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Baku Old Town & Oil History Walking Tour
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Baku Free Tour
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
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, aka Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and Istiglaliyyet street.
Icherisheher reveals traces of Zoroastrian, Sasanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian cultural influences and meanwhile Istiglaliyyat Street demonstrates how Oil Industry has been a transformative force. As we explore its winding alleyways, you’ll witness how centuries of oriental history and oil heritage have shaped this remarkable city.
You’ll see ancient defensive walls, the iconic Maiden Tower (Giz Galasy), 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a true gem of Azerbaijani architecture, and landmarks representing Belle Epoque, Oil Boom Architecture from the late XIX and early XX century.
HIGHLIGHTS
– Explore the UNESCO sites in Old Town
– Oil Heritage and Oil Barons stories
– 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 licensed local expert guide/10 years of experience
Icherisheher reveals traces of Zoroastrian, Sasanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian cultural influences and meanwhile Istiglaliyyat Street demonstrates how Oil Industry has been a transformative force. As we explore its winding alleyways, you’ll witness how centuries of oriental history and oil heritage have shaped this remarkable city.
You’ll see ancient defensive walls, the iconic Maiden Tower (Giz Galasy), 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a true gem of Azerbaijani architecture, and landmarks representing Belle Epoque, Oil Boom Architecture from the late XIX and early XX century.
HIGHLIGHTS
– Explore the UNESCO sites in Old Town
– Oil Heritage and Oil Barons stories
– 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 licensed local expert guide/10 years of experience
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
- Muhammad Mosque
- Qoşa Qala Qapısı
- Ismailiyya Palace
- Former Taghiyev School for Girls (Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan)
- Baku City Executive Power
- 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
Cancellation policy
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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