Free walking tour starting at 10:00, in October 2026: Nizami metro stansiyası and Azərbaycan Nəşriyyatı.
2 hours and 30 minutes
English and Turkish
Description
Are you interested in exploring socialist architecture and mosaics in Baku? Then you're in the right place! As a historian and a life long resident of Baku, I have always been fascinated by the history that my hometown's buildings and colourful mosaics have to offer to locals and tourists alike. Now, I want to share my knowledge with you!
My tour is completely free, with no entrance fee's required. Most importantly, the tour is about YOU, the guest, so feel free to ask questions, stop for photos etc.
We will also see mosaics at:
Nizami Metro
Baku Music School
Azerbaijan Publishing House
Azerbaijani Technical University Sports Complex
And more!
Meeting place:
In front of Nuru Paşa Park, next to the Baku Music School.
PS:
There is no minimum number of participants.
If you are mobility impaired or have difficulty walking, then the steep streets and many staircases will make the tour difficult for you.
Walking in Baku, especially in the summer, can be difficult, so pack plenty of water with you.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour start date.
I'm a recent graduate from Kentucky, back in my hometown of Azerbaijan. I have loved hosting friends from all across the world and showing them around Baku. Now, I want to help everyone navigate and learn about my favoruite city in the whole world!
Meeting point:Nuru Paşa ParkıI will be in Nuru Paşa Park, next to the Baku Music School, wearing a dark blue button up.Open in Google Maps →
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Outside visit
Nizami metro stansiyasıThe Nizami Metro Station houses one of the most intricate
and beautiful mosaic that Baku has to offer.
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Outside visit
Azərbaycan NəşriyyatıThe Azerbaijan Publishing House is home to one of the best mosaics not just in Baku, the whole post-Soviet region!
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Outside visit
Azərbaycan Memarlıq və İnşaat UniversitetiThe Azerbaijani Museum of Architecture has an awesome mosaic that honours the 1980 Olympics.
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9 reviews
Professionalism
5.00
Entertainment
5.00
Communication
4.88
Quality
5.00
Route
4.88
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 1 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require 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.
I had a wonderful experience on the Baku and Mosaics tour with Ayten. I was the only person booked on the tour, and I really appreciated that Ayten still went ahead with it and took the time to show me some of Baku’s most stunning mosaics. Beyond the beautiful artwork, she shared fascinating insights into the rich culture and deep history of both Baku and Azerbaijan, giving me a much greater appreciation for the city and the country. It was a lovely, personal experience and a unique way to discover a different side of Baku. Thank you, Ayten, for such an informative and memorable tour! Highly recommended.
David
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ELISA
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Natasha
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Traveled alone
2 days ago
I had a wonderful experience on the Baku and Mosaics tour with Ayten. I was the only person booked on the tour, and I really appreciated that Ayten still went ahead with it and took the time to show me some of Baku’s most stunning mosaics. Beyond the beautiful artwork, she shared fascinating insights into the rich culture and deep history of both Baku and Azerbaijan, giving me a much greater appreciation for the city and the country. It was a lovely, personal experience and a unique way to discover a different side of Baku. Thank you, Ayten, for such an informative and memorable tour! Highly recommended.
David
2 Reviews
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eatatondita
1 Review
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ELISA
1 Review
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Traveled alone
2 weeks ago
Really cool tour if you're interested in Soviet and Azeri history. The route encompass mosaics and period buildings of significance and includes an very interesting metro station with mosaics about Azeri literature and legends, then a ride on the metro. Ayten was a great guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable and helped me find the way back to town after. I really enjoyed it, thanks!
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Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
The Socialist and Mosaic Architecture Tour in Baku with Ayten was a great experience. Ayten is very friendly and approachable, providing us with lots of interesting insights about the city. We really appreciated that the walk was away from the typical tourist spots, offering a fresh perspective on Baku's architecture. It felt relaxed, informative, and genuine. I can definitely recommend this tour if you want to explore a different side of the city.
