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Old and Modern Baku Private Tour
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Old and Modern Baku Private Tour

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Overview

On this 4-hour private tour, you'll discover the sights of Baku, Azerbaijan's capital city steeped in history. Along with the famous Maiden Tower, you'll see ancient baths and the stunning Shirvanshahs' Palace in the old city. Then discover modern Baku on the Baku National Boulevard, ending with a panoramic stop in Highland Park.

Private tour of modern and old Baku.
Explore both the traditional and modern sides of the city.
Enjoy a personalized journey with plenty of time to ask questions.
Relax with private door-to-door transportation from your hotel in Baku.

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  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Mobile ticket

What's included

Private transportation

Professional local tour guide in Baku

On-board WiFi

In-vehicle air conditioning

Pick up and drop off at the hotels

Entrance fees

Meeting and pickup

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What to expect

  1. Gosha Gala Tower

    10 min

    First you will get short historical information about Baku city from Stone Age period.

  2. Baku Old City

    50 min

    Guests will walk through the streets in Old City and witness Medival age's heritages of Baku.

  3. Juma Mosque

    10 min

    Visit Juma Mosque, which was built at 15th century.

  4. Palace of the Shirvanshahs

    15 min

    See the Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture.

  5. Ismailiyya Palace

    15 min

    The Ismailiyya Palace is a historical building that currently serves as the Presidium of the Academy of Sciences of Azerbaijan. It is located on Istiglaliyyat Street in Baku.

  6. Martyrs' Lane

    30 min

    Visit uppland park and see best panoramic view of the city.

  7. Flame Towers

    30 min

    Visit Flame towers when the led lights turned on.

  8. Highland Park

    30 min

    Highland Park, located in the heart of Baku and one of the favorite leisure places of the local residents, is regarded as one of the most beautiful parks of the capital city for a long time.İt is the highest Point of the city where you can see the best panoramic view of the Baku. Another commonly known name of the park among people is Viewing Square. In Soviet era, this park was named after Sergei Kirov. The one particular reason that makes the Highland Park unique is that it has a panorama looking over the city, Baku bay, Seaside National Park stretching along the bay. Back in 30s of XX century when the general layout of Baku was in progress, this very fact was assumed as a basis and it was taken into account that the Highland Park built in this area would play an important role in general architectural composition. The park was built in the place of the old graveyard based on the design of architect Ilyin using the rich variety of limestone of the quarries of Baku.

  9. Baku Boulevard

    30 min

    Baku Boulevard is a promenade established in 1909 which runs parallel to Baku's seafront. Its history goes back more than 100 years, to a time when Baku oil barons built their mansions along the Caspian shore and when the seafront was artificially built up inch by inch.

  10. Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

    30 min

    It is displayed and explained a superb collec­tion of Azerbaijani rugs, this 2014 museum building is itself designed like a stylised roll of carpet.

  11. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center

    20 min

    Heydar Aliyev center - In 2007, Zaha Hadid was appointed as the design architect of the Center after a competition. The Center houses a conference hall (auditorium), a gallery hall and a museum. The project is intended to play an integral role in the intellectual life of the city. Located close to the city center, the site plays a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Baku.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

Times are local to the experience (Asia/Baku).

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Up to 7 travelers per booking

FAQs about Old and Modern Baku Private Tour

Can I cancel Old and Modern Baku Private Tour for free?

Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.

How long does it take?

It takes about 4 hours.

Is pickup offered?

Pickup is offered for all travelers.

What's included?

  • Private transportation
  • Professional local tour guide in Baku
  • On-board WiFi
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Pick up and drop off at the hotels

What's not included?

  • Entrance fees

Which places does it visit?

It visits Gosha Gala Tower, Baku Old City, Juma Mosque, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Ismailiyya Palace, Martyrs' Lane, Flame Towers, Highland Park.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in English.

What fitness level is needed?

It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

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