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Private Tours in Armenia: The 15 Best Car-and-Guide Days

94 tours  ·  from $18 a head

Private here usually means a car, a driver and a guide for two or three people, priced for the vehicle rather than the seat. These 15 cover the same circuits as the group days, with what the difference actually buys you.

Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan - Geghard’s carved stone churches
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Private 7-8-hour Khor Virap, Garni temple & Geghard monastery trip from Yerevan

Private Half-Day Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour from Yerevan - Garni Temple brings pagan Armenia into view
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Private Half-Day Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour from Yerevan

2.Private Half-Day Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery Tour from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Garni and Geghard tour from Yerevan, with Ararat views, a professional guide, hotel pickup, and useful booking tips.

“We booked a half day tour with a driver only (no tour guide). While we normally rent a car when traveling, the driving in Armenia is crazy and dangerous so we were happy to have such a professional and safe driver take us to Garni Temple and Geghard Monastery. (I think his name was something like Tigray???) He spoke enough English and we had no problems with communication. After we visited our last place, he even bought us a traditional Armenian sweet, sujuk. What a nice cultural surprise!”

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Private 7-8 hour Trip to Garni - Geghard - Lake Sevan - Sevanavank from Yerevan - Garni Temple: Armenia’s rare pagan survivor
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Private 7-8 hour Trip to Garni – Geghard – Lake Sevan – Sevanavank from Yerevan

Private Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, Haghartsin, Goshavank Tour from Yerevan - Sevanavank and the view from the peninsula
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Private Lake Sevan, Sevanavank, Dilijan, Haghartsin, Goshavank Tour from Yerevan

Private Full-Day Trip to Khor Virap - Noravank - Tatev-ropeway from Yerevan - Noravank in a red-rock canyon
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Private Full-Day Trip to Khor Virap – Noravank – Tatev-ropeway from Yerevan

5.Private Full-Day Trip to Khor Virap – Noravank – Tatev-ropeway from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 120 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

Review of Armenia’s private Khor Virap, Noravank, and Tatev tour, with mountain views, monastery history, ropeway tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Davit and Norayer were great! They arrived on time and were professional and considerate. Davit was exceptional at talking about Yerevan history and culture. My partner, who spoke Russian, truly enjoyed his anecdotes and stories. Norayer was not only a safe driver, but was able to get us back at the hotel at the time we needed to be there. Davit kept us company even during the long ride going back to Yerevan. Our group is thankful and we highly recommend their services.”

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Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan - Etchmiadzin Cathedral and the limits of the current visit
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Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan

6.Private Half-day Echmiadzin Cathedral, Hripsime & Zvartnots Temple from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Visit Armenia’s spiritual heart on a private half-day tour from Yerevan, with Etchmiadzin, Hripsime, Gayane, and Zvartnots included.

“Khach was so knowledgeable, upbeat, and friendly. He had so much information to share about the site and about Armenia in general. His English was great, as well. We would definitely book another tour with Hyur in the future.”

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Private 6-7 hour Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank Tour from Yerevan - Kecharis Monastery and its quiet churchyard
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Private 6-7 hour Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank Tour from Yerevan

7.Private 6-7 hour Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank Tour from Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 94 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Yerevan tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank, with ropeway tips, costs, timing, and value.

“We had a wonderful time at every destination, it was amazing. The guide and tour was extremely good, Gayane Movsisyan....she deserves a special thanks. Gayane is a fantastic person and a very attentive, informative tour guide. She did her best to help us get the most out of our short time and she made sure that we ate at the best local restaurants, get to the best view points. We would recommend her to anyone visiting the region. We got a very professional driver Hyik, we felt very safe and the car was clean and comfortable. Highly recommended.”

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Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank - Kecharis Monastery and 220 years of building
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Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

8.Private Tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis Monastery, Lake Sevan, Sevanavank

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 86 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Armenia day tour to Tsaghkadzor, Kecharis, Lake Sevan, and Sevanavank, with ropeway views and hotel pickup.

