Baku

Baku Old Town Walking Tour with a Local

5.0(80 reviews)3hFree cancellation

Description

Enjoy personal and professional attention with a local tour guide to discover top attractions of Baku Old Town. You will visit and learn about the main and unique monuments of Baku. Those include the Maiden Tower, the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the courtyard known as “Divankhana”, mosques and minarets, caravanserais and bathes. Old Baku's mystical history and exquisite architecture is a unique experience for any traveler and even locals! The tour will give you a rich overview of oriental Baku.

Highlights

Cultural Tours
Short term availability
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
Historical Tours
Private and Luxury
Weather Dependent - Low
Half-day Tours
Culture

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Russo, Inglese, Spagnolo

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

Local professional guide
0.5 Lt bottled water

Not included

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1
Tour starts at Icharishahar metro station, just by the old c
Tour starts at Icharishahar metro station, just by the old city walls of Baku. From there on your way to the Palace of Shirvanshahs, you will get informed about the history of mosques, caravansaries, old trading squares and old city walls.
10 min
2
Enter the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, the central part of ancient
Enter the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, the central part of ancient Shirvanshahs kingdom and dive into the spirit of Islamic civilization while passing through the courtyard and king’s private rooms. Together with your guide you'll get to know the history of the palace and visit the meticulously designed mausoleums that witnessed many troubles for the past two centuries. Afterwards, you'll also explore the ancient and controversial pagan temple located next to Maiden Tower and see ancient pagan monuments discovered in different parts of Azerbaijan.
1hAdmission included
3
Visit the most remarkable and mysterious monument – the Maid
Visit the most remarkable and mysterious monument – the Maiden Tower, built in the south-east part of Icharishahar. Be ready to climb up 8-storey tower and hear from your guide the theories and legends behind it. Enjoy the panoramic view of Baku city right from the top of the tower.
1hAdmission included
4
After Maiden Tower we'll pass by the mosques and bathhouses
After Maiden Tower we'll pass by the mosques and bathhouses located in the Old Town and you'll learn why one of the oldest surviving mosques in the city is called "Broken Fortress".
15 min

Meeting point

The tour departs from the exit of Icharishahar metro station. Your guide will have a badge with their name and Baku Tours logo on it. See the image for the exact meeting point: http://bit.ly/IchariMeet

Useful information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
We will end the tour in Nizami street, the central street of Baku downtown area. Your guide will provide all necessary information to make your stay in Baku stress-free and full of memorable experiences.