Oil boom, Soviet & Polish legacy in Baku architecture
Free walking tour starting at 10:15, in October 2026: Museum of Miniature Books, Maiden Tower and Icherisheher.
3 hours
English
Description
Hi my name is Zaman and I am working since 2018 as licensed tour guide and we will be happy to organise amazing tour for you in our beautiful country Our tour basically will depend on 3 main highlights and all destinations will share with you to make detailed imagination about our tour for you Our tour basically will start in Nizami street will be our meeting pint and will head to Old city İçərişəhər to discover main highlights of old city
Nizami monument
Double gates Old city İçərişəhər
Former government house
Polish legacy sightseeings:
Ismailiyya palace
Palace of happiness
Baku city executive power
İçərişəhər metro station
Tağıyev's Girls school
Polish architects memorial street
Phlarmony park
Puppet theater
Polish architects house
Soviet architectural heritage
Pearl Cafe monument
16 Tour ends in Nizami street
Tour starts : Nizami street Nizami monument Tour finishes: Nizami street Nizami monument Walking :4-5km Duration:3 hours Free walking tour based on tips
Pls do reservation at least minimum 3 hours before and as we are part of Europe pls do tip payments according European tips rates
Professional licensed tour guide in Baku working since 2017
I will try my bests to organise amazing city tour for our guests and will try to show all amazing destinations
Meeting point:9R9P+R34, Baku, AzerbaijanI'll be waiting in Nizami Ganjavi Monument.
In my hands will be notebook written on it "Tour guide" & Polish legacy in Baku book Open in Google Maps →
1
Outside visit
Nizami StreetFascinating European style street
2
Outside visit
Qoşa Qala QapısıAncient entrance gates of Old city
Meeting point:9R9P+R34, Baku, AzerbaijanI'll be waiting in Nizami Ganjavi Monument.
In my hands will be notebook written on it "Tour guide" & Polish legacy in Baku book Open in Google Maps →
1
Outside visit
Nizami StreetFascinating European style street
2
Outside visit
Qoşa Qala QapısıAncient entrance gates of Old city
3
Outside visit
Maiden TowerUNESCO world heritage list
4.86
7 reviews
Professionalism
4.71
Entertainment
4.71
Communication
4.57
Quality
4.86
Route
4.86
Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and €50 per participant.
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Zaman was wonderful! I learned so much! I was walking by the different places later on and I felt so educated about Baku architecture. Thank you Zaman!!!
Andrea
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Andrzej
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Izabela
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Monica
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Traveled alone
June 2026
Zaman was wonderful! I learned so much! I was walking by the different places later on and I felt so educated about Baku architecture. Thank you Zaman!!!
Andrea
9 Reviews
Andrzej
1 Review
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Izabela
4 Reviews
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Traveled as couple
May 2026
A genuinely unique itinerary covering aspects of Baku that most guides completely overlook. Zaman is knowledgeable and flexible.
Traveled as couple
December 2025
We've had an opportunity to take part in the tour devoted to the Polish heritage in the heart of Baku: totally must-have if you are from Poland and/or interested in the influence of the European architects in the capital city of Azerbajian. Lots of surprising facts on the Polish influence and how they contributed to the local society ☺️
Mieliśmy okazję wziąć udział w tourze na temat Polskiego dziedzictwa w samym sercu Baku: must have jeśli jesteś z Polski i/lub jeśli ciekawi Cię wpływ europejskiej architektury na stolicę Azerbejdżanu. Dużo ciekawostek o polskich wpływach i o tym, jak przyczyniły się do rozwoju lokalnej społeczności ☺️
Traveled as couple
November 2025
We had the pleasure of exploring Baku with our guide Zaman during the “Soviet & Polish legacy in Baku architecture” tour, and it was an outstanding experience! Zaman shared his knowledge in a very engaging and passionate way. He has an impressive command of history, remembers dates perfectly, and connects facts in a way that truly captures your attention.
We were genuinely surprised by how significant the influence of Polish architects was on the development of Baku’s architecture - and Zaman explained it all brilliantly. Thanks to him, we discovered a completely new perspective on the city.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in history, architecture, or culture - especially with Zaman as your guide!
