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Baku City Tour: Explore Historic Walled Center
4.6
43 Ratings
Baku
Embark on a captivating guided exploration of Baku that delivers the perfect overview of the city. Discover the ancient, historically-walled city center, marvel at the diminutive manuscripts in the Miniature Books Museum. All tours come with a free ride from your hotel in a chauffeured car.
Embark on a captivating guided exploration of Baku that delivers the perfect overview of the city. Discover the ancient, historically-walled city center, marvel at the diminutive manuscripts in the Miniature Books Museum. All tours come with a free ride from your hotel in a chauffeured car.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old City Tours - The tour begins with check-in at the office located in Old City Baku - Icherisheher.
- Gosha Gala Gapysy - The Double Gates (Gosha Gala Gapysy, in Azerbaijani: Qoşa Qala Qapısı) serve as the primary entrance to Icherisheher, the historic Old City of Baku. Constructed in the 12th century, these fortified gates are approximately…
- Old City Tours - The tour begins with check-in at the office located in Old City Baku - Icherisheher.
- Gosha Gala Gapysy - The Double Gates (Gosha Gala Gapysy, in Azerbaijani: Qoşa Qala Qapısı) serve as the primary entrance to Icherisheher, the historic Old City of Baku. Constructed in the 12th century, these fortified gates are approximately 8 meters high and 20 meters wide, playing a crucial role in the city’s ancient defense system. The Double Gates have long symbolized Baku’s rich cultural heritage, linking the old walled city with the modern urban environment.
- Ismailiyya Building - The Ismailiyya Building is located in the Old City.
- Workshop Ali Shamsi - The workshop of Ali Shamsi is situated in the Old City.
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs - The Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a 15th-century palace constructed by the Shirvanshahs, is described by UNESCO as “one of the pearls of Azerbaijan’s architecture.”
- Miniature Books - Home to the largest collection of miniature books in the world.
- Aga Mikayil Bath House - The Hamam (bath-house) was constructed in the 18th century by Haji Agha Mikayil from Shamakhi.
- Muhammad Mosque - The Muhammad Mosque, also known as Siniggala Mosque, was built in the 11th century in the Old City, Baku.
- Juma Mosque - The Juma Mosque, or Friday Mosque, has been operational in Icherisheher since the 12th century.
- Maiden Tower - The Maiden Tower is a 12th-century monument located in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan. Together with the 15th-century Shirvanshahs’ Palace, it forms a group of historic monuments that were listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property.

What's Included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guidance from a professional guide
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guidance from a professional guide
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees (Not required)
- Entrance fees (Not required)
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Old City Tours
Sabir Street
Our office in Old City Baku: Once entered to Old City Baku from the Double Gates, turn right after Information Center. You will see our office after walking up 20 meters in your left.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(43 Ratings)
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Hiteshpachpor
Jan 3, 2025
Nice tour - The Baku old city is very charming and there’s a lot of history associated with it. Our tour guide was Tarlan. He did a great job explaining all the details and showing us all the important parts of the old city. Recommended!
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Global68022295081
Jan 1, 2025
A beautiful walk into the past of Baku - The tour of old city Baku was so informative and loved listening to the history of Baku and Azerbaijan. Our tour guide Terlan was really well informed and a very lovely guy. Thank you
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Jillian
Dec 29, 2024
Ancient Baku - A well thought out tour with a variety of sights. Well worth a visit and value for money. Great guides and very informative. Samir was a knowledgable guide with a sense of humour. Terlan took us on the old City Tour and the City Lights. Infornative and courteous. All our tours have brought Baku to life as well as giving us an insight in the lives ancient and new of Azerbaijanis
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Hiteshkavi
Dec 24, 2024
Excellent Baku Tour from Baku Old City Tour - The City tour is worth visiting with guide like Tarlaan. He explained everything with very good command on English language. It was worth 2 hrs being with him. Highly recommended to people who will be visiting to Baku.
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Akshunyas
Dec 16, 2024
Really great experience - Really enjoyed our tour with Seb he was extremely knowledegable and polite. Great experience would highly reccomed a tour
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Gurudasn2018
Nov 15, 2024
Super experience in old Baku - The old city walk is an amazing experience. I was guided by Terian, a young chap who knew their history well! Do have a freshly squeezed Pomegranate juice, it's very tasty and nourishing.
This tour agency is reliable and good. Thanks.
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Ranaosamaa
Nov 13, 2024
Baku Old City Tour - My name is USAMA. I would to thank Mr. Terlan for guiding us for baku old city tour. I came here with my friend Mr. Farman Ali. It was amazing tour. We enjoyed so much.
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Sherpa35065330491
Nov 11, 2024
Fun short historical - The tour guide, Tarlan, was fluent in English and shared a lot of historical information. The time for the tour was also decent about 2 hrs.
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Lamagirish
Nov 6, 2024
A Lovely Glimpse into the Past Era - This is a must do for everyone visiting Baku! A 12th century fortress which has such charm, elegance and oozing character! Unbelievable really.
Ali our walking tour guide was simply awesome! He was young, enthusiastic, informative, patient and mild mannered. Waited while we shopped from time to time. Helped us with almost everything we asked for. Great guy.
All in all a super good few hours spent in a place of magnificence. Loved the tour.
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574ayushg
Nov 11, 2024
Old baku city walking - It was nice tour by walking of old baku and I personally enjoyed it and I highly recommend this tour to everyone who comes here
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