Baku Old City Tour
Pick your date
Highlighted days have spots open. Grey days are sold out or not running.
September 2026
Loading live availability
Who is going?
Adults
Age 13 and over
Children
Age 12 and under
Select a highlighted day to see live departure times and the exact price for your group.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Same price on Viator, Outty earns a commission.
Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 317 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Baku Old City Tour worth booking?
Baku Old City Tour is a 2-hour experience in Baku, Azerbaijan, from $14 per person. It scores 82 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 317 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 82 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (317)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $14 per person
Step beyond Baku’s modern skyline and discover the heart of the city in its UNESCO-listed Old City (Icherisheher). Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this small-group walking tour offers a deeper understanding of Azerba
What you get
- information about the monuments
- conversation
- local tour guide
About this experience
Step beyond Baku’s modern skyline and discover the heart of the city in its UNESCO-listed Old City (Icherisheher). Led by a knowledgeable local guide, this small-group walking tour offers a deeper understanding of Azerbaijan’s rich history, culture, and architecture. Explore iconic landmarks including the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, ancient caravanserais, mosques, bathhouses, and hidden courtyards often missed by visitors. Hear fascinating stories, local legends, and historical facts that bring centuries of history to life. With a small-group setting, you'll enjoy a more personal experience, ask questions freely, and gain authentic local insights. Your guide will also share trusted local recommendations for traditional Azerbaijani cuisine, sweets, souvenirs, and places worth visiting after the tour. Perfect for first-time visitors and history lovers, this tour reveals the cultural and historical soul of Baku beyond the guidebooks.
What's included
Included
- information about the monuments
- conversation
- local tour guide
Not included
- Tea and coffee
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Snacks
What you'll see and do
Maiden Tower
Baku old city tour for a small group up to 8 people.it is 2 hours tour.Entrance price to buildings Maiden tower and Shirvanshahs palace is seperated and not depends on tour price.(About 15 AZN for each of them)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.İf you are the only registered to the tour please book at least 60 minutes before starting the tour. You can aslo try our other tours like:
2 minutes here · Admission not included
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Shirvanshah Palace was built in Baku in the 15th century for the rulers of Shirvan in connection with transferring the nation's capital from Shemakha to Baku. The complex includes the two-story building of the palace, the tomb, the mosque, the divanhane, the mausoleum of Sayyid Yahya Bakuvi, the bath, the eastern portal and the gate of Murad (16th cent.). The main building of the complex is the palace, which was started in 1411 by Shirvanshah Sheikh Ibrahim I. After his death the construction was continued by his son - Shirvanshah Khalilullah I. The laconic design, sunny tone of smooth surfaces of the walls, terrazzo lattice - shebeke of the upper windows and window slits of the lower floors of the building give it a unique expressiveness. The two-story building of the palace consists of about fifty different rooms of various sizes and shapes connected by three narrow spiral staircases. Of the 25 rooms on the second floor only 16 have survived. The ground floor of the building (27 rooms), which was used by servants and for the storage of domestic supplies, has been preserved exactly as it was built in the 15th century. The severity of the facade facing the front yard is different from the richer interpretation of other households’ buildings. Near the palace there is a mosque. Under the stalactite belt of the minaret is the inscription which reads: “...the greatest Sultan Khalil-Ullah I ordered the construction of this minaret. May Allah exalt the days of his rule and reign. The year of eight hundred and forty-five (1441-1442). Almost all the palaces of the Middle East had special facilities for the reception of ambassadors and the meetings, which were called “Divan-Khane” (State Council). Divan-Khane of the Shirvanshah palace complex is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of Azerbaijan. The slender portal, which served as the main entrance to the Divan-khane is decorated with stalactite semi-dome richly ornamented and inscribed. This portal is considered the most beautiful not only among the monuments of Baku but also among similar monuments of Iran and Asia Minor. In 1964 the complex was declared a museum and taken under state protection. Since then this unique monument of Azerbaijani architecture is one of the most popular tourist sites.
2 minutes here · Admission not included
Baku Museum of Miniature Books
The Museum of Miniature Books, located within the old city - Icheri Sheher, is included in the Guinness Book of Records as the museum with the largest number of miniature books. The creator of the museum, Zarifa Salahova has amassed this unique collection over the past 30 years. The only museum of miniature books in the world opened its doors on April 2, 2002. Today, the museum holds a unique collection of over 5,600 books published in 66 countries around the world.Entrance to Miniature books museum is free.
