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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 us 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!
During our tour we have a stop in an Armenian restaurant to try local starters such as zaatar with cheese and muhammara with puffed bread.
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 )
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet at Republic Square in front of the History Museum of Armenia (the meeting point is just between the singing fountains and the History Museum). When you are already at Republic Square, please pay attention to our guides wearing badges "Tigran Ghazaryan" or "Ioanna Avlastimidou".
Next to Alexander Tamanyan statue
Itinerary
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1Republic Square
An oval roundabout square with a stone pattern in its center designed to look like a traditional Armenian rug.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Mirzoyan 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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The leading source for quality designer carpets and hand-crafted rugs in various styles.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Vernissage Market
Visit Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh(Armenian national hero). We want to talk here about geopolitical situation of Armenia and will get acquainted to important historical facts connected to Armenia starting from 19th century AD; walk in Cultural Genocide park(Khachkars also know as Armenian cross-stones); Metro station Republic Square(discovering Armenian metro)
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Missak Manouchian Park
A khachkar or Armenian cross-stone is a carved, memorial stele bearing a cross, and often with additional motifs such as rosettes, interlaces, and botanical motifs. - Armenian early medieval art
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Charles 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). We will try sea buckthorn juice which have been used over centuries as food, traditional medicine, and skin treatment in China, Russia, and northern Europe.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Cafesjian Center For The Arts
Yerevan Cascade which is complex of massive staircase with fountains. The Cafesjian Center for the Arts is dedicated to bringing the best of contemporary art to Armenia and presenting the best of Armenian culture to the world.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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