide, funny and with a good knowledge about Armenian history and culture. Thanks to him I get a better understanding of Yerevan history and Armenian culture. He also suggested some restaurant to try local cuisine, I did it and it was delicious. Merci Tigran. Gabo
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Tattooedtraveller_uk
May 27, 2024
Very enthusiastic - Tigran was a very enthusiastic guide on this trip. He clearly loves his city and wants to share this with people which was really lovely. Highly recommended.
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Roam09128419875
May 15, 2024
Lots of knowledge - Great tour by Tigran. He is super knowledgeable and I learnt so many things about Armenian culture and history with him. He also has a particular sense of humor ;-)
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Teresarozkiewicz39
May 14, 2024
Cultural walking in Yerevan - This walk was very good, Tigran is very knowledable of the city and history. What I liked most was the walk in the back alleys which I have not done by melself. He has a good sense of humor and make it very lively. Teresa R
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Mounabensalem91
May 13, 2024
Very nice and entertaining tour - If you want to learn more about Armenia's rich history and discover some hidden gems in Yerevan, don't hesitate to do this tour! Tigran was a very knowledgeable and funny guide and I really enjoyed this tour. I can only recommend it.
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Bougietravelbug
Apr 29, 2024
Tigran was Great! - Our guide, Tigran, was very knowledgeable about Yerevan, Armenia, and the region. He provided great information regarding history and modern-day Armenia. I highly recommend this tour.
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