Old and New City Tour

A look at Baku's rich heritage as well as its modern-day identity

3.8 · Good(12 reviews)
Popular with solo travellers
Free cancellation available

On this comprehensive tour, you’ll learn about Baku’s rich history and present-day culture and visit some of the city’s most important attractions. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you around the Old City, showing you architecture dating back to the 12th century and explaining Baku’s growth during the 19th-century oil boom.

You’ll visit landmarks like the Maiden Tower, Juma Mosque, Muhammad Mosque, the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Azerbaijan Carpet Museum, Museum of Miniature Books, the Flame Towers and more. You’ll stop at a traditional restaurant for a lunch of typical specialities and spend time taking in the scenery of Upland Park on the Baku Funicular and strolling the scenic Baku Boulevard. If you’ve selected the private option, your tour will also include a stop at the Heydar Aliyev Centre.

What's included

  • Guide services
  • Funicular

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Tips
    • Admission to attractions

    Health & safety

    • Not recommended for visitors with heart problems or serious medical conditions
    • Suitable for all fitness levels

    Additional information

    Please bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Be aware that operators may cancel for unforeseen reasons.

    You need to be 18 years or older to book or be accompanied by an adult.

    Operated by Baku City Tours

    Itinerary information

    Location

    Departure point
    Double Castle Gate, Aziz Aliyev Street, Sabail, Baku
    Meet your guide at the Double Gates, the main entrance for the Old City. Your guide will have a sign. Please note that for private tours, complimentary pickup services are available from hotels in Baku. Please contact the tour provider to arrange your pickup. You'll find their contact details on the ticket.
    End point
    Double Castle Gate, Aziz Aliyev Street, Sabail, Baku

    User ratings

    3.8 · Good(12 reviews)
    Good value
    3.0
    Facilities
    3.0
    Quality of service
    3.0
    Ease of access
    4.0

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