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7-Hour Baku City Tour with Old City and Heydar Aliyev Center

7 Hours Round trip from 53 Istiglaliyyat Moderate pace
Baku
Baku
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the mysterious Maiden Tower, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Icherisheher
  • 02 Visit the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the former residence of Shirvan's rulers
  • 03 Take in panoramic city views from Highland Park, including the illuminated Flame Towers
  • 04 Discover the world's first specialized carpet museum at the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
  • 05 See the Heydar Aliyev Center, the iconic cultural landmark designed by Zaha Hadid

Discover Baku on a guided tour through the Old City, where you will explore landmarks such as the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and other treasures of the city's rich historical heritage. Take in a mesmerizing panoramic view from Highland Park, then stroll along the Seaside Boulevard to admire distinctive local architecture and culture. The experience also includes stops at unique museums and concludes at the Heydar Aliyev Center, Zaha Hadid's architectural masterpiece.

Discover Baku on a guided tour through the Old City, where you will explore landmarks such as the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and other treasures of the city's rich historical heritage.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
City Baku
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Persian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Nizami Ganjavi Literature Museum and Heydar Aliyev Center

Nizami Ganjavi Azerbaijan Literature Museum (1860):

  • The building of the Nizami Ganjavi Azerbaijan Literature Museum was constructed in the 1860s.
  • It was originally built as a two-story caravanserai.
  • Today, this museum stands as one of the largest and richest repositories of Azerbaijan's spiritual culture.

Heydar Aliyev Center

2
Day 02

Aliaga Vahid Monument in Icherisheher

Monument in honor of Aliaga Vahid (1990):

  • Aliaga Vahid, an Azerbaijani poet and Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR (1943), is commemorated here.
  • The monument is located within the Icherisheher complex (1990).
  • It stands as one of the intriguing monuments within the complex.
3
Day 03

The Majestic Maiden Tower

Maiden Tower:

  • The Maiden Tower (Gyz Galasy) is considered the most majestic and mysterious monument in Baku.
  • It rises in the southeastern part of the Icherisheher fortress.
  • In 1964, it was converted into a museum.
  • Since 2000, it has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
4
Day 04

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Palace of the Shirvanshahs:

  • It is the former residence of the Shirvanshahs, the rulers of Shirvan.
  • The palace is located in Baku, Azerbaijan.
  • Its construction was associated with the relocation of the capital from Shemakha to Baku between the 13th and 16th centuries.
5
Day 05

Baku Museum of Miniature Books

Baku Museum of Miniature Books:

  • Founded by Zarifa Salahova.
  • This unique museum is dedicated to miniature books.
  • It began collecting micro-books during the Soviet era.
  • It opened in 2002.
  • It is situated near the Maiden Tower in the Old City.
6
Day 06

Highland Park Panoramas

The park:

  • It is visible from almost any point on the Seaside Boulevard.
  • It offers one of the best views of the city.
  • It is worth visiting at different times of the day for:
  • Sunrise.
  • Panoramic city views.
  • Evening illumination of Baku, including the Flame Towers.
7
Day 07

Little Venice on Baku Boulevard

"Little Venice":

  • Constructed in 1960 at the edge of Baku's boulevard.
  • An astonishing complex of canals and islands.
  • A prominent attraction in the seaside park.
  • Beloved by visitors.
8
Day 08

Azerbaijan Carpet Museum

Azerbaijan Carpet Museum:

  • Established in 1967.
  • It is the world's first specialized museum dedicated to collecting, preserving, and studying carpets.
9
Day 09

Heydar Aliyev Center by Zaha Hadid

Heydar Aliyev Center:

  • Designed by the renowned architect Zaha Hadid.
  • It is one of the most famous cultural centers in the capital of Azerbaijan.
Icherisheher, Maiden Tower, Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku Boulevard

Where this trip takes you

Icherisheher, Maiden Tower, Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku Boulevard

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 53 Istiglaliyyat 1 city · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Transportation

What's Not Included

  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch

What to bring

  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
At your hotel
Tour start
53 Istiglaliyyat, Baku 1005, Azerbaijan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in 53 Istiglaliyyat.

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