Audio Tour of Old Yerevan

Overview

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.

Itinerary

1. 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.

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2. Kond

   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.

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3. 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.

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4. 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.

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5. Place de la République

   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.

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6. Vernissage Market

   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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7. 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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8. Khachkar Park

   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.

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How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app Create an account Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

Product code: 110804P1340

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