Baku Old City (Icherisheher)

Baku old city tour for a small group up to 12 people.It is 2 hours tour. Entrance price to buildings Maiden tower and Shirvanshahs palace is separated and not depends on tour price.(About 15AZN for each)Enjoy personal and professional attention from your local tour guide during this tour where you will discover top attractions of Baku Old Town. You will learn about the main and unique monuments of Baku. Those include the Maiden Tower, the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the courtyard known as “Divankhana”, mosques and minarets, caravansaries and bathes. Old Baku has lots of treasures that will leave you with memories for many years. Baku Old Town Walking Tour will give you an insight about the rich history of oriental side of Baku. If you are the only registered to the tour please book until 1 hour before starting the tour.

Azerbaijan Premium Travel company is pleased to present our guests Baku Old City (Icheri Sheher) tour. Enjoy personal and professional attention from your local tour guide during this tour where you will discover top attractions of Baku Old Town.You will get informed about the main and unique monuments of Baku.Those include the Maiden Tower, the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the courtyard known as “Divankhana”, Workshop Ali Shamsi, Miniature Books Museum, the gigantic collection of teeny and tiny books, Mohammed Mosque also known as Synyk-Kala, oldest park Philarmonia Garden (old name of Governor's Garden) and Monument to Lovers and Cats. It is widely acknowledged that Old Baku has lots of treasures that will leave you with memories for many years. Baku Old Town Walking Tour will give you an insight about the rich history of oriental side of Baku.

Explore Baku's Old City and walk around this UNESCO-protected site surrounded by 12th-century walls and discover all the amazing things that this marvelous city within a city has for you. The Maiden Tower, Baku’s most mysterious site ,the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, was the 15th-century residence of Azerbaijan’s medieval ruler, mosques, hammams, karvansarays, divans, palaces, beyond its main attractions, the ‘Inner City,’ as it’s called by the locals, is a labyrinth of narrow alleyways home to some of Baku’s oldest residents, as well as artists’ workshops, souvenir stalls and traditional restaurants serving classic Azerbaijani dishes- will welcome you during your trip here.

Our "Old and Modern Baku City" tour is the best trip to observe the beautiful places of the unique city which combines historical and modern parts together.

This walking tour will cover the main attractions in the Old City of Baku. Our local guides will show you must-see spots such as the Maiden Tower, Shirvansah’s Palace, Medieval old city and Oil Boom architecture. Our guests will discover the historic Baku streets with the help of the best guides in the city. Travellers will walk through the oldest and most historic parts of Baku, reflecting on Baku’s past and continue with the downtown part showing the architectural buildings from the Oil boom Period. You will go through the main architectural structures that were built both by oil barons and Soviet rulers. This unique walking tour is perfectly organized who want to see Italian, Polish and Russian influence on Baku’s architecture. At the end of the tour, guests will be served traditional tea with dried fruits

The Old City (Inner City) of Baku has many historical monuments and places of rich architecture. Tourists will see the main attractions of the Old City, including the Palace of the Shirvan Shahs (XV cent), the symbol of the city – Maiden Tower (IX cent), Bukhara & Mutani, Ancient Juma mosques etc.

Old City and Baku Night tour is one of the "Best Seller" tours of our company. This tour is mostyl famous that come to Azerbaijan for few days and if they have time in the evening. Tour is including fantastic walking tour in the Old City, dinner in the restaurant and observation Baku Night tour with professional guide and transportation service.

See the Shirvanhsah Museum Tour around Iceri Seher Explore Baku Boulevard Flexibility with Private Guide

This 3 hour Old city walking tour is ideal introduction to both , the old and the modern Baku. Our tour guide will introduce you to the history of the city and all stages of its development. We meet our guest in front of the Double Gates from where the tour will take of.

Inner City very unique ancient part of Baku. "Icheri Sheher" (the Old City) is Baku’s historical centre, with many of its 12th-century defensive walls still intact. Within these fortifications are the ancient jewels of Azerbaijan, the Maiden Tower World Heritage and Shirvanshahs’ Palace World Heritage, but also a creative community, local craft stores and even entrepreneurs touting Azeri caviar. Visitors can stop for a quick qutab (charred, stuffed flatbread) served from a window for a single manat; pause for tea taken with spoonfuls of jam or indulge in an authentic feast with a side of traditional entertainment.

