Free Cultural Walking Tour in Yerevan - Traditions and Armenian cuisine

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Yerevan

Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Free Walking Tour in Yerevan

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***We are in love with Yerevan and spend most our my time walking around its streets and bridges to discover hidden gems to share with other travelers!*** Let us take you on alternative routes around Yerevan with top sights and show you charming passages, secret gardens and the best shopping districts while we share their history and tell you our favorite tales of the city. We are group of licensed tour guides and have extensive background and knowledge in the history of Armenia, which dates back to 3, 500 B. C. 1.Intensive English Certificate - courses 1st and 2nd level; 15/01/2008 - 23/03/2008. 2.Tour Guide Certificate (provider UNHCR; 13/10/2014 - 01/06/2015) Looking forward to meeting you. Tigran and Ioanna

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Free booking and cancellation

Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

We set out to explore and begin our walk from the beautiful Republic Square through the center of the city till the surprisingly modern waterfalls to enjoy the views of the biblical Mount Ararat. During our walk we discover the ancient culture of Yerevan, the city that, despite numerous invasions, has not lost its unique traditions. We will also get acquainted with Armenian history; Architecture; Armenian food features; Geopolitics; Economy; Geography; Traditions; History of religion and many more.

Additional information

Minimum of attendees

A minimum of 5 people is required so to be able to start the tour.

Unfortunately we we are not able to invite children(1 -7 years old) for our tour - thank you for your understanding.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

5GH7+9C Yerevan, Armenia

In front of the History Museum of Armenia (the meeting point is right between the dancing fountains and the History Museum). I'll be waiting for you with a red umbrella written "Free Walking Tour in Yerevan"

Outside visit

Republic Square

An oval roundabout square with a stone pattern in its center designed to look like a traditional Armenian rug.

Outside visit

Mirzoyan Library

A gem in the city. Filled with books, journals related to design and photography, and a bar and gallery, the space is peaceful and amazing.

Outside visit

Vernissage

Vernissage is a large open-air market in Yerevan, Armenia. The name of the market is the derived from the French word vernissage. Next to the market we will visit Cultural Genocide park where is located the Statue of Garegin Nzhdeh(Armenian military commander); walk in Cultural Genocide park(Khachkars also know as Armenian cross-stones); Metro station Republic Square(discovering Armenian metro)

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).