The taste of Yerevan: Beer, Wines & Signiture Gelato tasting

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ID: GYG1499517-2290263
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Country: Armenia

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Discover Yerevan on a guided walking tour. Taste local craft beer, wine, and traditional foods, and explore the city's historic and modern sites.
Meet your guide at Republic Square in the heart of Yerevan and get an introduction to the city’s historical facts. Continue via Pavstos Buzan Street, exploring the contrast of contemporary and 200-year-old buildings side by side.

Along the way, the tour will be followed by interesting facts about Yerevan city and its history.

Afterwards, walk through Diana Abgar Park to enjoy the recent renovation of the park. Stop to have a short tasting of local craft beer with a snack before continuing toward Saryan Street, a favourite hangout zone for the new generation.

Continue exploring Yerevan by tasting local wines. We will visit one of the first wine stores with a wine-tasting concept. Sink into wine history and learn about local wine culture and how old it is. You will taste 5 different wines with aperitifs.

Once you’ve sunk into the local culture, continue walk via back streets to right in front of the Prime Minister's Residence, walk by the Parliament building and learn some local gossip about political figures. Get a short introduction to Armenia’s current government and check out the architectural masterpieces of early Soviet Armenia before it became grey and boring.

Next, take a ride on the local subway trains to another district in the center called Youth (Yeritasardakan) Station. Walk toward a local small bakery to taste a local and traditional food called Zhengyalov Hats (super thin flatbread stuffed with vegetables/plants).

Finish your tour with a visit to a tiny ice cream /gelato shop where you can taste all the signature gelatos by a local gelato maker. Try the gelato named after the city, “Yerevan Jan” flavoured with Ararat brandy, walnuts and several other special ingredients, which you may discover by tasting it. There are many other signiture gelato options available to taste. It's one of the must-try spots on the tour.

Highlights

  • Sink into Yerevan city life
  • Explore the contrast of modern and old buildings side by side
  • Enjoy a ride on the local subway
  • Try local beer, wine, apreitifs, traditional fast food and signiture gelato

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring cash for personal expenses
Be prepared for a mix of indoor and outdoor activities
Republic Square near Karas Wine Bar, https://maps.app.goo.gl/L4YyuZSxHrEhun5D7
INCLUDED
  • Guided service throughout the city tour
  • Tasting of local craft beer with snacks
  • Tasting of local wines and aperitifs
  • Subway ride tickets
  • Tasting of local traditional flatbread with 16 different plants
  • Tasting of a scoop of signature gelato
NOT INCLUDED
  • Personal expenses
  • Additional food and drinks not mentioned

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.