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Yerevan Card Including Free 30+ Museums, 5+ Tours & Discounts

78 Reviews 4.94 out of 5 stars Based on 78 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 99% of reviewers | Yerevan, Armenia

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Save money and maximize your time in Yerevan with a Yerevan Card - Official City Pass of Yerevan. With Yerevan Card you can enter to 30+ museums, participate in 5+ tours (Hop-on Hop-off, Ararat brandy factory, walking tour, tour to Garni temple and Geghard monastery) and attractions. Package includes free metro access, free airport & taxi transfer. Users have up to 50% discounts in more than 150 partner organizations: the best hotels/hostels, restaurants/cafes, shops/galleries and etc. Package also includes mobile SIM with internet connection, the guidebook and map of Yerevan. Come to our office for a cup of coffee and we will discuss your bookings for each day. Currently it is the most efficient way to explore Yerevan. We guarantee this!

What's Included

  • Free transfer from/to the airport (one way)
  • Coupon of 3000 amd in Online Armenian Store
  • Free 24 hour information service
  • Food and drinks
  • Guide at museums
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Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts
53 Mesrop Mashots Avenue, Yerevan 0009, Armenia

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Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts

Matenadaran named after Mesrop Mashtots is registered in UNESCO's World Network of memory. It is located in Yerevan and presents to you a collection of ancient manuscripts.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

National Gallery of Armenia

At present time the National Gallery houses about 40 000 museum items. Part of them is displayed in 55 halls of permanent and temporary exhibitions.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

History Museum of Armenia

In this museum you can see the oldest shoe in the world, discovered in the Areni Vayots Dzor. Shoe was created 5637-5387 years ago.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Garni Temple

Garni Temple is the only surviving pagan temple in Armenia
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Zvartnots Temple

Zvartnots is considered as the unique architectural construction. Since 2000, according to the decision of the UNESCO World Heritage Center, Zvartnots has been registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Cathedral of Echmiadzin and other churches of Vagharshapat.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

ARARAT Museum

ARARAT is a symbol of the beginning of a new life, a symbol of open and noble people, a symbol of a free and hospitable country — Armenia.Armenia is the heir to an ancient civilization and the cradle of wine growing and winemaking. It has a wonderfully rich cultural heritage, fertile nature, spiritual strength and traditions and talented people full of character. It was here, in the land of Ararat, that the union of natural generosity and creative energy gave new life to the brandy business. Today the legendary ARARAT brandy is rightly considered to be the pride of many generations and a global symbol of Armenia.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Megerian Carpet Armenia

Armenians are one of the oldest nations in the world. Carpet weaving has a centuries-old history. From ancient times, the carpets were a necessity in Armenians’ life. Over four generations of Megerians family have been involved in the restoration of old carpets and in the production of new ones.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Erebuni Museum

Yerevan starts here, the history and the culture of the city were established in 782 BC. Visiting the historical and archaeological museum "Erebuni", you can discover the history of Yerevan .The city is 29 years older than Rome.
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50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parajanov Museum

The museum of great and well-known film-maker, director, writer, artist, is one of the most visited places in Yerevan. Sergey Parajanov`s museum represents the literary, artistic, multi-layered and diverse heritage of a great man. Parajanov's art is nourished by local and European traditions.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Yerevan History Museum

Yerevan is the 12th capital of Armenia, and was founded in 782 BC and it was called Erebuni. You can find information on the history of our old and new city in the Yerevan History Museum, established in 1931.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ervand Kochar Museum

Artist and sculptor Ervand Kochar’s (1899-1979) heritage is one of the most interesting phenomena of the 20th century Modern Art.In Paris (1923-1936) he created works which placed his name among the greatest – those who determined the progress of the European and the world Avant-Garde.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Martiros Saryan House Museum

You can see the works of world’s famous artist, founder of the Armenian school of painting Martiros Sarian in his house-museum. The paintings of the famous artist allow us to realize that art is not just a reflection of reality, it is a way of developing creative imagination, it gives freedom to the imagination. Sarian’s House-Museum was created during the life of the artist.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Folk Arts Museum

The folk art center after Hovhannes Sharambeyan is a unique place. The museum collects, makes researches, repairs, studies and makes popularization activities in various genres of artistic creation and folk art.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Modern Art Museum of Yerevan

Museum of Modern Art was founded in 1972 and was the only one in the region for over 20 years. At that time when socialist realism was the dominant trend in art, modernist art was forbidden in all its manifestations. Nevertheless, the museum hosted and maintained its collection thanks to the artists' donations and achievements of the Ministry of Culture.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Hovhannes Tumanyan Museum

Welcome to the museum of the outstanding writer, translator and humanist Hovhannes Toumanian. This is a place where his wise spirit is alive and where his vigilant eye sees everything. In order to get here, you have climbed 54 stairs and may be you are a bit tired now. But once you learn why exactly 54, your fatigue will surely turn into excitement. 54 is the number of years Toumanian lived.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Komitas Museum-Institute

Komitas was a great composer, singer, teacher, ethnologist and musicologist. In the museum you can discover a unique heritage. The main purpose of this museum is in-depth and systematic study of Komitas`s life and creations, later on the unique items can be popularized and represented in many countries.
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Aram Khachaturian Museum

Aram Khachaturian is a great Armenian composer of the XX century. He is also an author of the first Armenian ballet, symphony, concert and film music. His name has stood proudly next to the names of Dmitri Shostakovich and Sergei Prokofiev as one of the greatest composers of the Soviet era. The American magazine "Times" called the well-known composers as "three modern giants of the Soviet Union."
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Charents Museum of Literature and Arts

