Baku Experience: Explore Historic Old City

Explore Baku’s vibrant streets and hidden gems with a local guide. Discover history, taste local flavors, and connect with the culture.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Martyrs’ Lane - Located in Baku, Martyrs’ Lane is a respectful hilltop memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives during Black January (1990) and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Visitors can observe rows of black marble graves, the Eternal Flame monument, Turkish and British memorials, and a small mosque. It also provides one of the most…
What's Included
  • Professional English speaking local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Private transportation
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Any other personal expenses.
Additional Information

This experience is more than a tour; it’s an immersive journey through the lively streets of Baku, the historic Old City (Icherisheher), the iconic Flame Towers, and bustling local markets. Join Ell, your multilingual local guide, who infuses 16 years of Baku living and rural Azerbaijani heritage into every moment.
Gain exclusive insights, savor…

Location
Martyrs' Lane
Mehdi Huseyn Street, Dagustu Park
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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777charlettes
Sep 23, 2025
A memorable Baku Trip - Ell was such a fun, caring guy with a great sense of humor plus he captures good photos . As someone who’s naturally inquisitive, I loved how patiently and thoroughly he answered all my questions about the country (he really knows his stuff). Being a traveler himself, he shared not just travel tips but also thoughtful life advice. He honestly felt like a big brother you could count on even if it was just for a moment during the trip.
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Ava
Sep 23, 2025
Great tour of Baku and surrounding sights - Great guide! The sites we visited were well picked and very enjoyable. The pickup and other logistics were very well handled. Loved all the extra tips and guidance too. Ell was very knowledgeable and helpful make the tour very fun and providing great info
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640dinao
Sep 23, 2025
Baku escaped - Azerbaijan is a hidden gem! Baku’s mix of modern Flame Towers and the ancient Old City is breathtaking. The food, hospitality, and culture made the trip unforgettable. Highly recommended!
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Bigplatesmallplate
Sep 23, 2025
Baku pvt tours - EL was super... Took care of small details. His knowledge was incredible too... About food, history and the culture of Baku..
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Coupleofthingstosee
Sep 22, 2025
A Fun and Rich Travel Experience! - El was an amazing guide we had for a few days in Baku, Azerbaijan! He speaks fantastic English, is personable, catered to our needs, and is very knowledgeable of the history, culture, food, architecture, and Baku today. Azerbaijan is a gem is needs to be put at the top of the map for top travel destinations—it’s a melting pot of rich culture and a beautiful city. We enjoyed going to the outskirts of the city with El to also see the glyphs, the ever burning flames, and geothermal mud landscapes. Would go back again and definitely use El! IG: coupleofthingstosee
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Miguelantonm
Sep 22, 2025
Azerbaijan ,Baku Gabala shahdag experience tour - it was a great experience especially with our tour Guide Mr. Elle ,Azerbaijan experience is amazing, the people the place and food are all wonderful
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Aftabkm
Sep 22, 2025
Fantastic tour guide - Amazing tour guide with excellent knowledge.He is very friendly with the kids and has lot of patience. Highly recommend
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Qamz
Sep 22, 2025
Fabulous Tour - Great experience. One of the best time in my whole life. I will never enjoy that much without our tour guide Mr. Ell. Amazing tour.
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Trail32310103157
Sep 22, 2025
Wonderful trip to Azerbaijan - I had a wonderful experience during my recent trip to Baku in May, and a big part of that was thanks to our amazing tour guide, Elle. From the moment the tour started, Elle was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. He made the city come alive with stories, local insights, and thoughtful recommendations. Whether we were exploring the Old City, walking along the Boulevard, or visiting cultural sites, he always made sure everyone felt comfortable and engaged. Elle’s passion for Baku and Azerbaijani culture was truly contagious. He went above and beyond to make the experience special for us. I especially appreciated his attention to detail and how he tailored the tour based on our group’s interests. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Baku — and if you can, ask for Elle. He made the trip unforgettable!
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Coastal41875118581
Sep 22, 2025
Unforgettable Baku Experience - I was in Baku in the first week of April with a large group of friends - 24 of us. Our Baku tour was an unforgettable experience, thanks in to our fantastic tour guide Ellie. Knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging, he made the history and culture of Baku very interesting. From the stunning Flame Towers to the ancient Old City, he knew the details well and answered all our questions with enthusiasm. He even guided us to the best places for the local cuisine. I would highly recommend his services.
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From $45
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).