Baku Old Town and Oil History Walking Tour

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

ATTACTIONS
– Fortress Wall (Why and How Baku was founded)

– Maiden Tower (Iconic Landmark)

– Muhammad Mosque (Religion in Azerbaijan)

– Murad’s Gate (Regional Politics)

– Shirvanshahs Palace (Azerbaijani Classical Architecture)

– Miniature Book Museum (Book art)

– Town Hall (Baku’s transformation)

– Institute of Manuscripts (New nations was born)

– Ismailiyya Palace (Soviet Layers)

– Fountains Square (Food Recommendations)

 IMPORTANT NOTICE
– At least four (4) people required to run the tour
– The stairs in old town cause obstacles for people with wheelchair users and with walking difficulties.
– Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the start time.
– END POINT: FOUNTAINS SQUARE