Baku Downtown Original Walking Tour

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About this activity

Baku downtown walking tour with full of attractions and sightseeing. During this tour, you will see and get acquainted with most of the historically important architectural monuments in the central part of Baku, historical theatres and cinemas, mansions of old Baku millionaires, synagogues, churches, mosques and in some cases ancient religious architectural monuments. You will have a chance to see the monuments with your own eyes, take pictures in these places and immortalize those moments. By participating in this tour, you will see a city where European and Soviet architecture meets, and most of its buildings are built for millionaires with special taste and order. During the tour, get acquainted with the mansions and estates of past and present millionaires on and around Nizami Street, see the buildings of special historical significance, such as the Museum of Azerbaijani History, Malokan Garden, Russian Drama Theater, Jewish Synagogue, German Lutheran Church.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Russian, English, Turkish
Operated by: “Travelway Azerbaijan”

Ages: Infants (1–6 years) · Children (7–13 years) · Youth (14–17 years) · Adults (18–29 years) · Seniors (30–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: short history of the building
Included: tour guide
Included: conversation

Not included

Not included: lunch and drinks

Itinerary

Discover a different side of Baku on this fascinating downtown walking tour through the city's elegant boulevards, historic mansions, and architectural landmarks. Led by a knowledgeable local guide, explore the heart of Baku beyond the Old City and uncover the stories behind the oil boom that transformed the city into a cosmopolitan destination. Admire the residences of Baku's famous oil barons, historic theaters, churches, mosques, synagogues, and remarkable architectural masterpieces. Stroll along Nizami Street and its surrounding neighborhoods, where European, Oriental, and Soviet influences blend into a unique urban landscape. Visit iconic landmarks including the Azerbaijan National History Museum, Malokan Garden, the Russian Drama Theatre, the German Church, and hidden gems often overlooked by visitors. Enjoy excellent photo opportunities, hear fascinating stories about the city's wealthy industrialists and cultural heritage, walk along the beautiful Seaside Boulevard overlooking the Caspian Sea. Perfect for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and first-time visitors, this tour reveals the rich heritage and unique character of modern Baku beyond the guidebooks.

Stop 1
Fountain Square
Nizami Street
Nizami Museum of Literature
Baku Boulevard
Abdulla Shaig Azerbaijan State Puppet Theatre
Azerbaijan State Theatre of Young Spectators
Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater
Azerbaijan State Russian Samed Vurgun Drama Theatre
National Museum of History of Azerbaijan
Synagogue of the Ashkenazi Jews
Park Bulvar Baku

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

İn front of the Sabir's monument at Mirza Alakbar Sabir garden (park).Garden locates in front of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic.

End point

İn front of the Sabir's monument at Mirza Alakbar Sabir garden (park).Garden locates in front of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.