You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
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Highlights of your trip!
Best Free Tours in Yerevan
The capital of Armenia is not only beautiful thanks to being surrounded by extinct volcanoes, such as the Aragats, Azhdahak and Ararat mountains, but also for its ancient history, culture and iconic customs. Join Free Walking Tours in Yerevan to navigate the city and experience it like a local! You will follow in the footsteps of the Romans, Parthians, Arabs, Mongols, Turks, Persians, Georgians and Russians who influenced this beautiful region. The Essential Yerevan City Tour offers you a comfortable, fun and educational insight into the daily life of the city. You will find historical traces in its architectural vestiges, cultural centers, multicultural squares and open-air markets. We also recommend the Alternative Yerevan Free Walking Tour to get a truly in-depth and unique perspective of the more youthful and youthful side of this amazing city. In addition, a Food and Wine Free Tour will uncover the gastronomy of this fantastic capital.
Highlights of a Free Tour in Yerevan
Free Tours in Yerevan will take you to unravel the secrets of the Cascade Complex, the centerpiece of the city. You can climb to the top for breathtaking panoramic views of the city and Mount Ararat. And if you don’t feel like climbing stairs, you can enter the fascinating Cafesjian Arts Center to take an escalator to the top. You will also stroll through Republic Square, the heart and social center of the city. And you will enjoy a walk around the Blue Mosque and some of the beautiful churches that decorate the historic center, such as St. Gregory’s and Katoghike, the oldest church in the city. With your local guide, you will discover that Armenia has lived a tumultuous history as you visit the Armenian Genocide Memorial. Also, for a more authentic experience we recommend visiting Kond, Yerevan’s oldest neighborhood.
Things to Do in Yerevan
Yerevan is a small city, but it is full of character and it will win your heart. Although Yerevan is accessible on foot, it is worth checking out the incredible metro stations in the city while you are here. They are some of the most impressive stations that you have ever seen! Not only is Yerevan full of interesting sights, it also has amazing food. Be sure to try lavash whilst you are here. You can see huge sheets of it being made at the GUM Market. This fresh food market is well-worth exploring. Wine lovers will be thrilled to know that you can find some of the best Armenian wines in Yerevan. Head to InVino for a wine-tasting experience you will not forget. Yerevan has a lively nightlife with plenty to keep you occupied. Get dressed up and catch a show at the beautiful Armenian Opera House, and afterwards head out into the night to one of the hosts of fantastic open-air cafés and bars.
