• Gosha Gala Tower - Explore Baku’s historic Old City (İçərişəhər). The tour begins at the Double Gate, the main entrance to the Old City.
• Baku Old City - The tour continues through Baku’s ancient Old City (İçərişəhər), which became Azerbaijan’s first UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in December 2000.
• Fortress Walls of Icheri Sheher - Constructed in the 14th century, the tower was a crucial part of the fortress wall and Baku’s defensive fortifications. Built to enhance the defense system, it was declared a “national architectural monument” by the Cabinet of Azerbaijan on August 2, 2001.
• Maiden Tower - Known locally as Giz Galasi, the Maiden Tower is situated in the heart of the Old City and is Baku’s most iconic landmark. Built in the 12th century, it is called Giz Galasi, meaning “Virgin Tower,” due to its impenetrability. Entry admission is optional at $9.
• Old Baku Souvenir Shop - Baku souvenirs are as vibrant and colorful as Azerbaijan itself. Enjoy ethnic crafts, carpet shops, souvenir weapons, hammered copper dishes, and “armudu”-pear-shaped crystal glasses available in shops and antique boutiques throughout the Old City.
• Muhammad Mosque - The Muhammad Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Baku (Siniggala Mosque), was constructed in the 11th century in Icheri Sheher, Baku. Also known as Siniggala, after its minaret – Siniggala (“damaged tower”), it is the first building in Azerbaijan associated with Islam and noted for its architectural ligature.
• Juma Mosque - The Juma Mosque (Friday Mosque), built in the 16th century, stands approximately 25 meters tall, featuring a balcony with uniquely ornamented parapet panels and stalactite decorations, including inscriptions in “Kufi” writing ornaments. The mosque’s oldest component is its minaret, dated by historians to the first half of the 15th century.
• Palace of the Shirvanshahs - The Shirvanshahs’ Palace, belonging to the rulers of the Shirvanshahs’ State from the 6th to 16th centuries, is a masterpiece of 15th-century architecture. Celebrated by UNESCO as ‘one of the pearls’ of Azerbaijani architecture, the complex includes a 52-room dwelling house, Divankhana, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi Tomb, ruins of Key Gubad Mosque, the Eastern Portal, the Palace Mosque, the Shirvanshahs’ family tomb, and the Palace bath. Entry admission is $9.
• Bukhara Caravanserai - Located in Icheri Sheher, the Bukhara Caravanserai dates back to the 15th century and was primarily used by traders from Central Asia and India. It is believed that the majority of its visitors were merchants from Bukhara, in present-day Uzbekistan, which explains its name.
• Miniature Books - Discover books that fit in the palm of your hand at Baku’s unique museum, located near the Shirvanshahs’ Palace in the Old City. The Museum of Miniature Books houses around 8,000 tiny printed publications from 76 countries. Visitors can see beautifully designed books of various genres and themes, some as small as a matchbox or postage stamp. The collection includes the world’s smallest book, measuring 2x2mm, viewable only with a magnifying glass. Recognized by the Guinness Book of Records as the largest collection of miniature books globally, the museum has been a popular tourist attraction since it opened on April 2, 2002. It is open daily, except Mondays and Thursdays, from 11 am to 5 pm, with free entrance.
• Monument to Lovers and Cats - Visit the Monument to Lovers and Cats, a charming monument in Baku’s old city that is sure to bring a smile.
• Gosha Gala Tower - The tour concludes back at the starting point.

• Professional tour guide services in English and Russian.

• Personal expenses
• Entrance fees

Explore Baku’s Old City and walk around this UNESCO-protected site surrounded by 12th-century walls and discover all the amazing things that this marvelous city within a city has for you. The Maiden Tower, Baku’s most mysterious site ,the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, was the 15th-century residence of Azerbaijan’s medieval ruler, mosques, hammams, karvansarays, divans, palaces, beyond its main attractions, the ‘Inner City,’ as it’s called by the locals, is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways home to some of Baku’s oldest residents, as well as artists’ workshops, souvenir stalls and traditional restaurants serving classic Azerbaijani dishes- will welcome you during your trip here.

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