Private tour to Gyumri, Dzitoghtsyan Museum, Black Fortress

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Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. It is located on the Shirak Plateau, which crosses several mountain gorges. ou will discover the city center with its two famous churches, as well as visit the Dzitoghtsyan Museum, which is also known as the Museum of Architecture and Folk Life. Black Fortress is an abandoned Russian imperial fortress in Gyumri city. The fortress, which lies 8 kilometres from the Turkish border, was built in response to the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. It is one of the most beautiful a historical-cultural monuments in Armenia!

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
  • Lunch
  • Entrance ticket of Dzitoghtsyans museum
  • Photoshoot in Zanan Cultural Center
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We will organize the transfer from your hotel, hostel or apartment.

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Gyumri

Gyumri is the second largest city in Armenia. It is located on the Shirak Plateau, which crosses several mountain gorges. The city itself is located in close proximity to the northern spurs of Mount Aragats. Many minerals are concentrated in Gyumri, and the entire southern part of the city is located above the artesian basin. During the tour you are transported to the glorious past of Armenia. You will discover the city center with its two famous churches, as well as visit the Dzitoghtsyan Museum, which is also known as the Museum of Architecture and Folk Life, where you can get acquainted with the life, culture and history of the Gyumri city.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Black Fortress

Black Fortress is an abandoned Russian imperial fortress in Gyumri city. The fortress, which lies 8 kilometres from the Turkish border, was built in response to the Russo-Turkish War of 1828–1829. It is one of the most beautiful a historical-cultural monuments in Armenia.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gyumri

Saint Michael Church - Russian Orthodox Church, in the vicinity of the current Gorky Park, on the “Patvo Blur” platform.The clock tower was built with local black hewn stone. It is called “Plplan Zham ” because of the shining tin dome.Vardanants square - is the main square of the Gyumri, stands as the central hub of Gyumri, boasting a distinctive rectangular layout strategically positioned at the convergence of eight roads.Abovyan street - At the outset of the 20th century, Alexandrovsky Street, now known as Abovyan, stood as the showcase of Alexandropol, present-day Gyumri.Barbershop and pharmacy buildings - The oldest barbershop and pharmacy in Gyumri are iconic relics of the city's history. The barbershop, founded in the first days of the Second World War and preserve the charm of the past with old chairs and signs. There are electric hair-cutting devices that are over 45 years old.
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4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of National Architecture and Urban Life

The famous house of Dzitoghtsyan family was built in 1872 by four brothers who migrated from the Western Armenian village of Dzitogh, to the city of Alexandropol (now Gyumri). It is built with the famous red tuff stone of Shirak.The house-museum, exhibits a collection of the Alexandropol social life characteristics, from the 19th century up to the 1920s. It also features the cultural, architectural and religious aspects of the city.In the end of the tour you have an opportunity to have a photoshoot in traditional Armenian costumes called Taraz. In Zanan center you can you unforgettable memories of Armenia in national clothes. This stop is optional, so don't miss your chance!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Zanan Cultural Heritage

In Zanan center you can you unforgettable memories of Armenia in national clothes. This stop is optional, so don't miss your chance!
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private tour to Gyumri, Dzitoghtsyan Museum, Black Fortress?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (+04). Read more Apr 2025

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  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • WiFi on board
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  • Guide service (optional)
  • Lunch
  • Entrance ticket of Dzitoghtsyans museum
  • Photoshoot in Zanan Cultural Center

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  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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