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Mieliśmy przyjemność zwiedzać Baku z naszym przewodnikiem Zamanem podczas wycieczki „Soviet & Polish legacy in Baku architecture” i było to naprawdę wyjątkowe doświadczenie! Zaman opowiadał w niezwykle ciekawy sposób, z ogromną pasją i wiedzą. Doskonale zna historię miasta, świetnie pamięta daty i potrafi łączyć fakty w sposób, który naprawdę wciąga.
Byliśmy zaskoczeni, jak duży wpływ mieli polscy architekci na kształtowanie architektury Baku - Zaman potrafi to znakomicie pokazać i wyjaśnić. Dzięki niemu spojrzeliśmy na miasto z zupełnie innej perspektywy.
Zdecydowanie polecamy tę wycieczkę wszystkim zainteresowanym historią, architekturą i kulturą - a zwłaszcza z Zamanem jako przewodnikiem!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
June 2026
Zaman was wonderful! I learned so much! I was walking by the different places later on and I felt so educated about Baku architecture. Thank you Zaman!!!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
May 2026
A genuinely unique itinerary covering aspects of Baku that most guides completely overlook. Zaman is knowledgeable and flexible.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
December 2025
We've had an opportunity to take part in the tour devoted to the Polish heritage in the heart of Baku: totally must-have if you are from Poland and/or interested in the influence of the European architects in the capital city of Azerbajian. Lots of surprising facts on the Polish influence and how they contributed to the local society ☺️
Mieliśmy okazję wziąć udział w tourze na temat Polskiego dziedzictwa w samym sercu Baku: must have jeśli jesteś z Polski i/lub jeśli ciekawi Cię wpływ europejskiej architektury na stolicę Azerbejdżanu. Dużo ciekawostek o polskich wpływach i o tym, jak przyczyniły się do rozwoju lokalnej społeczności ☺️
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
November 2025
We had the pleasure of exploring Baku with our guide Zaman during the “Soviet & Polish legacy in Baku architecture” tour, and it was an outstanding experience! Zaman shared his knowledge in a very engaging and passionate way. He has an impressive command of history, remembers dates perfectly, and connects facts in a way that truly captures your attention.
We were genuinely surprised by how significant the influence of Polish architects was on the development of Baku’s architecture - and Zaman explained it all brilliantly. Thanks to him, we discovered a completely new perspective on the city.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in history, architecture, or culture - especially with Zaman as your guide!
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Mieliśmy przyjemność zwiedzać Baku z naszym przewodnikiem Zamanem podczas wycieczki „Soviet & Polish legacy in Baku architecture” i było to naprawdę wyjątkowe doświadczenie! Zaman opowiadał w niezwykle ciekawy sposób, z ogromną pasją i wiedzą. Doskonale zna historię miasta, świetnie pamięta daty i potrafi łączyć fakty w sposób, który naprawdę wciąga.
Byliśmy zaskoczeni, jak duży wpływ mieli polscy architekci na kształtowanie architektury Baku - Zaman potrafi to znakomicie pokazać i wyjaśnić. Dzięki niemu spojrzeliśmy na miasto z zupełnie innej perspektywy.
Zdecydowanie polecamy tę wycieczkę wszystkim zainteresowanym historią, architekturą i kulturą - a zwłaszcza z Zamanem jako przewodnikiem!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
October 2025
Tour was really interesting, a lot of information and beautiful buildings! I recommend this tour especially to polish people, you may be surprised how many of the Baku most fabulous buildings were designed by polish arcitects.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
May 2026
A genuinely unique itinerary covering aspects of Baku that most guides completely overlook. Zaman is knowledgeable and flexible.
Traveled as couple
December 2025
We've had an opportunity to take part in the tour devoted to the Polish heritage in the heart of Baku: totally must-have if you are from Poland and/or interested in the influence of the European architects in the capital city of Azerbajian. Lots of surprising facts on the Polish influence and how they contributed to the local society ☺️
Mieliśmy okazję wziąć udział w tourze na temat Polskiego dziedzictwa w samym sercu Baku: must have jeśli jesteś z Polski i/lub jeśli ciekawi Cię wpływ europejskiej architektury na stolicę Azerbejdżanu. Dużo ciekawostek o polskich wpływach i o tym, jak przyczyniły się do rozwoju lokalnej społeczności ☺️
Traveled as couple
November 2025
We had the pleasure of exploring Baku with our guide Zaman during the “Soviet & Polish legacy in Baku architecture” tour, and it was an outstanding experience! Zaman shared his knowledge in a very engaging and passionate way. He has an impressive command of history, remembers dates perfectly, and connects facts in a way that truly captures your attention.
