Baku Old and Modern City Tour Day and Night Time 4 Hours
by Baku Tours
Choose from 2 available options
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✓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.$58Overview
This four-hour bus tour in Baku traces the city's development from the 12th century through the 19th-century oil boom to its modern architecture. The tour starts at the main entrance to the Old City, known as Gosha Gala Tower or Double Gates. The guide provides a brief history of Baku from the Stone Age before leading a one-hour walk through the medieval streets of the Old City, highlighting historical sites. Visitors will see the 12th-century Maiden Tower, an important symbol of Azerbaijan, and the 15th-century Juma Mosque. The tour also includes a visit to the Muhammad Mosque in Siniq Qala, the world’s only Museum of Miniature Books located in the old city, and the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs, recognized by UNESCO. Afterward, the Ismailiyya Palace on Istiglaliyyat Street is viewed, followed by stops at Fountain Square and Philharmonic Fountain Park, established in 1830. The tour continues to Martyrs' Lane (Upland Park), where the Baku Funicular offers panoramic city views. The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, with its extensive collection of carpets and rugs, is also included. In the evening, the tour visits the Flame Towers at the moment their LED lights switch on. Highland Park, known locally as Viewing Square, provides another panoramic viewpoint over Baku, the bay, and the Seaside National Park. The route concludes along Baku Boulevard, a historic promenade beside the Caspian Sea. For those selecting the private option, transportation from Upland Park by car to the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, a notable modern building, is included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gosha Gala Tower
The tour begins at the Double Gates entrance to the Old City, known as Gosha Gala Gapisi. The guide waits here holding a Baku City Tours sign and provides a short history of Baku dating back to the Stone Age.
15 min
Baku Old City
Guests walk through the Old City streets for about an hour, observing medieval architecture and heritage sites that reflect Baku’s historic past.
60 min
Maiden Tower
The 12th-century Maiden Tower is a key monument in Baku’s Old City. Alongside the 15th-century Shirvanshahs' Palace, it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. The tower is a national symbol featured on currency and official documents.
Juma Mosque
Visit the 15th-century Juma Mosque, a significant religious building within the Old City.
10 min
Muhammad Mosque
See the Muhammad Mosque located in Siniq Qala, known for its unique historical background.
10 min
Baku Museum of Miniature Books
Visit the world’s only museum dedicated to miniature books, located in Baku’s old district.
15 min
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
View the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs, described by UNESCO as one of Azerbaijan’s architectural highlights.
15 min
Ismailiyya Palace
See the Ismailiyya Palace on Istiglaliyyat Street, which currently houses the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan.
15 min
Fountain Square
Stop at Fountain Square, a central public space in Baku.
Philharmonic Fountain
View Filarmoniya Bağı (Philharmonic Fountain Park), established starting in 1830 next to Baku fortress.
Martyrs' Lane
Visit Upland Park, also called Martyrs' Lane, for panoramic views of Baku city and bay.
45 min
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
See the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, which holds the world’s largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets and was relocated in 2014 to a building on Baku’s seafront park.
Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers
Visit the Flame Towers during the evening to watch the LED lights switch on over this modern Baku landmark.
30 min
Highland Park
Spend time at Highland Park (Viewing Square), Baku’s highest point and favorite leisure spot, offering views over the city, Baku Bay, and Seaside National Park. The park was built on an old graveyard with limestone from local quarries and was designed by architect Ilyin in the 1930s.
30 min
Baku Boulevard
Baku Boulevard is a promenade along the Caspian Sea established in 1909. Its history spans more than 100 years, originating when Baku oil barons built mansions along the shore and the seafront was artificially expanded inch by inch.
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
For the private tour option only, guests are driven from Upland Park to the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, a modern architectural landmark.
30 min
Meeting point
Baku City Tours - Meeting Point Address: Aziz Aliyev Street 1, Baku – Behind the Bulgari Shop Directions: Once you turn right from the Bulgari shop, you will see the security post on your right. The Baku City Tours sign is located there.
