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 Size | Price per Group (AZN) |
| 1 pax | 300 |
| 2 pax | 370 |
| 3 pax | 420 |
| 4 pax | 470 |
| 5 pax | 520 |
| 6 pax | 560 |
| 7 pax | 600 |
| 8 pax | 650 |
| 9 pax | 700 |
| 10 pax | 750 |
Itinerary
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:30 | Meet your guide out front of Icherisheher metrostation; welcome coffee & introduction to Baku’s Soviet legacy. |
| 10:00–12:00 | Walking Module 1: Exploring early Soviet constructivist, Stalinist façades and modernism landmark in downtown. |
| 12:00–13:00 | Break on own with company of the guide. |
| 13:00–16:30 | Minivan Module: Drive to various neighbourhoods of Baku to marvel street-level mosaics. |
| 16:30–17:00 | Conclusion: Return to central Baku and drop off at hotel |
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