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Baku's Old Town Led by Expert Guide: History Versus Modern Facts
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Duration
2h 30min
Meeting point
Out front of KFC at Fountains Square
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
OVERVIEW
Join us on a fascinating walk led by a guide featured on Lonely Planet, CNN Travel & BBC Travel through the Walled City of Baku Icherisheher, also known as the Old Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has stood the test of time.
This living, breathing open-air museum reveals traces of Zoroastrian, Sasanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian cultural influences. As we explore its winding alleyways, you’ll witness how centuries of history and heritage have shaped this remarkable city.
You’ll see ancient defensive walls, the iconic Maiden Tower (Giz Galasy), and many other structures dating as far back as the 6th–7th centuries BC, including the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs — a true gem of Azerbaijani architecture.
HIGHLIGHTS
– Explore the UNESCO sites in Old Town
– Understand social dynamics of city life
– Soak up the atmosphere in the oldest part of the city
– Food&drink venue recommendations
– Architecture, History, Politics
– Small group experience
– Led by a licensed local expert guide
Join us on a fascinating walk led by a guide featured on Lonely Planet, CNN Travel & BBC Travel through the Walled City of Baku Icherisheher, also known as the Old Town a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has stood the test of time.
This living, breathing open-air museum reveals traces of Zoroastrian, Sasanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian cultural influences. As we explore its winding alleyways, you’ll witness how centuries of history and heritage have shaped this remarkable city.
You’ll see ancient defensive walls, the iconic Maiden Tower (Giz Galasy), and many other structures dating as far back as the 6th–7th centuries BC, including the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs — a true gem of Azerbaijani architecture.
HIGHLIGHTS
– Explore the UNESCO sites in Old Town
– Understand social dynamics of city life
– Soak up the atmosphere in the oldest part of the city
– Food&drink venue recommendations
– Architecture, History, Politics
– Small group experience
– Led by a licensed local expert guide
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 4 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Icherisheher
- Maiden Tower
- Palace of The Shirvanshahs
- Fountains Square
- Muhammad Mosque
- Museum of Miniature Books
- Qoşa Qala Qapısı
- Azerxalca Carpet Showroom
- Haji Gayib bathhouse
- Two storied Caravanserai
- Sightseeing Tour
- Licensed tour guide
- Food&Drink Recommendations
Our Guides
Gani Nasirov
On arrival
- Our Meeting Point is out front of KFC at Fountains Square;
- Arrive 10 MINUTES prior to the start time;
- Look for a RED UMBRELLA to recognize the guide;
- Once the tour start, we won't be able to answer calls or SMS.
Things to note
- Operates in all weather conditions except for heavy rain and freezing snow;
- Need at least four (4) people to run tour;
- Stairs of old town cause difficulty for a wheelchair user;
- Once the tour start, we won't be able to answer calls;
- End Point: Fountains Square
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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2017 3rd Best Free Tour in Asia
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