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Soviet Yerevan: Small-Group City Experience
Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
$65
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Overview
The Soviet Yerevan: Small-Group City Experience offers an engaging journey through Yerevan's rich Soviet history and architecture. This tour takes you off the beaten path to uncover the city's nostalgic past.
- 🕌 Visit Republic Square, formerly known as Lenin Square, where significant Soviet parades took place and learn about its transformation after Armenia's independence.
- 🚇 Ride the historic metro, opened in 1981, which connects key areas in Yerevan and features the statue of David of Sassoun at its entrance.
- 🍏 Explore the vibrant Bangladesh area in the Malatia-Sebastia district, renowned for its market filled with local agricultural products and delicious snacks.
- 🏢 Discover the CCCP district, famous for its impressive Soviet-era apartment buildings, and enjoy a taste of traditional Soviet ice cream.
- 🚂 Visit the children's railway, established in 1937, where the original station and locomotive still delight visitors today.
- 👨🏫 Benefit from the insights of a local expert guide who shares captivating stories about Yerevan’s Soviet past.
- 🚐 Experience a ride in a Soviet-style van, adding authenticity to your historical journey.
- 🍩 Savor local treats like Perashki and Ponchik at the market, giving you a taste of Yerevan's culinary delights.
- 💁♂️ Gratuities are included, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience throughout the tour.
- ♿ This tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, making it accessible to everyone eager to learn about Yerevan’s history.
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Soviet Yerevan: Small-Group City Experience
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- Local expert guide
- Metro ride & Soviet style van
- Perashki and Ponchik, Local sweet at the market
- Gratuities
Meeting point
The meeting point is on Republic square in front of History Museum. Look for the guide with Soviet Armenian Flag.
Return details
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Republic SquareDuring the Soviet period it was called Lenin Square and a statue of Vladimir Lenin stood at the square. Soviet parades and celebrations were held twice (originally thrice) a year until 1988. After Armenia's independence, Lenin's statue was removed and the square was renamed.
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It is one of the original metro stations in the city of Yerevan and was opened to the public on 7 March 1981. It is connected to the adjacent Yerevan railway station by a pedestrian tunnel. It is named for David of Sassoun, a statue of whom stands outside the railway station.
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Bangladesh is the name given to an area of Malatia-Sebastia district. It is famous for selling agricultural products. We will sample local famous snacks and wonder around the market.
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Explore CCCP (USSR) district Yerevan, full of glorious apartment buildings to house the proletariat. Learn the story behind the last buildings built in the Soviet times and taste the even delicious Soviet ice cream.
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Nestled between Hrazdan river and Hrazdan water canal this is one of many children's railways that existed in the USSR and continued functioning after its breakup. Built in 1937 it was the best place to come as a child to get motivated and learn more about trains. The original main station building as well as the first 1937 locomotive are still intact and delighting victors for almost 100 years.
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Soviet Yerevan: Small-Group City Experience
Yerevan, Armenia, Europe
$65
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!