Baku: The Walking Tour & Hidden Nooks of Old City

Explore the charm of Baku’s Old City, stroll along Nizami Street, wander the Boulevard, and uncover hidden gems and untold stories waiting to be discovered!
When a stand-up comedian and future surgeon with a love for history invites you on an Odyssey through Azerbaijan’s past, present, and future.

I - Our journey begins in front of Icherisheher Metro Station, the first metro station in the Islamic world.

• The Independence Monument: Step back in time to learn how Azerbaijan’s history led to its independence.
• We enter the Old City through the Double Gates, revealing a magical scene once described by a guest as “Cairene Paris.”
• Discover a hidden “Heaven on Earth.”
• What is a caravansarai, and why are they named after a city in Pakistan? You’ll find out at the Multani and Bukhara Caravansarais.
• The Marketplace Square—and why it isn’t really a marketplace.
• The Maiden Tower and its true story. Unravel the history of Zoroastrianism and learn how the walls of Baku relate to the Caspian Sea.
• Visit the enchanting Isa Bey Hajinski house and hear how one of its residents changed the course of history.
• The Juma Mosque: likely your first encounter with a Shia mosque. Explore the history of Islam, the schism, and religion in Azerbaijan.
• We meander through the charming alleyways of the Old City toward our next stop.
• The Palace of the Shirvanshahs: the crown jewel of the Old City. Who were the Shirvanshahs, and how did they go from ruling the world to losing their power?
• The Museum of Miniature Books, home to the world’s largest collection of tiny books.
• The Bust of Aliagha Vahid, and the tale of a man who carried the weight of the world on his shoulders.
• The Statue of Nizami: the national poet of Azerbaijan, Iran, Afghanistan, and India. What’s the story behind this literary giant?
• Nizami Street: a lively avenue that never sleeps, showcasing the present and future of Azerbaijan.

Our adventure concludes at Icherisheher Metro Station, where we began.

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.

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.