Traveled as couple
September 2026
Consiglio questo tour per conoscere un altro aspetto di Baku meno patinata e moderna ma di un’epoca così vicina a livello temporale seppure così lontana rispetto al capitalismo e al consumismo odierno. La guida era preparata e il tour è stato interessante. Molto consigliato!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
2 days ago
I had a wonderful experience on the Baku and Mosaics tour with Ayten. I was the only person booked on the tour, and I really appreciated that Ayten still went ahead with it and took the time to show me some of Baku’s most stunning mosaics. Beyond the beautiful artwork, she shared fascinating insights into the rich culture and deep history of both Baku and Azerbaijan, giving me a much greater appreciation for the city and the country. It was a lovely, personal experience and a unique way to discover a different side of Baku. Thank you, Ayten, for such an informative and memorable tour! Highly recommended.
Booking verified
Traveled alone
2 weeks ago
Really cool tour if you're interested in Soviet and Azeri history. The route encompass mosaics and period buildings of significance and includes an very interesting metro station with mosaics about Azeri literature and legends, then a ride on the metro. Ayten was a great guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable and helped me find the way back to town after. I really enjoyed it, thanks!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
The Socialist and Mosaic Architecture Tour in Baku with Ayten was a great experience. Ayten is very friendly and approachable, providing us with lots of interesting insights about the city. We really appreciated that the walk was away from the typical tourist spots, offering a fresh perspective on Baku's architecture. It felt relaxed, informative, and genuine. I can definitely recommend this tour if you want to explore a different side of the city.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
September 2026
Consiglio questo tour per conoscere un altro aspetto di Baku meno patinata e moderna ma di un’epoca così vicina a livello temporale seppure così lontana rispetto al capitalismo e al consumismo odierno. La guida era preparata e il tour è stato interessante. Molto consigliato!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
August 2026
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Traveled alone
2 weeks ago
Really cool tour if you're interested in Soviet and Azeri history. The route encompass mosaics and period buildings of significance and includes an very interesting metro station with mosaics about Azeri literature and legends, then a ride on the metro. Ayten was a great guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable and helped me find the way back to town after. I really enjoyed it, thanks!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
The Socialist and Mosaic Architecture Tour in Baku with Ayten was a great experience. Ayten is very friendly and approachable, providing us with lots of interesting insights about the city. We really appreciated that the walk was away from the typical tourist spots, offering a fresh perspective on Baku's architecture. It felt relaxed, informative, and genuine. I can definitely recommend this tour if you want to explore a different side of the city.
Traveled as couple
September 2026
Consiglio questo tour per conoscere un altro aspetto di Baku meno patinata e moderna ma di un’epoca così vicina a livello temporale seppure così lontana rispetto al capitalismo e al consumismo odierno. La guida era preparata e il tour è stato interessante. Molto consigliato!
Booking verified
Traveled alone
2 days ago
I had a wonderful experience on the Baku and Mosaics tour with Ayten. I was the only person booked on the tour, and I really appreciated that Ayten still went ahead with it and took the time to show me some of Baku’s most stunning mosaics. Beyond the beautiful artwork, she shared fascinating insights into the rich culture and deep history of both Baku and Azerbaijan, giving me a much greater appreciation for the city and the country. It was a lovely, personal experience and a unique way to discover a different side of Baku. Thank you, Ayten, for such an informative and memorable tour! Highly recommended.
Booking verified
Traveled alone
2 weeks ago
Really cool tour if you're interested in Soviet and Azeri history. The route encompass mosaics and period buildings of significance and includes an very interesting metro station with mosaics about Azeri literature and legends, then a ride on the metro. Ayten was a great guide. She was very friendly and knowledgeable and helped me find the way back to town after. I really enjoyed it, thanks!
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
2 weeks ago
The Socialist and Mosaic Architecture Tour in Baku with Ayten was a great experience. Ayten is very friendly and approachable, providing us with lots of interesting insights about the city. We really appreciated that the walk was away from the typical tourist spots, offering a fresh perspective on Baku's architecture. It felt relaxed, informative, and genuine. I can definitely recommend this tour if you want to explore a different side of the city.
Booking verified
Traveled as couple
September 2026
Consiglio questo tour per conoscere un altro aspetto di Baku meno patinata e moderna ma di un’epoca così vicina a livello temporale seppure così lontana rispetto al capitalismo e al consumismo odierno. La guida era preparata e il tour è stato interessante. Molto consigliato!
