Baku Old City Tour
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2 hours
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Baku old city tour for a small group up to 12 people.It is 2 hours tour. Entrance price to buildings Maiden tower and Shirvanshahs palace is separated and not depends on tour price.(About 15AZN for each)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 learn about the main and unique monuments of Baku. Those include the Maiden Tower, the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the courtyard known as “Divankhana”, mosques and minarets, caravansaries and bathes. 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. If you are the only registered to the tour please book until 1 hour before starting the tour.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Maiden Tower
Baku old city tour for a small group up to 8 people.it is 2 hours tour.Entrance price to buildings Maiden tower and Shirvanshahs palace is seperated and not depends on tour price.(About 15 AZN for each of them)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 learn about the main and unique monuments of Baku. Those include the Maiden Tower, the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the courtyard known as “Divankhana”, mosques and minarets, caravansaries and bathes. 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.İf you are the only registered to the tour please book at least 60 minutes before starting the tour. You can aslo try our other tours like:
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Shirvanshah Palace was built in Baku in the 15th century for the rulers of Shirvan in connection with transferring the nation's capital from Shemakha to Baku. The complex includes the two-story building of the palace, the tomb, the mosque, the divanhane, the mausoleum of Sayyid Yahya Bakuvi, the bath, the eastern portal and the gate of Murad (16th cent.). The main building of the complex is the palace, which was started in 1411 by Shirvanshah Sheikh Ibrahim I. After his death the construction was continued by his son - Shirvanshah Khalilullah I. The laconic design, sunny tone of smooth surfaces of the walls, terrazzo lattice - shebeke of the upper windows and window slits of the lower floors of the building give it a unique expressiveness. The two-story building of the palace consists of about fifty different rooms of various sizes and shapes connected by three narrow spiral staircases. Of the 25 rooms on the second floor only 16 have survived. The ground floor of the building (27 rooms), which was used by servants and for the storage of domestic supplies, has been preserved exactly as it was built in the 15th century. The severity of the facade facing the front yard is different from the richer interpretation of other households’ buildings. Near the palace there is a mosque. Under the stalactite belt of the minaret is the inscription which reads: “...the greatest Sultan Khalil-Ullah I ordered the construction of this minaret. May Allah exalt the days of his rule and reign. The year of eight hundred and forty-five (1441-1442). Almost all the palaces of the Middle East had special facilities for the reception of ambassadors and the meetings, which were called “Divan-Khane” (State Council). Divan-Khane of the Shirvanshah palace complex is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of Azerbaijan. The slender portal, which served as the main entrance to the Divan-khane is decorated with stalactite semi-dome richly ornamented and inscribed. This portal is considered the most beautiful not only among the monuments of Baku but also among similar monuments of Iran and Asia Minor. In 1964 the complex was declared a museum and taken under state protection. Since then this unique monument of Azerbaijani architecture is one of the most popular tourist sites.
What‘s Included
information about the monuments
conversation
local tour guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Dinner
Bottled water
Snacks
Options
Formula 1 special
Additional Group Tour
Russian group
Russian language
Private Tour
English or Russian language
English group
Reviews
283 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting tour of the old town
Дарья Ш,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyed the tour, was very interesting, saw all the iconic places of the Old Town, went instead of two hours three 😌 Baths, caravanserais, narrow streets, mosques, towers, a miniature book museum, a place where the legendary episode from the film “The Diamond Hand” was filmed, and they also got to know famous Azerbaijani artist Ali Shamsi personally. Thanks to guide Emin.
Stary Baku
Y3472FX,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide and atmospheric walk through the Old Town. Walked through history, showed places where it's best eat something to pay attention to. I'd love to come again.
Baku Old Town on a beautiful early spring day
howards863,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Emin is very knowledgeable about the city and gives a great understanding of Baku’s history. I particularly enjoyed the background to the Silk Road
Old city tour with family.
David D,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very complete and good recommendations for food. We enjoyed it as it was very informative and good amount of places visited. Great value for money
Couple tour of the Old Town
EllaG116,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide Emil was knowledgeable, patient, and humorous. The tour was fascinating and meant to meet expectations. He gave us a private tour of the Old Town even though we were supposed to be a group.
Top notch friendly tour. Emin was a superstar
Cruiser10333784075,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour, explained really well. Emin was beyond my expectations when it comes to knowledge and friendliness. He went above and beyond what was required for the tour. Highly recommended
Excellent tour
41karink,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an absolutely wonderful time on the free walking tour in Baku! Our guide was incredibly professional and knowledgeable - he knew the city’s history, architecture, and culture inside out, and shared stories and insights that really brought the city to life. On top of that, he was super friendly and approachable, making everyone feel comfortable and engaged. The pace was just right, and we got to see both the iconic landmarks and some hidden gems. Thanks to this tour, I gained a much deeper appreciation for Baku, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting - whether you're new to the city or just want a fresh perspective. A big thank you to our guide for making the experience so memorable!
Interesting historical tour
amit gandhi97,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Knowledgeable tour guide who gave an interesting historical tour of some of the key sites around Baku, including pick up from a nearby spot
An Informative Tour of The Old City
Philip K,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fuad gave us a thorough tour of The Old City hitting all the key attractions and sharing interesting stories about each. We were quite pleased with the tour and recommend it.
Wonderful tour Old City Baku
760kristinav,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks to the tour guide Emin who showed us everything! It was interesting and with great sense of humour! Beautiful Old City of Baku.
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