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I am passionate and curious traveller/explorer of culture, history, cuisine and nature in various regions of Azerbaijan. My interests are researching into local stories such as urban legends and myths, food and culture, architecture.

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Baku Soviet Architecture & Mosaics Tour

Tour Overview

Baku Soviet Architecture and Mosaics Marvels Tour combines a tour with visits to iconic Soviet-era architectural landmarks in a walking tour and hunting the soviet mosaic marvels with a minivan. We explore the social-cultural-leisure heart of downtown Baku with focus on evolution of the Soviet Architecture in Baku. We will discuss urban policies and propagandas that influences architectural movements in Baku, Azerbaijan. Later we visit famous various neighbourhoods to delve into riches of Soviet mosaic marvels in Baku with all their symbolisim and role in soviet propaganda.

Tour Highlights

  • Explore Soviet Art and Architecture on full-day
  • Drive around the city to spot Soviet mosaics
  • Understand Soviet times and Pop-Culture in Baku
  • Baku’s Soviet-era iconic landmarks
  • Led by a local guide/expert

What to Expect

This unique urban exploration tour dives deep into the Soviet-era cultural, architectural, and artistic soul of Baku. Start by walking through the lively central streets, where Soviet-era monuments stand beside modern pop-culture icons, and hear tales of revolutionary transformation. You’ll visit landmarks such as Fountains Square, the iconic Monolith Building, the former Lenin Museum, and hidden gems like Café Pearl and Landau’s House. After a quick bite or coffee break, the afternoon continues with a curated mosaic-themed tour by transport—featuring striking Soviet mosaics from Bayil to Ganjlik, including tributes to space exploration, the Olympic movement, and labor history. This tour offers a rare glimpse into Baku’s layered past through architecture and public art, perfect for lovers of design, history, and urban storytelling. Expect an enriching mix of nostalgia, discovery, and visual intrigue across two contrasting halves of the city.

Price of Tour

Group SizePrice per Group (AZN)
1 pax300
2 pax370
3 pax420
4 pax470
5 pax520
6 pax560
7 pax600
8 pax650
9 pax700
10 pax750

Itinerary

TimeActivity
9:30Meet your guide out front of Icherisheher metrostation; welcome coffee & introduction to Baku’s Soviet legacy.
10:00–12:00Walking Module 1: Exploring early Soviet constructivist, Stalinist façades and modernism landmark in downtown.
12:00–13:00Break on own with company of the guide.
13:00–16:30Minivan Module: Drive to various neighbourhoods of Baku to marvel street-level mosaics.
16:30–17:00Conclusion: Return to central Baku and drop off at hotel
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Baku Baku Day Trip Food Tasting Tour Wine Tasting Tour

Day Trip to Shamakhi and Lahij with Wine Tasting (All Inclusive)

View of Lahij Village

Tour Overview

Discover Azerbaijan’s rich culture and mountainous beauty on this full-day tour to Shamakhi and Lahij. Visit historical mosques, stroll cobbled artisan streets, and sample organic wines from a local winery — all in one curated journey. Includes transportation, lunch, and English-speaking guide.

Attractions covered:

Juma Mosque of Shamakhy (the oldest mosque in Azerbaijan), Soviet-era Shamakhy Astrophysical Observatory in Pirqulu, Wine Tasting at Meyseri Winery and Sightseeing in Lahij Village.

Tour Highlights

✅ Air-Conditioned Transport
🍷 Wine Tasting at Meysari Winery
🕌 Juma Mosque of Shamakhi
🏔️ Scenic Mountain Drive
🛠️ Copper Artisan Workshops
🍽️ Traditional Azerbaijani Lunch in Lahij
👨‍🏫 English-speaking Local Guide

Full Itinerary (H2)

📍 Approximate timings — subject to adjustment based on group size & season

08:00–10:30 – Pick-up from Baku hotel and drive to Shamakhy
 10:30–11:00 – Explore Juma Mosque, one of the oldest in the Caucasus
11:00–11:30 – Drive to Observatory and visit Soviet-Era Telescope Dome
12:00-14:00 – Scenic drive to Lahij village and walking tour of cobbled alleys, metalwork & carpet shops
14:00-15:00 – Traditional Azerbaijani lunch at local restaurant
15:00-16:30 – Scenic drive (another route) to Meyseri Winery back in Shamakhy
17:00 – Wine tasting: 3 local wines + snacks (cheese, bread, nuts)
18:00 – Drive back to Baku
20:30 – Drop-off at hotel

TOUR INCLUDES
Full-day private tour
Pick up and drop off
Round-trip transportation from Baku
Entrance tickets to sights
Organic wine tasting with local snacks
Tour at the Observatory
English-speaking guide
Full lunch with soft drinks

PRICE per GROUP:

Group SizePrice per Group (AZN)
1 pax600
2 pax650
3 pax750
4 pax850
5 pax950
6 pax1050
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Baku Private Tour

Baku Soviet Architecture Guided Walking Tour

Soviet Architecture Tour in Baku

OVERVIEW

Step into Baku’s dramatic Soviet architectural tapestry—where concrete, ornamentation, and ideology intersect in stone and steel. From the early avant-garde experiments of the 1920s to the monumental classicism of Stalin’s era and the bold modernism of the 1960s-80s, this guided walking tour unfolds as a journey through time, witnessing how architecture echoed politics, dreams, propaganda, and everyday life in the Azerbaijan SSR.

Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, history buff, or simply curious traveler, this tour promises immersive insight and visual wonder. By the end, you’ll see Baku — its buildings, its streets, its mosaics — not just as structures, but as books of memory, ideology, and artistry.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore downtown on 2.5-hour architecture walking tour
  • Gain architecture insights into daily life under Soviet rule
    • Constructivist Beginnings: early 1920s experiments in geometric design and social purpose.
    • Stalinist Grandeur: imposing neoclassical architecture symbolizing Soviet power and optimism.
    • Modernist Landmarks: the architectural language of a new Soviet modernity.
    • Mosaics & Public Art: discover propaganda turned into beauty through colour, symbolism, and local craft.
  • Discover the work of leading Azerbaijani architects
  • Uncover hidden gems and lesser-known architectural wonders of Baku’s Soviet era.

MEETING POINT & START TIMES

Out front of Icherisheher Metrostation (click to see on Google Map)

Start times: 11AM, 3PM & 6PM

PRICE

Group SizeGroup Price
1 pax90 AZN
2 pax140 AZN
3 pax180 AZN
4 pax200 AZN
5 pax250 AZN
6 pax300 AZN
7 pax350 AZN
8 pax400 AZN
9 pax450 AZN
10 pax500 AZN

TOUR INCLUDES

  • Guided sightseeing program
  • Local certified guide

IMPORTANT INFO

  • Duration of the walking tour 2.5-hours
  • Start time is 11AM, 3PM & 6PM
  • Tour is offered in English
  • Operates in all weather conditions
  • Subject to confirmation within 24 hours.
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Baku Baku Private Tour

BAKU GUIDED ARCHITECTURE TOUR

Baku Old Town Tour Group

OVERVIEW

Baku is renowned for its magnificent architectural monuments and some of its most impressive architecture dates back to the 12th century. In this private architecture walking tour, you will witness some of the city’s most stunning buildings—and learn more about Baku’s centuries-long architectural history with the unique quality of synthesizing both European and Asian architectural styles: Medieval Baku in Old Town (Oriental Architecture), Oil Boom Baku (Neo-Classical Architecture/Eclecticism), Socialist Baku (Soviet Architecture) and Baku Futurism.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore Baku’s Architecture Heritage on walking tour
  • History of Baku’s Architectural Evolution
  • Understand socio-cultural dynamics of Baku
  • Best Architectural landmarks for memorable photos
  • Led by local guide
  • Customized tour to suit your preferences and ensure a personalized experience

PRICE

Number of PaxPrice per Pax
1 person55 AZN

TOUR INCLUDES

  • Guided private sightseeing program
  • local certified guide
  • A cup of tea at a local community cafe

IMPORTANT INFO

  • Duration of the walking tour 2.5/3-hours
  • Start times are 10AM, 3PM
  • Tour is offered in English and Azerbaijani;
  • Operates in all weather conditions
  • Subject to confirmation within 24 hours.
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Baku Baku Day Trip

Day Trip to Khinalug, Guba (All Inclusive)

Khinalug

OVERVIEW

In this day trip to Khinalug, Guba, one of Azerbaijan’s highest mountain villages, you will explore the lifestyle of remote villagers in the countryside in 2350m altitude. Khinalug is also considered one of the most ancient and continuously inhabited places in Azerbaijan. You will have a chance to visit Red Town (Qırmızı Qəsəbə or Krasnaya Sloboda) in Guba city which is one of the last strongholds of Mountain Jews in the Caucasus as well as visit mosques of Shiite and Sunni communities of Guba.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore one of endangered people’s life style
  • Enjoy mountain scenery on drive (several stops are expected)
  • Soak up atmosphere in a remote desolate village
  • Short hiking to hills around Khinalug
  • Led by local guide
  • Taste pakhlava distinct to Guba
  • Tour includes lunch with local family in Khinalug

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Discover Azerbaijan’s countryside on a day trip to Khinalug that travels through changing landscapes from below sea level up to 2360m altitude. You will also experience the coexistence of communities, though in a separate settlement, Shiites, Sunnis and Jews in Guba on a walking tour and the distinct lifestyle of the Khinalug people. Meanwhile, you will taste the local cuisine (lunch in Khinalug) and Guba pakhlava. In Khinalug, you will also have a chance to do short hiking to hills in the close vicinity of Khinalug to have a bird-eye view of the village.

TOUR INCLUDES
Full-day private tour
Pick up and drop off
Transport service
Entrance tickets to sights
1L bottled water
Lunch in Khinalug

PRICE

Group Size123456
Price per Group (AZN)350410480530560620
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Baku Free Tour Free Walking Tour

BAKU OLD TOWN FREE WALKING TOUR

Baku Free Walking Tour
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OVERVIEW

Join us on a fascinating walk through the Walled City of Baku —Icherisheher, also known as the Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site that has stood the test of time.
This living, breathing open-air museum reveals traces of Zoroastrian, Sasanian, Arabic, Persian, Shirvani, Ottoman, and Russian cultural influences. As we explore its winding alleyways, you’ll witness how centuries of history and heritage have shaped this remarkable city.
You’ll see ancient defensive walls, the iconic Maiden Tower (Giz Galasy), and many other structures dating as far back as the 6th–7th centuries BC, including the 15th-century Palace of the Shirvanshahs — a true gem of Azerbaijani architecture.

HIGHLIGHT

  • Explore the UNESCO sites in Old Town
  • Understand social dynamics of city life
  • Soak up the atmosphere in the oldest part of the city
  • Food&drink venue recommendations
  • Architecture, History, Politics
  • Small group experience
  • Led by a local guide

ATTRACTIONS INCLUDED

  • UNESCO site of Baku of Old Town (Icharishahar)
  • Maiden Town
  • Shirvanshahs Palaces
  • Muhammad Mosque
  • Miniature Book Museum
  • Azerxalcha Carpet Showroom
  • Haji Gayib Bath House
  • ABAD Shop
  • Two-Storey Caravanserai

BOOKING is REQUIRED! LANGUAGE: English

MEETING POINT & START TIMES

Out front of KFC at Fountains Square. (click to see on Google Map)

Oct-Mar at 15:00 PM.

Apr-Sept at 11:00 AM

TIPPING 

This tour is entirely based on tips. How much you tip is completely up to you. You decide at the end of the tour how much you think it is worth, or what the amount is that guide deserves as an appreciation of services provided at the end.

IMPORTANT INFO

  • At least four (4) people are required to run the tour.
  • The tour is offered in English.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, except for harsh weather conditions.
  • NOTICE: the tour is non-operational on 1 January 2026.
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Baku Baku Private Tour

OLD TOWN PRIVATE WALKING TOUR

Baku Old Town Tour Group

OVERVIEW

Gain a vivid understanding of Baku’s layered history — from its ancient Zoroastrian roots to Persian, Arabic, Ottoman, Russian, and modern influences. Feel the past in its narrow alleys, see it in the iconic Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, and hear it in the legends brought to life by your local expert guide.

This private walking experience takes you through one of the most remarkable historic urban ensembles in the world — a UNESCO-listed Old Town that remains alive and vibrant, still home to local families and communities.

As you explore, you won’t just learn about dates and dynasties — you’ll feel how Baku became the city it is today. You’ll learn to read its walls like a history book, understand its architecture as a cultural language, and sense the timeless rhythm of life inside its ancient fortress walls.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Explore UNESCO World Heritage on walking tour
  • History and Legends about Baku Old Town
  • Best scenic spots for memorable photos
  • Soak up the atmosphere in Medieval Walled town
  • Led by local expert guide

WHAT YOU’LL TAKE AWAY

  • A deeper connection to Baku — You’ll see the city differently, recognizing details, symbols, and stories hidden in plain sight.
  • Rich historical understanding — From ancient Zoroastrian religion and Silk Road merchants to modern families still living here.
  • Moments of genuine emotion — A glimpse into a courtyard garden, a conversations that echo footsteps on medieval cobblestone.
  • A sense of place — Knowing how this UNESCO-listed neighborhood became the spiritual and cultural heart of Azerbaijan.

PRICE

Group SizeGroup Price
1-2 pax130 AZN
3 pax140 AZN
4-5 pax150 AZN
6-7 pax170 AZN
8 pax180 AZN
9 pax190 AZN
10 pax200 AZN
11-12 pax220 AZN
13-14 pax230 AZN
15 pax240 AZN

TOUR INCLUDES

  • Guided private sightseeing program
  • local certified guide

IMPORTANT INFO

  • Duration of the walking tour 2-hour
  • Start times are 11AM, 1PM, 5PM & 7PM
  • Tour is offered in English and Azerbaijani;
  • Operates in all weather conditions
  • Subject to confirmation within 24 hours.
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