Azerbaijan · Walking Tours

4-Hour Walking Tour of Baku Old City with Maiden Tower

4 Hours Round trip from Baku Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the famous Baku Khans' Palace
  • 02 Visit the legendary Maiden Tower
  • 03 Discover the Shirvanshakhs' Palace
  • 04 See historic houses of Baku's oil barons
  • 05 Browse local markets during a coffee break

Explore the Old City of Baku, one of the most remarkable places in Azerbaijan, on this 4-hour walking tour. Start at the double gate of Icherisheher, the main entrance to the old fortress and an excellent example of medieval Azerbaijani architecture. Visit the Baku Khans' Palace, discover the legendary Maiden Tower, and continue to the Shirvanshakhs' Palace, where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city from the courtyard. Along the way, also see houses of the oil barons and browse local markets during a coffee break.

Make your way to the oldest building in Baku, the glorious and mythical Maiden Tower, which is full of legends and tales.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Baku
Languages Azerbaijani, English, French, Italian, Russian, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Discover Baku's Old City Landmarks

Meet your tour guide at your hotel or another agreed-upon location for pickup and begin your day tour.

Begin at the double gate of Icherisheher, the main entrance to the old fortress built in the 12th century. Partially restored, it is an excellent example of the medieval architecture of Azerbaijan.

Continue your tour with a visit to the newly restored Baku Khans' Palace, the residence of the local rulers of Baku in the 19th century.

Stop to observe examples of the houses of the oil barons that existed before the USSR.

Make your way to the oldest building in Baku, the glorious and mythical Maiden Tower, which is full of legends and tales.

Take some time for a coffee break and shopping at the local markets.

Proceed to the Shirvanshakhs' Palace, a royal residence of the Shirvanshakhs' dynasty. Cherish the mesmerizing view of the city of Baku from the top of the courtyard.

End the tour at the last gate of Old Baku's castle.

Have the drop-off at your preferred location.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Baku 1 city · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

  • Entrance tickets

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Baku, Azerbaijan
Tour start
Baku, Azerbaijan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Baku.

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