Yerevan Central Parks and ‘Runseeing’ Tour

This is a terrific 8 km tour of Old Yerevan, which includes some of the city’s major historical & cultural sites, numerous parks, and the Cascade Stairs, where you can feel Rocky-like! The route is mainly inside the circular road around Old Yerevan.

Start with a loop of the grand Republic Square, enjoying its fountains and impressive History Museum. Then, head through the tree and fountain lined Shahumyan Park. The next section is a ~1 km loop around three adjacent parks: the paths of Children’s Park, the tree-lined Vardanyan’s Park (more fountains), and English Park. Then, use Movses Khorenatsi St. & Petros Adamyan St. to access Circular Park. Starting at the south end, Circular Park is a linear park that runs for 3 km around the eastern end of Old Yerevan (note: a bit of zigzagging to find the path at some points)

At the north end at Poplavok Park, exit into Alexander Tamanyan Park, with its impressive Alexander Tamanyan Statue. A highlight is the Cascade Stairs, a series of stairs climbing through landscaped gardens, fountains & sculptures, and the Cafesjian Center for the Arts. Conclude the run by heading back down the stairs, then south through Martiros Saryan/Komitas Park, passing the impressive Concert Hall, Opera & Ballet Theatre, Freedom Square, and the mainly pedestrianized Northern Ave., which is lined with shops & restaurants.