Baku Tour (Old City-Modern Baku)
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About This Tour in Baku
Why Visit Baku?
Baku, Azerbaijan offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Baku provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to Baku
You can reach Baku, Azerbaijan by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- 1.Saj; 2. Old Garden salad; 3. Tea with Baku baklava.
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
Azerbaijan Travel International, with pleasure, presents our guests the Old City tourGuest should wait for our guide near Maden Tower
End Point
The Baku Night tour will be finalized with our visit to the Heydar Aliyev Center, whichPickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Azerbaijan Travel International, with pleasure, presents our guests... 1 hour 30 minutes
Azerbaijan Travel International, with pleasure, presents our guests the Old City tour. By taking our Old City tour, you will have amazing walk in the heart of Baku, a place where architectural styles and historical events intertwine. While listening to our guide you will have a chance to enjoy the harmonious interaction among the ancient oriental buildings of a typical medieval city, the European-style mansions of the “oil barons” of the early 20th century, Soviet architecture, and ultramodern hotels. Moreover, you will be informed about the unique history of Maiden Tower, City Walls, Monument to Lovers and Cats, Juma Mosque, Chinese Mosque, and many other important places of interest. The culture, people, architecture and further aspects of the Old City is different from the whole Baku which means it is “the city inside a city”.
Azerbaijan Travel International is pleased to present the... 1 hour
Azerbaijan Travel International is pleased to present the Baku Night tour to our guests. Before starting the tour our guests will be served the set of national dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine. Dinner will consist of: 1. Azerbaijan national saj. (One dish which is always served in a special pan is saj.) 2 Special Old Garden salad 3 Tea with national Azerbaijan pachlava.
During the tour your first stop will be... 45 minutes
During the tour your first stop will be the Baku’s Upland Park which is the highest point in the Azerbaijani capital, opening a panoramic view of the city and its bay. It is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in Baku, which makes it suitable for quiet walks. Our guide will lead you to the specific spot of the park where you will have a chance to see the unique view of the city with its beautiful lights, buildings and attractions including Baku Eye, Christal Hall and the city Boulevard. Furthermore, you will have a view of the buildings such as national parliament - the Milli Majlis, and Flame Towers, which are three high-rise buildings, including a hotel, apartments and offices. The panels between windows are horizontally covered with LED screens that display the movement of fire visible from the farthest points of the city. The lights create visual effects of torches, which emphasizes the main idea of the towers lying in their names - "Flame Towers".
The next stop is going to be the... 30 minutes
The next stop is going to be the Baku Boulevard, which is considered as sea embankment, beauty and pride of Baku. It is 25 kilometers of magnificent park with exotic trees, shopping and entertainment centers, magnificent bicycle paths, views of the Government House of Soviet Azerbaijan. Additionally, the park is famous for having a small version of Venice. With its canals and bridges, as well as boat trips, it fascinates the guests of the city and the people of Baku.
While taking the rest in this amazing park...
While taking the rest in this amazing park you will immediately recognize one of the architectural masterpieces of the world, which is the Government House of Soviet Azerbaijan. It took almost 16 years to construct this mammoth structure when the Azerbaijan was under Soviet authority. Moreover, historical evidences show that German prisoners of the war were used to build this huge structure.
The Baku Night tour will be finalized with... 25 minutes
The Baku Night tour will be finalized with our visit to the Heydar Aliyev Center, which is considered as masterpiece of modern architecture with the style of deconstructionism from the "Queen of Curved Lines" from Zaha Hadid. On its territory, there is a magnificent park with green lawns and snow-white footpaths which pass near original sculptures and compositions, the most famous of which being the favorite of the guests of the city, "I Love Baku".
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
How do I book this tour?
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Is this tour suitable for all ages?
Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.
