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Baku City Tour: Explore Historic Walled Center
4.7
49 Ratings
Baku
Embark on a captivating guided exploration of Baku that delivers the perfect overview of the city. Discover the ancient, historically-walled city center, marvel at the diminutive manuscripts in the Miniature Books Museum. All tours come with a free ride from your hotel in a chauffeured car.
Embark on a captivating guided exploration of Baku that delivers the perfect overview of the city. Discover the ancient, historically-walled city center, marvel at the diminutive manuscripts in the Miniature Books Museum. All tours come with a free ride from your hotel in a chauffeured car.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old City Tours - The tour begins with check-in at the office located in Old City Baku - Icherisheher.
- Gosha Gala Square - The Double Gates (Gosha Gala Gapysy, in Azerbaijani: Qoşa Qala Qapısı) serve as the primary entrance to Icherisheher, the historic Old City of Baku. Constructed in the 12th century, these fortified gates are approximately…
- Old City Tours - The tour begins with check-in at the office located in Old City Baku - Icherisheher.
- Gosha Gala Square - The Double Gates (Gosha Gala Gapysy, in Azerbaijani: Qoşa Qala Qapısı) serve as the primary entrance to Icherisheher, the historic Old City of Baku. Constructed in the 12th century, these fortified gates are approximately 8 meters high and 20 meters wide, playing a crucial role in the city’s ancient defense system. The Double Gates have long symbolized Baku’s rich cultural heritage, linking the old walled city with the modern urban environment.
- Ismailiyya Building - The Ismailiyya Building is located in the Old City.
- Workshop Ali Shamsi - The workshop of Ali Shamsi is situated in the Old City.
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs - The Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs, is described by UNESCO as “one of the pearls of Azerbaijan’s architecture.”
- Miniature Books - Home to the largest collection of miniature books in the world.
- Statue of Aliaga Vahid - This monument, erected in Baku in 1990, honors Vahid. Designed by Rahib Hasanov and Sanan Salamzade, it features a large tree-portrait with carved scenes depicting various episodes from Vahid’s life, including his wedding, funeral, and moments of poetry recitation and musical performance.
- Aga Mikayil Bath House - The Hamam (bath-house) was constructed in the 18th century by Haji Agha Mikayil from Shamakhi.
- Muhammad Mosque - The Muhammad Mosque, also known as Siniggala Mosque, was built in the 11th century in Old City, Baku.
- Juma Mosque - The Juma Mosque, or Friday Mosque, has been functioning in Icherisheher since the 12th century.
- Maiden Tower - The Maiden Tower is a 12th-century monument located in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan. Together with the 15th-century Shirvanshahs’ Palace, it forms a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property.

What's Included
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guidance from a professional guide
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off
- Guidance from a professional guide
- Inclusive of all taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees (Not required)
- Entrance fees (Not required)
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Location
Old City Tours
Sabir Street
Our office in Old City Baku: Once entered to Old City Baku from the Double Gates, turn right after Information Center. You will see our office after walking up 20 meters in your left.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(49 Ratings)
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Niranjanj49
Jun 9, 2025
A walk down Azerbaijani History… - Charming walkabout of the Old City seeped in History through the ages and evolution of Azarbhaijan through various regimes …we were ably guided by Terlan , who walked us through each era .… He was a knowledgeable , patient and attentive young man . overall a 5 star experience by Old City Tours .
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Jasminepannu
May 26, 2025
Amazing - Great absolutely loved it baku is a great place pls visit it…. City tour is too good very helpful guide was very gentle!!!
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Lowflyer7
Apr 21, 2025
Fascinating facts about the Old Town, Baku and all Azerbaijan - Terlan received us on time at the Old Town Gate and accompanied us on a two-hour stroll through the history of Baku city centre. He entertained us with many anecdotes and information about buildings and important personalities. He also took his time and responded to individual questions and wishes and finally had a good tip where we would find a delicious lunch.
All in all a successful tour. Thank you so much!
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Mitiag2025
Apr 14, 2025
Nice tour of the old city - Great guide (we were with Tarlan), very knowledgeable. We saw the main sites and learnt about the history of the place. Highly recommend!
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Voyage594345
Mar 31, 2025
excellent services - The views are amazing, our tour guide explained everything and very accommodating. Highly recommended, the people are very polite
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Shihadaboobackera
Mar 26, 2025
Nice 👍 - It was amazing 🤩, tour guide is perfect. Explained well about Baku history . Nice place , can buy the traditional, old restaurants , mosqu
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446amirahm
Mar 16, 2025
Baku Old City Tour - The tour was well organized and both tour guide and tour operator made me feel very comfoetable throughout. I highly recommend this walking tour - overall very knowledgable guide and the tour was conducted in a timely manner.
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344ninadp
Feb 19, 2025
Awesome! 💯 - Excellent experience discovering the magic of the Old Baku city (and all its heritage & historical structures) with Tarlan. Would certainly recommend it anyone visiting Azerbaijan.
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Mohdarshadz
Feb 12, 2025
Awesome Experience - Amazing tour and tour guide helped us in taking so many pictures. It was totally worth it to be part of the tour.
Worth trying experience for one time.
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Tridib83
Jun 8, 2025
Great experience - Great experience. Had a good time. Had a detailed insight about the walled city and covered all the important locations. It's was a fun filled walking tour. Thanks to the well organised and tailor made tour by Old City Tours
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