
Historical Heart of Baku: The Old City and Oil Boom Architecture
Azerbaijan
Baku
Immerse yourself in the very soul of Azerbaijan’s capital — the Old City and the magnificent mansions from the oil boom era. This tour is for those who want to see Baku as it was centuries ago and discover how oil transformed it into an architectural gem of the East. On this day, you’ll feel the atmosphere of the past, walk through narrow streets full of history, and explore Baku’s Art Nouveau and the palace grandeur of the early 20th century.
one day excursion
100
Start price
Includes in price
Included:
• Services of a professional guide
• Transportation along the route
Not included:
• Lunch (15–20 USD per person)
Tour Program:
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 — Meet your guide in the hotel lobby.
Departure for the tour with a professional guide in a comfortable vehicle.
10:00–13:00 — Walking tour of the Old City “Icherisheher”
We begin the day with a walk through the Old City — the historic heart of Baku, surrounded by strong fortress walls. It’s a city within a city that has preserved the spirit of the Middle Ages.
You will see:
• The Maiden Tower — a mysterious symbol of Baku, full of legends.
• Market Square — once the center of Eastern trade.
• Caravanserais and ancient baths — remnants of the Great Silk Road.
• Mosques and traditional houses — reflecting the Oriental heritage.
• Palace of the Shirvanshahs — a 15th-century architectural gem and UNESCO World Heritage site.
13:00–14:30 — Lunch at a local restaurant (not included).
A chance to try traditional Azerbaijani cuisine.
14:30–16:00 — Discovering the architecture of the first oil boom
After exploring Icherisheher, we continue along streets lined with luxurious mansions built by Baku’s oil barons in the early 1900s. These buildings, designed in European Art Nouveau style with Oriental touches, still impress with their grandeur and elegance.
We will also view the exterior of the Azerbaijan National History Museum, located in one of Baku’s most beautiful buildings — the former residence of famous philanthropist Haji Zeynalabdin Taghiyev. This Neo-Renaissance palace is one of the city’s main architectural highlights.
Free time
After the tour, enjoy free time to explore central Baku, relax in a cozy café, or continue sightseeing on your own.
Tour Price:
• Guide only (no transport) — 110 USD
• Sedan (2010–2013) — 160 USD
• Mini Van (2010–2013) — 180 USD
• V Class (2017–2018) — 270 USD
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