Sightseeing and walking tour in Yerevan

The capital city is a major tourist destination thanks to its numerous landmarks, extensive nightlife, great museums and lovely parks. A walking tour is the best way to really get immersed in Yerevan's culture, history and cuisine.

Experience details

• Destination

  Yerevan

• Category

  City highlight tours

• Duration

  4 hours

• Mode of transport

  Walking

• Available languages

  English

• Highlights

  • Family friendly

• What's included

  Private guide • Driver • Kids join for free

Here’s an overview of your tour

Your itinerary

• Meeting point

  Republic Square

• Republic Square

  We will start our walk from beautiful  Republic Square which surrounded by  neoclassical architectural buildings.It is one of the truly magnificent sights with musical fountains: from early May till mid-autumn there is a fantastic singing-dancing fountains show, accompanied by some great music of various genres.

• Charles Aznavour Square

  Our walk will continue through Northern Avenue modern part of Yerevan and old part such Abovyan street.We visit famous chansionnier Charles Aznavour square.

• National Academic Opera and Ballet House

  Visit to Opera building is unique opportunity to meet and be familiar with the architectural masterpiece located at the heart of Yerevan.

• Cascade complex/Cafesjian Art center

  Another sight not to be missed is Cascade Complex, offering absolutely breathtaking views from the top to the city and Biblical Mount Ararat and not only also beautiful scuptures from Gérard Cafesjian collection.You can fully enjoy it at night, when Yerevan lights up.

• Matenadaran

  Visit Matendaran old repository building you will see several monuments to the outstanding Armenian cultural figures (such the the inventor of Alphabet and scholars)are located in the courtyard of Matenadaran.

• Mother Armenia statue

  We will walk through to 50th anniversary of October Revolution monument to Victory park to see Mother Armenia statue.We will visit military museum  where you can see the photos,personal items of our heroes and also nowadays heroes.You will have a chance to see Yerevan city from the top

• Genocide memorial complex

  Visit also one of most important place in Yerevan Armenian Genocide memorial complex.the center of the monument there is the Memorial Sepulcher with eternal flame and twelve tall basalt slabs, leaning over the flame.And of course Armenian Genocide Museum which is a special constituent part of Tsitsernakaberd Memorial Complex. The exhibit contains many large photos, taken by the witnesses, archival documents, documentary films and the original documents, issued by international organizations and parliaments of foreign countries, condemning the Genocide.

• Vernissage souvenir market

  Vernissage is an open market-exhibition in the center of Yerevan, where you will find exclusive Armenian handmade masterpieces, souvenirs and works of art.

Select your local guide

Explore the city with our diverse Withlocals hosts—passionate storytellers offering unique perspectives on every tour.

• Ruz

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  Ruz

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  29 reviews

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Good to Know

• Tips

  • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
  • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
  • Be aware of cultural norms & be mindful

• Included

  • Private guide
  • Driver
  • Kids join for free

• Cancellation

  • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
  • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Reviews

• LaureenAbout local RuzSeptember 18, 2024
  5.0

  Fun and Informative

  "We had a wonderful tour with Ruz seeing the highlights of Yerevan on our first day. Actually our tour turned into a two day tour when a thunder storm prevented us safely to finish our tour. Ruz sugge... show more

• KarthikAbout local RuzApril 22, 2024
  5.0

  Great experience

• DavidAbout local RuzJanuary 12, 2025
  5.0

  Yerevan Tour

  "I had a great expereince using WithLocals tours, and tour guide Ruzanna. Yerevan is such a great city, anyone should out this nice town on there tourism list. Ruzanna understood the city very well, a... show more