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Gyumri Cultural Tour: Explore Armenia's Heritage
5.0
41 Ratings
Yerevan
Gyumri is one of the 2nd most important cities in Armenia. Culturally important center. Many famous movies were shot in this city.
Gyumri is one of the 2nd most important cities in Armenia. Culturally important center. Many famous movies were shot in this city.
Duration:
10 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Harichavank Monastery - Situated in the Shirak region on the northern slope of Mount Aragats, the Harich Monastery Complex features two churches: St. Gregory and St. Astvatsatsin, along with a vestibule, bell tower, depositories, chapel, school, and other structures. While exact details about the construction of the first church are unclear,…
- Harichavank Monastery - Situated in the Shirak region on the northern slope of Mount Aragats, the Harich Monastery Complex features two churches: St. Gregory and St. Astvatsatsin, along with a vestibule, bell tower, depositories, chapel, school, and other structures. While exact details about the construction of the first church are unclear, inscriptions on the walls indicate it dates back to the 7th century. Harichavank was a significant educational hub, particularly thriving in the 13th century. It stands as a testament to Armenian medieval architectural innovation, reflecting the era’s spirit and serving as a historical witness. Notably, the renowned Armenian writer Avetik Isahakyan received his early education at the local school.
- Gyumri - As Armenia’s second-largest city, Gyumri, formerly known as Leninakan, Alexandrapol, and originally Kumayri in Armenian, has been inhabited since the 3rd millennium. Having traversed a rich historical journey, Gyumri today showcases its Old Town, best preserved in the city center. Each building in Gyumri tells a story, rich with Armenian medieval architectural essence. This tourist destination captivates with its stunning buildings, streets, churches, and its unique, inimitable Gyumri atmosphere. Gyumri is renowned as the heart of humor, arts, and crafts in Armenia. The city tour includes the three famous churches of Gyumri and the Black Fortress.
- Black Fortress - Constructed from black stone, the Black Fortress is a defensive structure built in 1834 following the Second Russian-Persian War. Its drainage system, designed to protect the castle walls from rain, is particularly noteworthy. Now a tourist center, the Black Fortress serves as a reminder of its military heritage.

What's Included
- Professional guide
- Transportation
- Professional guide
- Transportation
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Location
Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan
Sayat-Nova Avenue
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Kitkat267
Mar 17, 2025
Fantastic day trip to Gyumri! - We had a great time visiting Gyumri and a special thank you to our tour guide Tigran who went above and beyond for us on this tour - thank you! Such a great day out!
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Mariadt6105yq
Nov 24, 2024
Thanks OneWay❤️ - Our guide Armine was amazing! And our driver Arsen was very friendly. I really enjoyed this tour, since this was the first time when I could actually see historical places, enjoy listening to the guide and also have a wonderful experience
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Akenyed
Oct 1, 2024
One day with One Way Tour - The group tour was interesting and exciting, lots of information! We drove through interesting places.
Special thanks to our guide Carmel for a positive and memorable day and of course to the driver Vanik for a safe trip!
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G2041idangelat
Aug 12, 2024
Confortable and Interesting 👏👏👏 - Im very satisfied and happy about the tour overall and about a guide explanation Armine
And the driver Vanik is so nice and we had an excellent drive experience
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Ariannam652
Aug 11, 2024
One day to gyumri - We did a day tour in English in gyumri and surroundings. During the outward journey we had a problem with the bus, which was solved quickly and allowed us to continue the trip. Our Guide, Karmela, was really patient and helpful, and showed us many interesting features of the places we visited. We enjoyed it very much, and decided to book other day tours with them!
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759kaiz
Aug 7, 2024
a hear-warming trip / unforgettable Armenian hospitality - I was extremely satisfied and grateful with this tour and especially our warm-hearted guides Maria and Sona. At beginning I was very concerned because of my tour in English was cancelled and I was assigned to travel within an Armenian tour (their colleagues of customer service are not helpful or friendly), but when I was in a tour bus, the guides and other group members (Armenians) were incredebly welcoming and friendly and tried to make sure I was doing okay (Thanks a lot). Our excellent guides showed me the "Armenian hospitality" and I was very touched. They are super professional and they have a passion for their job and their country. They were like old friends and they made the best trip of my whole summer. Even if it was a tour in Armenian, our guides spoke perfectly English and they were patient to translate all the information. To be honest, even when they explained things in Armenian, their good-sense of humor, their kindness and their contagious passion as well as their inspiring smiles broke down the language barriers and it made me feel like traveling with friends. If I come back to Armenia, I'll definitely travel with them. Thanks a lot to everyone and thank you Armenia.
(*However, I hope the customer service can be more helpful and organized.
Don't be discouraged by them, their guides and the tours are actually perfect, completely different from their customer service)
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_e3912jv
Jul 23, 2024
Beautiful memories 🫶 - I really enjoyed the journey, I love travelling in my homeland. Separately, I want to thank Armine and driver Gregory for their excellent work. Thank you ☺️
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Satenikt2024
Jul 15, 2024
very professional staff, I especially liked the guide Armine and the driver Gevorg - I liked it very much, I will travel with this agency again, very informative and interesting program, everything is on the higher level
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769lilits
Jul 13, 2024
Wonderful tour to Gyumri - Thank you for the great trip. It was amazing to visit Gyumri, to see monestries, well-known films's streets and balcony.
I have no words to describe how it was wonderful.
Especially thanks to our guide Arina and our professional driver Armen.
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Northstar65704286924
Jul 7, 2024
Our tour to Gyumri - The tour organizers did a great job, right from booking to drop-off. They kept us well informed about the tour, pick-up location, and events during the trip. Our tour was on Vardavar feast. When we were at Gyumri, we got to see the tradition of splashing water on each other. We enjoyed the experience as well.
Our tour guide, Hayk, was awesome and knowledgeable. He made our experience pleasant, and we enjoyed his company.
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