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Half-Day Baku City Sightseeing Tour: Explore Historic and Modern Landmarks
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17 Ratings
Baku
Discover the historic and modern landmarks of Baku in this engaging half-day city sightseeing tour. Explore the evolution of the city from its establishment in the 5th century to its independence, and capture memorable shots along the way.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Baku Old City - As soon as you meet your guide at the exit of Icharishahar metro station, we will enter Baku Old Town, called “Icharishahar”. Old Town of Baku is a beautiful maze, full of narrow streets, surprising sights, old wooden balconies, stone roads and an atmosphere that you’ll never forget. A discovery by itself, every time you visit this part of the city. Your guide will tell you stories of locals about the Old Town and how it was changed and developed throughout the history.
- Miniature Books - Museum of Miniature Books used to be in the Guinness Books of World Records until recently, but still it has a great collection of miniature and even almost microscopic books. A small museum that will be our first stop on our way to discover more! Please keep in mind that on Mondays this museum is closed.
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs - Next, enter the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, the central part of ancient Shiranshahs kingdom and dive into the spirit of Islamic civilization while passing through the courtyard and king’s private rooms. Get to know the history of the palace and visit the mausoleums that witnessed many troubles for the past two centuries.
- Maiden Tower - Second place we will visit is the most remarkable and mysterious monument – the Maiden Tower, built in the south-east part of the Old Town. Once you immerse yourself into the experience of discovering such extraordinary building, you will know why it is considered as the symbol of Baku.
- Baku Boulevard - Before we head to Baku Boulevard, we will have an hour long lunch break, so you can take some rest, but also enjoy national dishes made by the soulful Azerbaijani people. Our guide will give you few options for lunch and it’s completely up to you what to eat and drink. If you choose Food & Drinks included option when booking, your guide will take you to a national restaurant located in the downtown.
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Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum - After we enter Baku Boulevard, we will head to the Carpet Museum. The museum is a must see if you are in Baku at least for a day.
If booked for Monday, please note that the Carpet Museum is closed, so we will substitute Carpet Museum with another venue. - Baku Funicular - Enjoy the ride in a funicular while getting a short glimpse of Baku city up above from the hills of Baku.
- Flame Towers - Right by the Martyrs’ Lane, you will see the Flame Towers, famous for their unique modern architectural design.
- Martyrs’ Lane - Martyrs’ Alley is an exhibition of Azerbaijanis’ courage against Soviet occupation. Get a glimpse of the end of totalitarian Soviet regime during our visit of Martyrs’ Alley.
- Dagustu Park (Upland Park) - At the Uphill Park, you will get a chance to see stunning view of the city. Great spot for selfies to show off your visit to Azerbaijan! :)
What's Included
- Professional local guide
- Exclusive souvenir postcard
- Entrance tickets to the museums
- All fees and/or taxes
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
Explore the rich history, vibrant present, and promising future of Baku on a Half-Day Baku City Sightseeing Tour. Perfect for both first-time visitors and those eager to learn more about the city, this tour takes you through Baku’s key attractions. You’ll visit the historic “Ichari Shahar” (Old City) and the modern districts, including the inner town, seaside boulevard, and uphill park. Trace Baku’s journey from its origins in the 5th century, through the Soviet era, to its current state. Your guide will show you the city’s most notable monuments and buildings, providing ample opportunities for memorable photos. The Half-Day Baku City Sightseeing Tour covers the main sights in Baku’s central area.
For a seamless and comfortable experience, this tour is ideal. Plus, we offer a 100% money-back guarantee if you’re not completely satisfied!
Location
Icherisheher
The 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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(17 Ratings)
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Marcartur80
Aug 4, 2024
Baku old town - Great walking through Baku old town with our excellent guide Gunay. She is really smart and kindly explained us different things about Baku.
Thanks a lot.
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Vyacheslav_l
Aug 1, 2024
A very nice tour and excellent tour guide. - The tour guide Gunay was on time and super professional. The tour it self was very informative and all the information was given in a very nice manner. I would recommend and use this service again. Thank you!
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Jln448
Jul 4, 2024
Fantastic guide and interesting sights - I had a really good time on the half-day tour. I expected to be part of a small group but ended up being the only one. Gunay was a fantastic guide. She was very prompt and professional, yet still personable and fun. She did an excellent job of explaining the different sights and was willing and able to answer any questions I asked. The pacing of the activities was also good. We saw a lot but the schedule never felt rushed. I highly recommend this tour.
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Rodneya38
Jun 5, 2024
Excellent Tour ! - I had excellent Half Day Baku Sightseeing Tour with Baku Tours and Guide Gunay. Gunay was prompt, very knowledgeable, and accommodating. She went the extra mile to make sure I had adequate time at each site to ask questions ,and take photos. Gunay clearly has a passion for her beautiful city and for sharing it with others ! Very pleasant experience ! Highly recommend Baku Tours and Gunay as your Guide.
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Antonio_f
May 8, 2023
Baku at a glance - We had a wonderful half-day visit (almost 7 hours!) with Gunay of Baku Explorer. She was competent, funny and bright. We visited most of the main sites in downtown Baku, including the Old Town, the Palace, the Tower, took a cable ride to the Flames and generally had a perfect day. The pace was smooth and relaxe. My wife and I highly recommend this walking tour!
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Mnbenedict
Oct 27, 2022
Great experience with a local touch - I took this tour as a part of solo travelling through many countries and I must say, this has been one of the good ones. The tour guide (Azay) has great knowledge of the historical sites and its very helpful with other off-tour requests. Also, Azay is very proficient in English and Spanish, which makes the tour even easier to follow and not miss details, if you come from America. Great tour experience with a friendly local guide that feels like a friend.
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Linda_a
Oct 14, 2022
Great experience with Heydar - What a wonderful walking tour experience . My guide Heydar was very knowledgeable about history and the places. I enjoyed seeing and understanding about Baku. I highly recommend.
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A7673wgheatherp
Mar 19, 2020
Great Tour - My husband and I did a full day tour with Baku Tours. We had an excellent day and our guide had so much knowledge about this great city. We would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Baku
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Venkat
Sep 19, 2019
Superb walking tour of Bakuour - Excellent guide Shaheen took us around for 7 hours explaining everything in great detail and meticulously. Saw pretty much every major sight in Baku
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Darryltansoonann
Jun 17, 2022
Excellent guide - Our young guide, Heydar, was an excellent host for any first time visitor to Baku. His knowledge of Baku and its history was amazing.
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