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Soviet Yerevan: Small-Group City Experience
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Yerevan
About
This fun and illuminating tour will take you beyond where normal tourists go and give you a glimpse of how times have changed.
Travel back in time, in Soviet era transportation as your comrade pioneer introduces you to our ‘rosy city’. Appreciate the splendor of Soviet architecture, experience the nostalgia of Lenin square, see the fruits of socialistic labour, sample a Soviet subway “lunch” and much more…
100% guaranteed to satisfy your Soviet era cravings and curiosity.
We appreciate your solidarity dear comrades.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Perashki and Ponchik, Local sweet at the market
Metro ride & Soviet style van
Local expert guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
History Museum of Armenia
The meeting point is on Republic square in front of History Museum. Look for the guide with Soviet Armenian Flag.
Return
Diana Abgar Park
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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This fun and illuminating tour will take you beyond where normal tourists go and give you a glimpse of how times have changed.
Travel back in time, in Soviet era transportation as your comrade pioneer introduces you to our ‘rosy city’. Appreciate the splendor of Soviet architecture, experience the nostalgia of Lenin square, see the fruits of socialistic labour, sample a Soviet subway “lunch” and much more…
100% guaranteed to satisfy your Soviet era cravings and curiosity.
We appreciate your solidarity dear comrades.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Perashki and Ponchik, Local sweet at the market
Metro ride & Soviet style van
Local expert guide
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
History Museum of Armenia
The meeting point is on Republic square in front of History Museum. Look for the guide with Soviet Armenian Flag.
Return
Diana Abgar Park
Itinerary
1
Republic Square
During 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.
15 minutes
2
Sasuntsi Davit Street
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.
35 minutes
3
Malatia-Sebastia
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.
1 hour
4
Beknazarian Street
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.
30 minutes
5
Children's Railway
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.
