Yerevan on Foot: Kond, Vernissage, the Axis
Yerevan is easy to explore on foot, with its main sights strung along a few connected streets. In summer, 35 to 40 C is common, so choose the morning or the evening and carry water. Public drinking fountains called pulpulaks are everywhere. Armenia’s current travel notices are on gov.uk and travel.state.gov , and local news will tell you about any demonstration.
Walk 1: Republic Square to the Cascade
Begin at Republic Square, where the History Museum and the National Gallery face a ring of government buildings. Follow Abovyan Street to Northern Avenue, then continue to Freedom Square, where you will find the Opera and Ballet Theatre, the Swan Lake pond and an ice rink in winter. Finish by climbing Tamanyan Street to the Cascade, a staircase of about 570 steps with escalators that usually run from 08:00 to 20:00.
Walk 2: a guided free tour
Free tours on a tip basis start at Republic Square or by the Tamanyan statue near the Cascade. They are listed on GuruWalk, FreeTour and Civitatis. One listing runs daily at 14:00 and 16:30, but each guide sets their own time and meeting point, so confirm both when you book your place.
Walk 3: Kond
Kond is among the city’s oldest neighbourhoods, and people live in it today. It rewards slow walking through the lanes. Courtyards are private, so stay on the street. The ruined Tepebashi mosque is a home for families rather than a sight to enter.
Walk 4: markets
Vernissage, the open-air market at Buzand and Aram streets, lies about 1.5 km from the Cascade. It is open daily from about 10:00 to 18:00, though Saturday and Sunday see the full set of stalls. GUM, the covered market on Movses Khorenatsi Street, is a short walk away. Pay in cash AMD and bargain at Vernissage.
Walk 5: Soviet modern design
Architecture fans can look for the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex in Hamalir, the Yeritasardakan metro station, Hrazdan Stadium and the Rossiya cinema. Access and fees differ at each, so check before you go.
Walk 6: Lovers’ Park
The Swiss landscape architect Pierre Rambach designed this Japanese-style park, which opened in 2008. Entry is free.
Moving between areas
The Yerevan metro has one line and 10 stations, from Barekamutyun to Garegin Nzhdeh Square. Pay by contactless card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, a QR ticket or the transport card. The fare is about 150 AMD, and cash has been out of use since February 2025. For a car, use GG Taxi or Yandex Go, and check the fare in the app.
Read more: Bus tours in Yerevan and Activities in Yerevan .
Compare guided walks: Yerevan walking tours on GetYourGuide .