Virtual Tour: Visit an ancient Baku Old City

Azerbaijan has always been between orient and occident. It is a country straddles both Eastern Europe and Western Asia, therefore expect a clash of east meets west and you will find a lot to enjoy here.

Located on the Caspian Sea, there are quaint subtropical seaside resorts, or you can embrace Azerbaijan’s name as the Land of Fire with a trip to a flaming mountain or a mud volcano.

No one who loves history and culture should miss Baku! Stay comfortably seated on your coach or in your office and get ready to virtually explore the city of Baku with Nurana Hasanova - a Local, licensed Tour Guide! I will tell you the history, the deep culture, legends and show you the main monuments and art.

We start from the Defense wall in Inner city and then we’ll walk through historic buildings and the monumental Maiden Tower, House with a chain and caravanserai. We'll start near the Defense Wall of the Old City, and I'll tell you how the wall has been protecting Baku since the 12th century.

You see and watch the Maiden Tower World Heritage which used to be an observatory and defense tower. It is a place for rituals in honor of Sun, Wind, and Fire. I'll tell you what it means for us and how we perform the rituals. Imagine walking virtually with me the ancient streets of the Center, watching the real Baku, Inner city life, understanding where is there best dolma (national food) or tea in town!

What can you do on a tour?

• See what your guide sees with a full-screen video stream;

• See where you are in the world by following your guide on the map;

• Create postcards to remember your trip and share with friends;

• Make memories with friends, family and even total strangers.

What to expect?

The tour will last about 1 hour and more (15 minutes), and will be live-streamed by your content creator, directly from Baku, Inner city. Forget about slideshows or pre-recorded videos, this is a live broadcast and anything can happen. While on the tour you’ll be able to see a full screen video of your content creator and their surroundings, interact with them and other travelers through the live chat, see where you are in the world on a map.