Duration: 2-3 hours I Languages: English, Russian, Dutch, French, Turkish

Highlights:

• Defense Walls of 12th century;

• Shah Palace 4* hotel - Caravansarai of 17th century;

• Underground hamam, bathhouse of 18th century; (6$ entrance ticket per person);

• House with a chain - 19th century

• House with a cats - 17th century;

• Bukhara and Multani caravansarai;

• UNESCO Site Maiden Tower of 12th century;

• Trading Bazaar of 15th century;

• Haji Bani Bathhouse of 16th century;

• Mugham Club - caravansarai of 17th century;

• Shah Garden - Caravansarai of 12th century;

• Walking through narrow labyrinths of Old city;

• Shirvanshakh's Uncompleted Complex UNESCO Site;

• Bronze monument of writer Aliaga Vahid;

• Museum of Miniature Books;

• Tea and sweet tasting (based on wish)

• Art studio if very famous artist and painter Ali Shamsi.

ITINERARY

See impressive Paired Fortress Gates of Baku Inner city. - `There is no city without a fortress`, an old proverb says. Icheri Sheher (Inner City) is a landmark of Baku. As all ancient fortresses, the Baku fortress was built to defend the rich developing city from foreign invaders. The city, built on a high hill in the form of an amphitheater, is exposed to the sea in the lower part, and is surrounded by the Caucasus Mountains in the upper part. With its triple row of fortress walls, the Maiden Tower and other fortification facilities, The Old City appeared to be an impressive stronghold.

Get surprised with combinations of historical, cultural and architectural buildings in every 10 minutes walking.- By passing the House with a Chain which of19th century, visit Incredible Two-Storeyed Caravanserai – Shah Palace. Memorable photoshoots are guaranteed. Enter to Art Studio with lovely and creative paints.

Explore social center of Old City - Enjoy the best view Bazar Square and discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site Maiden Tower from outside or enter in (special wish). Get in love with best view of Bazar Square, bathhouses and two-storeyed second caravanserai on our way `Mugam Club` restaurant.

Discover the history and architecture - Visit one of the most ancient mosques in Azerbaijan `Muhammad mosque` (from outside) and find out the architectural contrast between Old City local yards and Lezgi Mosque.

Check the one of the best carpets on all of the World. - Carpet and souvenir shops in Baku Inner city – it is the special color to history. As a thousand years before in Baku Bagavan, still the trade with lovely and very special local products continues.

Taste local wines and cognacs - Absheron-Sharab Wine Factory offers to try local alcohol for free.

Learn how to create sun clocks for your home, protect yourself from earthquake from architecture of XII century. - Get surprised with sun clocks, Azerbaijan architecture and oracle lines of UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirvanshahs` Palace Complex and enter to the Guinness Book of Records -Museum of Miniature Books – one of the biggest collection in all of the world.

End the tour with tasting local Azerbaijani tea and sweets in `Balli Boutique` - Please find the additional information about Baku Inner City walking tour in our media blog.