Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan with Armenian Food Tastings
by Haya Tours
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This walking tour in Yerevan lasts about four hours and covers key cultural highlights around the city center. You start at Republic Square, where you can see the oval plaza with a stone pattern designed to resemble a traditional Armenian rug. The tour continues to the Stepan Shahumyan Statue, the first official monument in Yerevan, created by sculptor Sergey Merkurov and architect Ivan Zholtovsky. Next, the guide takes you to the Mirzoyan Library, known for its wooden balconies and tranquil atmosphere. Afterwards, there is a visit to a designer carpet store showcasing hand-crafted rugs in various styles. You then explore Vernissage Market, which includes a stop at the Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh, where the guide discusses Armenia’s geopolitical history starting from the 19th century. You also walk through the Cultural Genocide park featuring khachkars, Armenian cross-stones, and visit the Republic Square metro station to learn about the local subway system. The tour continues to Art Kvartal, an art complex with a gallery, design shop, art school, and cafe. At Missak Manouchian Park, you see examples of early medieval Armenian khachkars, carved memorial steles with crosses and decorative motifs. You also visit the Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, which was officially opened in 1933 after groundbreaking in 1930. The final stop is the Cafesjian Center for the Arts and the Yerevan Cascade, a large stairway with fountains dedicated to contemporary art and Armenian culture. During the walk, you stop at an Armenian restaurant to taste local starters such as zaatar with cheese and muhammara with puffed bread. The tour includes a choice of a local drink, either beer or Tan, a yogurt-based beverage, as well as tea and coffee. An English-speaking guide accompanies the entire tour to provide insight into Yerevan’s history, economy, geography, traditions, and religion.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Republic Square
This is an oval-shaped roundabout with a stone pattern in the center designed to resemble a traditional Armenian rug.
30 min
Stepan Shahumyan Statue
The first official monument installed in Yerevan, created by sculptor Sergey Merkurov and architect Ivan Zholtovsky.
15 min
Mirzoyan Library
A peaceful spot in the city featuring traditional wooden balconies and a calm atmosphere.
30 min
Designer Carpet Store
A leading source for quality designer carpets and hand-crafted rugs available in various styles.
30 min
Vernissage Market
Visit the Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh and discuss Armenia’s geopolitical history from the 19th century. Walk through Cultural Genocide park with Armenian cross-stones (khachkars) and visit Republic Square metro station to learn about the metro.
30 min
Art Kvartal
An art complex in central Yerevan featuring a gallery, design shop, art school, and cafe.
15 min
Missak Manouchian Park
This park displays khachkars, carved Armenian cross-stones from early medieval art with various decorative motifs.
15 min
The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan
Groundbreaking took place on November 28, 1930, and the building officially opened on January 20, 1933.
30 min
Cafesjian Center For The Arts
Located at the Yerevan Cascade, this center presents contemporary art and Armenian cultural works beside a large staircase with fountains.
15 min
Meeting point
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".
End point
Next to Alexander Tamanyan statue
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan with Armenian Food Tastings
by Haya Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$110Overview
This walking tour in Yerevan lasts about four hours and covers key cultural highlights around the city center. You start at Republic Square, where you can see the oval plaza with a stone pattern designed to resemble a traditional Armenian rug. The tour continues to the Stepan Shahumyan Statue, the first official monument in Yerevan, created by sculptor Sergey Merkurov and architect Ivan Zholtovsky. Next, the guide takes you to the Mirzoyan Library, known for its wooden balconies and tranquil atmosphere. Afterwards, there is a visit to a designer carpet store showcasing hand-crafted rugs in various styles. You then explore Vernissage Market, which includes a stop at the Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh, where the guide discusses Armenia’s geopolitical history starting from the 19th century. You also walk through the Cultural Genocide park featuring khachkars, Armenian cross-stones, and visit the Republic Square metro station to learn about the local subway system. The tour continues to Art Kvartal, an art complex with a gallery, design shop, art school, and cafe. At Missak Manouchian Park, you see examples of early medieval Armenian khachkars, carved memorial steles with crosses and decorative motifs. You also visit the Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan, which was officially opened in 1933 after groundbreaking in 1930. The final stop is the Cafesjian Center for the Arts and the Yerevan Cascade, a large stairway with fountains dedicated to contemporary art and Armenian culture. During the walk, you stop at an Armenian restaurant to taste local starters such as zaatar with cheese and muhammara with puffed bread. The tour includes a choice of a local drink, either beer or Tan, a yogurt-based beverage, as well as tea and coffee. An English-speaking guide accompanies the entire tour to provide insight into Yerevan’s history, economy, geography, traditions, and religion.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Republic Square
This is an oval-shaped roundabout with a stone pattern in the center designed to resemble a traditional Armenian rug.
30 min
Stepan Shahumyan Statue
The first official monument installed in Yerevan, created by sculptor Sergey Merkurov and architect Ivan Zholtovsky.
15 min
Mirzoyan Library
A peaceful spot in the city featuring traditional wooden balconies and a calm atmosphere.
30 min
Designer Carpet Store
A leading source for quality designer carpets and hand-crafted rugs available in various styles.
30 min
Vernissage Market
Visit the Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh and discuss Armenia’s geopolitical history from the 19th century. Walk through Cultural Genocide park with Armenian cross-stones (khachkars) and visit Republic Square metro station to learn about the metro.
30 min
Art Kvartal
An art complex in central Yerevan featuring a gallery, design shop, art school, and cafe.
15 min
Missak Manouchian Park
This park displays khachkars, carved Armenian cross-stones from early medieval art with various decorative motifs.
15 min
The Armenian National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet named after Alexander Spendiaryan
Groundbreaking took place on November 28, 1930, and the building officially opened on January 20, 1933.
30 min
Cafesjian Center For The Arts
Located at the Yerevan Cascade, this center presents contemporary art and Armenian cultural works beside a large staircase with fountains.
15 min
Meeting point
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".
End point
Next to Alexander Tamanyan statue
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.