Age
0+
Group size
1-10
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
About this experience
To immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old Baku, we invite you to its heart - Icheri-Sheher. You will walk through the once bustling quarters. You will see palaces and an ancient tower, caravanserais and mosques, domed eastern baths and mansions of the 19th-20th centuries. The guide will tell you about the ancient state of Shirvanshahs, the three stages of Baku's development, wedding traditions, and much more.
What to expect
You will see:
- The palace complex of the Shirvanshahs dynasty, represented by the same Shamakhi queen
- The Maiden Tower
- The Shamakhi Gates
- The palace of the Baku khans
- The underground hammam and the Ajy Bani hammam
- Caravanserais - Bukhara, Multani, Big and Small
- Juma Mosque
- Ovdan - medieval devices for collecting and purifying rainwater
- A cafe, near which the hero of the movie "The Diamond Arm" said his legendary "To hell with it"
- The location where a scene from the movie "The Amphibian Man" was filmed
You will learn:
- About the state of Shirvanshahs and the devastating earthquake of 1192
- The three stages of Baku's development
- The oil boom and the Baku Governorate
- The Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
- Modern Azerbaijan
- About Baku's attractions and beaches
- The wedding tradition of two-colored tea
- The specifics of trading at local markets
- National alcoholic beverages - how to consume them and where to buy them
You will receive an oil painting as a gift.
Organizational details
- Guided tour services are included in the tour price
- Drinks at the cafe we will visit along the way are additionally paid (if desired)
- The remaining cost is paid on-site in euros, dollars, or manats
- The tour will be interesting for adults and children from 6 years old
- There are descents and ascents on the route
- The tour will be conducted by me or another guide from our team
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