Private Tour
Private tour to Gyumri old town and Marmashen monastery
Overview
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During this 8-9 hours tour the guests will visit the second largest city of Armenia, which is considered to be the cultural capital of our the Country. There will be a walking tour through the narrow old streets of the city. You will visit black fortress, several churches and squares as well as Urban Life museum. Next stop is foreseen at Marmashen monastery on the picturesque bank of Akhuryan river.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Extra stops on the route upon request
Air-conditioned vehicles & professional drivers
Vehicle & passengers insurance
Bottled water
Free pick-up & drop-off within Yerevan
Professional English or Russian speaking guide service (if choosing "with a guide" option)
Lunch (6500-7000 AMD = 17-18 USD)
Gyumri Urban life museum entrance fee at 1000 AMD/ ~ 2.60 $ per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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What To Expect
Gyumri
Gyumri is located in the north-western part of Armenia, in the middle of Shirak valley, 126 km far from Yerevan. From the ethnical point of view it is the most colorful city in Armenia. The local traditions are deeply rooted here, national spirit is reflcted in everything. Walking along the streets of old Gyumri one still seems to hear the voice of the smiths' hammers, it seems that a cart will appear from the street corner and the carter will call to show around the city. The old houses, a part of which fortunately resisted the devastating earthquake in 1988, speak of the high architectural achievements of the city. These buildings are notable with their architectural solutions, combination of colorful stone and masterfully elaborated bas-reliefs. Gyumri has always been in the center of cultural events.
Marmashen Monastery
On the picturesque bank of Akhuryan river there is the magnificent monastery Marmashen built by Duke Vahram Pahlavuni. It is a huge complex, the construction of which started in 986 and finished in 1029. The main church is a domed hall. The facades of the church are elaborated with triangular niches, which endow the edifice with special liveliness. The survived eastern and northern walls of the second church, which is adjacent to the main church, prove that both with its composition and architectural details it is the smaller duplication of the main church. This complex built with well-hewn red tufa on the background of the blue sky casts an enigmatic impression.
Options
4-7 travelers, without guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
1-3 travelers, without guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
3-6 travelers, with a guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
1-2 travelers, with a guide
including bottled water, vehicle insurance, hotel pick up
Pickup included
Reviews
26 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great organisation and team
509evamariam,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day spent with Anush and Sash to the nord-western part to gyumri and monastries. Gentle and perfectly organised! Hyur is always a guarantee!
Fantastic experience
636gautams,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Armen (driver) and Aref (guide) took great care of us. Gyumri has a very different vibe than Yerevan, and is a must-do for anyone who wants to get a fuller picture of Armenian culture and history. Aref is a wonderful guide. One of the absolute highlights for us of our visit was to experience her singing a hymn for us in an old Armenian church. We would warmly recommend Hyur's services to anyone wanting to set up tours within Armenia.
Excellent experience
aregnazans,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Arayik, our driver provided excellent experience for us. We had a wonderful and safe trip. I will recommend to book a tour with this company.
Recommended if you’re into Culture
ElHardini,
Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole trip was really nice. We saw beautiful landscapes although would have been better if we had went during spring but still Gyumri was really nice. What made the whole experience better was Sona’s (our guide) rich information she shared with us and her eagerness to answer all our questions. We also appreciate Hamiq our driver who was indeed very nice and drove us safely until the end of the trip.
Perfect for visiting Armenia
B9828CNmichelr,
Aug 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00NB: the tour included the Harichavank Monastery. This is not the first time we go on a private excursion with Hyur. We appreciate being able to go at our own pace in a small group of friends, with a very reasonable price. As before our excursion was perfect. We had this time taken a guide speaking French, Anoush is a real well of knowledge and speaks perfectly. We were at 6 with friends in a minivan driven by driver Hovanes who is very friendly and drives with caution on sometimes difficult roads. Thanks to them!
Armenia, the country where Jesus Christ is still the king
jaybe the frenchie,
Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour is very well organized well framed very interesting on the early 20th century history of the city of Garnie. Churches are also very important for the history of Armenia, as they combine Catholic, Armenian and Orthodox Christianity
Beautiful City tour will wonderful guide -Tamara
marydL297HO,
Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We walk along the City, churches and museums. We were entertained and wowed by the illusions Museum, learned about ur beloved poet Hovannes Shiraz and learned about the City's architecture. Thank you for a very enjoyable time!
Excellent day tour to Armenia's city of culture!
spcc16,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent day tour with guide Anna and driver Hamik! Both were superb. The tour was extensive and Anna's knowledge of Armenian history brought to life all the buildings and events she was explaining. I especially enjoyed the walk in the old part of the city. We entered several churches built in different centuries. I especially liked the Mother of God church in the main square but the highlight was the Marmashen monastery set in splendid countryside. Great tour!
Hyur Service
RogerB1643,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I went with Hyur Service to Gyumri on 9th June. Everything was fine with the trip until the very last minute when I was disembarking from the coach. In the overhead storage I had a silver bracelet that I had bought for my wife. It was contained within an ornate box with a closure mechanism. When I tried to get my bag down the bracelet fell out. I scrambled on the floor trying to find it. There was a slight chance that one of my fellow travellers may have stolen it but in all probability it was still there when I was the last passenger on the bus. The guide helped me with a cursory search lasting all of 10 seconds but a more protracted search would have probably found it. The guide promised me that the driver would search for it and that he himself would inform the office about the matter. The office had not been informed about the bracelet when I went in the next day. in an exchange of emails they denied any responsibility by falling back on their Excemption clause in their contract, which had no legal effect as these terms and conditions were not specifically drawn to my attention at the time I entered into the contract and they didn't cover theft which this clearly was. In every other respect it was a good tour. If the guide was not in such a desperate hurray to get me off the bus I may well have found it. Nil points for the tour therefore.
Great trip, nice day
OrsolyaS144,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great trip with our driver, Arthur. He was very helpful, friendly, kind and attantive. Arthur gave us a lot of interesting information. He took us to the Iron Fountain, when we asked him. Any time we asked him, he stopped for taking photos. We've seen a lot of beautiful places. Our favourite was Aruch Cathedral. Highly recommend!
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