10 minutes here · Admission included
Juma Mosque
Many of the architectural monuments of Baku were built on the ruins of very old buildings belonging to the pagan period in the history of Azerbaijan. Thus, according to archaeologists, the Maiden Tower is built on the site of a pagan temple. The basement of Sabail castle also contains some fragments of the older buildings. Juma mosque in the Icheri-sheher can also be listed among such monuments.Juma mosque or mosque in the Icheri-sheher has been functioning since the 12th century. This mosque was built in 1899 at the funds of Baku philanthropist Khadja Shikhali Dadashev. In 1888 the Russian academician A.Pavlinov took measurements of the Juma Mosque. The mosque was built on the site of the temple of fire worshipers. Only four uncoated arches remained from the old building, they allegedly belonged to the temple. According to many modern archaeologists, there was a pagan sacred center on the site of Juma Mosque, where the fire worshipers gathered. In the 14th century pagan temple was converted into a mosque. According to the inscription on the Mosque, "in the month of Rajab in the year 709 Hijri (1309) Amir Sharaf al-Din Mahmud ordered to update this mosque." In the 15th century, minaret was attached to the north side of the Mosque. By the end of the 19th century the old mosque came into disrepair and was replaced by a new one - Juma Mosque. Juma mosque itself is small. There is little hall for men, women's prayer rooms. The conical dome of the building, which rests on four pillars located in the center of the Juma Mosque ,is of special interest.
2 minutes here
Baku Old City
Old city area
1 minutes here
Vahid Monument
Monument to Azerbaijani satiric poet Aliaga Vahid
1 minutes here
Bukhara Caravanserai
Bukhara Caravanserai
1 minutes here
St. Bartholomew Church
Remainings of St.Bartholomew church in Baku
1 minutes here
Quadrangular Tower
Quadrangular Tower
1 minutes here
Muhammad Mosque
Muhammad mosque was built in 1078-1079 years .
1 minutes here
Workshop Ali Shamsi
Azerbaijani famous artist workshop
1 minutes here · Admission included
Gosha Gala Tower
The Main gate of Baku Old City
1 minutes here · Admission included
Aga Mikayil Bath House
Aga Mikayil Public Bath House
1 minutes here · Admission not included
Museum of Ethnography and Archeology
Azerbaijan Archaeology and Ethnography Museum
1 minutes here · Admission not included
Multani Caravansarai
Multani Caravansarai
1 minutes here
House of Baku Khans
House of Baku Khans
1 minutes here · Admission not included
Baku Marionette Theatre
Baku Marionette Theatre
1 minutes here · Admission not included
House Museum of Vagif Mustafazadeh
Azerbaijani jazz musician
1 minutes here
Khanagah Cmplex or old Market square
2 minutes here
Beyler Mosque
Baylar Mosque Old City, Baku
1 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Baku
İn front of the Sabir's monument at Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden. Garden locates in front of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic.İf you have any difficulties about the meeting point you can write from Whatsapp to us or call
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
İn front of the Sabir's monument at Mirza Alakbar Sabir Garden. Garden locates in front of the Constitutional Court of Azerbaijan Republic.İf you have any difficulties about the meeting point you can write from Whatsapp to us or call
Options you can book
Russian group
Russian language
English group
Private Tour
English or Russian language
2026 Formula 1 Racing Dates
Additional Group Tour Start time
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ru, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- “Travelway Azerbaijan”
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Photos
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 3+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $14 to $50
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 111
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 82
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Baku Old City Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Baku.
How much does Baku Old City Tour cost?
+
Prices start at $14 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Baku usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Baku Old City Tour take?
+
Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Baku is not rushed.
Is Baku Old City Tour worth it?
+
It holds an Outty Ranking of 82 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 317 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Baku, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Baku Old City Tour?
+
Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Baku Old City Tour suitable for kids and families?
+
The operator sets a minimum age of 3. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Baku Old City Tour?
+
Around 111 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Baku can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
+
Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Baku and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Baku Old City Tour start and how do I get there?
+
The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Baku within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Baku?
+
On Outty we rank every Baku experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private), Gobustan and Absheron tour, Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Baku?
+
Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Baku?
+
Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
+
Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
Ready to lock in your spot?
Pick a date, choose your group, and see the exact price for Baku Old City Tour.
Pick your date
