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Baku Old City & Modern Contrasts Free Tour
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Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
Icherisheher
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
This free walking tour is a relaxed way to get to know Baku beyond the guidebooks. We start inside the Old City, where everyday life continues among stone walls, mosques, caravanserais, and narrow streets that have barely changed for centuries. As we walk, you’ll hear stories about Baku’s past as a Silk Road city, its connection to fire and Zoroastrian beliefs, and how oil transformed a small walled town into a booming capital. The tour also touches on the Soviet period and what life in Azerbaijan is like today. We explore key spots in Icherisheher, including the Old City gates, quiet courtyards, the area around the Maiden Tower, and the exterior of the Shirvanshah Palace, while taking time to notice local details most visitors miss. We finish near the Old City with views toward modern Baku and the Caspian Sea, showing how old and new exist side by side. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want an honest, friendly introduction to the city.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Old City Baku
- Great Silk Road Network. Azerbaijan. Baku
- Icherisheher Tourism Information Center
- Maiden Tower
- Palace of The Shirvanshahs
On arrival
The tour starts at the Icherisheher entrance toward the Old City walls. Your guide will be waiting outside near the entrance. Try to arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time.
Things to note
Please wear comfortable shoes, as the Old City has uneven cobblestone streets.
The tour involves moderate walking.
If you cannot attend, please cancel your booking in advance, so others can join.
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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