Azerbaijan · BAKU OLD CITY WALKING TOURS
The walled city is small enough to cross in fifteen minutes and dense enough to fill a morning. These 15 walks cover the Maiden Tower, the Shirvanshahs’ palace and the lanes between, priced by length and guide.
Explore Baku’s Old City on a 90-minute guided walk through medieval walls, Maiden Tower, mosques, oil-era mansions, and modern Baku.
“Really enlightening and wonderful walking Tour of the old city. Despite being a hot day, the interest in the history and current status of these marvellous old city structures and their rich history kept us going for couple of hours.”
Explore Baku’s walled Old City, Shirvanshahs Palace, Maiden Tower, miniature books, and city views on a guided tour for $25.
“Great absolutely loved it baku is a great place pls visit it…. City tour is too good very helpful guide was very gentle!!!”
Explore Baku’s Old City with a local guide, from Maiden Tower and Shirvanshah’s Palace to hidden lanes, miniature books, and skyline views.
“The guide knew a lot about the place, history, and people. We were also able to improvise and visit the palace and maiden towers as we liked. He even showed us places outside icheri sheher. Excellent overall!”
Review of Baku’s five-hour Old City and night tour, with Maiden Tower, Highland Park, modern landmarks, dinner, and practical booking advice.
“Getting back to my hotel, tour guide Aliya was rude and obnoxious - other tour guide tried her best but was constantly drowned out by the laughing and cackling of Aliya”
Explore Baku’s Old City, Shirvanshahs Palace, Maiden Tower area, Fountain Square, and Boulevard on a private four-hour tour.
Walk Baku’s Old City with an English or Russian speaking guide, enter the Shirvanshahs Palace, and finish with Azerbaijani lunch for $19.
“Exploring the Old City of Baku with Nazperi as our guide was one of the true highlights of my trip. From the moment the tour began, it was clear she wasn’t just reciting facts — she was sharing stories, local wisdom, and a deep love for Baku’s Read more”
See Gobustan petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah, Yanar Dag, and Baku’s Old City on a low-cost guided day tour.
“I spend good time Tour Guide was brilliant and he is very nice man he has good knowledge of places where we went .He answers any questions we ask very promptly ,over all I enjoyed the time I spend with him.”
Explore Baku’s UNESCO-listed Old City with a small group, seeing the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace, mosques, shops, and eateries.
“Excellent tour. Crisp but detailed. Sam is an excellent friend who explains the history superbly and also clicks great pictures”
Explore Baku’s Old City, Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace, and Oil Boom architecture with a local guide and Azerbaijani tea.
“Aysu was just amazing! She was friendly and took us to some very interesting places! She was also open to answering our questions!”
Explore Baku’s UNESCO-listed Old City on a two-hour walking tour with Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs’ Palace, mosques, and local lanes.
“It was a great tour with a very knowledgeable guide! Leyla was amazing, was friendly and I highly recommend her. Very happy I did this your with Leyla.”
Explore Baku’s UNESCO-listed Old City on a two-hour small-group walk covering palaces, caravanserais, the Maiden Tower, and miniature books.
“The guide didn’t show up at the agreed time. Upon calling him, he said he is going to arrive within 20 minutes. When he arrived (after 30 minutes), he refused to do the tour and gave me 25 mon (not sure if that’s really an equivalent of the GBRead more”
Explore Baku’s Old City for $12 with a guide, seeing Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs Palace, miniature books, Lion Head, and film history.
“Good value for money. Thanks to our guide mr Rasul. Highly recommended!”
Review of a four-day Azerbaijan tour covering Baku, Gobustan, fire sites, Gabala, Shamakhi, airport transfers, and guided sightseeing.
“We took a 4 day trip me & the wife & as per our experience we highly recommend Old City Tours, they are very friendly, Jolly & helpful also very knowledgeable with the places and history. If you are visiting and want to visit the places around, Old City Tours is your guide”
Review of Baku’s Gobustan and Absheron tour, with mud volcanoes, rock art, Fire Temple, Yanar Dag, Old City walk, costs, and tips.
“I really enjoyed this tour! The places were amazing — the mud volcanoes, Burning Mountain, and the Fire Temple were all so unique. Our guide was friendly and told lots of interesting stories about the history and culture. Everything was well organized and comfortable. The free Baku night tour at the end was such a nice surprise! Totally worth it.”
Capture polished Baku memories with a private photographer around Icherisheher, Maiden Tower, and Old City streets, with edited photos delivered within 48 hours.
“Ayaz was excellent! I’d recommend him to every solo traveler.”
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