Armenian Museum of Literature and Art is named after the great Armenian poet Yeghishe Charents. The time horizon for the permanent exhibition is 300 years. The exhibition is organized in five showrooms: first two represents the Armenian literature, third - performing arts, fourth - the performing arts, fifth - the art of music.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of Russian Art

In the museum of Russian Art you can find the paintings, graphics, sculptures and another works of the masters from XIX century and from the beginning of XX. These masters play a vital role in the further development of Russian culture.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Geological Museum of Armenia

The main mission of the Geological museum is to display achievements of the Republic of Armenia by zones of geological structure and show the visitors the natural resources. In the museum the maps of the area of minerals, rocks, fossil specimens of animals and plants, etc are presented.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Yerevan Botanical Garden

The botanical garden which is rich in diverse plant collections is located in the semi-desert zone of Yerevan and serves as a unique resting place for locals and tourists. In the territory of the Botanical Garden you can find interesting plant types in terms of diverse botanical geography. Here you can also find a number of rare and endangered plant species.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Yerevan Zoo

Yerevan zoo entrance is totally free with Yerevan Card. Here you can see the animals and feed them.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

TadDin Chocolatier

Get to know more about Armenian chocolate and taste.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victory Park and Statue of Mother Armenia

Military Museum "Mayr Hayastan" introduces to visitors not only the history of the Second World War, but also the history of the liberation movement of Artsakh.The tomb of the Unknown Soldier is near the museum, the mall of Russian border guards, the tomb of the Armenian Marshal Bagramyan and other heroes.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

National Museum-Institute of Architecture of Armenian

The key to learning and discovering the Armenian architectural engineering is the knowledge introduced in the National Museum-Institute of Architecture.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Armenian Genocide Museum

The activities, that took place in 1915 in Western Armenia, annihilation of 1.5 million people from one nation, have rightly been called Armenian Genocide. It was the first genocide of the XX century.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Eduard Isabekyan Gallery Yerevan

Eduard Isabekyan gallery was founded in 2004 and opened in 2013. Eduard Isabekyan’s son Aram Isabekyan has donated 28 of Eduard’s well known paintings to the city of Yerevan that were presented in his permanent exhibition. Irina Isabekyan has been the director of the gallery since its opening.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Shengavit Settlement

SHENGAVIT- is a unique Early Agricultural settlement in the Near East (IV-III millennium, B.C.). It is situated in the south-western part of Yerevan on the eastern cape of lake Yerevanian.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Karmir Blur (Red Hill)

TEISHEBAINI- The fortified city of Teishebaini was founded in 685-645 B.C. by Urartian King Rusa II, in honor of God Teisheba. It is situated on the Karmir Blur Hill in the south-western part of Yerevan suburb.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alexander Spendiaryan House Museum

The sounds of Spendiaryan's magical music will accompany you from the entrance to the composer's house where the exhibits relics tell about the great artist's comprehensive life course.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

House-museum of Avetik Isahakyan

The house-museum of Armenian great poet Avetik Isahakyan opened in the same house where the poet lived in the last ten years of his life. The mission of the house-museum of Avetik Isahakyan is to save and pass the material evidences to the future generations.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Ara Sargsyan and Hakob Kojoian House-Museum

Two big masters of Armenian painter-sculptors Ara Sargsyan (1902-1969 gg.) and painter Hakob Kojoyan lived and worked (1883-1959 gg.)in the center of Yerevan for decades with their families. Later, their house was turned into a house-museum.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Yerevan Card is activated after the card owner or the employee of the museum scans it using the terminal (card reader). After the cards activation the program starts countdown of hours corresponding to the number of hours on the card type. As soon as the limit is reached the card deactivates free entrees, but you can still enjoy discounts and special offers for a whole year. “Card with unlimited time” is valid for 12 months after activation. Free access institutions involved in the card are marked with a special sign in the guide, official web page and in the mobile application.
  • The free tours with the Yerevan Card you can book online or at the operator's office - 2 Abovyan street.
  • The main museums are closed on Mondays.
  • Some activities need to be prebooked, so get in touch with support team in advance for the bookings

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Yerevan Card Including Free 30+ Museums, 5+ Tours & Discounts?

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

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What's Included

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  • Free transfer from/to the airport (one way)
  • Coupon of 3000 amd in Online Armenian Store
  • Free 24 hour information service
  • Free scooter ride for 30 minutes or free bicycle ride for 95 minutes with Yerevan Ride
  • Free access to public transportation (including metro)
  • Free Tour in Ararat Brandy Factory
  • Coupon of 3000 amd in online shop called Buy.am
  • Free access to attractions
  • Free entry to more than 30 museums
  • Free tour in Megerian Carpet Rug museum
  • Free Tour "From Paganism to Christianity"
  • Coupon of 3000 amd in online shop 4u.am
  • Free Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
  • Discounts on the restaurants and shops
  • Free tour in Taddin Chocolatier
  • Free entrance to Zoo and Botanical Garden
  • Free SIM card with 7 GB Internet, map and a guidebook
  • Food and drinks
  • Guide at museums

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Yerevan Card is activated after the card owner or the employee of the museum scans it using the terminal (card reader). After the cards activation the program starts countdown of hours corresponding to the number of hours on the card type. As soon as the limit is reached the card deactivates free entrees, but you can still enjoy discounts and special offers for a whole year. “Card with unlimited time” is valid for 12 months after activation. Free access institutions involved in the card are marked with a special sign in the guide, official web page and in the mobile application.
  • Yerevan Card is for individual use only. It is the property of “Global Colibri” LLC. After the activation the card can’t be returned, transferred to other individual or exchanged.
  • The free tours with the Yerevan Card you can book online or at the operator's office - 2 Abovyan street.
  • The main museums are closed on Mondays.
  • Some activities need to be prebooked, so get in touch with support team in advance for the bookings
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