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Baku Free Tour: Explore Historic Icherisheher
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Provided by:
Nurana Hasanova
Duration
2h 30min
Languages
English
Meeting point
Gosha Gala Gates
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Tour Itinerary with Nurana H.
1. Double Fortress Gates & The Underground Hamam. The Entrance: Meet Nurana at the historic Gosha Gala Gates to discuss the ancient defensive walls.
The Descent: Step directly into the recently excavated 17th-Century Underground Hamam (Yeraltı Hamam) located right by the gates. Nurana will explain the subterranean engineering and the bathing rituals of Silk Road travelers.
2. Trade Markets & Historic Caravanserais. Walk past the traditional outdoor trade markets, vibrant with Azerbaijani carpets, copper lanterns, spices, and antique trinkets.
3. The Narrow Labyrinth & The Muqam Club. Dive deep into the narrow labyrinth of residential alleys. These winding, dead-end streets were purposefully designed to confuse invading armies. Emerge at the Mugam Club, a beautifully restored 16th-century caravansarai.
4. Architectural Icons:
Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası): View Baku’s most mysterious architectural symbol and hear the local legends surrounding its construction.
5. Shah Palace & The Royal Crest
Stop outside the Shah Palace.
The Grand Finale: Conclude the walk at the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the 15th-century.
1. Double Fortress Gates & The Underground Hamam. The Entrance: Meet Nurana at the historic Gosha Gala Gates to discuss the ancient defensive walls.
The Descent: Step directly into the recently excavated 17th-Century Underground Hamam (Yeraltı Hamam) located right by the gates. Nurana will explain the subterranean engineering and the bathing rituals of Silk Road travelers.
2. Trade Markets & Historic Caravanserais. Walk past the traditional outdoor trade markets, vibrant with Azerbaijani carpets, copper lanterns, spices, and antique trinkets.
3. The Narrow Labyrinth & The Muqam Club. Dive deep into the narrow labyrinth of residential alleys. These winding, dead-end streets were purposefully designed to confuse invading armies. Emerge at the Mugam Club, a beautifully restored 16th-century caravansarai.
4. Architectural Icons:
Maiden Tower (Qız Qalası): View Baku’s most mysterious architectural symbol and hear the local legends surrounding its construction.
5. Shah Palace & The Royal Crest
Stop outside the Shah Palace.
The Grand Finale: Conclude the walk at the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the 15th-century.
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:
- Museum of Miniature Books
- Maiden Tower
- Haji Bani Bath complex
- Palace of The Shirvanshahs
- Shah Palace Hotel
- Mugam Klub Restaurant
- Old City
- Bukhara Caravanserai
- Art Garden
On arrival
Meet Nurana right at the main stone portals of the Old City to kick off the journey with an introduction to the medieval defensive wall.
Things to note
Kindly be informed that this tour does not cover any entrance tickets.
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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