Baku Walking Tour: Old City & City Center

The Baku Walking Tour: Old City & City Center is a relaxing way to explore Baku’s main attractions on foot. Discover the historic Old City (Icherisheher) and the vibrant city center at a comfortable pace.

During the tour, you’ll wander through the narrow streets of the Old City, admire the Maiden Tower, ancient caravanserais, and historic mosques, before continuing through the lively streets of central Baku. The route takes you through Fountain Square and Nizami Street before reaching the beautiful Baku Boulevard.

Along the way, you’ll discover Little Venice, the iconic Carpet Museum building, the elegant architecture of Baku’s historic center, Governor’s Garden, the Philharmonic Hall, and other famous landmarks. This walking tour offers a perfect combination of Baku’s ancient heritage and its more modern architectural charm.

PLACES YOU’LL VISIT

Icherisheher (Baku Old City)
Explore Baku’s UNESCO-listed historic center and admire the Maiden Tower and Palace of the Shirvanshahs from the outside.

Gosha Gala Gates (Double Gates)
Begin your walking tour at the main entrance to Baku’s historic Old City.

Nizami Street
Stroll along one of Baku’s most famous pedestrian shopping streets, known for its elegant architecture and lively atmosphere.

Fountain Square
Discover one of Baku’s most popular gathering places, surrounded by beautiful buildings, cafés, and fountains.

Baku Boulevard
Enjoy a scenic walk along the Caspian Sea waterfront.

Little Venice
Admire a charming recreational area featuring picturesque canals and bridges.

Azerbaijan Carpet Museum
See the museum’s distinctive building designed to resemble a rolled-up carpet (exterior visit).

Azneft Building & Azneft Square
Discover the elegant architecture of one of Baku’s historic central squares.

Governor’s Garden & Philharmonic Hall
Walk through one of Baku’s oldest parks and admire the beautiful Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall.

Ismailiyya Palace
Admire one of Baku’s most impressive historic buildings, known for its distinctive architectural style.

Mukhtarov Palace (Palace of Happiness)
Discover a magnificent early 20th-century architectural landmark, now used as a wedding palace.