• Highland Park - The tour begins with a visit to Highland Park, the city’s highest point, offering stunning panoramic views and a perfect photo opportunity.
• Flame Towers - The Baku city tour kicks off with a visit to the Flame Towers, a trio of skyscrapers in Baku, Azerbaijan, including the tallest in the country, standing at 182 meters.
• Baku Old City - The Old City of Baku, known as Icherisheher, was established on a site inhabited since the Paleolithic era. It showcases a rich tapestry of Azerbaijani culture alongside influences from Zoroastrian, Sassanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian histories. From the Upland Plateau, visitors can view Icherisheher. The city’s fortifying walls were destroyed multiple times during foreign invasions. Historically, the town was encircled by 2 or 3 lines of walls, with deep moats connected to the sea by channels. The 12th-century walls have been preserved to this day.

The Shamakhy gates, also known as the Double Gates of the Old City, mark the entrance to the fortress. Nearby, the 12th-century Donjon castle can be found.

Maiden Tower - This 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan, is a symbol of Baku and has been listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site since 2000.

Shirvanshahs’ Palace - Another monument of universal value, the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, dating from the 12th to 15th centuries, is one of the architectural gems of Azerbaijan, located at the highest point of the Old City.

Caravanserais - An integral part of the old town, the caravanserais include four preserved sites: Bukhara Caravanserai, Khan Caravanserai, Multanu Caravanserai, and Caravanserai of Gasim bey.

Muhammad Mosque - The oldest mosque in the Old City of Baku, also known as Sinig Gala due to its damaged tower.

Miniature Books Museum - The only museum in the world dedicated to miniature editions of books in various languages. The smallest book (6mm x 9mm) is the Russian book “The Most Miraculous Thing”.

• Palace of the Shirvanshahs - This architectural masterpiece, dating from the 12th to 15th centuries, is located at the highest point of Icherisheher. The complex includes the palace, divankhana (a meeting place for foreign ambassadors), the palace mosque with a minaret, the mausoleum of Seyid Yahya Bakuvi, the eastern portal, and a bath structure. Built by Shirvanshah Khalilullah the First (1417-1462) and his son Farrukh Yasar, the palace was once surrounded by a wall with towers, serving as the inner stronghold of the Baku fortress. UNESCO describes it as “one of the pearls of Azerbaijan’s architecture.” It now operates as a museum open to tourists.
• Maiden Tower - This 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan, is considered the symbol of Baku and was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list in December 2000. Located on the Caspian Sea coast, it has retained its grandeur over the years. Part of Baku’s fortification system, it is called “Maiden Tower” for its inaccessibility. Several other towers in Azerbaijan share the name “Maiden Tower,” meaning “unassailable” place.
• Nizami Museum of Literature - The National Museum of Azerbaijani Literature, named after Nizami Ganjavi, is situated in the center of Baku, near Fountain Square and adjacent to the entrance of the Old City.
• Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum - Home to the world’s largest collection of Azerbaijani carpets, the museum’s building resembles a rolled carpet.
• Nizami str. /Tarqovi - This is one of Baku’s most renowned shopping streets, featuring buildings with diverse architectural styles, including Baroque, Renaissance, and Neo-Gothic.
• Fountain Square - A public square in downtown Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, named for the numerous fountains scattered throughout the area.
• Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center - Designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, this building complex is notable for its unique architectural design. It won the Design Museum’s Design of the Year Award in 2014, making it a must-visit site on the Baku city tour.

• Private transportation
• Bottled water

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Uncover Baku’s hidden treasures on an engrossing Guided Baku City journey! Traverse through the gorgeous, history-laden Old city, contemporary Baku, remarkable architecture, Baku boulevard and beyond! The excursion comes with pick up and drop off services, so just book your journey and wait for our certified guide and driver to arrive at your agreed upon time. The journey spans 5-6 hours. We suggest commencing the tour around 10-11 am. in the morning.

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