Baku Old City (Icheri Sheher) Tour

Summary

Discover Baku’s ancient Old City (İçərişəhər).In December of 2000, this popular destination became the first ever UNESCO World Heritage-listed site in Azerbaijan .You will meet its most photogenic and friendly residents, the community cats. Many restaurants, cafes, souvenir vendors and small hotels, but still many narrow cobbled streets to admire what Baku was many centuries ago. Our professional and friendly guide will tell you about rich history of the oriental side of Baku.The tour starts in the front of Double Gate.Firstly you can see Workshop Ali Shamsi, Miniature Books Museum, the gigantic collection of teeny and tiny books.Next, you will see the most ancient building not only in “Icheri-Sheher” but in the entire Azerbaijan is Mohammed Mosque (named after architect Mohammed Abu-Bakr) also known as Synyk-Kala.The Palace of the Shirvanshahs will be your next destination that was built in the 15th -century which is described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture".Then,the Maiden Tower -12th-century monument.You will have an opportunity to discover the oldest park Philarmonia Garden (old name of Governor's Garden) and Monument to Lovers and Cats

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Azerbaijan Premium Travel company is pleased to present our guests Baku Old City (Icheri Sheher) tour. Enjoy personal and professional attention from your local tour guide during this tour where you will discover top attractions of Baku Old Town.You will get informed about the main and unique monuments of Baku.Those include the Maiden Tower, the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the courtyard known as “Divankhana”, Workshop Ali Shamsi, Miniature Books Museum, the gigantic collection of teeny and tiny books, Mohammed Mosque also known as Synyk-Kala, oldest park Philarmonia Garden (old name of Governor's Garden) and Monument to Lovers and Cats. It is widely acknowledged that Old Baku has lots of treasures that will leave you with memories for many years. Baku Old Town Walking Tour will give you an insight about the rich history of oriental side of Baku.

What’s included?

  • Pickup and drop-off service from accommodation(in Baku only)

  • Professional Tour guide service – English, Russian,Japanese -speaking

  • TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee

  • Entry/Admission - all museums

  • Any other expenses

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 2h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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AZP Travel company

About operator:

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