Free Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan with Tastings - Religion and Armenian cuisine
3 hours and 30 minutes
English
Description
***Please note that our tour is in English and in case you or your partner or your friends for whom you are booking for the tour don't know or understand English there is no need to book the tour as during our tour it is not okay to translate to other person or to do cross talking(in case you already booked the tour please cancel your reservation)*** additional noises from group members translations or cross talkings disturb the guide speech, block the voice and ususally at the end of tour many tour participants were not able easily grasp the information and enjoy their tour fullyWe are more then happy to see group members socializing during walk or when we all seat in the restaurant for lunch break but not during guide speech. Thank you for understanding
Additional information
***During our tour, we will stop at an Armenian restaurant to try some local dishes. The meal includes local starters such as zaatar with cheese and muhammara with bread, followed by a main dish of kebab with rice. You can also choose a drink tea, coffee, bottled water, local beer or tan (a traditional Armenian yogurt drink). The cost is 5,000 AMD (approximately $14) per person***
***Minimum of a 5 people is required so to be able to start the tour***
***Unfortunately we we are not able to invite children(1 -7 years old)for our tour - thank you for your understanding.***
***We are in love with Yerevan and spend most our my time walking around its streets and bridges to discover hidden gems to share with other travelers!*** Let us take you on alternative routes around Yerevan with top sights and show you charming passages, secret gardens and the best shopping districts while we share their history and tell you our favorite tales of the city.
We are group of licensed tour guides and have extensive background and knowledge in the history of Armenia, which dates back to 3, 500 B. C.
1.Intensive English Certificate - courses 1st and 2nd level; 15/01/2008 - 23/03/2008.
2.Tour Guide Certificate (provider UNHCR; 13/10/2014 - 01/06/2015)
Looking forward to meeting you.
Tigran and Ioanna
Meeting point:Republic SquareIn front of the History Museum of Armenia (the meeting point is right between the dancing fountains and the History Museum). I'll be waiting for you with a red umbrella written "Free Walking Tour in Yerevan"Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
Mirzoyan LibraryA gem in the city. Filled with books, journals related to design and photography, and a bar and gallery, the space is peaceful and amazing.
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Outside visit
VernissageVernissage 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)
3
Outside visit
Garegin Nzhdeh MonumentGaregin Nzhdeh was an Armenian statesman, military commander and political thinker and became one of the key political and military leaders of the First Republic of Armenia (1918–1921).
Meeting point:Republic SquareIn front of the History Museum of Armenia (the meeting point is right between the dancing fountains and the History Museum). I'll be waiting for you with a red umbrella written "Free Walking Tour in Yerevan"Open in Google Maps →
1
Outside visit
Mirzoyan LibraryA gem in the city. Filled with books, journals related to design and photography, and a bar and gallery, the space is peaceful and amazing.
2
Outside visit
VernissageVernissage 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)
3
Outside visit
Garegin Nzhdeh MonumentGaregin Nzhdeh was an Armenian statesman, military commander and political thinker and became one of the key political and military leaders of the First Republic of Armenia (1918–1921).
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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 40 people.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
It was nice to know overall information about Armenia !
Margot
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Guided by Ioanna
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Dan
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Natasha
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Ken
5 Reviews
Guided by Ioanna
Traveled alone
4 days ago
It was nice to know overall information about Armenia !
Margot
13 Reviews
Guided by Ioanna
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Dan
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Natasha
13 Reviews
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
5 days ago
Ioanna was an amazing guide and the tour was absolutely fantastic ! So much history and culture of the country. And amazing food, expect to pay 15 USD for the food portion
Booking verified
Traveled alone
5 days ago
Good Day 1 orientation, plenty of steps/exercise, small group.
Spoke quite fast, lots of historical info didn’t sink in. But liked the guides commitment to sharing as much as possible and fielding lots of questions.
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
I had a wonderful walking tour of Yerevan that struck the perfect balance between history, culture, local insights, and food. Our guide, Iwonna, was fantastic — engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing her city. She created a relaxed, interactive atmosphere and was genuinely open to the group’s interests, happily adapting the itinerary to explore the topics we were curious about. One of the real highlights was discovering unique places and hidden gems that we would probably never have found or visited on our own. Iwonna’s local knowledge and personal insights gave us a much deeper appreciation of Yerevan and Armenian culture, bringing the city’s history and everyday life to life in a really authentic way. The delicious lunch featuring traditional Armenian dishes was another highlight, offering a wonderful introduction to the local cuisine and food traditions. Overall, it was a thoughtful, engaging, and memorable experience with the perfect mix of history, culture, discovery, and gastronomy. A big thank you to Iwonna for making the tour so enjoyable and personal. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to get beyond the usual sights and experience the real Yerevan!
