Overview
Tourists will see the main attractions of the Old City, including the Palace of the Shirvan Shahs (XV cent), the symbol of the city - Maiden Tower (IX cent), Bukhara & Mutani, Ancient Juma mosques etc.








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What is included/excluded
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional English Speaking Guide
Professional Driver Service
Air-conditioned vehicle
Excluded
Personal expenses
Meals
Entry/Admission - Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Entry/Admission - Maiden Tower -
Departure & Return
Traveler pickup is offered
Starting Point: We pick up the our guests from any hotel inside of the Baku City.
5:30 PM -
What to Expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Icheri sheher (Inner City) - The heart of Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage has a history of thousands of years and is located in the historic center of Baku, the capital city of the ancient state of the Shirvanshahs and symbol of Azerbaijani statehood. This unique historic ensemble has been called the ‘Acropolis of Baku’, Old City or Icherisheher.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Zamkovskaya Side-street, 76 Icherisheher, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Shirvanshahs’ Palace - Once home to the Shirvanshahs that ruled most of today’s Azerbaijan between 9th-16th centuries, this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Baku was constructed in the highest point of Icherisheher between the 12th-14th centuries. Not only is the palace a timeless example of medieval Islamic architecture, but also a contemporary museum.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Bukhara caravanserai constructed in late 15th century over the trade highway of Icherisheher in Baku. The caravanserai has a quadratic shape and salient portal and, its yard is octagonal. Caravanserai surrounded by balconies and personal premises – chapels along the perimeter.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Maiden Tower, Downtown Baku Old City, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
The Maiden Tower is so old, we can’t tell what it was originally meant for. It may have been a Zoroastrian fire temple, an observatory, or a fortress. Maybe it was a watchtower, as it certainly gives incredible views across Baku and the Caspian Sea.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Juma Mosque, Asaf Zeynalli 49, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
The main mosque of the Inner City "Icheri Sheher", on the site of which was located temple of Zoroastrians a millennium ago, and in the XIV century Juma Mosque was built on its place.
Duration: 15 minutes
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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. -
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. -
Additional info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate