The 15 Best Guided Tours in Armenia

1.Tatev & Shaki Waterfall Guided Group Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $48Our pick

Ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, visit Tatev Monastery and Shaki Waterfall, then taste wine in Areni on a long day trip.

“We had amazing tour guide Anastasya, she was so cheerful and well educated. She helped us a lot. Also we had a very skillful driver, and that is very important because the tour is very long. But it was worth it, we saw amazing part of Armenia that is very different of Yerevan and beautifull nature! You can buy fresh organic mountain tea, fresh pomegranate wine, fresh juice, fresh bread made by Armenian grandma. The launch in village was very authentic and everything was so tasty. You will also have ride will cable car that is in Guiness world record. You will see waterfall and breathe fresh mountain air. Also…”

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2.Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $35

A long day from Yerevan hitting Khor Virap, Noravank, Jermuk waterfall, and Areni wine tasting, with small-group comfort.

“The tour was well organised, and our guide communicated well and gave interesting information. The lunch restaurant was ok, and not overly priced. The bus was comfortable, and driving was safe. There was enough time allowed for each place we visited.”

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3.Tsaghkadzor, Sevan Lake, and Sevanavank Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 8 hours · from $23

8-hour guided trip from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor and Lake Sevan, plus Kecharis and Sevanavank Monasteries and seasonal ski or cable car fun.

“We really enjoyed this trip. We visited a lot of amazing places, received interesting informations and enjoyed our time thanks to great, rush-free experience thanks to tour guide Sarkis and driver Sergei.”

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5.Lake Sevan & Dilijan Guided Day Trip with Ijevan Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 135 reviews · 10 hours · from $35

A 10-hour Lake Sevan and Dilijan day trip with Sevanavank, Haghartsin, and an Ijevan wine, brandy, vodka tasting for $35.

“The trip was amazing, nicely arranged, well organized, tour guide was very sweet & informative. Scenery was breathtaking so beautiful, I didn't want to leave, especially lake Sevan 😍”

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6.Lake Sevan & Dilijan Guided Day Trip with Ijevan Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $33

A guided day trip from Yerevan to Dilijan and Lake Sevan, plus an Ijevan wine and brandy tasting, with monastery stops.

“Tour was well planned and Tour guide was very good in explaining the history of monasteries and Armenia. Also Ijvane wine tasting tour was great.”

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7.Garni, Geghard & Lake Sevan Small-Group Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $39

One guided day from Yerevan to Charents Arch, Garni, Geghard, and Lake Sevan, with Wi-Fi van rides and included entry tickets.

“The trip packs in a lot and is good value for doing a lot of things if you have limited time in Armenia or want to do a full day day trip from Yerevan . However, our trip included both Russian speaking and English speaking tourists , which means we had to wait for everything to be translated in both languages. Also, the choice of the ( extra ) paid lunch stop was totally useless. The worst food possible, would have been better to stop at a food court and order a quick à la carte lunch . The guide Tigran and driver were good .”

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8.Khor Virap, Garni & Geghard Guided Tour with Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

A full day of Ararat views, UNESCO Geghard, Garni temple, and a lavash lesson. Small groups, comfy rides, and great value.

“The trip was very good, the weather and the ride was comfortable, however it was rushed to accommodate the plan. Each location is about 40 mins sightseeing, however it takes 10 mins to reach from the parking spot and then to listen to the guide, we have to complete the site seeing in 20mins which is not enough. Recommending to rearrange the plan for visiting Khor Virap in the afternoon to have the best possible view of Ararat Mountain.”

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9.Khor Virap, Echmiadzin & Zvartnots UNESCO Small-Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $30

Khor Virap, Etchmiadzin and Zvartnots UNESCO sites in one day from Yerevan, with a guide, Wi-Fi van, and local sweets.

“This was a great tour. The city tour was good. We also visited several ruins and cathedrals. I was the only Englush speaking person on the tour, but the guide made every effort to describe everything in both English and Russian. A great tour guide!”

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10.Full Day Guided Tour from Yerevan to Tbilisi with Homemade Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $99

Guided Yerevan to Tbilisi day trip with UNESCO monasteries, a family lunch, and safe driving, ending near Old Town in Tbilisi.

“This was an excellent way to see some more of Armenia while also getting from Yerevan to Tbilisi. Our guide, Ida was excellent : knowledge and great company. The stops along the way were all interesting. The Armenian family lunch was sumptuous. The driver was very competent. All in all a great day.”

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11.Private Guided Walking Tour By A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $25

Walk Gyumri’s center with Aram, an English and Russian local guide, visiting Seven Wounds Church, Masters Street museums, and more.

“Possibly one of the best guided tours I have ever taken. Aram is such a wonderful guide in every way possible, he will tell you and show you everything of the beautiful city of Gyumri. All stories and facts, the outside and inside of buildings, all with great enthousiasm. Time flew by and we had the best time ever! Without a guided tour by Aram, you have not visited Gyumri properly, its a must!! 😀”

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12.Khor Virap, Areni, Noravank, Tatev (ropeway) Self-Guided

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours · from $257

Private self-guided Armenia route from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Areni wine, Noravank, and Tatev ropeway with flexible timing.

“Levon is a really nice driver and really flexible if you want to adapt your trip :) I recommand”

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15.Discover Yerevan: Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $13

A self-guided English audio walk through Yerevan’s landmarks, churches, and museums, with GPS map, flexible timing, and optional tickets.

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