About this experience
This light excursion is perfect for getting to know Baku! You will see the main sights in the old center, immerse yourself in the history and color of our country. At the Carpet Museum, you will learn about the ancient craft and traditions of Azerbaijan. At the end, I will treat you to tea to ensure that your first impressions of Baku are the most pleasant.
What to expect
Baku: introduction
We will start the walk at the fortress walls: you will learn about their construction, symbolism, and the characteristics of the material. I will reveal the tricks used by rulers in the Middle Ages and tell you how Baku was divided into the inner and outer parts.
We will admire the ancient mosques and talk about religion in Azerbaijan. We will examine the merchants' houses - whose is better? You will learn about what a caravanserai and Eastern courtyards are, find out about the construction of the Maiden Tower - and about the legends of the building with cats. And, of course, you will walk through the streets where famous Soviet films such as 'Amphibian Man', 'Doctor Aybolit 66', and 'The Diamond Arm' were shot.
Carpet Museum and friendly tea ceremony
Strolling along the Primorsky Boulevard, enjoying Baku's 'Little Venice', we will reach the Carpet Museum. Bright colors and intricate patterns - I will tell you about carpet-weaving schools, motifs, and ancient traditions.
And then we will relax over a cup of tea, watching the city's daily life. We will talk about Baku cuisine, holidays, and leisure. And, of course, we will discuss what else is worth seeing in the city.
At the end of the tour, you will receive a gift from the guide.
Organizational details
- Entrance tickets to the Carpet Museum are paid separately - €6/person.
- The final tea ceremony is a treat from me
- In the summer, complimentary ice cream and drinks are provided, in the winter - tea in a traditional Eastern glass 'armudu' with jam
