The 6 Photo Sessions in Armenia That Earn Their Price

1.Yerevan city tour with drinks in a classic car with photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Our pick

Ride through Yerevan in a classic Soviet-era Volga with guide Arto or Harout, stopping at Mother Armenia, Cascade, Hrazdan Gorge, Republic Square, and Vernissage. You’ll get city history, front-door pickup from a central hotel, a complimentary alcoholic drink, and time for photos. The private two-hour tour is offered in English.

“The driver Arthur was a fun man with great welcoming energy. Arto the the guide was unbelievably a wonderful person. He made us feel welcome and safe and he teated us with respect. Very informative young man and I can’t imagine any better guide. Thank you so much from the heart!”

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2.Retro KGB Tour: A Volga 21 Adventure in Yerevan’s Soviet Past with photography

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

Spend about two hours touring Yerevan in a lovingly maintained Volga 21, a car once linked with Soviet officials. Your English-speaking guide, often Arto or Artur, takes you to Mother Armenia, Vernissage, Cascade, Republic Square, and other Soviet-era sights, while taking photos and sharing local stories. Pickup within Yerevan is available.

“We booked this activity for a guys' night in Yerevan and had a really memorable and fun experience. The guide was friendly and well-organized.”

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3.Urbex photo tour in Armenia

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $2,301

Spend about seven days touring Armenia with guide Nvard, combining secret Urbex photo locations with monasteries, Soviet sites, pagan temples, local food, and mountain views. Transport, three-star hotels, six breakfasts, six lunches, and six dinners are included. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“What a wonderful experience the urbex trip to Armenia. With Nvard a more than excellent guide, a guide who has so much knowledge and is also a very sweet, friendly woman. In one word fantastic”

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4.Photo tour in Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $77

Join photographer Hakob Sumbatyan for a private 2.5-hour walk through central Yerevan. Start at the Cascade Complex, visit Republic Square and the Vernissage open-air market, and pose at some of the city’s best-known spots. Hakob takes photos throughout and provides high-quality images after the tour, with same-day delivery possible.

“Hakob is super easy going and took a lot of great photos of me in the city’s iconic places. I recommend this tour, undoubtedly!”

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5.Photoshoot in Armenian garments

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

At Taraz Art Photo Atelier on Teryan Street, you spend about an hour dressing in Armenian garments inspired by the 18th century, learning about their history, and posing in an interior styled like a historic Armenian home. The private session costs $97 for up to two people and includes Armenian snacks and a printed photo.

“perfect experience, all the staff are very patient, we have two little boys with us and they are so friendly and helpful, i like everything with this studio, they are professional and has a true spirit of art which means perfectionist ! 100%recommend and worth the money!”

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6.Photography tour in Yerevan (Yerevan city tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $29Best value

Spend about three hours photographing central Yerevan with a private guide. You may work with Arto, who brings local stories, patient help, and strong photo skills. Expect hotel pickup, a digital photography session, and flexible stops including Republic Square, the Cascade area, museums, markets, parks, and the Blue Mosque.

“Arto is very professsional and knows so much about the places of interests, history, and story of Yerevan. Have been very patient with us and even go extra mile for our baby and senior plus the photos are wonderful. Highly recommended when visiting Yerevan.”

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