Azerbaijan · Heritage Walks

3-Hour Baku Old City Walking Tour with UNESCO Landmarks

3 Hours Round trip from 9R9P+CFM Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Icherisheher, the UNESCO-listed historic heart of Baku
  • 02 Visit landmark monuments including the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs
  • 03 Discover trade and daily life through caravanserais, courtyards, and historic streets
  • 04 Step into local history at the Museum of Ethnography and Archeology and the Miniature Book Museum

Join a 3-hour guided walking tour through Baku's historic Old City, Icherisheher, and explore iconic landmarks such as the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, ancient mosques, caravanserais, and distinctive museums. As you walk through centuries of history, your knowledgeable local guide will introduce the rich cultural heritage, architecture, and stories that shape Baku's ancient heart.

Join a 3-hour guided walking tour through Baku's historic Old City, Icherisheher, and explore iconic landmarks such as the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, ancient mosques, caravanserais, and distinctive museums.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
City Baku
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Walking Through the Historic Streets of Icherisheher

  • Meet your guide at the arranged meeting point in front of the Double Gate in the Old City.

  • Begin your guided walking tour through the historic streets of Icherisheher.

  • Walk to the House of Baku Khans and learn about its historical significance.

  • Visit the Museum of Ethnography and Archeology and discover its cultural artifacts.

  • Proceed to the Multani Caravansarai and hear about its importance in the history of trade.

  • Explore the Maiden Tower while your guide shares legends and historical facts about this landmark.

  • Stop by St. Bartholomew Church and gain insight into its religious background.

  • Enter the Juma Mosque and learn about its architectural and spiritual importance.

  • View the Muhammad Mosque, with commentary on its age and historical context.

  • Visit the remains of Qasim Bey Hammam and hear how it was used in ancient times.

  • Pause at the Aliagha Vahid Monument and learn about his literary contributions.

  • Discover the Miniature Book Museum and its unique collection.

  • Walk to the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and enjoy an in-depth explanation of this remarkable complex.

  • View the Quadrangular Tower and learn about its former defensive function.

  • Return with your guide to the original meeting point at the Double Gate.

  • Conclude the tour and thank the guests for their participation.

Icherisheher, Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Where this trip takes you

Icherisheher, Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from 9R9P+CFM 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking local tour guide

What's Not Included

  • 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.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Sabir's Garden, Baku, Azerbaijan
Tour start
9R9P+CFM, Baku, Azerbaijan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 3 hours finish where they began, in 9R9P+CFM.

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