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If you step off Yerevan’s bustling avenues, you can journey to a place where time seems to have stood still in the 1600s. This self-guided audio tour will lead you from the winding alleys of Kond, Yerevan’s oldest quarter, and through Amiryan Street and Republic Square to Vernissage, a vibrant open-air flea market. The tour starts at St. John the Baptist Church, Kond’s oldest structure and the ancestral chapel of the Melik-Aghamalyan princes who ruled this district. You’ll walk along narrow streets where daily life continues behind stone walls, peering into courtyards and noticing details that are easy to miss. I’ll tell you how Armenian, Persian, and Soviet architectural traditions have intertwined in Yerevan, and why this city is known as the “Pink City.” You’ll walk through Khachkar Park where intricate “cross-stones’ tell stories of faith, and end our walk at Vernissage, where Armenian crafts come to life in the hands of skilled artisans.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts at St John the Baptist Church. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Tour ends at Vernissage - The Open-Air Market
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Pass through the doors of Kond's oldest surviving structure, a modest yet deeply spiritual Armenian church. Marvel at its ancient stonework and learn how this chapel served as the ancestral place of worship for the Melik-Aghamalyan princes who once ruled this district.
Admission ticket free -
Kond (Pass by)
Walk through narrow winding alleys where crumbling stone houses and Soviet-era facades sit side by side. Explore one of Yerevan's last surviving ancient quarters, where daily life continues much as it has for centuries.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Pass by this elegant building on Amiryan Street, where Armenia's finest actors and filmmakers have trained for generations. Enjoy the striking architecture as you descend from the hilltop quarter of Kond into the heart of the city.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Walk past the charming façade of this beloved institution, decorated with carved musical notes and keys. Stroll to the corner to admire the grand statue of a musician that has made this building a favourite landmark among locals.
Admission ticket free -
Republic Square (Pass by)
Walk into the grand heart of Yerevan, framed by warm pink and yellow tuff-stone buildings that earned the city its nickname, the Pink City. Enjoy the famous singing fountains and stand above a 17th-century underground city soon to open as an open-air museum.
Admission ticket free -
Vernissage Market (Pass by)
Explore this vibrant open-air flea market where third-generation artisans display hand-carved duduks, obsidian jewelry, and ceramic pomegranates. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and haggle for a truly authentic piece of Armenian craft to take home.
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Pass by this striking Soviet modernist landmark, built in 1979 and known for its grand bas-reliefs overlooking Kond from the hilltop. Marvel at how this bold architectural statement has been reborn as one of Yerevan's most distinctive hotels.
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(Pass by)
Explore this tranquil park filled with intricately carved Armenian cross-stones, each one telling its own story of faith and craftsmanship. Stroll among the khachkars and take a peaceful pause between the grandeur of Republic Square and the bustle of Vernissage.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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