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Baku Old City Tour: Explore Historic Landmarks including Double Gates, Maiden Tower, and More
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This 3-hour Old City walking tour is the perfect introduction to both the historic and contemporary sides of Baku. Our guide will share the city’s history and its various stages of development. We start by meeting our guests in front of the Double Gates, where the tour begins.
This 3-hour Old City walking tour is the perfect introduction to both the historic and contemporary sides of Baku. Our guide will share the city’s history and its various stages of development. We start by meeting our guests in front of the Double Gates, where the tour begins.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gosha Gala Tower - Our guide will meet you in front of Gosha Gala Gates and accompany you to the Old city where you will discover top attractions of Baku Old Town.
- House of Baku Khans - The guide will take you to the House of Baku Khans which once had been the Palace, bath-house and garden of Baku’s 18th-century khans.
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- Gosha Gala Tower - Our guide will meet you in front of Gosha Gala Gates and accompany you to the Old city where you will discover top attractions of Baku Old Town.
- House of Baku Khans - The guide will take you to the House of Baku Khans which once had been the Palace, bath-house and garden of Baku’s 18th-century khans.
- Bukhara Caravanserai - Caravanserais have been one of the most important elements of Estern architecture. Bukhara caravanserai in Baku is an example of an open type caravanserai. It was built late in the XV century and surved as a place to stay overnight for the merchants and travellers from Central Asia.
- Qız Qalası - Maiden Tower in Baku is considered a symbol of the capital of Azerbaijan. Known locally as Giz Galasi (Qiz Qalasi), it is located in the heart of the old city known as Icheri Sheher and is truly one-of-a-kind.
- Muhammad Mosque - Located in the historical part of Baku, Muhammad’s mosque was severely damaged in the 18th century when a fleet of Russian ships shelled the city. It is also known as Siniggala (damaged tower) mosque.
- Juma Mosque - Juma Mosque in Baku, built atop the remains of a Zoroastrian temple, is an iconic attraction in Azerbaijan and one of the main mosques of the capital.
- Miniature Books - This is an unusual museum whose exhibits fit easily into the palm of your hand. The museum, which entered the Guinness Book of Records as the largest collection of miniature books in the world, has long been a popular place among tourists.
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs - The Palace of Shirvanshahs is unique architectural landmark, it is known as “The pearl of Azerbaijan Architecture” and is among World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Now it’s announced as the museum and you can see amazing exhibits of that epoch there: jewelry made for women and horses, things own by Shirvanshahs and other famous people.
What's Included
- Professional guide included
- Professional guide included
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Admission fees
- Lunch
- Admission fees
Location
Gala Gapisi
Cavadxan
Meeting point is right in front of Double Gates ( Qosha qala).
A guide will have a badge with a logo of Bag Baku tour
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
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Dav_casco
Jun 7, 2023
Recommended - We had a lovely experience. Valeh has guided us and explained everything in a nice way. The team is very flexible and available to find the best solution to your needs. Recommended!
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Boj
Jul 18, 2022
Must-see in Baku - Most important sites in Old Baku are the Maiden Tower, Palace and the city walls. Mr. Valeh explained the historic importance of the place.
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