The Old City territory includes the Shirvanshah Palace, Synyk Kala minaret, Maiden Tower, “Bayil Stones”, Seyid Yahya Bakuvi mausoleum, caravanserais – the Multani and Bukharian caravanserai, Mollahana, numerous mosques – Muhammad ibn Abu-Bakr, Akmad, Molla Ahmad, Juma, Lezgi, mosque-madrassahs, bath-houses, Baku Khans’ House and also numerous rich residences of the ХIХ century.

Old City is the heart of Baku. It is exactly the place that full of history and culture of Azerbaijan. If you wish to feel like in 15-16 – th century and to be informed about ancient history of Azerbaijan so you should purchase Old City tour.

The ideal introduction to Baku, this action-packed guided city tour takes you to three of Azerbaijan’s most fascinating locations. Explore the centuries-old historic walled center, get a peek at tiny manuscripts at the Miniature Books Museum. Tours include complimentary hotel pickup in a chauffeured vehicle.

Step into history with our Old City Baku tour! Wander cobblestone streets, explore ancient landmarks, and uncover the vibrant culture of this UNESCO-listed gem. A journey through time awaits you!

This a a guided small-group or private tour to feel the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. Make unforgettable memories by walking in Old City (Icheri Sheher) a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by 12th-century walls and full of Oriental architecture and medieval history. Within the atmospheric walls, you'll find a wonders of narrow passages home to a few thousand residents as well as museums, monuments, art galleries, all sorts of restaurants and much more in a living open-air museum. Learn about the historical places as your professional guide takes you to see the city’s main attractions, such as Medieval Caravanserais, Shirvanshah Palace, Churches, Maiden Tower (Giz Galasi), Bath Houses, House of Baku Khans, Mosques, Miniature Book Museum and so forth.

Discover for yourself the treasures of Baku’s ancient Old City (İçərişəhər). This tour will help you get acquainted with the history that began in the 5th century, the most historical sights of Baku – Maiden Tower, the Palace of Shirvanshahs, the mosques and minarets, caravanserais and public bathes. You will meet its most photogenic and friendly residents, the community cats, who laze about the streets waiting for your good head scratch. Our professional and friendly guide will tell you about rich history of the oriental side of Baku and show you the places that were used as scenes for many Soviet films.

Step into history with our exclusive Baku Old City Tour, where ancient walls, cobblestone streets, and centuries-old landmarks come alive through captivating stories. What sets us apart? It’s more than a tour—it’s a journey through time. Led by passionate local guides, our experience combines deep historical insights with personal anecdotes, unveiling secrets of the UNESCO-listed Icherisheher like no one else. Explore iconic attractions such as the Maiden Tower, Shirvanshah's Palace, and the bustling old bazaar, all while enjoying a tailored approach that ensures you uncover hidden gems often missed by other tours. Whether you're marveling at intricate architecture or savoring local flavors along the way, every moment is designed to immerse you in the soul of Baku. Our small group sizes ensure personalized attention, and we prioritize creating a warm, engaging atmosphere. Choose our tour for an authentic, unforgettable adventure through the heart of Azerbaijan's vibrant history!

Baku City Tour starts with  Icheri Sheher (literally “Inner Town”). In actual fact, it is a historical and architectural reserve. The Icheri Sheher is often referred as a fortress, because this island of history is separated from the modern city by thick walls. The Old City territory includes the Shirvanshah Palace,Maiden Tower,bath-houses, Baku Khans’ House and also numerous rich residences of the ХIХ century.  Then we will lead to  Baku National Boulevard which is the favorite resting place of the Baku residents and capital guests, stretching for a long way along the seashore. The Baku boulevard is picturesquely planted with chestnut, plane trees, and palms. The boulevard abounds with modern cafés and restaurants, cinema theatres and fountains. From there, you will be taken by car to Highland Park (Dagustu Park), which commands a breathtaking panorama of Baku.   

This is a cheap but very efficient walking tour, after which you will know the story of the most remarkable sights of the Old Town, the historical core of Baku, which is classified as a World Heritage Sight by UNESCO. You will walk around the Old Town during 1-1,5 hours with a professional guide and enjoy its old houses and structures, as well as their amazing stories.

Main aim of my tour is to give best about my lovely Azerbaijan and especially of Old City. Will give more than information and historical facts. Local beliefs, traditions, legends and myths will be main part of the tour. Will explain and interpret folk traditions that came through the centuries At the end, you will have general info of Old city and basic understanding of Azerbaijan culture.