Baku Old City Tour: Small Group Exploration of Historical Monuments

Discover the historical monuments of Baku Old City on a small group tour. Explore the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs Palace, and more with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Maiden Tower - Experience a 2-hour tour of Baku’s old city with a small group of up to 8 people. Note that entrance fees to the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahs Palace are separate and not included in the tour price (approximately 15 AZN each). Enjoy personalized and professional attention from your local tour guide as you explore the top attractions of Baku Old Town. Learn about the main and unique monuments, including the Maiden Tower, the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the courtyard known as “Divankhana”, mosques and minarets, caravansaries, and baths. Old Baku is filled with treasures that will leave lasting memories. The Baku Old Town Walking Tour offers insights into the rich history of Baku’s oriental side. If you are the only participant, please book at least 60 minutes before the tour starts.

You can also explore our other tours such as:

  • Palace of the Shirvanshahs - Built in the 15th century, the Shirvanshah Palace in Baku served the rulers of Shirvan after the capital moved from Shemakha to Baku. The complex includes the palace, tomb, mosque, divanhane, mausoleum of Sayyid Yahya Bakuvi, bath, eastern portal, and the gate of Murad (16th century). The main palace building, started in 1411 by Shirvanshah Sheikh Ibrahim I and continued by his son Khalilullah I, features a unique design with about fifty rooms connected by narrow spiral staircases. The ground floor, used by servants and for storage, remains as it was in the 15th century. The facade facing the front yard is more austere compared to other buildings. Near the palace is a mosque with an inscription under the minaret’s stalactite belt. The Divan-Khane, used for ambassador receptions and meetings, is one of Azerbaijan’s most beautiful architectural monuments. Declared a museum in 1964, the complex is a popular tourist site.
  • Miniature Books - Located in the old city, the Museum of Miniature Books holds the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of miniature books. Created by Zarifa Salahova over 30 years, the museum opened on April 2, 2002, and features over 5,600 books from 66 countries. Entrance is free.
  • Juma Mosque - Built on the ruins of ancient pagan buildings, the Juma Mosque in Icheri-sheher has been functioning since the 12th century. Funded by Baku philanthropist Khadja Shikhali Dadashev in 1899, the mosque was built on the site of a fire worshipers’ temple. The mosque’s conical dome, supported by four central pillars, is of special interest.
  • Baku Old City - Explore the old city area.
  • Vahid Monument - Visit the monument to Azerbaijani satiric poet Aliaga Vahid.
  • Bukhara Caravanserai - Discover the Bukhara Caravanserai.
  • St. Bartholomew Church - See the remains of St. Bartholomew Church in Baku.
  • Quadrangular Tower - Visit the Quadrangular Tower.
  • Muhammad Mosque - Built in 1078-1079, the Muhammad Mosque is a historical site.
  • Workshop Ali Shamsi - Visit the workshop of famous Azerbaijani artist Ali Shamsi.
  • Gosha Gala Tower - See the main gate of Baku Old City.
  • Aga Mikayil Bath House - Experience the Aga Mikayil Public Bath House.
  • Museum of Ethnography and Archeology - Visit the Azerbaijan Archaeology and Ethnography Museum.
  • Multani Caravansarai - Discover the Multani Caravansarai.
  • House of Baku Khans - Visit the House of Baku Khans.
  • Baku Marionette Theatre - Enjoy a show at the Baku Marionette Theatre.
  • House Museum of Vagif Mustafazadeh - Learn about the Azerbaijani jazz musician at his house museum.
  • Khanagah - Explore the Khanagah Complex or old Market square.
  • Beyler Mosque - Visit the Baylar Mosque in Old City, Baku.
What's Included
  • Information about the monuments
  • Conversation
  • Local tour guide
What's Not Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Dinner
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on a Baku ancient city exploration tailored for a cozy gathering of no more than 12 participants. This intimate 2-hour excursion doesn’t include entrance fees to the iconic Maiden Tower and the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, which are to be paid separately and are approximately 15AZN each. Benefit from the undivided attention of your local guide, who will provide in-depth knowledge about Baku’s premier historical sites. Discover architectural wonders such as the impressive Maiden Tower, the regal Palace of Shirvanshahs, the traditional “Divankhana” courtyard, various mosques and minarets, old-school caravansaries, and historic baths. The Old Baku promenade will enthrall you with its hidden gems, delivering memories that will last a lifetime. Dive into the storied past of the Baku’s eastern heritage through this walking tour. For solo adventurers, please secure your booking at least one hour before the tour commences.

Location
Sabir Statue
улица Истиглалият
İn front of the Sabir's monument at Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden. Garden locates in front of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic.İf you have any difficulties about the meeting point you can write from Whatsapp to us or call
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Virginiamur
Jul 19, 2024
Baku awesome city - The tour was very very good Emin gave us many tips and took us to beautiful spots to take awesome pictures. Great guide tour.
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588mattv
Jul 1, 2024
Good walk around the old city - Emir was really clear and informatime and gave us advice on what was worth going to and what was not. Gave us advice on good places to eat. Great tour
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Manal_k
Jul 1, 2024
Lovely Overview of Old Baku - I flew to Baku for a quick weekend trip and wanted to have a balance of learning and time to explore. This was the perfect 2 hour overview of old Baku that gave me a great sense of the history, and the lay of the land so I could do some solo exploring later. Our group's tour guide Emin was extremely knowledgeable on the history and also gave us great tips from a local's perspective. Would def recommend!
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Parthp640
Jul 1, 2024
Amazing tour with Travelway Azerbaijan. - Amazing tour with Travelway Azerbaijan. Afghan was so upto date with his knowledge and extremely nice person. He took us around the city very nicely and took his time to explain everything. I would highly recommended to take this tour with Afghan!
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Tasha90x
Jun 20, 2024
A fantastic tour with a fabulous guide - What an incredible tour! Emin was an extremely knowledgeable tour guide who knew the answer the every question and all the hidden spots to share with the group. He was funny, attentive and informative. I would highly recommend this tour if you are into history, learning about new countries and walking!
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Elder
Jun 20, 2024
Great intro to Baku’s history - In only 2 hours, tour guide Emin provided a great overview of the history and significance behind various monuments and buildings within the Old City. Great experience for first-time visitors!
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62amrutab
Jun 20, 2024
Fantastic tour - Emin was a great guide for our walking tour of Baku, old city. It was a good paced walk, even my children could cope up. The route and the information given was great. Emin is friendly. He even clicked our snaps at few places. It was a wonderful tour
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Elder_a
Jun 18, 2024
Experience Baku’s history - In only 2 hours, tour guide Emin shared many key sights and treasures of information about various landmarks. Worth the visit!
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T0lup
Jun 13, 2024
Witty, professional and knowledgeable - Great historical site and Emin has a deep knowledge of the area. He was also quite witty and gave good recommendations for food and other places to visit. He was nice enough to help take amazing pictures too. Overall, I recommend.
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B_hartzell
Jun 12, 2024
Emit the guide is the best! - Fantastic tour but also a tremendous value. Cannot recommend enough. Emit, our guide, shared historical insights, knew his facts, answered questions, paced the tour well, used humor well, took photos for each tour member at key spots (& knew the best places to take photos), & shared tips to save money on other sites & even a great restaurant recommendation.
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