Baku Old City Walking Tour with Local Guide, 2 Hours
by Travelway Azerbaijan
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This two-hour walking tour of Baku’s Old City is designed for small groups of up to 12 people. A local guide leads the tour, providing detailed information about the area’s monuments and historical sites. Highlights include the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, though entrance fees for these are separate from the tour price, costing about 15 AZN each. The tour covers the key landmarks within the Old City such as the courtyard known as Divankhana, various mosques and minarets, caravanserais, and public baths. The guide offers insights into these monuments and their significance. The tour is focused on the cultural and architectural heritage of Baku’s historic center. If only one person is booked, they must reserve at least one hour before the tour starts.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Maiden Tower
This stop presents the Maiden Tower, a main monument in Baku Old City. The tower is located on a site believed by archaeologists to have been a pagan temple. Entrance fees for the Maiden Tower are separate from the tour price, approximately 15 AZN. The tour lasts 2 hours and is for small groups up to 8 people. If only one person is registered, booking must be made at least 60 minutes before the tour starts.
2 min
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
The palace complex was built in the 15th century for the Shirvanshah rulers when the capital moved to Baku. It includes the main two-story palace with about fifty rooms, a mosque, tomb, the Divankhana courtyard, a bath, and other structures. Construction began in 1411 and continued under Shirvanshah Khalilullah I. Architectural features include terrazzo lattices and narrow spiral staircases. The Divankhana is noted as an important state council area. The complex became a museum in 1964 and is protected as an architectural monument.
2 min
Baku Museum of Miniature Books
Located within the Old City, this museum holds over 5,600 miniature books from 66 countries, collected over 30 years by Zarifa Salahova. It holds the record for the largest number of miniature books and opened in 2002. Entrance to this museum is free.
10 min
Juma Mosque
The Juma Mosque in Icheri Sheher has been active since the 12th century. It was rebuilt in 1899 funded by a local philanthropist, Khadja Shikhali Dadashev. The mosque was constructed on the site of a former fire-worshiping temple, with some original arches still visible. The mosque was updated in 1309 by Amir Sharaf al-Din Mahmud and had a minaret added in the 15th century. The building features a small men's prayer hall, women's prayer rooms, and a conical dome supported by four central pillars.
2 min
Baku Old City
This stop refers to the historic Old City area itself, the main setting for the walking tour.
1 min
Vahid Monument
A monument dedicated to Aliaga Vahid, an Azerbaijani satiric poet.
1 min
Bukhara Caravanserai
A caravanserai located within Baku’s Old City.
1 min
St. Bartholomew Church
The remains of St. Bartholomew Church located in Baku.
1 min
Quadrangular Tower
A historical tower known as the Quadrangular Tower within the Old City.
1 min
Muhammad Mosque
Muhammad Mosque was built in the years 1078-1079.
1 min
Workshop Ali Shamsi
The workshop of Ali Shamsi, a notable Azerbaijani artist.
1 min
Gosha Gala Tower
This tower serves as the main gate to Baku Old City.
1 min
Aga Mikayil Bath House
A public bath house known as Aga Mikayil.
1 min
Museum of Ethnography and Archeology
A museum focused on Azerbaijan’s archaeology and ethnography.
1 min
Multani Caravansarai
Another caravanserai located within the Old City.
1 min
House of Baku Khans
The historical residence known as the House of Baku Khans.
1 min
Baku Marionette Theatre
A theatre dedicated to marionette performances in Baku.
1 min
House Museum of Vagif Mustafazadeh
The museum dedicated to Azerbaijani jazz musician Vagif Mustafazadeh.
1 min
Khanagah or Old Market Square
This stop is a drive-by or walk-by area known as Khanagah or the old market square.
2 min
Beyler Mosque
The Beyler Mosque located within Baku’s Old City.
