Tours & Activities in Baku
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.
Historical Inner & Outer Town Magical Baku Tour
It is a brilliant walking tour for those who want to catch an eye on the city's spirit, touch on the multilayered history, and dive into the architectural symbolism of Baku. The transitional topics of art, literature, historical events, and personalities will make you feel in situ time frame of those occurrences.
I am always pro-interactiveness of walking tour, thus please do not hesitate to ask questions, comment and laugh.
The walking tour includes spots mentioned below but is not limited to those:
- İsmailiyyə building
- Səadət Palace
- Medieval hotels
- Literature Museum
- Maiden Castle (Tower)
- Institute of Manuscripts
- Historical Double Gates
- Narrow streets of inner town etc.
Meeting place: In front of İçərişəhər (Icherisheher) subway (metro) station, next to the monument of H.Z.Taghiyev (see pictures).
Please take into account that due to summer temperature the walking tour might be not too easy walk.
A notice for German-speaking walkers:
if you book a tour in English, take into account that I offer the same tour in German language too. However, the tour in German language has a different time-slot than the one in English. Depending on available schedules I could offer you a separate tour. Just ask in advance if you would like to have a walking tour in German language. :))
Important Notice
– A minimum of three (3) individuals are required to operate the tour.
– The stairs in the old town present challenges for individuals with mobility impairments and those with difficulty walking.
– Please arrive at the meeting point 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
In case if you are interested in other tour of mine:
The Dark & Light Photographic Night Baku Walking Tour
https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/43460-the-dark-light-photographic-night-baku-walking-tour-no-02
The Oriental Bazar Shopping Tour
https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/45445-the-oriental-bazar-shopping-tour-no-03
The contrast of dark with light will magically lead us through history in the heart of Baku. We will make a half circle around the old town and pass across city corners, meanwhile enjoying tremendous views for your potential future pictures. :))
During the tour, we shall walk under the late evening light effect of Baku and see sights, including, but not limited to:
- Səadət Palace
- Flame Towers
- Highland Park
- Parlament avenue
- Philharmonic Garden
- Institute of Manuscripts
- Baku City Hall and so on.
Meeting place: In front of İçərişəhər (Icherisheher) subway station, next to the monument of H.Z.Taghiyev (see pictures).
A notice for German-speaking walkers:
if you book a tour in English, take into account that I offer the same tour in German language too. However, the tour in German language has a different time-slot than the one in English. Depending on available schedules I could offer you a separate tour. Just ask in advance if you would like to have a walking tour in German language. :))
A notice about itenary & weather:
please, take into account, that as we walk to the top of the city in the first part of our itenary, it includes a steep path. Since Baku is the city of winds, the probability of windy weather in Highland Park is relatively high.
In case if you are interested in my other tours of mine:
Inner & Outer Town essential Free Walking Tour Baku
https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/42540-inner-outer-town-essential-free-walking-tour-baku-tour-no-01
The Oriental Bazar Shopping Tour
https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/45445-the-oriental-bazar-shopping-tour-no-03
Baku old city tour for a small group up to 15 people. It is a 2 hours tour. Entrance price to buildings Maiden tower and Shirvanshahs palace is separated and not depends on the tour price. (About 15AZN per each) Enjoy personal and professional attention from your local tour guide during this tour where you will discover top attractions of Baku Old Town. You will learn about the main and unique monuments of Baku. Those include the Maiden Tower, the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the courtyard known as “Divankhana”, mosques and minarets, caravansaries and bathes. Old Baku has lots of treasures that will leave you with memories for many years. Baku Old Town Walking Tour will give you an insight into the rich history of the oriental side of Baku. If you are the only, registered to the tour please book until 1 hour before starting the tour. Please, contact us after you book via WhatsApp Travellers will see all these attractions during the tour 1. Gosha Gala Tower, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission included 2. Quadrangular Tower, Kichik Gala Street, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission is free 3. Miniature Books, Gala lane, 1, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission included 4. Juma Mosque, Asaf Zeynalli 49, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan, Admission is free 5. Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan, Admission is free 6. Vahid Monument, Old Town, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission is free 7. Bukhara Caravanserai, Qala Street Old City, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission is free 8. St. Bartholomew Church, Qulle Street Old City, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission is free 9. Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Zamkovskaya Side-street 76, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan Admission not included 10. Muhammad Mosque, 28 Kichik Qala Old City, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan, Admission is free 11. Workshop Ali Shamsi, Boyuk Qala 84, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan, Admission included 12. Maiden Tower, Downtown Baku Old City, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan, Admission not included 13. Aga Mikayil Bath House, Kicik Qala,16, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission not included 14. Baku Marionette Theatre, Muslum Magomayev 20, Baku 1001 Azerbaijan, Admission not included 15. Multani Caravansarai, Qala Street Old City, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission is free 16. House of Baku Khans, Boyuk Gala Street, 46 Old City Baku, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission not included 17. Museum of Ethnography and Archeology, 42 Boyuk Gala Old City, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission not included 18. House Museum of Vagif Mustafazadeh, 4 Vagif Mustafazade Lane, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission is free 19. Ramazanovs mansion,Kicik Qala street, Baku Azerbaijan, Admission is not available 20. Church of Saint Nicholas, Old Town, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is not available 21. Imam Ali Mosque, Kicik Qala street, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is free 22. Sheikh Ibrahim Mosque, Kicik Qala street, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is not available 23. Khidir Mosque, Old Town, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is not available 24. Molla Ahmad Mosque, Sabir street, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is not available 25. Chained Mansion, Old Town, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is not included 26. Damn it, Old Town, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is free 27. Gani Mammadov’s Mansion, Old Town, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is not available 28. Gadzhinsky Mansion, Neftcilar avenue, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is free 29. Market Square or Khanagah Complex, Old Town, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is free 30. Baylar Mosque, Old Town, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is not included 31. Gasim Bay Bath, Kicik Qala street, Baku, Azerbaijan, Admission is not available Meeting & pickup We meet all travelers at a starting point Starting points Sabir Statue, İsmailiyyə Sarayı, Istiglaliyyat street 10, Bakı, Azerbaijan End points Same as starting point. Meeting Instructions In front of the Mirza Alakbar Sabir statue at Sabir garden. İf you have any difficulties in the finding of the meeting point please feel free to write from Whatsapp or call. Group type: Not private (shared) Max travellers per product: 15 Inclusions & exclusions What's included information about the monuments local tour guide conversation What's excluded Coffee and/or Tea Dinner Bottled water Snacks Guides and languages In-person: English, Russian Accessibility Not wheelchair accessible Near public transportation Health restrictions No Serious Medical Conditions Level of difficulty Most travellers can participate Categories & Themes Product types: Tour Tour modes: Walking Themes: Culture, Heritage, History, City You can aslo try our other tours like: https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/31834-azerbaijani-cuisine-tour-slash-tur-azierbaidzhanskoi-kukhni https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/31950-original-walking-tour-to-the-old-city-and-its-surroundings https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/31794-baku-downtown-original-walking-tour https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/31838-national-wine-tasting-tour https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/31691-night-baku-slash-nochnoi-baku
Explore night view of Baku city on "Night Baku Tour”. Listed as one of the most beautiful Cities at night it will entice you with its unforgettable views. You will see the dancing lights of the Flame Towers, and as you stroll through the parks, the Fountains Square, and the Seaside Boulevard, you will enjoy the creative illumination of every tree and stone. See the panorama of the city and enjoy a walk in the city boulevard. You will get a chance to see old parts of the city as well, as modern buildings located nearby. Flame Towers and the city bay panorama will make your tour exquisite and memorable. After the funicular and seeing Martyrs Lane, walk around the boulevard to enjoy the fresh air and see the Maiden Tower. The last stop will be in Fountain Square. This 2.5-hours night tour will be an amazing experience for first-time visitors who enjoy serene night walks. If you are the only, registered to the tour please book until 1 hour before starting the tour. Please, contact us via WhatsApp after your booking. The tour includes these sightseeings: 1. Sabir's garden 2. Governor's garden 3. Philharmonic Concert Hall 4. Sadhigov Brothers' Mansion 5. Presidential Administration of Azerbaijan Republic 6. Historical buildings from the 19th century 7. Baku funicular 8. Highland park 9. Alley of Martyrs 10. Baku Flame towers 11. Baku seaside boulevard 12. Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum 13. International Mugam Center of Azerbaijan 14. Small Venice 15. Baku Puppet theatre 16. Palace of Happiness 17. Green Theatre 18. Nizami street 19. Fountain square 20. Museum of Literature 21. Mirbabayev's mansion 22. Nargis Mall 23. Ismaillia building 24. Yusif Mammadaliyev's monument 25. Haji Zeynalabdin Tagiyev's girls' school 26. Azerbaijani Independence monument 27. Baku Realni school 28. The building of Executive Power of Baku City 29. Subway station Old City 30. Mirzabeyov's mansion 31. Azerbaijan National Museum of Art 32. De Boure mansion 33. The National Parlament 34. Clock Tower 35. The Haydar Aliyev Foundation Meeting & pickup We meet all travellers at a starting point Starting points Sabir Statue, İsmailiyyə Sarayı, Istiglaliyyat street 10, Bakı, Azerbaijan End points Same as a starting point. Meeting Instructions In front of the Mirza Alakbar Sabir statue at Sabir garden.İf you have any difficulties in the finding of the meeting point please feel free to write from Whatsapp or call. Group type: Not private (shared) Max travellers per product: 15 Inclusions & exclusions What's included information about the monuments local tour guide conversation What's excluded Coffee and/or Tea Dinner Bottled water Snacks Guides and languages In-person: English, Russian Accessibility Not wheelchair accessible Near public transportation Health restrictions No Serious Medical Conditions Level of difficulty Most travellers can participate Categories & Themes Product types: Tour Tour modes: Photography, Walking Themes: Culture, Heritage, History, City, Sightseeing You can aslo try our other tours like https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/31834-azerbaijani-cuisine-tour-slash-tur-azierbaidzhanskoi-kukhni https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/31950-original-walking-tour-to-the-old-city-and-its-surroundings https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/31690-baku-old-city-tour-slash-tur-po-staromu-ghorodu https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/31794-baku-downtown-original-walking-tour https://www.guruwalk.com/walks/31838-national-wine-tasting-tour