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Self Guided Tour Inside the Stone Walled City of Baku

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Explore Baku on a short self-guided walk where medieval Old City walls, futuristic architecture, and Caspian Sea views reveal a city shaped by centuries of trade and oil wealth.

Highlights


  • Start at the Double Gates that once controlled trade and wind your way through the ancient city

  • Hear about the royal spaces from the Palace of the Shirvanshahs to the humbler home of the Baku Khans

  • Stand before the Maiden Tower and explore the myths, mysteries, and unanswered questions surrounding Baku’s most enigmatic monument

  • Encounter poets, dervishes, artists, and merchants who shaped culture beyond kings and empires

  • Uncover everyday life through bathhouses, bazaars, caravanserais, and tea traditions all at your own pace

About this activity 



Free Cancellation 

  • Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund 

Valid 365 days 

  • Tour is valid for 1 year and can be used multiple times 

Language Options  

  • English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Russian | Portuguese

Duration  

  • 1 hour and 30 minutes

Starting point


Gosha Gala Gapısı (The Double Gates) - Google Maps

Full Description
Walk through Baku’s Old City at your own pace and uncover how fire worship, Silk Road trade, and royal power shaped this walled UNESCO site. From fortress gates to hidden courtyards, this self-guided walk connects Baku’s most important landmarks with quieter, easily missed details that bring the city’s past to life.
Important Information 


  • Instructions with link to app and how to access the tour will be sent to your email post checkout  

  • You can gain instant access to the tour by downloading the app and buying the tour on the app

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