Private Gyumri Walking City Tour
This walking tour is unique because it leads you through the enchanting streets of historic Gyumri, immersing you in the town's captivating ambiance. As you stroll, a knowledgeable local guide will share the rich tapestry of local history and culture, offering valuable insights. Along the way, you'll also have the opportunity to meet and connect with the welcoming local residents, providing a genuine and heartfelt glimpse into Gyumri's soul.
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Private Gyumri Walking City Tour
What's included in Private Gyumri Walking City Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Gyumri Main Square
Vardanants Square: This is Gyumri’s central town square, where your walking tour will begin. The square is decorated with several fountains with a memorial to the Battle of Avarayr at the central part. The square was known as the May Uprising Square, named after the failed Bolshevik uprising against the First Republic of Armenia in May 1920.
Black Fortress
Black Fortress: This large, round fortress, also known as Sev Ghul to local people, is a Russian imperial fortress dating back to the 1830s. Built using black stone atop a hill overlooking Gyumri, it once protected Russian troops from the Ottoman Empire. During times of siege, the fortress could accommodate an astonishing 15,000 people!
Holy Saviour's Church
Holy Savior’s Church: The Holy Savior’s Church is located to the south of Gyumri’s central Vardanants Square. Constructed between 1858 and 1873, it was designed to resemble the main cathedral of the medieval Armenian capital of Ani. The church was heavily damaged by the 1988 earthquake and was completely restored recently.
Inclusions
- All Fees and Taxes
- Guide: You will be led by a professional local guide.
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time and walking around the streets is already included in the total duration of the tour.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- You’ll meet your guide in Gyumri’s central Vardanants Square in front of the statue.
