This private walking food tour is a sampling of Armenian cuisine that covers the basics, the staples, the musts, the greatest hits of a truly international country and people. Following an expert storytelling guide, you’ll stop at 6 of the best eateries in Yerevan and try 6 carefully selected dishes that tell the story of the Armenian people. You’ll learn all sorts of information, like why Armenians break bread by hand (and never with a knife) or how to properly wrap cheese and greens in bread, a favorite Armenian snack. Along the way, you’ll also learn more about Yerevan, country capital and cultural melting pot.
This experience has a sustainability score of 3.8 out of 5. Learn more about how we score experiences on this platform here
Here’s why this experience stands out:
Highly curated menus: Each dish featured on this trip was selected for its significance to the culinary traditions of Armenia and the Armenian people.
Storytelling: We, along with our guides, have conducted extensive research on the history of each dish, ensuring that you leave this experience with a deeper understanding of Armenian cuisine and the role it plays in people’s lives.
Handpicked local guides, fairly paid: We partner with well-trained, knowledgeable guides to ensure that you have the best storytelling experience, and compensate them fairly for their high quality work.
Giving back: 1,000 AMD from the cost of your trip is donated to the Jermik Ankyun Foundation, a local organization that provides forever-homes and individualized care to young adults with special needs who have outgrown orphanages.
