Embark on a captivating group walking tour of Baku’s Old City, a UNESCO-protected site filled with medieval monuments. Discover the mysterious Maiden Tower, the majestic Shirvanshahs’ Palace, and explore the labyrinth of narrow alleyways, artists’ workshops, and traditional restaurants.
Embark on a captivating group walking tour of Baku’s Old City, a UNESCO-protected site filled with medieval monuments. Discover the mysterious Maiden Tower, the majestic Shirvanshahs’ Palace, and explore the labyrinth of narrow alleyways, artists’ workshops, and traditional restaurants.
- Gosha Gala Tower - Explore Baku’s historic Old City (İçərişəhər). The tour begins at the Double Gate, the main entrance to the Old City.
- Baku Old City - The tour continues through Baku’s ancient Old City (İçərişəhər), which became Azerbaijan’s first UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in December 2000.
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Gosha Gala Tower - Explore Baku’s historic Old City (İçərişəhər). The tour begins at the Double Gate, the main entrance to the Old City.
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Baku Old City - The tour continues through Baku’s ancient Old City (İçərişəhər), which became Azerbaijan’s first UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in December 2000.
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Fortress Walls of Icheri Sheher - Built in the 14th century, this tower was a crucial part of Baku’s fortress wall and defensive structures. The towers were designed to enhance the defense system. On August 2, 2001, it was declared a “national architectural monument” by the Cabinet of Azerbaijan.
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Maiden Tower - Known locally as Giz Galasi, the Maiden Tower is Baku’s most iconic landmark, located in the heart of the Old City. Constructed in the 12th century, its name translates to “Virgin Tower” due to its impenetrability. Entry admission is optional at $9.
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Old Baku Souvenir Shop - Baku’s souvenirs are as vibrant and colorful as Azerbaijan itself. Enjoy ethnic crafts, carpet shops, souvenir weapons, hammered copper dishes, and “armudu”-shaped crystal glasses in the shops and antique boutiques of the Old City.
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Muhammad Mosque - The Muhammad Mosque, also known as Siniggala Mosque, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the 11th century in Icheri Sheher, Baku. It is the first Islamic building in Azerbaijan, named after its minaret, Siniggala, meaning “damaged tower.”
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Juma Mosque - The Juma Mosque, or Friday Mosque, was built in the 16th century. It features a 25-meter-high balcony with ornately decorated parapet panels and stalactite decorations, including inscriptions in
- Professional tour guide services in English and Russian.
- Professional tour guide services in English and Russian.
- Personal expenses
- Shirvanshah palace admission ticket which cost 15 AZN
- Maiden Tower admission ticket which cost 15 AZN
- Personal expenses
- Shirvanshah palace admission ticket which cost 15 AZN
- Maiden Tower admission ticket which cost 15 AZN
Explore Baku’s Old City and walk around this UNESCO-protected site surrounded by 12th-century walls and discover all the amazing things that this marvelous city within a city has for you. The Maiden Tower, Baku’s most mysterious site ,the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, was the 15th-century residence of Azerbaijan’s medieval ruler, mosques, hammams, karvansarays,…
Explore Baku’s Old City and walk around this UNESCO-protected site surrounded by 12th-century walls and discover all the amazing things that this marvelous city within a city has for you. The Maiden Tower, Baku’s most mysterious site ,the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, was the 15th-century residence of Azerbaijan’s medieval ruler, mosques, hammams, karvansarays, divans, palaces, beyond its main attractions, the ‘Inner City,’ as it’s called by the locals, is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways home to some of Baku’s oldest residents, as well as artists’ workshops, souvenir stalls and traditional restaurants serving classic Azerbaijani dishes- will welcome you during your trip here.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.