Baku: Old City Walking Tour with GuideWith Spanish Speaking Guide
ID: GYG1104240-O-1695737
Catégorie:
Pays: Azerbaïdjan
Durée du projet:
01:30 horaires
Description
Explore Baku’s Old City on a guided walking tour. Discover the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and the Juma Mosque, and learn about the city’s rich history.
Begin your tour at the Maiden Tower, one of Baku’s most iconic landmarks. Learn about the legends surrounding this ancient tower, a symbol of Baku and the Azerbaijani nation, from your guide.
Next, visit the ruins of the Church of St. Bartholomew, located across from the Maiden Tower. Hear the story of St. Bartholomew, one of Jesus Christ’s apostles, who played a key role in spreading Christianity in Asia and Albania.
Continue to the Hadji Baani Hammam, the oldest and largest bathhouse in Icherisheher. Discover how this beautiful construction was found beneath the ground in 1960 and admire its stunning architecture.
Visit two historical caravanserais in the Old City. Explore the Multani Caravanserai, built in the 14th century for Indian merchants, and the Bukhara Caravanserai, a 15th-century architectural gem on one of the main routes crossing Azerbaijan.
See the Residence of Baku Khans, a breathtaking place dating back to the early 18th century. Learn about the generations of rulers of the Baku Khanate who lived and ruled within these walls.
Pass through the Double Gates of Baku’s Old City, the main entrance to Icherisheher. Discover the historical and cultural significance of this entrance, which was the only way inside the fortress until the end of the 19th century.
Visit the Palace of Shirvanshahs, a mesmerizing spot in the Old City. Admire its beautiful construction and learn about the rich history of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
See the majestic bust of Aliaga Vahid, a famous Azerbaijani poet and close friend of the world-famous poet Sergei Yesenin. Hear about the life of this important figure in Azerbaijani culture.
Finally, visit the Juma Mosque, built in 1437 and reconstructed several times throughout the years. Admire its minaret, which has survived to modern days, and end your historical tour around the Old City.
Faits saillants
- Step back in time as you explore the UNESCO-listed Old City of Baku
- Learn about the history of the Maiden Tower and its many legends
- Visit the ruins of the Church of St. Bartholomew and hear its story
- Discover the Hadji Baani Hammam, the oldest bathhouse in the Old City
- See the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a stunning example of architecture
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
The tour begins on the site in front of the entrance to the Maiden Tower.
INCLUS
- 1.Professional English or Russian speaking guide
- 2.Professional Turkish speaking guide (if option selected)
- 3.Professional Spanish speaking guide (if option selected)
- 4.Professional Deutsch speaking guide (if option selected)
- 5.Professional Japanese speaking guide (if option selected)
- 6.Professional Hindi speaking guide (if option selected)
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
