Overview
Enjoy sightseeing in Baku, fabulous Azerbaijan’s capital, and admire its UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Baku is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. It is South Caucasus’ largest and most cosmopolitan metropolis. In Baku you can feel the fusion of eras and cultures and meet the architectural monuments of various international schools of architecture. Azerbaijan’s ancient and mystical past meets modern design and architecture in the capital. Experience the excitement of this vibrant city and soak up the atmosphere of Baku’s amazing Old Town. A visit to Baku will definitely be an adventure to remember!
• Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance
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What is included/excluded
Private tour
Professional guide
Transport by private vehicle
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Lunch
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
Guaranteed skip-the-line entrance
Entry/Admission - Bibi-Heybat Mosque
Entry/Admission - Fountain Square
Entry/Admission - House Museum of Nobel Brothers in Baku Villa Petrolea
Entry/Admission - Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
Excluded
Gratuities
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Departure & Return
Traveler pickup is offered
Departure Point: Your hotel/hostel in Baku. After booking, please contact the local tour operator to specify your hotel name. You can change the hotel for pick-up, but not later than 3 days before the tour.
Directions: Meeting at the lobby of your hotel/hostel
Dates: Daily
Return point: Returns to original departure point at approximately 16.00
10:00 AM
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What to Expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Baku Azerbaijan
Your experienced and friendly guide will pick you up at your hotel. Get an early start to take in Azerbaijan’s capital, Baku. Begin touring with a visit to the beautiful Bibi-Heybat Mosque, originally constructed in the 13th century in honor of the sister of Imam Ali. Today, it sits near one of Azerbaijan’s first oil fields, which grew during the first oil boom in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
You will continue with a walking tour of the city center, the Old Town, also known as Icheri Shere. The Old Town used to be a whole town is UNESCO listed and is the best place to picture its history. It is completely encircled by the old city walls with their medieval gates. The winding streets and alleyways are home to private homes, mosques and madrassahs, carpet merchants and small shops.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Fountain Square, Baku Azerbaijan
Visit to the Fountain Square. Take some time to stroll about Fountain Square and the adjacent square. The square is a pedestrian plaza, a place to sit and relax, and a great vantage point from which to people-watch. Enjoy a tasty national cuisine lunch at one of the best local restaurants and examine the surrounding architecture.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: House Museum of Nobel Brothers in Baku Villa Petrolea, Nobel Avenue, 57/2 Behind Luna Park, Baku 1025 Azerbaijan
After your lunch break, the tour will continue to Villa Petrolea, the Nobel Brothers’ Museum. The history of Baku’s oil boom is inextricably bound up with the Nobel family, including Alfred, the man who established the Nobel Prizes. About 12% of the money he used to fund prizes came from Alfred's interest in the Branobel Oil Company, founded by siblings in 1876. Villa Petrolea is where the Nobel brothers lived, built on the border of the "White City," the residential section, and the "Black City," the industrial section of Baku. Using ships that took away the oil, fertile soil was imported and used to create landscaped gardens around the Villa.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, Mikayil Useynov, 28 The Seaside Boulevard, Baku 1001 Azerbaijan
Admire the creative colors and bold designs of Azeri, Caucasian and Iranian carpets on display at the State Museum of Azerbaijani Carpets and Applied Folk Art. The carpets date as far back as the 16th century. The tour ends with a drop off at your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
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Hotel Pickup
Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Additional info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
