Free tour

Main Highlights of Old and Modern City of Baku

4.95

Excellent(103)

Baku

Duration: 3 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Gaya

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 26 April 2025

Hello, I’m Gaya from Azerbaijan. With a solid background in History, I am passionate about connecting with people and sharing the rich cultural heritage of Baku. Over the past two years in the tourism industry, I have developed expertise in guiding travelers through Baku’s historical landmarks and vibrant culture, creating memorable experiences. I am also committed to continuous personal growth through language learning and exploring nature, which enriches my perspective both personally and professionally

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

I’d love to take you on my unique tour with an incredible 4.95 rating to show you both its ancient heart and its stunning modern side.

We'll start by diving into the Old City (Icherisheher), a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We won't just see the famous landmarks; we'll also wander its winding alleys to discover hidden mosques, historic bathhouses, and ancient caravanserais.

After exploring the past, we'll also touch on the city's 20th-century Soviet history as we step into its modern era. We'll walk along the beautiful seaside Boulevard, see the unique Carpet Museum and our "Mini Venice," and then head up to Highland Park. From there, you get the absolute best panoramic view of the city, including the iconic Flame Towers.

We'll finish our walk at Highland Park, where I can give you my personal recommendations for food or anything else you need.

A Glimpse at Our Detailed Route

To show you just how comprehensive this tour is, here’s the full list of our 37 stops:

Part 1: The Old City (Icherisheher)

White Fountain Park
Old City Gates
Baku Khan's Palace
Underground Bathhouse
Double Gates
Statue of Hasan Bey Zerdabi
Institute of Archaeology & Ethnography
Cat's House
Multani Caravanserai
Buxara Caravanserai
Arched Religious & Architectural Complex
Remnants of St. Bartholomew's Church
Hacı Bani Bathhouse
Maiden Tower
Two-Storeyed Caravanserai
Imam Gulu Religious School
Ashur Mosque
Juma (Friday) Mosque
Small Caravanserai
Mammadovs Home
Vaqif Mustafazadeh House Museum
Muhammad Mosque
Beyler Mosque
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Museum of Miniature Books
Statue of Aliaga Vahid

Part 2: Modern Baku & The Boulevard

Ismailiyya Palace
Fillarmoniya (Philharmonic) Park
Azneft Square
Baku Boulevard
Mini-Venice
Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
Deniz Mall
Highland Park
Flame Towers

Special Flexibility for Travelers who want to explore only Old City.

The tour always begins with Old City (part 1) which takes 2 ours ,If your interest is focused only on the Old City, you’re welcome to book my other tour (Main Highlights of Old City of Baku). Simply inform me, and I will finish your tour after we covered Old City, while the full tour continues into the Modern City for the rest of the group.

Bonus:

At the end, I'll give you a special Baku Guidebook I prepared. It’s full of my insider tips on traditional food and other great places to visit, so you can keep exploring the city like a local.

It's a perfect way to see where Baku's ancient history and modern charm meet. I hope you can join me!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

White Fountain Park

Meeting Point: We will meet at White Fountain Park, located in the city center of Baku. I will also share the exact Google Maps location with you after booking to make it easier to find. How to recognize me: I will be standing near the fountain and before the tour I'll let you know the details to spot me easily

Free entry

Old City

Free entry

Baku Khan's Palace

Outside visit

Underground Bathhouse

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).