Private Tour
Baku Old Town & Oil History Private Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
We explore the historic heart of Baku on a walking tour. We discover iconic landmarks starting out walk from Fountains Square and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Icherisheher (Old Town) and then into Istiglaliyyat street and back to Fountains Square.
Thematiclly, we welve into the city's rich history, from its medieval origins to its transformation under the influence of oil barons in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. We will learn and have pondered understanding about the social, cultural, and political aspects of Baku's past and present.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Lunch
Private transportation
Admission fee
What To Expect
Fountain Square
Fountains Square is downtown, entertainment and leisure centre in Baku. However, this neighborhood emerged as main trading street of boom town during the first oil boom era, late XIX and early XX century. This is where we meet and end the tour.
Baku Old City
Known as Icherisheher, Old Town of Bakuis a UNESCO's World Heritage site. We will walk and stop to offer explanation without entering the sights (Museums of Shirvanshahs Palace and Maiden Tower, Miniature Book Museum Muhammad Mosque and more) with historic photos.
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Baku Old Town & Oil History Private Walking Tour
Reviews
234 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend tour
JeffC1903,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gani was great. He is obviously very knowledgeable about Baku and Azerbaijan’s history. We enjoyed the tour very much and would highly recommend to anyone visiting Baku.
Just what we wanted
clairel313,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the walking tour and the half day trip to the mud volcanoes with Gani and Eldar. We thoroughly enjoyed both and would highly recommend. We enjoyed the sites but also the discussion with Gani and Eldar about geo politics. They are both very well informed and happy to talk about local politics.
Excellent Baku walking tour; Gani was first-class guide
S7262OWmikew,
Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We recently enjoyed a wonderful walking tour of Baku old city. Our guide, Gani, really brought the tour to life with his fantastic historical perspective and deep knowledge of Baku and Azerbaijan. This tour is a superb introduction to Baku and every visitor should aim to do this tour first thing when they arrive in the city - it provides an excellent overview of the key sights to visit and provides immediate orientation around the maze of streets and alleyways in the old city.
Great experience
Wander792862,
Dec 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guide has told us a lot of interesting stories about Baku,the tour was a perfect way to get to know the city. After the tour guide provided us with some useful recommendations about food,Azerbaijani phrases and things to see next
Really interesting and informative walking tour.
Malcolm I,
Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic tour, highly recommended. We had Gani as our tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and conducted the tour at a perfect pace. Even though we thought we had seen most of this area of Baku we found a few hidden gems and it was really interesting to hear the history of this part of Baku. I really enjoyed seeing some old photos of the city to see how it had developed so quickly at certain points in history. If you're visiting I would definitely say this is a very worthwhile tour.
INFORMATIVE
Roving40508995945,
Nov 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gani was very informative and helpful. We explored and took photos the uniqueness of Old Town Baku. All places is well maintaned and clean.
Gani’s tour may not have a price but it is invaluable
H8087KAjohnk,
Oct 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gani was brilliant, funny, and has perfected his tour of Old Baku. I was hoping to get an excellent introduction to Icherisheher. We got that plus fun history lessons, architectural expertise, personal stories, and cultural / political insights that make a traveler’s experience in Azerbaijan unforgettable.
Highly recommend
417annv,
Sep 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gani was excellent. He knows his history and facts. Very personable. Highly recommend this tour. We gained a great appreciation of Baku and Azerbaijan.
Gani was amazing
SanjayBh24,
Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gani was amazing. He has indepth knowledge of events. He was articulate and could hold attention of entire crowd. Very patient and courteous
Must-go walking tour in Baku Old Town
haotiant2024,
Jul 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Gani is friendly and well-versed in the history of the city, providing us with a unique take on many spots around the old town. I never thought I could learned so much on a short tour, but Gani kept us engaged and informed. This tour changes the way I see Baku and Azerbaijan, and I recommend for everyone who comes to Baku the first time. And there are a lot of cute cats along the way to play with too : )
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