Discover Baku Private 3-hour Tour

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About this activity

The award-winning Walking Tour of Baku covers both modern and historical areas of Baku that will be a great treat for first-time visitors. Your local guide will lead you to the jewels of the city, including the Old Town, Maiden Tower, Nizami street (old Torgovaya), as well as Baku Boulevard. Hear the stories how discovery and further exploitation of oil changed people's lives and look of the city through the centuries. Baku Walking Tour is a perfect introduction for first time visitors to discover what Baku has to offer.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Russian, English
Operated by: Baku Explorer

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–15 years) · Adults (16–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop off included
Included: Exclusive souvenir postcard
Included: In-person guide

Itinerary

Istiglaliyyat Street

20 min

Right after meeting you at Icharishahar metro station, your guide will give you a brief welcoming introduction of the city and the tour. We will start walking by the historical landmarks that shaped the look of Baku since early 1900s and learn how such diversity endured tragic and thrilling events.
Baku Old City

10 min

Entering the Old City Walls of Baku, we will learn more about historical division of the city and daily life of modest Bakuvians.
Palace of the Shirvanshahs

10 min Admission not included

This tour would be incomplete without a short stop by Shirvanshahs’ Palace, the residence of ancient Azerbaijani kingdom. Dive into Islamic civilization and Medieval times.
Maiden Tower

15 min Admission not included

Another attraction we won't miss is the Maiden Tower, built in the south-east part of Icharishahar. Hear about its history and legends standing behind it.
Nizami Street

15 min

Soon after seeing the Maiden Tower, we will head to the central Torgovaya street, which once has been the main trading street of Baku and where people from all classes, religions and nations would meet.
Baku Boulevard

10 min

Our last stop will be Baku Seaside Boulevard. The tour guide will give you useful tips to magnify your memorable experience in Baku.
Martyrs' Lane

40 min

We'll utilize a car to go up to the Martyrs' Lane to explore the dark past of Azerbaijan and its rebellious stand against Soviet rule. It's a lot to tell, but definitely a deep shared memory of all Azerbaijanis. For the last positive note, we will reach the observation deck by walking to enjoy the serene and beautiful panoramic view of the city. Take your time to relax and take photos as needed.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Tour departs from the exit of Icharishahar metro station. Your guide will have a badge with their name and Baku Tours logo on it. See the image for the exact meeting point: http://bit.ly/IchariMeet