Walking Yerevan City Tour with 5 Wine

Overview

5 types of Armenian wine you need to taste in Yerevan Welcome to our city of the sun! The largest & capital city of the Republic of Armenia is Yerevan - a city older than Rome. This tour program will allow you not only to admire the views and explore history but also to get to know the culture of our city better, besides walking through the beautiful streets of the city. We collect for you the best of Yerevan and are ready to welcome you here. Let's walk in Yerevan like locals During the walking tour, you will: • Explore the Urban Lifestyle of one of the oldest cities in the world Taste Armenian wine (5 types) • Discover the Aram Khachaturyan concert hall's hidden beauty & admire the panoramic view from the top • Learn more about the urban life and culture of Yerevan - one of the oldest countries in the world

Itinerary

1. Dalan Art Gallery

   As with every ancient country, Armenia also has its unique symbols. The best way to take with you to your country a “little Armenia”, is to take a local souvenir with Armenian symbols. Excursion in “Dalan” souvenir shop, visit to an old-styled cafe which used to be a house of a rich man, after which the building became a cafe, where the participants can have great photos. Next stop is Carpet shop. Excursion in Carpet shop on Abovyan Street, the history of Armenian carpet making, the characteristics of Armenian rugs.

   · 30 min

2. Moscow Cinema

   Moscow Cinema is the oldest cinema in Yerevan. During our tour, you will see the building and also the building of the Union of Artists.

   · 10 min

3. Aram Khachaturyan Concert Hall

   The participants of the city tour will see it both inside and out and will go back through the history of the building.This part of the tour starts near the statue of Aram Khachatryan, then the guests enter through the service entrance and get to know history through the photography gallery. After that the guests visit the main hall, see the concert preparation/backstage, amphitheater, platform and finally roof from where a magnificent view of the Cascade Complex and Victory Park opens.

   · 20 min· Admission included

4. Cafesjian Center For The Arts

   Cascade is one of the most famous places in Yerevan. From the above of Cascade an incredible view to the evening Yerevan is opened. Here the participants will get to the Cafesjian Center of Arts and Swarovski Museum by escalators, after the short visit to the museum the participants will go outside of the building and will be on the top of Cascade.

   · 20 min· Admission included

5. Martiros Saryan Park

   Saryan's Park in Yerevan is the place where you can sit and enjoy the pieces of art, and if you liked one of them, you can buy it. At the heart of this park stands a remarkable marble statue of Martiros Saryan, crafted by sculptor Levon Tokmajyan and architect Artur Tarkhanyan in 1986. Please note, that, this stop can be added or removed depending on the seasons of year.

   · 10 min

6. Tashir Street Shopping Gallery

   Here are about 70 stores offer various clothing, footwear, interior decorations and furniture, children’s products, accessories, and more. The shopping center has become a center of attraction both for city residents and tourists. It has a special atmosphere resonating with the architecture of Northern Avenue itself—classical yet democratic.

   · 20 min· Admission included

7. Northern Avenue

   Northern Avenue, Vedi Alco wine shop - duration 30 min Five types of Armenian wine degustation in the well-known Vedi Alco wine factory shop. Vedi Alco company has been continuing centuries-old experiences and traditions of Armenian winemaking since 1938. And here in the heart of Yerevan you have a chance to visit the shop and have a finest wine tasting. Wine types are: Areni dry wine, Vernashen semi-sweet wine, Pomegranate wine, Old Yerevan white wine and Rose Bolgrad. Ijevan Wine Brandy Factory shop - duration 30 min Famous Armenian 10-year-old brandy tasting with chocolate in the shop of Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory. Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory is one of the first wineries in Armenia that was established in 1951. Factory produces high-quality brandies, grape and fruit wines, fruit vodkas and also a wide range of canned products.

   · 1 h· Admission included

8. Republic Square is the heart of Yerevan. In summer and spring, people gather here together to listen to the singing fountains and see their “dance”. In winter time Republic Square is decorated with Christmas decorations and looks like in a fairy tale. Republic Square is the finishing point of the city tour, which will help you to get to know the pink city Yerevan a little better.

   · 15 min

9. Arno Babajanyan Concert Hall

   The last stop will be at State Philharmonia of Armenia, which has been running since 1930. Here you will find unique architecture inside the building and famous Armenian painter Saryan's pаintings on the windows in the form of colorfull stained glass.

   · 10 min

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What to know before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather.

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