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3-4 hours
Daily Tour
Armenian, English, Russian
This Yerevan walking tour with Ararat Brandy tasting is a cultural journey through the heart of the city, where history, architecture, and Armenian hospitality meet. Private tours in Yerevan last about 3-4 hours.
1. Republic Square, the Cascade Complex, the Opera House, Northern Avenue, and Abovyan Street.
2. Then, discover the art of creating the legendary ARARAT brandies by visiting the factory’s museum in Yerevan. During the tour, you’ll learn about the history of these world-renowned drinks and see the key stages of their production. The experience ends in the tasting hall, where you can sample several iconic types of ARARAT brandy.
Standard Package — Immerse yourself in history during a tour of the museum, which is also the factory’s active aging cellar. At the end, enjoy a tasting of ARARAT “Three Stars” (25 ml) and 7-year-old ARARAT “Ani” (25 ml) served with sweets and water — 4,500 AMD per person.
ARARAT Flavors — Perfect for those seeking new impressions and unique taste combinations. Sample three varieties: 7-year-old ARARAT “Ani” (25 ml), ARARAT Apricot (25 ml), and ARARAT Coffee (25 ml), paired with sweets and water — 7,500 AMD per person.
Extended Package — Discover the full artistry of brandy-making with a visit to the aging cellar during the museum tour. Conclude with a tasting of 10-year-old ARARAT “Akhtamar” (25 ml), 20-year-old ARARAT “Nairi” (25 ml), and 15-year-old ARARAT “Vaspurakan” (25 ml), served with sweets and water — 10,000 AMD per person.
ARARAT 10 — A comparative tasting of three 10-year-old ARARAT brandies, offering a rare chance to explore the nuances of brandies of the same age: ARARAT “Akhtamar” (25 ml), ARARAT “Armenia” (25 ml), and ARARAT “Dvin” Collection (25 ml). Delve into the fascinating world of brandy-making and learn about the meticulous and creative work behind crafting each unique ARARAT blend — 12,000 AMD per person.
All private tours in Yerevan can be changed upon request.
Your private guide meets you at your hotel in Yerevan for a walking and driving tour of the city's main architectural landmarks followed by an exclusive visit to the Ararat Brandy Factory.
Begin at Yerevan's most iconic landmark - the monumental open-air staircase with contemporary sculpture from the Cafesjian collection. Climb to the top for panoramic views of the city and Mount Ararat. Your guide will tell you the story of this city founded in 782 BC - 29 years older than Rome.
Walk to the Alexander Spendiaryan Opera and Ballet Theater, then along Northern Avenue - Yerevan's elegant pedestrian promenade connecting the Opera to Republic Square, lined with cafes, shops and street musicians.
Visit the grand neoclassical heart of Yerevan, designed by architect Alexander Tamanyan. Your guide will explain the history of the square and the surrounding pink tuff buildings. From May to October the famous Singing Fountains perform here every evening.
Walk or drive to the Ararat Brandy Factory - the Yerevan Brandy Company building on the bank of the Hrazdan River, where Armenian brandy has been produced since 1887. Enter the museum and aging cellar where thousands of oak barrels hold brandy maturing for up to 20 years. Your guide will explain the 130-year history of the ARARAT brand, the grape varieties, the production process and the art of the master blender. The tour ends in the tasting hall with a choice of tasting packages. Note: tasting tickets are purchased separately at the factory. Three packages are available — Standard, Flavors, or Advanced with aged varieties up to 20 years.
Yerevan