6 Photo Sessions in Armenia to Build a Day Around

1.Yerevan city tour with drinks in a classic car with photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Our pick

See Yerevan from a 1960s Soviet-era Volga, with stops at Mother Armenia, Cascade, Hrazdan Gorge, Republic Square, and Vernissage. English-speaking guides such as Arto and Harout explain the city, while drivers including Arthur and Xachit handle the car. The private two-hour tour includes drinks, photography, and pickup from central hotels.

“Starting from the tour guide to the driver to the car and everything in between, it was above and beyond.. they were on time , always gives options and goes with what we prefer.. knows very well about the history, culture and what to do here ..”

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2.Retro KGB Tour: A Volga 21 Adventure in Yerevan’s Soviet Past with photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Spend about two hours touring Yerevan in a carefully maintained Volga 21, a car once used by Soviet officials. Guides such as Arto, Artur, Teodoro, and Anarto lead the route in English, stop for photos, explain Soviet-era sites, and may help you bargain at Vernissage Market. Pickup in Yerevan is offered.

“A very unique tour driving around Yerevan traveling with Arti (the driver) and Arto (tour guide and photographer) in a 1962 Volga sedan. Arto speaks excellent English and provided a great tour around some unique and scenic parts of Yerevan with several stops to walk around particular places (Mother Armenia memorial, Cascades, children’s train park, etc.). Arto took photos throughout the tour. Lots of fun touring around with these two in a grand old car. They both have very interesting perspectives and stories that provide good insights into life in Yerevan and Armenia overall. A very relaxed and enjoyable tour experience with lots of good conversation. Great pair of guys…”

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3.Urbex photo tour in Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,301

Join Central Tour Armenia for a seven-day photo journey from Yerevan through Armenia’s monasteries, Soviet-era sites, abandoned factories, and mountain roads. Guide Nvard leads the trip, with secret Urbex locations, local meals, hotel stays, and plenty of time for photography. The group is limited to 10 people.

“Thanks Nvard of Central Tour Armenia, what a well Urbex tour you organized with Hanzebeeld. All the different places we visited, the sanatoriums, the hospitals, the fac tories, it was amazing. It must have a very well prepared tour, so that we coRead more”

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4.Photo tour in Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $77

Join photographer Hakob Sumbatyan for a 2.5-hour private walk through central Yerevan. Starting at the Cascade Complex, you will visit Republic Square, Vernissage open-air market, and other city sights while he photographs you along the way. The tour suits solo visitors, couples, and small groups who want both sightseeing and polished travel photos.

“Hakob is super easy going and took a lot of great photos of me in the city’s iconic places. I recommend this tour, undoubtedly!”

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5.Photoshoot in Armenian garments

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

At Taraz Art Photo Atelier on Teryan Street, you spend an hour dressed in Armenian garments inspired by the 18th century. The English-speaking team helps with the session, while a historic Armenian-house setting, local snacks, and one printed photo turn a simple portrait visit into a small cultural experience. The private booking is for up to two people.

“perfect experience, all the staff are very patient, we have two little boys with us and they are so friendly and helpful, i like everything with this studio, they are professional and has a true spirit of art which means perfectionist ! 100%recommend and worth the money!”

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6.Photography tour in Yerevan (Yerevan city tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $29Best value

Spend about three hours photographing central Yerevan with a private guide, with hotel pickup included. You’ll visit or pass Republic Square, the Cascade, Parajanov Museum, Vernissage, Tsitsernakaberd, and more. Guide Arto is praised for his patience, city knowledge, and excellent photos, including support for families with babies and seniors.

“Arto is very professsional and knows so much about the places of interests, history, and story of Yerevan. Have been very patient with us and even go extra mile for our baby and senior plus the photos are wonderful. Highly recommended when visiting Yerevan.”

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