Historic Walking tour in Baku Old City

Overview

This walking tour will cover the main attractions in the Old City of Baku. Our local guides will show you must-see spots such as the Maiden Tower, Shirvansah’s Palace, Medieval old city and Oil Boom architecture. Our guests will discover the historic Baku streets with the help of the best guides in the city. Travellers will walk through the oldest and most historic parts of Baku, reflecting on Baku’s past and continue with the downtown part showing the architectural buildings from the Oil boom Period. You will go through the main architectural structures that were built both by oil barons and Soviet rulers. This unique walking tour is perfectly organized who want to see Italian, Polish and Russian influence on Baku’s architecture. At the end of the tour, guests will be served traditional tea with dried fruits

Itinerary

1. Gosha Gala Tower

   Tour will start from Main entrance of Old city

   · Non-stop passage

2. Baku Old City

   Tour will continue covering old city of Baku

   · 1 h

3. Maiden Tower

   Main symbol of Baku will be covered

   · 15 min· Admission not included

4. Muhammad Mosque

   First Islamic signs in Baku

   · 10 min

5. Juma Mosque

   visit Juma mosque which was built at 15th century

   · 10 min

6. Palace of the Shirvanshahs

   see the Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture

   · 10 min· Admission not included

7. Ismailiyya Palace

   The Ismailiyya Palace is a historical building that currently serves as the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. It is located on Istiglaliyyat Street in Baku.

   · 10 min

8. Palace of Happiness

   see palace of "Happiness" which was built 20th century

   · 10 min

How to use your ticket

• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 90200P3

Activity offered by Baku City Tours via Viator.