The 7 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

Leave Yerevan with an English-speaking guide such as Anastasiya, Nare, or Sona for a full day in southern Armenia. Ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, visit Tatev Monastery and Shaki Waterfall, then taste local wines in Areni. Expect a long, scenic drive, a small group of up to 19, and a cable-car ticket paid separately.

“we realized the night before the trip we got no information around when we'd get picked up from our meeting point though the info says we'd be reached out to with the specific time. there is no bathroom on the transport, which would have been good to know in advance on such a long trip. i had to reach out for details, which they provided and the trip just did not work for our current circumstance once we learned those details. reviews stated there was no food between lunch + the return at 9pm, so that also worried us. i'm sure it was a nice experience but the lack of…”

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2.Khor Virap, Noravank Monastery, Areni, Jermuk

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

Spend 11 to 12 hours exploring southern Armenia from Yerevan. Visit Khor Virap with its Mount Ararat views, Noravank’s red-rock monastery, Jermuk waterfall, and Areni Wine Factory. Expect an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, a group of up to 20, wine tasting, and an optional $6 Jermuk ropeway ride.

“The tour was amazing! Our tour partners Karmela and Edgar were amazing to travel with, they were patient and ensured everyone had a good time. The tour was structured well, with enough time to guided tour and enough alone time for pictures. The activities too were well spread out so as to not make one section filled with too many activities and other dull. It was all well planned, and exceptionally punctual.”

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

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

Travel from Yerevan to forested Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery, Lake Sevan, and the Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory. An English and Russian-speaking guide, entrance fees, water, sweets, WiFi, transport, and tastings are included. Guides such as Hasmik, Marina, Elina, and Sam Jaan have been praised for clear explanations and attentive service.

“I like that the tour was not too jam packed so we didn’t need to hurry in every destination. Our guide, Takuhi (not sure if correct) was very knowledgeable about the place and the history. I was the only one who she interpretted in English and I really did appreciate the effort. She made sure I wasn’t left out. She was really nice and made us all feel welcomed. The tour - I especially loved the funicular in Tsakadzhor in this trip. Wouldn’t want to miss that part when in Armenia. I just wished we could have stopped somewhere with the beautiful trees and take photos.”

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

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

Travel from Yerevan in a group of up to 19 with an English-speaking guide to Garni Temple, the basalt Symphony of Stones, rock-cut Geghard, and Lake Sevan. Guides such as Ani, Tigran, and Sam have led past departures. Water, gata, entry tickets, and onboard Wi-Fi are included. Lunch costs extra.

“Really well organised tour with excellent tour guide and driver. All stops were interesting and well presented by our guide, including a good lunch at reasonable price”

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

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

Travel from Yerevan to Khor Virap, Echmiadzin, St. Hripsime Church, and Zvartnots in an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi. Your English-speaking guide, including Anastasia on some departures, explains Armenia’s Christian landmarks. The tour lasts about 7 to 8 hours, includes entrance fees, water, and local sweets, and costs $30.56 per person.

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

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

This 11 to 12-hour English-guided transfer takes you from Yerevan to Tbilisi by air-conditioned vehicle, stopping at three remarkable monasteries, Mount Aragats viewpoints, and a local family home for Armenian barbecue. Guides such as Ida, Sita, Edyoz, and Christina have led past departures. Lunch, snacks, water, and border assistance are included.

“The tour was Tbilisi to Yerevan. We saw 3 important monasteries. Ended in the Envoy hostel in Yerevan.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours

Spend 12 hours with a private driver visiting Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni, and Tatev from Yerevan. You set the pace at each stop, sample Armenian wine, and ride the 5.7-kilometer Wings of Tatev ropeway, with tickets and meals paid separately. Drivers named in past bookings include Levon, Artur, and Vazgen Ghaplanyan.

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

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