Yerevan Highlights Half-Day Walking Tour With Food Tastings
An in-depth introduction for first-time visitors to Yerevan, this half-day group walking tour covers the highlights of the Armenian capital. Learn about the city’s enduring traditions from a Yerevan local. Visit top landmarks including Republic Square, Stepan Shahumyan Statue, and the Armenian Opera Theatre, plus lesser-known attractions. Also get the chance to sample Armenian delicacies along the way, such as zaatar with cheese and puffed bread, as well as tea and coffee.
Highlights
- ✓Get active on a half-day walking tour of Yerevan's cultural attractions
- ✓Listen to centuries of Armenian history condensed into engaging stories
- ✓Includes food and drink tastings from local eateries to keep you going
- ✓Enjoy a thorough introduction to Yerevan without the risk of getting lost
What you'll see & do
- ✓An oval roundabout square with a stone pattern in its center designed to look like a traditional Armenian rug.
- ✓It is the first monument officially installed in Yerevan. The authors of the monument are People's Artist of the USSR, sculptor Sergey Merkurov and Academician of Architecture Ivan Zholtovsky.
- ✓A gem in the city with traditional wooden balconies. The space is peaceful and amazing.
- ✓The leading source for quality designer carpets and hand-crafted rugs in various styles.
- ✓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)
- ✓Art Kvartal is an art complex with its gallery, design shop, art school, cafe in the center of Yerevan
- ✓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
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Choice of drink / Local beer or Tan(yogurt drink)
- ✓Meals
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓Tea and coffee
Good to know
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Yerevan Highlights Half-Day Walking Tour With Food Tastings
An in-depth introduction for first-time visitors to Yerevan, this half-day group walking tour covers the highlights of the Armenian capital. Learn about the city’s enduring traditions from a Yerevan local. Visit top landmarks including Republic Square, Stepan Shahumyan Statue, and the Armenian Opera Theatre, plus lesser-known attractions. Also get the chance to sample Armenian delicacies along the way, such as zaatar with cheese and puffed bread, as well as tea and coffee.
Highlights
- ✓Get active on a half-day walking tour of Yerevan's cultural attractions
- ✓Listen to centuries of Armenian history condensed into engaging stories
- ✓Includes food and drink tastings from local eateries to keep you going
- ✓Enjoy a thorough introduction to Yerevan without the risk of getting lost
What you'll see & do
- ✓An oval roundabout square with a stone pattern in its center designed to look like a traditional Armenian rug.
- ✓It is the first monument officially installed in Yerevan. The authors of the monument are People's Artist of the USSR, sculptor Sergey Merkurov and Academician of Architecture Ivan Zholtovsky.
- ✓A gem in the city with traditional wooden balconies. The space is peaceful and amazing.
- ✓The leading source for quality designer carpets and hand-crafted rugs in various styles.
- ✓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)
- ✓Art Kvartal is an art complex with its gallery, design shop, art school, cafe in the center of Yerevan
- ✓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
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
What's included
- ✓Choice of drink / Local beer or Tan(yogurt drink)
- ✓Meals
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓Tea and coffee
Good to know
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
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.