Age
0+
Group size
1-4
Language
English
Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
Transport
By car
About this experience
Baku consists of 2 parts: the inner and outer city. The inner city - Icheri Sheher - is often referred to as the Old City. It is located inside the fortress walls and is famous for its ancient architectural monuments - we will carefully explore them on a walking tour. In modern Baku, on the contrary, we will ride by car - immersing ourselves in the rhythm of the big city and talk about what it lives on now.
What to expect
New Baku - by car
- You will drive through the streets of the capital of Azerbaijan while hearing stories about the palaces of oil barons. You will see a city that was poetically called the Caucasian Paris in the 19th century
- Climb to the panoramic viewpoint to admire Baku from a bird's-eye view
- Stroll through the Upland Park and listen to the stories about the memorials here
- You will see the undulating architectural masterpiece - the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center
Old Baku - on foot
Walking through the maze of Old City streets, you will:
- Understand why it was named Icheri Sheher
- Explore all the iconic historic locations: fortress walls, Double Gates, the palace ensemble of the Shirvanshahs, Maiden Tower, Isa bey Hajinski's Palace, Museum of Miniature Books, Ismaili House, medieval caravanserais, hammams, and mosques
- See the shooting locations of cult Soviet films “Diamond Arm”, “Amphibian Man”, “Tehran '43”
- Hear many urban legends
- Learn about delicious food and where to eat in Baku
Organizational details
- The price includes transfer on a comfortable Opel or Toyota car from your place of residence, guide services
- I or another guide from our team will conduct the tour
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