“This is my 2nd time in Armenia and this tour makes it more memorable for me and for my kids I love that it is a short trip 5 to 6 hours which is perfect for kids. The driver is very helpful and plus they gave us a free wine🥰 highly recommend this tour operator”

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Private sightseeing and walking tour in Yerevan - Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral: a brief opening stop
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Private sightseeing and walking tour in Yerevan

9.Private sightseeing and walking tour in Yerevan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.)

See Yerevan’s cathedral, Swan Lake, Cascade, Parliament, and Victory Park on a private tour with pickup and local guide options.

“Me and my husband had a wonderful city tour with Ana. Ana is like a book full of knowledge of modern and ancient Armenian history, art and life. We really got s much in this tour, so thankful for that.”

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Private Half-Day Khor Virap Monastery & Mount Ararat view Tour from Yerevan - What the guide adds to a short visit
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Private Half-Day Khor Virap Monastery & Mount Ararat view Tour from Yerevan

Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard - Echmiadzin, Armenia’s spiritual center
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Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

11.Private tour to Echmiadzin (st Cathedral), Zvartnots, Khor Virap, Garni, Geghard

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Explore Armenia’s top sacred and ancient sites on a private Yerevan day tour to Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni, Geghard, and Khor Virap.

“This was an action-packed trip and we did not get to visit all of the sites listed (Zvartnots was closed when we arrived), but our guide and driver were wonderful, allowing us the time we needed at each stop to really get a feel for the place. Our guide, Nareh, was very knowledgeable and also very friendly, giving us helpful tips about living in Armenia in addition to historical detail about the sites. We particularly enjoyed our visit to Khor Virap, where my son was very touched after he completed the descent into the hole where St. Gregory was imprisoned for 13 years. Mt. Ararat was only partially visible, so…”

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Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan - Saint Hripsime and the power of simple design
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Private 8-9-hour Echmiadzin, Zvartnots, Garni and Geghard trip from Yerevan

Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves - Hin Areni Winery and Armenia’s old wine country
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Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves

13.Private tour to Hin Areni winery, Tatev monastery & ropeway, Khndzoresk caves

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · 13 to 14 hours (approx.)

A long private day from Yerevan to Areni wine country, Tatev Monastery, Wings of Tatev, and Khndzoresk caves with a guide.

“We had an excellent 2 day private tour with Driver Ashot and Guide Melineh. We explored this region with excellent commentary from Melineh who was extremely knowledgeable. Everything was perfect - thr monastery was breath-takin”

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Private tour to Garni - Geghard - Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis) - Garni Temple and the old royal summer retreat
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Private tour to Garni – Geghard – Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis)

14.Private tour to Garni – Geghard – Tsaghkadzor (Kecharis)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Armenia day tour from Yerevan to Garni, Geghard, Tsaghkadzor, and Kecharis, with costs, timing, and practical tips.

“This review comes straight from heart. When I booked this tour I had no idea that I am going to meet this amazing person Mr Ruben. He took care of us like a family. He was proud of the Armenian culture and gave us flavour of it in the short span we spent together. Not only he took us to places told us about the history and cultural importance but he was always around us like we were his family. We do not speak Armenian or Russian and he doesn't speak English but we trust me on this we spoke non-stop on various topics . Armenia is home to me…”

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Private tour to Garni temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones - Charents Arch and the view toward Mount Ararat
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Private tour to Garni temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones

15.Private tour to Garni temple, Geghard Monastery, Symphony of Stones

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Review of a private Yerevan tour to Garni, Geghard, Charents Arch, and Symphony of Stones, with practical advice on price, hiking, and value.

“If you want to actually enjoy the day while learning about Armenia and seeing the sites, go with this tour. After so many "group tours" where we couldn't hear what the guide was saying while being stuck in a crappy bus with no air conditioning and rushed in every site, we decided to spend a bit more for the quality. And gosh, it was such a big difference. First, we were able to select the time we would like to be picked up. Both the driver and the guide who speaks perfect English showed up right on time. The guide, Arev, was so passionate about her job as a tour…”

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