Baku: Old City Walking Tour. History, wine and exotica.
Start in Baku Inner City and end in World Heritage Shirvanshakh`s Palace! Explore historical and architectural buildings as Two-Storeyed Caravanserai, UNESCO World Heritage Site Maiden Tower, enjoy with Guinness Book of Records -Museum of Miniature Books – one of the biggest collection in all of the world and many other.
Start in Baku Inner City and end in World Heritage Shirvanshakh`s Palace! Explore historical and architectural buildings as Two-Storeyed Caravanserai, UNESCO World Heritage Site Maiden Tower, enjoy with Guinness Book of Records -Museum of Miniature Books – one of the biggest collection in all of the world and many other.
Start in Baku Inner City and end in World Heritage Shirvanshakh`s Palace! Explore historical and architectural buildings as Two-Storeyed Caravanserai, UNESCO World Heritage Site Maiden Tower, enjoy with Guinness Book of Records -Museum of Miniature Books – one of the biggest collection in all of the world and many other.
Duration: 2-3 hours I Languages: English, Russian, Dutch, French, Turkish
Highlights
Visit two UNESCO World Heritage Site showcasing Azerbaijani culture
Art Studio, Shah Palace caravanserai, House with a Chain, UNESCO World Heritage Site Maiden Tower, tea tasting, wine testing
Spectacular Azerbaijani Old City narrow labyrinths to walk through.
Optional transportation (as additional) from hotels to pick up.
Itinerary
See impressive Paired Fortress Gates of Baku Inner city. - `There is no city without a fortress`, an old proverb says. Icheri Sheher (Inner City) is a landmark of Baku. As all ancient fortresses, the Baku fortress was built to defend the rich developing city from foreign invaders. The city, built on a high hill in the form of an amphitheater, is exposed to the sea in the lower part, and is surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains in the upper part. With its triple row of fortress walls, the Maiden Tower and other fortification facilities, The Old City appeared to be an impressive stronghold.
Get surprised with combinations of historical, cultural and architectural buildings in every 10 minutes walking.- By passing the House with a Chain which of19th century, visit Incredible Two-Storeyed Caravanserai – Shah Palace. Memorable photoshoots are guaranteed. Enter to Art Studio with lovely and creative paints.
Explore social center of Old City - Enjoy the best view Bazar Square and discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maiden Tower from outside or enter in (special wish). Get in love with best view of Bazar Square, bathhouses and two-storeyed second caravanserai on our way `Mugam Club` restaurant.
Discover the history and architecture - Visit one of the most ancient mosques in Azerbaijan `Muhammad mosque` (from outside) and find out the architectural contrast between Old City local yards and Lezgi Mosque.
Check the one of the best carpets on all of the World. - Carpet and souvenir shops in Baku Inner city – it is the special color to history. As a thousand years before in Baku Bagavan, still the trade with lovely and very special local products continues.
Taste local wines and cognacs - Absheron-Sharab Wine Factory offers to try local alcohol for free.
Learn how to create sun clocks for your home, protect yourself from earthquake from architecture of XII century. - Get surprised with sun clocks, Azerbaijan architecture and oracle lines of UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirvanshahs` Palace Complex and enter to the Guinness Book of Records -Museum of Miniature Books – one of the biggest collection in all of the world.
End the tour with tasting local Azerbaijani tea and sweets in `Balli Boutique` - Please find the additional information about Baku Inner City walking tour in our media blog.
