Baku City Walking Tour: Explore Modern and Historical Areas with a Local Guide
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Baku
Discover the modern and historical areas of Baku on an award-winning walking tour. Explore the Old Town, Maiden Tower, Nizami street, and Baku Boulevard with a knowledgeable local guide.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Istiglaliyyat Street - Right after meeting you at Icharishahar metro station, your guide will give you a brief welcoming introduction of the city and the tour. We will start walking by the historical landmarks that shaped the look of Baku since early 1900s and learn how such diversity endured tragic and thrilling events.
- Baku Old City - Entering the Old City Walls of Baku, we will learn more about historical division of the city and daily life of modest Bakuvians.
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs - This tour would be incomplete without a short stop by Shirvanshahs’ Palace, the residence of ancient Azerbaijani kingdom. Dive into Islamic civilization and Medieval times.
- Maiden Tower - Another attraction we won’t miss is the Maiden Tower, built in the south-east part of Icharishahar. Hear about its history and legends standing behind it.
- Nizami str. /Tarqovi - Soon after seeing the Maiden Tower, we will head to the central Torgovaya street, which once has been the main trading street of Baku and where people from all classes, religions and nations would meet.
- Baku Boulevard - Our last stop will be Baku Seaside Boulevard. The tour guide will give you useful tips to magnify your memorable experience in Baku.
What's Included
- In-person guide
Additional Information
The acclaimed Baku Walking Tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Baku’s contemporary and historical districts, making it an excellent experience for first-time visitors. Guided by a local expert, you’ll be taken to the city’s gems like the Old Town, Maiden Tower, Nizami Street (formerly Torgovaya), and the Baku Boulevard. You’ll get to hear fascinating tales of how oil discovery and subsequent mining transformed the lives of the people and the city’s appearance over the years. The Baku Walking Tour serves as an ideal initial exposure for those visiting Baku for the first time to understand what the city has in store.
Location
Icherisheher
Tour departs from the exit of Icharishahar metro station. Your guide will have a badge with their name and Baku Tours logo on it. See the image for the exact meeting point: http://bit.ly/IchariMeet
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Liner1516
Sep 9, 2023
Great morning tour - My tour guide Gunay was a pleasure to get to know, I was the only one on the tour so we had a lot of time to talk and walk around the city. I had a wonderful time!
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Markthetraveller18
Jul 3, 2023
Best of having a walking tour. - Thank you Arif Seyidov for a wonderful time with us. I have a learned alot especially the history of baku and the whole azerbaijan becauase of you.
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Temardel
Aug 18, 2022
Great tour around Baku city center - Great experience, our guide Azay was a friendly man. Very interesting tour around the old city and boulevar zone. We would recommended it with no doubt. Top!
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Macedoporai
Aug 10, 2022
Amazing walking tour - Azay was really nice !
He was very friendly and the walking tour was amazing.
I really recommend. I hope to come back to Baku and do other tour.
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