Baku: Old city walk and enjoy tour
ID: GYG1124220-1725570
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the Old City of Baku on a guided walking tour. Visit the Nizami Ganjavi Museum, see the Nizami Ganjavi Monument, and admire the architecture of the Ismailiyya Building.
Explore Baku's rich literary and cultural heritage on a guided tour. Begin at the Nizami Ganjavi Literature Museum, one of Azerbaijan's largest literary repositories, dedicated to the great poet and thinker.
Next, visit the Nizami Ganjavi Monument, honoring the 12th-century poet whose work greatly influenced Eastern literature. Continue to the Soviet-era Azerbaijan Cinema, a cultural landmark where famous films were screened for many years.
See the Natavan Monument, commemorating the first female politician in Turkic history, poetess, and philanthropist Khurshidbanu Natavan. Then, visit the Puppet Theater, a popular family destination offering captivating performances for children and adults.
Admire the Gothic-style Ismailiyya Building, an architectural monument from the early 20th century, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in old Baku. Stroll along Nizami Street, once part of the Silk Road, and still a vibrant center of trade and culture.
Visit the Maiden Tower, where the history of the Arab Caliphates and ancient Zoroastrianism intertwine. Explore the Sufi Temples, where the spirit of religious sages and hermits still lingers.
Finally, marvel at the Shirvanshahs' Palace, a symbol of the grandeur and power of the Shirvan rulers, and a gem of Azerbaijani architecture. End your tour at the 15th-century ancient baths, a corner of the past where you can feel the spirit of the medieval East.
Highlights
- Discover the rich history and culture of Baku on a guided walking tour
- Visit the Nizami Ganjavi Museum and learn about Azerbaijan's literature
- See the Nizami Ganjavi Monument and learn about the poet's influence
- Admire the architecture of the Ismailiyya Building and the Maiden Tower
- Explore the Shirvanshahs' Palace and the ancient 15th-century baths
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking, so comfortable shoes are recommended.
Some sites may have historical or cultural significance, so respectful behavior is encouraged.
Maiden tower
INCLUDED
- Visit to Nizami Ganjavi Literature Museum
- View of Nizami Ganjavi Monument
- Visit to former Soviet cinema 'Azerbaijan'
- View of Natavan Monument
- Visit to Puppet Theatre
- Visit to Ismailiyya Building
- Walk along Nizami Street
- Visit to Maiden Tower
- Visit to Sufi Temples
- Visit to Shirvanshahs' Palace
- Visit to 15th-century baths
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.