Azerbaijani Cooking Class & Old City Tour & Lunch
ID: GYG1072170-1646848
Category:
Country: Azerbaijan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Baku’s UNESCO-listed Old City on a guided tour and learn to cook Azerbaijani dishes in a hands-on masterclass. Visit iconic landmarks and enjoy a traditional tea service with local sweets.
Begin your experience by meeting your guide in Baku’s Old City. Walk through narrow medieval streets to the Maiden Tower and hear its legends and historical significance. Visit the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the former royal residence, and admire its stunning courtyards and halls. Pass by historic caravanserais, mosques, and charming alleyways, with photo stops along the way.
Next, enter a traditional Old City restaurant. Guided by a local chef, prepare one of the most popular Azerbaijani food "Dolma" - vine leaves stuffed with a savory mixture, rolled by your own hands. Make "Qutab" - thin flatbread stuffed with greens or meat, cooked on a griddle. Finally, prepare "Ayran", a refreshing yogurt drink with an Azerbaijani twist: dry mint.
Sit down to enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared, accompanied by fresh salads and bread. Conclude the experience with samovar tea served with local sweets and homemade jams.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Azerbaijani cuisine with a hands-on cooking class
- Explore Baku’s Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a guide
- Visit the legendary Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs
- Learn to cook Azerbaijani classics like dolma, qutab, and ayran
- Enjoy a traditional tea service with samovar tea and local sweets
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour starts at 11:00 AM and ends approximately at 2:00 PM
The tour includes a walking portion through the Old City
The culinary masterclass is hands-on and involves preparing traditional Azerbaijani dishes
INCLUDED
- Professional English-speaking guide for history tour
- Culinary masterclass with all ingredients and equipment
- Lunch with prepared dishes
- Samovar tea with sweets/jams
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
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.
