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Baku Old Town&Oil Heritage Free Walking Tour

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Registered on November 12, 2017

Baku Free Tour is a team of passionate locals guides, armed with an contagious enthusiasm for Baku's past, present, and hidden gems. We do our best to help you immersing into the soul of Azerbaijan's captivating capital, BAKU. Forget the sterile museum tours and guidebooks; join us on a journey through history, culture, and the vibrant tapestry of everyday life that makes Baku tick. Whether you're a history and architecture buff, a foodie, or simply an adventurer seeking to connect with a new place, we invite you to join us on an unforgettable journey through Baku. Come explore with open eyes, open hearts, and empty stomachs!

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

OVERVIEW
This tour offers a walk through the most historic sightseeing highlights of Baku, the Fountains Square, the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Walled Old Town of Baku (Icherisheher) and Istiglaliyyat street with insights on Baku’s past and the transformation brought by oil barons and their quest for personal glory and fame.

You will also get an introduction to the social, cultural, and political aspects of everyday life in Baku on the background of stories based on the real-life of oil barons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as well as soviet and modern times.

HIGHLIGHTS
– Explore the UNESCO sites and Istiglaliyyat street
– Hear urban myths about prominent Oil Barons
– Understand social dynamics of city life
– Soak up the atmosphere in the oldest part of the city
– Cosmopolitan culture in Baku
– Architecture, History, Politics and Heritage
– Small group experience
– Led by a licensed local guide

ATTACTIONS
– UNESCO World heritage sites in Old Town
– Maiden Tower
– Shirvanshahs Palace
– Town Hall
– Palace of Happiness
– Ismayiliyya Palace
– Nizami Park
and many more

 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. 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    9RCP+28F, Nizami St, Baku, Azerbaijan
    9RCP+28F, Nizami St, Baku, Azerbaijan
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    Red umbrella in front of KFC at Fountains Square

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Qoşa Qala Qapısı
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Bakı xanlarının sarayı kompleksi
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Maiden Tower
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Muhammad Mosque
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Shirvanshaks' Palace
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Icherisheher
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Museum of Miniature Books
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Keçmiş Tağıyev Qızlar Məktəbi (Əlyazmalar İnstitutu)
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Səadət Sarayı
  • 10
    Outside visit
    Bakı Şəhər İcra Hakimiyyəti
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Ismailiyya Palace
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Nizami Museum of Azerbaijan Literature
  • 13
    Outside visit
    Fountains Square

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

86 ratings
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4.96
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4.85
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4.93
Quality
4.96
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Olusola 11 Apr 2024
Helsinki

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
Had one of the best tours with the guru. We learnt so much, he gave us important information. The guru even went further ahead by giving us recommendation on places and restaurant to visit in Baku. He is professional and has a great sense of humor
Milan 25 Mar 2024
Vienna

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Travelled in group - Mar 2024
A great discovery of the old-town Baku with lots of information and a great list of recommendations and even some phrases to use during our travels. Thanks to our guide who was well-informed, fun and had the patience of a saint.
Andreu 07 Mar 2024
Barcelona

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Travelled alone - Mar 2024
He has been so nice and explained everything so well. Also he answered all my questions. Very happy with everything. Thanks!
Christine 25 Feb 2024
Zürich

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Travelled alone - Feb 2024
Wir waren eine kleine Gruppe und haben ganz viele wertvolle Informationen erhalten. Würde jedem empfehlen, diese Tour zu machen - auch die Restaurant Tipps helfen sehr.
Manon 29 Jan 2024
Dubai

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Travelled in couple - Jan 2024
The tour was great and our guide was amazing! Lot of knowledge, perfect English, nice humour, we absolutely loved it! Thank you so much
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is 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.
Payment methods
Only cash payment is accepted.
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