Baku City Walking Tour: Explore Modern and Historical Areas with a Local Guide

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 learn more
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
  • Exclusive souvenir postcard
  • In-person guide
Additional Information

The award-winning Walking Tour of Baku covers both modern and historical areas of Baku that will be a great treat for first-time visitors. Your local guide will lead you to the jewels of the city, including the Old Town, Maiden Tower, Nizami street (old Torgovaya), as well as Baku Boulevard. Hear the stories how discovery and further exploitation of oil changed people’s lives and look of the city through the centuries. Baku Walking Tour is a perfect introduction for first time visitors to discover what Baku has to offer. If you’re looking for a hassle-free and comfortable tour, this experience is for you. We guarantee customer satisfaction and 100% money back guarantee.

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
5.0
(5 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
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!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
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.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
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!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
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.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today