Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan

from $45

Duration

3 hours 30 minutes

Type

Guided

Difficulty

Easy

Traditional Armenian balcony looking to the main street (belong to the "new stage" of Armenian architectural stile)

Abobyan street was built 1868 and was known as krepostnaya(fortress street)

We stop for a short break near statue of Garegin Nzhdeh better known by as an Armenian statesman and military strategist

The open-air exhibition «Cultural Genocide:symbol of Khachkars»

During our walk we discover unique soviet modernist architecture in Yerevan

We are cultural storytellers passionate about music, art, history and architecture. We 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 our tour you'll see the best highlights and hidden gems*** Hope we shall meet soon!
Tigran and Ioanna

Inclusions

Snacks

During our tour we have a stop in an Armenian restaurant to try local starters such as zaatar with cheese, muhammara tea and coffee
Coffee and/or Tea

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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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.).

Mirzoyan Library

A gem in the city. Filled with books, journals related to design and photography, and a bar and gallery, the space is peaceful and amazing.

Vernissage Market

Vernissage is a large open-air market in Yerevan, Armenia. The name of the market is the derived from the French word vernissage.

Next to the market we will visit Cultural Genocide park where is located the Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh(Armenian military commander); walk in Cultural Genocide park(Khachkars also know as Armenian cross-stones); Metro station Republic Square(discovering Armenian metro)

Missak Manouchian Park

Nice park in the center of Yerevan. Amazing small water fountains that the children and small adults can us to cool themselves down.

Charles Aznavour Square

In this beautiful square we will see the oldest hotel in Yerevan "Grand hotel Yerevan" which was opened in 1926, during the Soviet period(the hotel facade is richly decorated with black Armenian tuff stone).

The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet

Visit Swan Lake and Opera House. The ground-breaking of the Opera-Theatre took place on 28 November 1930 during the celebrations of the 10th anniversary of Soviet Armenia. On January 20, 1933, the building was officially opened.

Casscade stairs

The Cascade is a giant stairway made of limestone in Yerevan, Armenia. It links the downtown Kentron area of Yerevan with the Monument neighborhood. The construction of the cascade started in 1971 and was partially completed in 1980.