Overview
“Icheri Sheher” (Old City), known as "the fortress" - a unique historical and architectural preserve in the center of Baku. One of the oldest and densely populated areas of the country and even in the Middle East. The the most famous historical monuments - Maiden Tower and Shirvanshah Palace (13th-16th century) are located in the Old City.
Also, there are many other unique monuments exist in Old City (Icheri Sheher): mosques, minarets, remnants of caravanserais such as "Multani" and "Bukhara", ancient baths etc. A lot of shops with souvenirs, where you can buy traditional clothing, scarves and hats, pottery and handmade carpets.
Walk down the street of Nizami (old Shopping street with lots of souvenirs shops), fountain square, visit the shopping center "Park Bulvar" and other boutiques. The Boulevard is the second largest in Europe, where tourists can take a boat trip along the Baku
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Pick up service available
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Gosha Gala Tower
15 min
Start point
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Baku Old City
1 hour
Workshop Ali Shamsi, Boyuk Qala 84, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
• Miniature Books, Gala lane, 1, Baku Azerbaijan
• Muhammad Mosque, 28 Kichik Qala Old City, Baku Azerbaijan -
Old Baku Souvenir Shop
1 hour
Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Zamkovskaya Side-street, 76, Baku Azerbaijan
• Maiden Tower, Downtown Baku Old City, Baku Azerbaijan
• Old Baku Souvenir Shop, Baku Azerbaijan
• Monument to Lovers and Cats, Kyullya kyuchasi, 17, Baku Azerbaijan -
Gosha Gala Tower
15 min
Returns to original departure point
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 10 travelers per booking
FAQs about Old City (Icheri Sheher)
Can I cancel Old City (Icheri Sheher) for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Pick up service available
Which places does it visit?
It visits Gosha Gala Tower, Baku Old City, Old Baku Souvenir Shop.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Arabic, Russian, English, Turkish.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
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