End point
Baku City Tours - Meeting Point Address: Aziz Aliyev Street 1, Baku – Behind the Bulgari Shop Directions: Once you turn right from the Bulgari shop, you will see the security post on your right. The Baku City Tours sign is located there.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Baku Old and Modern City Tour Day and Night Time 4 Hours
by Baku Tours
Choose from 2 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.$58Overview
This four-hour bus tour in Baku traces the city's development from the 12th century through the 19th-century oil boom to its modern architecture. The tour starts at the main entrance to the Old City, known as Gosha Gala Tower or Double Gates. The guide provides a brief history of Baku from the Stone Age before leading a one-hour walk through the medieval streets of the Old City, highlighting historical sites. Visitors will see the 12th-century Maiden Tower, an important symbol of Azerbaijan, and the 15th-century Juma Mosque. The tour also includes a visit to the Muhammad Mosque in Siniq Qala, the world’s only Museum of Miniature Books located in the old city, and the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs, recognized by UNESCO. Afterward, the Ismailiyya Palace on Istiglaliyyat Street is viewed, followed by stops at Fountain Square and Philharmonic Fountain Park, established in 1830. The tour continues to Martyrs' Lane (Upland Park), where the Baku Funicular offers panoramic city views. The Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, with its extensive collection of carpets and rugs, is also included. In the evening, the tour visits the Flame Towers at the moment their LED lights switch on. Highland Park, known locally as Viewing Square, provides another panoramic viewpoint over Baku, the bay, and the Seaside National Park. The route concludes along Baku Boulevard, a historic promenade beside the Caspian Sea. For those selecting the private option, transportation from Upland Park by car to the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, a notable modern building, is included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Gosha Gala Tower
The tour begins at the Double Gates entrance to the Old City, known as Gosha Gala Gapisi. The guide waits here holding a Baku City Tours sign and provides a short history of Baku dating back to the Stone Age.
15 min
Baku Old City
Guests walk through the Old City streets for about an hour, observing medieval architecture and heritage sites that reflect Baku’s historic past.
60 min
Maiden Tower
The 12th-century Maiden Tower is a key monument in Baku’s Old City. Alongside the 15th-century Shirvanshahs' Palace, it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2001. The tower is a national symbol featured on currency and official documents.
Juma Mosque
Visit the 15th-century Juma Mosque, a significant religious building within the Old City.
10 min
Muhammad Mosque
See the Muhammad Mosque located in Siniq Qala, known for its unique historical background.
10 min
Baku Museum of Miniature Books
Visit the world’s only museum dedicated to miniature books, located in Baku’s old district.
15 min
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
View the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs, described by UNESCO as one of Azerbaijan’s architectural highlights.
15 min
Ismailiyya Palace
See the Ismailiyya Palace on Istiglaliyyat Street, which currently houses the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan.
15 min
Fountain Square
Stop at Fountain Square, a central public space in Baku.
Philharmonic Fountain
View Filarmoniya Bağı (Philharmonic Fountain Park), established starting in 1830 next to Baku fortress.
Martyrs' Lane
Visit Upland Park, also called Martyrs' Lane, for panoramic views of Baku city and bay.
45 min
Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum
See the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, which holds the world’s largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets and was relocated in 2014 to a building on Baku’s seafront park.
Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers
Visit the Flame Towers during the evening to watch the LED lights switch on over this modern Baku landmark.
30 min
Highland Park
Spend time at Highland Park (Viewing Square), Baku’s highest point and favorite leisure spot, offering views over the city, Baku Bay, and Seaside National Park. The park was built on an old graveyard with limestone from local quarries and was designed by architect Ilyin in the 1930s.
30 min
Baku Boulevard
Baku Boulevard is a promenade along the Caspian Sea established in 1909. Its history spans more than 100 years, originating when Baku oil barons built mansions along the shore and the seafront was artificially expanded inch by inch.
Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
For the private tour option only, guests are driven from Upland Park to the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, a modern architectural landmark.
30 min
Meeting point
Baku City Tours - Meeting Point Address: Aziz Aliyev Street 1, Baku – Behind the Bulgari Shop Directions: Once you turn right from the Bulgari shop, you will see the security post on your right. The Baku City Tours sign is located there.
End point
Baku City Tours - Meeting Point Address: Aziz Aliyev Street 1, Baku – Behind the Bulgari Shop Directions: Once you turn right from the Bulgari shop, you will see the security post on your right. The Baku City Tours sign is located there.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.