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Baku Old Town Walking Tour with a Local

: 3 hours (Approx.)
: Hotel pickup available
: Offered in: English

Overview

Enjoy personal and professional attention from local tour guide during this tour where you will discover top attractions of Baku Old Town. You will 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 has lots of treasures that will leave you with memories for many years. The tour will give you an insight about the rich history of oriental side of Baku.

What is included/excluded

0.5 Lt bottled water
Local professional guide
Entry/Admission - Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Entry/Admission - Maiden Tower

Excluded
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return

Icherisheher, Baku, Azerbaijan
What to Expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Fortress Walls of Icheri Sheher, Icherisheher, Baku 0100 Azerbaijan

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.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Zamkovskaya Side-street, 76 Icherisheher, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan

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. Get to know the history of the palace and visit the mausoleums that witnessed many troubles for the past two centuries. See the ancient and controversial pagan temple and be a witness of ancient pagan monuments discovered in different parts of Azerbaijan.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Maiden Tower, Downtown Baku Old City, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan

Visit the most remarkable and mysterious monument – the Maiden Tower, built in the south-east part of Icharishahar. Hear about its history and legends standing behind it. Enjoy the memorable experience with your tour guide and head back to the central Icharishahar metro station.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Lezgi Mosque, Asef Zeynally St., Baku Azerbaijan

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".

Duration: 10 minutes
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
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers