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Essential Baku Highlights Walking Tour

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Arif
Quality Verified Registered on May 30, 2022

As the team of Baku City Tours we have been working hard since 2018, serving Baku and Baku lovers with our in depth & up-to-date content on Azerbaijan’s culture, food and lifestyle.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Walking tour in the Old City of Baku which is a core part of the city. Discovering medieval age and 19th-century heritage of the city.

This free walking tour will cover the main attractions in the city.  You will explore the historic Baku streets with the best local guides.
The tour will start from Nizami street and proceed to Old Town (Icherisheher) meanwhile reflecting on Baku’s past and continuing with the downtown part showing the architectural buildings from the Oil boom Period. You will go through the main architectural buildings that were built both by oil barons and Soviet rulers and you will visit Shirvansah’s Palace. 


We will also taste the tea and typical sweets ( Baklava, Jam, etc) during the tour.
Are you going to lose it? We wait for you in Baku!

Itinerary: 

  1. Fountains Square
  2. Old City
  3. Double Gates
  4. Maiden Tower
  5. Juma Mosque
  6. Mohammad Mosque 
  7. Shirvannsah”s Palace
  8. Miniature Book Museum
  9. Ismailliyya Building 
  10. Happiness Palace

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    9R8Q+P57, Baku, Azerbaijan
    9R8Q+P57, Baku, Azerbaijan
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    Baku City Tour's office ( behind the bvulgari Shop)

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    Free admission
    Qoşa Qala Qapısı

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Matthew 31 May 2024
London

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Travelled in couple - May 2024
Excellent walking tours Informative & fun. Recommend
Joanne 27 May 2024
Warrington

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Travelled in group - May 2024
The tour was planned for 10:00 . When I got there there was no guide . They did not message to cancel which was annoying
Lindsay 17 May 2024
Loudon

Guided by Aysu
Travelled in couple - May 2024
This was a fantastic tour with Aysu. She was very passionate and knowledgeable about her city Baku. I had a lot of fun asking her questions about Baku past and present. It helped me understand the history and highlights of the city before I spent more time here. Highly recommend.
Dan 17 May 2024
Madrid

Guided by Aysu
Travelled alone - May 2024
Aysu is a superb guide, I'd highly recommend her.
Ioannis 13 May 2024
Luxembourg

Guided by Aysu
Travelled in group - May 2024
Nice tour of Baku old city. Aysu was a good guide and provided a lot of information.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 75 people.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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