The 12 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

Set out from Yerevan at 8:00 am for southern Armenia with an English-speaking guide such as Anastasiya, Nare, or Gayane. Ride the Wings of Tatev cable car, explore Tatev Monastery, walk to Shaki Waterfall, and taste local wine at Areni Winery. Lunch and the cable car cost extra.

“Our guide was very good with a mixed group, explaining everything in both Russian and English! We booked this primarily for the cable car and we were not disappointed!”

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2.Guided tour: 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, with stops at Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni Wine Factory, and Jermuk. An English-speaking guide such as Hasmik, Harut, or Nina leads the day, while air-conditioned transport, wine tasting, and free time at major sights keep the long route manageable.

“Guide knows a lot. She has a detail of guidance. So kind. Learned a lot of Armenian culture and history.”

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3.Tsaghkadzor, Sevan Lake, and Sevanavank Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 224 reviews · 8 hours · from $23Best value

Travel from Yerevan to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank with an English-speaking guide and comfortable transport. Ride the cable car in summer or enjoy winter snow, then stop for a quick lunch before returning to the Armenia Marriott Hotel.

“The trip was magnificent, the guide tour ( Christine) she was amazing how she demonstrated every single details of the tour and how friendly she was( Christine if you read my comment would you marry me 😁😁😁) the driver also is kind along with a comfortable vehicle”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 135 reviews · 10 hours · from $35

Spend 10 hours exploring Lake Sevan, Dilijan, Haghartsin Monastery, and the Ijevan Wine-Brandy Factory. English and Russian guides such as Sam, Anastasia, Sona, and Anahit lead small groups in comfortable vehicles, with tastings included on group tours.

“I would like to thank our guide “sam” for the amazing tour and for the great pictures he took of us and for everything thing that day it was really a wonderful day❤️”

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

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

Leave Yerevan at 9 a.m. for Lake Sevan, Dilijan’s Sharambeyan Street, Haghartsin Monastery, and a two-hour Ijevan wine and brandy tasting. English and Russian guides such as Hasmik, Marina, and Elina have led this small-to-large group experience, with lunch available for an extra €6 to €14.

“With this tour we have seen a lot of places in one day. The guide was amazing: speaks a very good english and tells a lot about the Armenian history!”

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

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

Travel from Yerevan to Charents Arch, Garni Temple, the Symphony of Stones, Geghard Monastery, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank. An English-speaking guide, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and gata are included. Guides such as Ani, Tigran, and Sam have been praised for clear explanations and attentive service.

“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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7.Khor Virap, Garni & Geghard Guided Tour with Lavash Baking

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 49 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

Join an English or Russian-speaking guide for Khor Virap, Mount Ararat views, Azat Reservoir, Garni Temple, Geghard Monastery, and lavash baking. Group tours run Tuesdays and Saturdays, while private trips operate daily. Edgar and Anastasia are among the guides who may lead departures.

“The trip was very good, the weather and the ride was comfortable, however it was rushed to accommodate the plan. Each location is about 40 mins sightseeing, however it takes 10 mins to reach from the parking spot and then to listen to the guide, we have to complete the site seeing in 20mins which is not enough. Recommending to rearrange the plan for visiting Khor Virap in the afternoon to have the best possible view of Ararat Mountain.”

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

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

Travel from Yerevan with a guide such as Anastasia to Khor Virap, Saint Hripsime Church, Echmiadzin, and Zvartnots. Expect a small group of up to 19, an air-conditioned vehicle with Wi-Fi, Armenian sweets, bottled water, and bilingual help when needed.

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

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

Spend 11 to 12 hours traveling from Yerevan to Tbilisi with an English-speaking guide, visiting three remarkable monasteries, tasting fresh pastry and Armenian barbecue, and crossing the Bagratashen border. Guides have included Ida, Sita, Edyoz, and Christina.

“This was an excellent way to see some more of Armenia while also getting from Yerevan to Tbilisi. Our guide, Ida was excellent : knowledge and great company. The stops along the way were all interesting. The Armenian family lunch was sumptuous. The driver was very competent. All in all a great day.”

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10.Private Guided Walking Tour By A Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2h 30m · from $25

Spend 150 minutes walking central Gyumri with Aram, a lifelong local guide who speaks English and Russian. Start at Vardanants Square, see Seven Wounds Church, Masters Street, Villa Kars, Gorka Park, and All Saviour’s Church, while hearing local stories and food tips.

“It was wonderful in every way. One of the best tours that we’ve been on. Aram was a natural, gifted tour guide who feels more like a friend. Thanks to him, we already feel a connection to Gyumri and have such fond impressions of the city and Armenia. Definitely book this when you come to Gyumri!”

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11.Guided tour Discover Armenia Hagpati Sanahin,Akhtala,Local dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $47

Travel from Tbilisi into Armenia with an English-speaking guide, visiting the UNESCO-listed monasteries of Haghpat and Sanahin, plus Akhtala Fortress and Monastery. The day includes comfortable transport, Wi-Fi, water, and a traditional Armenian family meal for an extra $10. Guide Koba has been praised by name.

“We had a short trip to Armenia. We had a nice driver. The vehicle was not that comfortable. “We will also get to know traditional Armenian cuisine, where we will be hosted by a traditional Armenian family”. We had no lunch offered at all”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 12 hours

Leave Yerevan in a private air-conditioned vehicle for Khor Virap, Noravank, Areni wine country, and Tatev. You set the pace while your driver handles the long route. Drivers named in past bookings include Levon, Artur, and Vazgen. Ropeway tickets and meals cost extra.

“Artur was very kind and helpful, he gave us advice and information for the whole trip. Very beautiful and fascinating tour”

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