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Baku Soviet & Modern Pop Culture Free Walking Tour

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Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
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Registered on 12 November 2017
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Discover the heart of Baku on a free walking tour led by a passionate locals. Explore the UNESCO-listed Old City's winding alleys, uncover medieval landmarks, Soviet-era gems, and stunning modern architecture. Hear the stories that connect Baku’s ancient past with its vibrant present, and get insider tips and local secrets you won't find in any guidebook. All in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where every question is welcome.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

OVERVIEW
In Soviet and Modern Pop-Culture Walking Free Tour you explore the social-cultural-leisure heart of downtown Baku labeled as “Tarqovı” (Nizami street) and learn about exquisite stories of love and hatred, rise and fall, happiness and tragedy, turmoil and tranquility, contrast and harmony from confluent lives of oil barons and everyday people in Soviet Time and Modern Pop-Culture.

You will be guided to the social and cultural formation of Fountains Square (then Parapet), Nizami (then Torgovaya) and Khagani (Xəqani; then Molokanskaya) streets in Baku based on real-life stories, urban legends and myths that have been developed through imperial Russian, socialist Soviet and capitalist modern times.

HIGHLIGHTS
– Explore city centre on 2.5 hours walking tour
– Modern history of Baku
– Understand architectural development of city centre
– Hear about Urban legends and myths
– Soak up atmosphere of modern popular culture
– Empathize with love stories of Baku
– Spot central pubs and cafes
– Small group experience
– Led by a local guide

ATTACTIONS
– Fountains Square (Former Karl Marx Square)
– Nizami Street
– Landau's House (Nobel Prize winner)
– House of Soviets
– Shahriyar Club (Former KGB Culture House)
– Opera and Ballet Theatre
– Sahil Park
– Museum Center (former Lenin Museum)
and many more

IMPORTANT NOTICE
– At least 4 people required to run the tour
– Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Istiglaliyyat St Baku Azerbaijan
Red umbrella in front of KFC at Fountains Square
Tour map

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).


Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 100 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 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.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Baku Soviet & Modern Pop Culture Free Walking Tour
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 4 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.
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