Soviet Yerevan: Small-Group City Experience

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Envoy Tours

Ages: Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: Perashki and Ponchik, Local sweet at the market
Included: Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.): Metro ride & Soviet style van
Included: Local expert guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Republic Square

15 min

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.
Stop 2

35 min

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.
Stop 3

one hour

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.
Stop 4

30 min

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.
Stop 5

40 min Admission included

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.