We were genuinely surprised by how significant the influence of Polish architects was on the development of Baku’s architecture - and Zaman explained it all brilliantly. Thanks to him, we discovered a completely new perspective on the city.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in history, architecture, or culture - especially with Zaman as your guide!
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Mieliśmy przyjemność zwiedzać Baku z naszym przewodnikiem Zamanem podczas wycieczki „Soviet & Polish legacy in Baku architecture” i było to naprawdę wyjątkowe doświadczenie! Zaman opowiadał w niezwykle ciekawy sposób, z ogromną pasją i wiedzą. Doskonale zna historię miasta, świetnie pamięta daty i potrafi łączyć fakty w sposób, który naprawdę wciąga.
Byliśmy zaskoczeni, jak duży wpływ mieli polscy architekci na kształtowanie architektury Baku - Zaman potrafi to znakomicie pokazać i wyjaśnić. Dzięki niemu spojrzeliśmy na miasto z zupełnie innej perspektywy.
Zdecydowanie polecamy tę wycieczkę wszystkim zainteresowanym historią, architekturą i kulturą - a zwłaszcza z Zamanem jako przewodnikiem!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
June 2026
Zaman was wonderful! I learned so much! I was walking by the different places later on and I felt so educated about Baku architecture. Thank you Zaman!!!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
May 2026
A genuinely unique itinerary covering aspects of Baku that most guides completely overlook. Zaman is knowledgeable and flexible.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
December 2025
We've had an opportunity to take part in the tour devoted to the Polish heritage in the heart of Baku: totally must-have if you are from Poland and/or interested in the influence of the European architects in the capital city of Azerbajian. Lots of surprising facts on the Polish influence and how they contributed to the local society ☺️
Mieliśmy okazję wziąć udział w tourze na temat Polskiego dziedzictwa w samym sercu Baku: must have jeśli jesteś z Polski i/lub jeśli ciekawi Cię wpływ europejskiej architektury na stolicę Azerbejdżanu. Dużo ciekawostek o polskich wpływach i o tym, jak przyczyniły się do rozwoju lokalnej społeczności ☺️
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
November 2025
We had the pleasure of exploring Baku with our guide Zaman during the “Soviet & Polish legacy in Baku architecture” tour, and it was an outstanding experience! Zaman shared his knowledge in a very engaging and passionate way. He has an impressive command of history, remembers dates perfectly, and connects facts in a way that truly captures your attention.
We were genuinely surprised by how significant the influence of Polish architects was on the development of Baku’s architecture - and Zaman explained it all brilliantly. Thanks to him, we discovered a completely new perspective on the city.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone interested in history, architecture, or culture - especially with Zaman as your guide!
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Mieliśmy przyjemność zwiedzać Baku z naszym przewodnikiem Zamanem podczas wycieczki „Soviet & Polish legacy in Baku architecture” i było to naprawdę wyjątkowe doświadczenie! Zaman opowiadał w niezwykle ciekawy sposób, z ogromną pasją i wiedzą. Doskonale zna historię miasta, świetnie pamięta daty i potrafi łączyć fakty w sposób, który naprawdę wciąga.
Byliśmy zaskoczeni, jak duży wpływ mieli polscy architekci na kształtowanie architektury Baku - Zaman potrafi to znakomicie pokazać i wyjaśnić. Dzięki niemu spojrzeliśmy na miasto z zupełnie innej perspektywy.
Zdecydowanie polecamy tę wycieczkę wszystkim zainteresowanym historią, architekturą i kulturą - a zwłaszcza z Zamanem jako przewodnikiem!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
October 2025
Tour was really interesting, a lot of information and beautiful buildings! I recommend this tour especially to polish people, you may be surprised how many of the Baku most fabulous buildings were designed by polish arcitects.