1 min
Meeting point
İn front of the Sabir's monument at Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden. Garden locates in front of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic.İf you have any difficulties about the meeting point you can write from Whatsapp to us or call
End point
İn front of the Sabir's monument at Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden. Garden locates in front of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic.İf you have any difficulties about the meeting point you can write from Whatsapp to us or call
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Baku Old City Walking Tour with Local Guide, 2 Hours
by Travelway Azerbaijan
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$38Overview
This two-hour walking tour of Baku’s Old City is designed for small groups of up to 12 people. A local guide leads the tour, providing detailed information about the area’s monuments and historical sites. Highlights include the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, though entrance fees for these are separate from the tour price, costing about 15 AZN each. The tour covers the key landmarks within the Old City such as the courtyard known as Divankhana, various mosques and minarets, caravanserais, and public baths. The guide offers insights into these monuments and their significance. The tour is focused on the cultural and architectural heritage of Baku’s historic center. If only one person is booked, they must reserve at least one hour before the tour starts.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Maiden Tower
This stop presents the Maiden Tower, a main monument in Baku Old City. The tower is located on a site believed by archaeologists to have been a pagan temple. Entrance fees for the Maiden Tower are separate from the tour price, approximately 15 AZN. The tour lasts 2 hours and is for small groups up to 8 people. If only one person is registered, booking must be made at least 60 minutes before the tour starts.
2 min
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
The palace complex was built in the 15th century for the Shirvanshah rulers when the capital moved to Baku. It includes the main two-story palace with about fifty rooms, a mosque, tomb, the Divankhana courtyard, a bath, and other structures. Construction began in 1411 and continued under Shirvanshah Khalilullah I. Architectural features include terrazzo lattices and narrow spiral staircases. The Divankhana is noted as an important state council area. The complex became a museum in 1964 and is protected as an architectural monument.
2 min
Baku Museum of Miniature Books
Located within the Old City, this museum holds over 5,600 miniature books from 66 countries, collected over 30 years by Zarifa Salahova. It holds the record for the largest number of miniature books and opened in 2002. Entrance to this museum is free.
10 min
Juma Mosque
The Juma Mosque in Icheri Sheher has been active since the 12th century. It was rebuilt in 1899 funded by a local philanthropist, Khadja Shikhali Dadashev. The mosque was constructed on the site of a former fire-worshiping temple, with some original arches still visible. The mosque was updated in 1309 by Amir Sharaf al-Din Mahmud and had a minaret added in the 15th century. The building features a small men's prayer hall, women's prayer rooms, and a conical dome supported by four central pillars.
2 min
Baku Old City
This stop refers to the historic Old City area itself, the main setting for the walking tour.
1 min
Vahid Monument
A monument dedicated to Aliaga Vahid, an Azerbaijani satiric poet.
1 min
Bukhara Caravanserai
A caravanserai located within Baku’s Old City.
1 min
St. Bartholomew Church
The remains of St. Bartholomew Church located in Baku.
1 min
Quadrangular Tower
A historical tower known as the Quadrangular Tower within the Old City.
1 min
Muhammad Mosque
Muhammad Mosque was built in the years 1078-1079.
1 min
Workshop Ali Shamsi
The workshop of Ali Shamsi, a notable Azerbaijani artist.
1 min
Gosha Gala Tower
This tower serves as the main gate to Baku Old City.
1 min
Aga Mikayil Bath House
A public bath house known as Aga Mikayil.
1 min
Museum of Ethnography and Archeology
A museum focused on Azerbaijan’s archaeology and ethnography.
1 min
Multani Caravansarai
Another caravanserai located within the Old City.
1 min
House of Baku Khans
The historical residence known as the House of Baku Khans.
1 min
Baku Marionette Theatre
A theatre dedicated to marionette performances in Baku.
1 min
House Museum of Vagif Mustafazadeh
The museum dedicated to Azerbaijani jazz musician Vagif Mustafazadeh.
1 min
Khanagah or Old Market Square
This stop is a drive-by or walk-by area known as Khanagah or the old market square.
2 min
Beyler Mosque
The Beyler Mosque located within Baku’s Old City.
1 min
Meeting point
İn front of the Sabir's monument at Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden. Garden locates in front of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic.İf you have any difficulties about the meeting point you can write from Whatsapp to us or call
End point
İn front of the Sabir's monument at Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden. Garden locates in front of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic.İf you have any difficulties about the meeting point you can write from Whatsapp to us or call
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.