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2 hours 30 minutes
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Over three hours we will walk into social and cultural formation of Baku City Centre, Fountains Square (then Parapet), Nizami (then Torgovaya), 28 May and Khagani (Xəqani; then Molokanskaya) streets, based on exquisite life stories, urban legends and myths relates to love and hatred, rise and fall, happiness and tragedy, turmoil and tranquility, contrast and harmony from the confluent life of oil barons and everyday people throughout last 100 years of the city.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
We finish tour with a cup of local tea at local coffee shop.
Lunch
Private transportation
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.
Nizami Street
Nizami street is the central shopping and entertaining core of modern day Baku. 800 m of 3.5 km long street is traffic free and it is one of the most busiest part of the city with full of people who take their time after work to stress out and relax in restaurant, shops and concert halls and theatres.
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Kaceyjonah,
Sep 13, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
Our first day in Baku is memorable we meet Gani our tour guide whom he walk with us and share a very detailed information about the history, culture, architecture and etc. of Baku. Gani is extremely knowledgeable, patience and kind to answers all the questions. He even recommend about places to visit, restaurants to go to, food to try. He is definitely the best :) On 2nd day, by far this is the best trip as we indulge the local food in Khinalug village and we get to experience the beautiful mountains and warm weather. Kudos to Ulkar, our tour guide she is knowledgeable and lovely. We get to meet her family and spend dinner with them, even share our stories about Baku,my country Philippines and where I currently live now. Highly recommended! Definitely we will share this story to my friends and colleagues. Godbless! - Jona Chavez
cational,
Feb 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
We explored the central streets of Baku by covering modern history, culture and people. The recomendation about local popular places where people hang out diving into Baku nightlife are perfect. The guide was very helpful and asnwered all our questions.
Fuadikb,
Jun 18, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
I have never seen Baku with such interesting and rich multicultural history. Our guide did a great job to explore Baku from soviet time with link to modern popular culture. This such a insightful tour of central street. Recommend with all all my heart.
Nuray I,
Jun 17, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
The stories about Baku gave us a clear understading of thr lqst 100s years of the city's development and modern pop culture. The tour had great atmpsphere and friendly attitude. I loved it.
tahminanm,
May 29, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
The content is rich with societal and cultural insights into medern society of Baku, the route is visually appealing. It was worthy every minute. The guide adapt the tour and speed to need of group and it was mever russhed. Recommended!
Tati S,
Apr 5, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
The guide knows the city and history very well. Showed us the city from a very different country. Gani acted like our close, local friend
diananJ8293VE,
Nov 22, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was absolutely great!! Gani is one of the best guides I've ever met, he was giving a lot of interesting information, telling local stories, answering all questions, and him being a genuine and very very nice person adds to the whole experience. I recommend going to the tour 10000%, you will enjoy it to the full! Thank you for the experience! Diana
688da,
Nov 9, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
Really enjoyed the tour and learnt so much - it was full of fantastic information, great sights and lots of humour! Excellent guide. Recommended to everyone!
mohammedmB7814XU,
Oct 11, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was a great tour, I enjoyed a lot and benefited a lot from the valuable information about the city of Baku that Ghani explained to us
tjb cl,
Sep 13, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very good experience. Gani is a super nice guide, interesting and funny. I definitely recommend that tour.
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