Azerbaijan Odyssey: Culture and History Tour
4.9
16 Ratings
Baku

Explore Baku’s rich history, hidden gems, and international connections on a 3.5-hour walking tour. Discover architecture, untold stories, and vibrant cultures.

Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Icherisheher - The Oldest Metro Station in the Islamic World
  • Palace of Happiness - The fascinating history behind this Palace of Happiness
  • Monument to Huseyn Javid - The Independence Declaration Monument and Huseyn Javid
  • House of Baku Khans - A slice of paradise
  • Multani Caravansarai - What is a Caravansarai and why are they…
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What's Included
  • 3.5 hour Odyssey with a passionate guide
  • Guidance in English, French and Arabic
What's Not Included
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Optional entry to the Maiden Tower and the Shirvanshah Tower. Ticket cost is 15 azn each.
Additional Information

Please note: This tour operates under the “Free Walking Tour model.” The fee covers the website commission. Guests are encouraged to tip the guide $30 USD or 50 AZN in person if they enjoyed the experience.

  • Explore charming alleyways and hear the tales of its residents.
  • Discover hidden meeting spots and the wall of kisses.
  • Learn about Azerbaijan’s…
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Location
Icherisheher
Find the guide holding a sign that says "the Coolest Free Walking Tour of Baku"
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(16 Ratings)
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461tubam
Nov 16, 2024
Really the best walking tour - Abdullah has got to be the most knowledgeable tour guide EVER!!!! He weaved telling the story of Baku’s history so naturally into our conversation and it felt like being shown around town by an old friend rather than a guide. I felt lucky that I was alone on this particular tour, but I imagine that it would have been just as amazing if it were a big group. I enjoyed every aspect and came out with an understanding and respect of the rich culture of the people of Azerbaijan. Best walking tour I’ve EVER done, and I would 100% recommend him. My favorite part???? He takes excellent pictures!
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Rachelse4737jt
Nov 13, 2024
History come to life - The best way to learn a lot of local history from an enthusiastic and fun story telling guide! Abdullah is welcoming and engaging!
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Catherine
Nov 12, 2024
Amazing walking tour in Old City with fantastic guide - Wow. I’ve done a lot of walking tours in cities and this one was terrific! Abdullah is incredibly knowledgeable - he has an encyclopedic memory - and personable. I learned so much about Baku and it’s rich history. I really appreciated his ability to share insights about the larger historical context. A great experience I would highly recommend!
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Departure28532016007
Oct 29, 2024
A wonderful memory to take back home! - Abdulla gave us an amazing tour! With tons of history, this place is best seen with someone loves, lives and breathes the city. He took us to nooks and corners of Baku, its sizzling market, charming old city and many other places. Loved hearing his views, comparing and even challenging sometimes.
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A7664hkonurk
Oct 26, 2024
Best fit guide - He is an amazing young person with extensive knowledge of Azerbaijan. I highly recommend taking him as the guide. He also helps for questions after the tour.
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Rajeshnair
Oct 24, 2024
Great walking tour with Abdullah in Baku. - Had two walks with Abdullah and he was just outstanding.One was a day walk and the second a Night walk. A thorough professional and gentleman, he was dot on time and took all efforts to show us the places in Baku. A very well informed guide, he took us through the history of Azerbaijan, Baku, the culture, art and literature. His story telling technique is fabulous and what he tells us through it will last a life time. Being a walking tour guide myself in India, I was impressed and also learnt from him. Would strongly strongly recommend the " Coolest Free Walking Tour".
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Bijan
Oct 20, 2024
Walking tour of Baku with Abdullah - We recently took a private tour with Abdullah, a medical student in his final year, who speaks excellent English. His knowledge, combined with outstanding presentation skills, made the tour both insightful and engaging. Abdullah has a deep understanding of history, offering unique perspectives that truly bring the experience to life. Having traveled to over 80 countries and taken numerous city tours, we can confidently say that Abdullah is by far the best guide we have ever encountered. If you’re fortunate enough to join one of his tours, consider yourself very lucky
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Vacation606353
Oct 16, 2024
A truly fantastic experience - Abdullah’s historical knowledge and enthusiasm were wonderful. This was such an experience, I would highly recommend it. Abdullah not only has the factual knowledge but he is so thoughtful and engaged, thank you for such a fabulous tour.
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Fa139
Oct 12, 2024
Informative & Enjoyable tour - We had a lovely time Abdullah - thank you for your in depth knowledge of Azerbaijan and the region and the history Good company and informative
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40shamikd
Oct 4, 2024
Great tour to learn the past and the present of the Azerbaijan - I really enjoyed this tour. It is an excellent way to learn about the ancient and modern history of Azerbaijan and how the country got to it's present state. Abdullah has a lot of knowledge and is good at explaining the various stories associated with the monuments in and around the old city of Baku.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).