Baku: The world's first tanker museum Guided Tour
ID: GYG1369980-2108877
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore World's first tanker museum on a guided tour. Learn about Azerbaijan's rich history, culture, and economy, Caspian Sea sailors, how ships operate, and see models of largest ships in the world
Step aboard the Surakhani Ship Museum, the world's first tanker museum, and explore its fascinating exhibits. Learn about the history of global shipping, the Caspian Sea, and Baku's oil industry as you browse the exhibition halls.
Touch unique exhibits related to shipping from the 18th to 20th centuries and see models of the largest ships in Azerbaijan and the world. Discover the cabins and living rooms used by the Surakhani crew, preserved as they were in the 1960s.
See household appliances and belongings from decades ago, visit the captain's bridge, and observe the original navigation, engine, and radio rooms.
Admire a 5-meter-long model of the tanker Surakhani and watch a video showing the ship's large-scale repair and restoration work.
Stand on the deck of the cruise ship next to the museum and observe the endless blue sky of the Caspian Sea and the distant coastline.
Highlights
- Explore the world's first tanker museum on a guided tour in Baku
- Learn about the history of the Caspian Sea and Azerbaijani sailors
- Discover the cabins and living rooms used by the Surakhani crew
- See models of the largest ships in Azerbaijan and the world
- Visit the captain's bridge and observe the navigation and radio rooms
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour includes a visit to the Surakhani Ship Museum, which is located on the shores of Baku.
The museum is anchored by the Baku Boulevard on the shores of the Caspian Sea.
The tour provides insights into Azerbaijan's maritime history and the oil industry's marine vessels.
INCLUDED
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance tickets (if option selected)
- Museum tour
- Visit to the Surakhani Ship Museum
- Walk on the shore of the Caspian Sea
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation unless selected
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.
