3-Hour Walking Tour of Icherisheher Exploring Baku's Ancient Heart

İçərişəhər

Aliagha Vahid Monument

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Icheri Sheher, Baku, Azerbaijan

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Highlights

Explore Icherisheher, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Baku's historic heart

Visit notable sites such as the Maiden Tower and Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Discover local life with sights of laundry lines, playing children, and cozy courtyards

Dive into history at the Museum of Ethnography and Archeology and Miniature Book Museum

Baku

cultural, historical, sightseeing

Private Tour

3 Hours

Easy

English

Description

Join a 3-hour guided walking tour through Baku’s historic Old City (Icherisheher), where you will explore iconic landmarks such as the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace, ancient mosques, caravanserais, and unique museums. Learn about the city’s rich cultural heritage from a knowledgeable local guide as you walk through centuries of history.

Itinerary

3-Hour Walking Tour Itinerary – Baku Old City (Icherisheher)
- Meet the guests at the arranged meeting point in front of the Double Gate – Old City.
- Begin the guided walking tour through the historical streets of Icherisheher.
- Walk to the House of Baku Khans and explain its historical significance.
- Visit the Museum of Ethnography and Archeology and describe the cultural artifacts.
- Proceed to the Multani Caravansarai and discuss its importance in trade history.
- Explore the Maiden Tower and share legends and historical facts about the landmark.
- Stop by St. Bartholomew Church and provide context about its religious background.
- Enter the Juma Mosque and explain its architectural and spiritual importance.
- View the Muhammad Mosque, highlighting its age and historical context.
- Visit the remains of Qasim Bey Hammam and explain its use in ancient times.
- Pause at the Aliagha Vahid Monument and speak about his literary contributions.
- Discover the Miniature Book Museum and introduce its unique collection.
- Walk to the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and provide an in-depth explanation of its complex.
- View the Quadrangular Tower and describe its defensive function in the past.
- Guide the guests back to the original meeting point at the Double Gate.
- Conclude the tour and thank the guests for their participation.

What's Included

English speaking local Tour Guide

What's Excluded

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Entrance fees to the museums (Maiden Tower – estimated price is 9 USD per person; Shirvanshahs Palace – estimated price is 9 USD per person)

Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

Know Before You Go

Guests are asked to be ready at the arranged meeting point 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

The general tour duration is 3 hours, but it may extend up to 4 hours to ensure a comfortable pace and provide an unforgettable experience along the way.

Meeting Point

Sabir's Garden, Baku, Azerbaijan

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.

Price

Adult
1 to 1	/person
2 to 3	/person
4 to 6	/person
7 to 10	/person
11 to 15	/person
16 to 26	/person
27 to 50	/person
Child
1 to 1	/person
2 to 6	/person
7 to 15	/person
16 to 25	/person
This is a private tour