Baku Soviet & Modern Pop-Culture Free Walking Tour

Overview of the tour in Baku

OVERVIEW
In the Soviet and Modern Pop Culture Tour you explore the social-cultural-leisure heart of the city center of Baku labelled as “Tarqovı” (Nizami Street) and learn about exquisite stories of love and hatred, rise and fall, happiness and tragedy, turmoil and tranquillity, contrast and harmony from confluent times during Soviet Baku.

You will be guided to the social and cultural formation of Fountains Square (then Parapet), Nizami (then Torgovaya), and Khagani (Xəqani; then Molokanskaya) streets in Baku based on real-life stories, urban legends, and myths that have been developed through socialist Soviet and capitalist modern times.


HIGHLIGHTS
– Explore downtown on 2.5 hours walking tour
– Understand the architectural development of modern downtown
– Hear about Urban legends and myths from Soviet Time
– Soak up the atmosphere of modern popular culture
– Spot central pubs and cafés
– Led by a local guide

WHEN
– Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

On arrival

- Meeting Point: Out front of Pizza Hut/KFC at Fountains Square.
- Look for a RED UMBRELLA to recognize the guide.
- We recommend arriving at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the start time.

Things to note

- Operates in all weather conditions except for heavy rain and freezing snow,
- Need at least two people to run the tour,
- Booking is required,

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.