Overview
Tour will start with Baku panorama viewing at Upland Park and visiting the Alley of Martyrs. Next to the Alley there is Baku business & hotel complex «Flame Towers Baku» – a new business card of the city. Then tour will continue with visiting Old City. Icheri Sheher (Old City), known as a “fortress” – is a unique historical and architectural conservation area in the center of Baku. This is one of the ancient and densely populated places of the country and even of the Middle East. The Maiden Tower (the 12th century) and the Shirvanshahs’ palace (the 13th-16th century) are well-known historical monuments also locate in Old City.
Tour will end with visiting Heydar Aliyev Centre – this beautiful building was designed by world famous architecture Zaha Khadid and opened in 2012. Guests will see several exhibitions inside the centre and take memorable photo outside of the unique building.
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What is included/excluded
Air-conditioned vehicle
Excluded
Gratuities
Parking Fees
Entry/Admission - Highland Park
Entry/Admission - Baku Old City
Entry/Admission - Heydar Aliyev Center
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Departure & Return
Parliament, Baku, Azerbaijan
Traveler pickup is offered
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What to Expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Highland Park, Baku Azerbaijan
It is the highest point in the Azerbaijani capital, opening a panoramic view of the city and its bay.
The city's residents and visitors often come here to see a bird's eye view of Baku, and just have a walk.
The Upland Park can be reached by cable railway (funicular) in 7-8 minutes from the boulevard or by climbing up the endless stone stairs.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Icheri Sheher (Old City), known as a “fortress” – is a unique historical and architectural conservation area in the center of Baku. This is one of the ancient and densely populated places of the country and even of the Middle East. Archaeological excavations revealed burial vaults of the Bronze Age. The Maiden Tower (the 12th century) and the Shirvanshahs’ palace (the 13th-16th century) are well-known historical monuments also locate in Old City. Besides them there are a lot of other unique monuments of Icheri Sheher: mosques, minarets, the remnants of caravanserais "Multani" and "Bukhara", ancient baths. There are a lot of souvenir shops where you can purchase national clothes, kerchiefs, scarves and caps, dishes and handmade carpets.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku Azerbaijan
This beautiful building was designed by world famous architecture Zaha Khadid and opened in 2012. Guests will see several exhibitions inside the centre and take memorable photo outside of the unique building.
Duration: 2 hours
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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, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers