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OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS

Discover the fascinating legacy of Baku’s oil industry on this immersive walking tour through the heart of downtown Baku. As one of the olders oil-producing regions, Baku has played a pivotal role in shaping global energy history in the late XIX and early XX century. This tour takes you on a journey through time, exploring the architectural and cultural landmarks that tell the story of the city’s transformation into the “Oil Academy.”

During this guided tour, you’ll explore landmarks that tell the story of Baku’s oil boom, including:

🔹 The Oil Baron Mansions – Marvel at the grand residences of 19th-century oil tycoons, known as the “Oil Barons,” who transformed Baku into a thriving cosmopolitan hub.
🔹 The Nobel Brothers’ Legacy – Learn about the Swedish Nobel family, their contribution to the oil industry, and their impact on Baku’s development.
🔹 Soviet and Modern Oil Influence – See how Baku’s oil industry evolved under Soviet rule and continues to shape Azerbaijan’s economy today.

Led by an expert guide, this tour offers a unique insight into how oil shaped Baku’s skyline, culture, and economy. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about the city’s rich past, this walk will bring Baku’s oil heritage to life.

MEETING POINT & START TIMES

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

Start times: 10AM, 3PM & 6PM

PRICE

Group Size	Group Price
1 pax	75 AZN
2 pax	130 AZN
3 pax	150 AZN
4 pax	200 AZN
5 pax	250 AZN
6 pax	300 AZN
7 pax	350 AZN
8 pax	400 AZN
9 pax	450 AZN
10 pax	500 AZN

TOUR INCLUDES

Guided sightseeing program
Local certified guide

IMPORTANT INFO

At least two (2) people required
Duration of the walking tour 2.5-hours
Seasonal start times: 10AM, 3PM & 6 PM
Tour is offered in English
Operates in all weather conditions
Subject to confirmation within 24 hours.

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Baku Urban Wine Tasting & Crawl Experience

Post author By genii
Post date November 24, 2016
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OVERVIEW

Baku Urban Wine Crawl is a private wine-tasting/crawl experience that allows you to enjoy the local wine spots in Baku by evening. We visit local wine bars for a local wine tasting experiences and delve into dynamic and young community places in downtown Baku. This tour is ideal for wine enthusiasts who like to spend a day out by diving into Baku’s Night Life with company of young Bakuvian.

All three places we visit are within easy walking distance and sit-in for sipping wines in a leisurely way with paired snacks and possibbly enjoying live music in one of the stops.

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoying Baku’s urban wine spots with a local guide
Taste upto 5 types of locally made wine
Paired snacks (appetizers) at each wine bar
Two Wine Bars and One Live Music Venue
Small group experience (max 5 ppl)

WHAT TO EXPECT?

Meet your local guide in a central location, Fountains Square, in Baku. Then, your guide will take you to wine bars of Baku to taste various locally made wines, charcuterie, and wine tasting experiences. Meanwhile hear about Azerbaijani cuisine, food, and drinking culture. Also, interact with your sommelier and guide about Azerbaijani society in general. Taste three samples of local wine at the first stop and then a glass of wine at next two stops. First stop: Proper introduction to Wine in Azerbaijan; Second stop: ambiance of one of the best wine venues; Third stop: enjoying wine with live music. The wine tasting experience is also accompanied with bruschetta/charcuterie, the specialty of the wine bar visited.

PRICE

Group size	1	2	3	4	5
Price per Group (AZN)	240	300	350	390	450

IMPORTANT INFO

The experience takes every day from 19:00-22:00
The duration of the tour is 3 hours
Subject to availability

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