Baku Free Walking Tour: Old Town, Legends & Hidden Gems
Baku Free Tour is a team of passionate locals guides, armed with an contagious enthusiasm for Baku's past, present, and hidden gems. We do our best to help you immersing into the soul of Azerbaijan's captivating capital, BAKU. Forget the sterile museum tours and guidebooks; join us on a journey through history, culture, and the vibrant tapestry of everyday life that makes Baku tick. Whether you're a history and architecture buff, a foodie, or simply an adventurer seeking to connect with a new place, we invite you to join us on an unforgettable journey through Baku. Come explore with open eyes, open hearts, and empty stomachs!
Pickup
Red umbrella out front of KFC/Pizza Hut at Fountains Square
Description
OVERVIEW
Join us on a fascinating walk through the Walled City of Baku — Icherisheher, also known as the Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has stood the test of time.
This living, breathing open-air museum reveals traces of Zoroastrian, Sasanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian cultural influences. As we explore its winding alleyways, you’ll witness how centuries of history and heritage have shaped this remarkable city.
You’ll see ancient defensive walls, the iconic Maiden Tower (Giz Galasy), and many other structures dating as far back as the 6th–7th centuries BC, including the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs — a true gem of Azerbaijani architecture.
HIGHLIGHTS
– Explore the UNESCO sites in Old Town
– Understand social dynamics of city life
– Soak up the atmosphere in the oldest part of the city
– Food&drink venue recommendations
– Architecture, History, Politics
– Small group experience
– Led by a licensed local guide
ATTACTIONS
– UNESCO World heritage sites in Old Town
– Maiden Tower
– Shirvanshahs Palace
– Miniature Book Museum
– Muhammad Mosque
– Caravanserais
– Azerxalcha Showroom
– Underground Bath House
– Nizami Park
and many more
IMPORTANT NOTICE
– At least four (4) people required to run the tour
– The stairs in old town cause obstacles for people with wheelchair users and with walking difficulties.
– Arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes prior to the start time.