Guided by Ioanna
Traveled alone
4 days ago
It was nice to know overall information about Armenia !
Guided by Ioanna
Traveled as couple
5 days ago
Ioanna was an amazing guide and the tour was absolutely fantastic ! So much history and culture of the country. And amazing food, expect to pay 15 USD for the food portion
Booking verified
Traveled alone
5 days ago
Good Day 1 orientation, plenty of steps/exercise, small group.
Spoke quite fast, lots of historical info didn’t sink in. But liked the guides commitment to sharing as much as possible and fielding lots of questions.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
I had a wonderful walking tour of Yerevan that struck the perfect balance between history, culture, local insights, and food. Our guide, Iwonna, was fantastic — engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing her city. She created a relaxed, interactive atmosphere and was genuinely open to the group’s interests, happily adapting the itinerary to explore the topics we were curious about. One of the real highlights was discovering unique places and hidden gems that we would probably never have found or visited on our own. Iwonna’s local knowledge and personal insights gave us a much deeper appreciation of Yerevan and Armenian culture, bringing the city’s history and everyday life to life in a really authentic way. The delicious lunch featuring traditional Armenian dishes was another highlight, offering a wonderful introduction to the local cuisine and food traditions. Overall, it was a thoughtful, engaging, and memorable experience with the perfect mix of history, culture, discovery, and gastronomy. A big thank you to Iwonna for making the tour so enjoyable and personal. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to get beyond the usual sights and experience the real Yerevan!
Guided by Aghavni
Traveled alone
2 weeks ago
It was a smooth entertaining tour that introduced me the city so I'm more comfortable here now. Thank you.
Traveled as couple
5 days ago
Ioanna was an amazing guide and the tour was absolutely fantastic ! So much history and culture of the country. And amazing food, expect to pay 15 USD for the food portion
Booking verified
Traveled alone
5 days ago
Good Day 1 orientation, plenty of steps/exercise, small group.
Spoke quite fast, lots of historical info didn’t sink in. But liked the guides commitment to sharing as much as possible and fielding lots of questions.
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
I had a wonderful walking tour of Yerevan that struck the perfect balance between history, culture, local insights, and food. Our guide, Iwonna, was fantastic — engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing her city. She created a relaxed, interactive atmosphere and was genuinely open to the group’s interests, happily adapting the itinerary to explore the topics we were curious about. One of the real highlights was discovering unique places and hidden gems that we would probably never have found or visited on our own. Iwonna’s local knowledge and personal insights gave us a much deeper appreciation of Yerevan and Armenian culture, bringing the city’s history and everyday life to life in a really authentic way. The delicious lunch featuring traditional Armenian dishes was another highlight, offering a wonderful introduction to the local cuisine and food traditions. Overall, it was a thoughtful, engaging, and memorable experience with the perfect mix of history, culture, discovery, and gastronomy. A big thank you to Iwonna for making the tour so enjoyable and personal. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to get beyond the usual sights and experience the real Yerevan!
Guided by Ioanna
Traveled alone
4 days ago
It was nice to know overall information about Armenia !
Guided by Ioanna
Traveled as couple
5 days ago
Ioanna was an amazing guide and the tour was absolutely fantastic ! So much history and culture of the country. And amazing food, expect to pay 15 USD for the food portion
Booking verified
Traveled alone
5 days ago
Good Day 1 orientation, plenty of steps/exercise, small group.
Spoke quite fast, lots of historical info didn’t sink in. But liked the guides commitment to sharing as much as possible and fielding lots of questions.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
1 week ago
I had a wonderful walking tour of Yerevan that struck the perfect balance between history, culture, local insights, and food. Our guide, Iwonna, was fantastic — engaging, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing her city. She created a relaxed, interactive atmosphere and was genuinely open to the group’s interests, happily adapting the itinerary to explore the topics we were curious about. One of the real highlights was discovering unique places and hidden gems that we would probably never have found or visited on our own. Iwonna’s local knowledge and personal insights gave us a much deeper appreciation of Yerevan and Armenian culture, bringing the city’s history and everyday life to life in a really authentic way. The delicious lunch featuring traditional Armenian dishes was another highlight, offering a wonderful introduction to the local cuisine and food traditions. Overall, it was a thoughtful, engaging, and memorable experience with the perfect mix of history, culture, discovery, and gastronomy. A big thank you to Iwonna for making the tour so enjoyable and personal. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to get beyond the usual sights and experience the real Yerevan!
Guided by Aghavni
Traveled alone
2 weeks ago
It was a smooth entertaining tour that introduced me the city so I'm more comfortable here now. Thank you.
