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6 hours (Approx.)
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Offered in: English
Overview
Immerse yourself in the history and future of Baku on this 5-hour city sightseeing tour. Visit Ichari Shahar and other highlights to learn about the evolution of the city from the 5th century through the Soviet era and on to independence. Morning or afternoon tour options available.
- 5-hour Baku city sightseeing tour
- Great introduction for first-time visitors
- Learn about both ancient and modern Baku
- Get ideas about activities and destinations for the rest of your stay
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Meet your guide and group at Icharishahar metro station, where he or she will be wearing a badge with the 'Baku Explorer' logo on it. Tour times are 10 a.m. or 4 p.m., choose tour departure option at checkout.
Begin your tour in Old Town, where you will learn about the beginnings of the city in the 5th century. End up at Baku Seaside Boulevard, lined with both ancient and modern buildings. Along the way, listen to your guide's commentary on the culture, music, people, and food of Azerbaijan.
End your 5-hour tour back at the departure point with a better idea of what you may like to do during the remainder of your stay in Baku.
Begin your tour in Old Town, where you will learn about the beginnings of the city in the 5th century. End up at Baku Seaside Boulevard, lined with both ancient and modern buildings. Along the way, listen to your guide's commentary on the culture, music, people, and food of Azerbaijan.
End your 5-hour tour back at the departure point with a better idea of what you may like to do during the remainder of your stay in Baku.
Itinerary
As soon as you meet your guide at the exit of Icharishahar metro station, we will enter Baku Old Town, called "Icharishahar". Old Town of Baku is a beautiful maze, full of narrow streets, surprising sights, old wooden balconies, stone roads and an atmosphere that you'll never forget. A discovery by itself, every time you visit this part of the city. Your guide will tell you stories of locals about the Old Town and how it was changed and developed throughout the history.
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Museum of Miniature Books used to be in the Guinness Books of World Records until recently, but still it has a great collection of miniature and even almost microscopic books. A small museum that will be our first stop on our way to discover more!
Duration: 15 minutes
Admission Ticket Free
Next, enter the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, the central part of ancient Shiranshahs kingdom and dive into the spirit of Islamic civilization while passing through the courtyard and king’s private rooms. Get to know the history of the palace and visit the mausoleums that witnessed many troubles for the past two centuries.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Second place we will visit is the most remarkable and mysterious monument – the Maiden Tower, built in the south-east part of the Old Town. Once you immerse yourself into the experience of discovering such extraordinary building, you will know why it is considered as the symbol of Baku.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Included
Before we head to Baku Boulevard, we will have an hour long lunch break, so you can take some rest, but also enjoy national dishes made by the soulful Azerbaijani people. Our guide will give you few options for lunch and it's completely up to you what to eat and drink. If you choose Food & Drinks included option when booking, your guide will take you to a national restaurant located in the downtown.
Duration: 1 hour
Admission Ticket Free
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