Baku Oil Heritage & Old Town Walking Tour
Overview
This is a walking tour to discover the reflection of Baku’s past and hear about oil barons of the first oil boom era and their quest for personal glory and fame. The tour offers insider's guide to urban exploration about social, cultural, political aspect of every-day life in Baku with background of stories based on real life of oil barons from late 19th and early 20th century as well as soviet and modern times.
The tour highlights how oil changed Baku as as the new generation of the first era of oil boom assumed their social responsibility for a change in an oriental conventional Muslim society. You will hear stories about Azerbaijan’s dilemma of East vs. West, oil barons’ hunger for personal glory and fame, Influence of Polish architects, change and continuity through times under imperial Russia,
Soviet and Independent Azerbaijan.
The tour highlights how oil changed Baku as as the new generation of the first era of oil boom assumed their social responsibility for a change in an oriental conventional Muslim society. You will hear stories about Azerbaijan’s dilemma of East vs. West, oil barons’ hunger for personal glory and fame, Influence of Polish architects, change and continuity through times under imperial Russia,
Soviet and Independent Azerbaijan.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fountain Square, Baku Azerbaijan
Fountains Square is downtown, entertainment and leisure centre in Baku. However, this neighborhood emerged as main trading street of boom town during the first oil boom era, late XIX and early XX century. This is where we meet and end the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Known as Icherisheher, Old Town in Baku houses four UNESCO's World Heritage sites. We will walk and stop to offer explanation without entering the sights (Museums of Shirvanshahs Palace and Maiden Tower) with historic photos.
The sites covered are :
1. Gosha Gala gate (Main entry to Old City)
2. Citadel Walls (XII century, UNESCO site)
3. Maiden Tower, XII cent (No entry, however explanation is offered at entry)
4. Muhammad Mosue (XI century, UNESCO site)
5. Stroll through narrow streets in Old City
6. Shirvanshakh’s Palace, XV cent (No entry, however explanation is offered at entry)
7. Museum of Miniature Books
8. Vahid Garden and Aliaga Vahid Statue
9. Gasimbek’s Bath House
10. Salyan Gate (one of two original entry gates of Old City)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Philharmonic Fountain Park, Sabayil, Baku Azerbaijan
Formerly Nikolayevskaya and Kommunisticheskaya, the Istiglaliyyat Street was one of the main streets of Imperial Russian time Baku. Here we will explore urban transformation that brought by oil barons and their quest for personal glory and fame. The attractions covered along Istiglaliyyat street are: Governor’s Garden, Town Hall, Philharmonic Hall, Sadikhov Brothers Residence, Palace of Happiness, Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Ismaliyya Palace (Muslim Charitable Society), Sabir Gardem, Literature Museum and the statue of Nizami.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baku City Executive Power, Bakı İcra Hakimiyyəti, Kichik Qala, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Formerly Nikolayevskaya and Kommunisticheskaya, the Istiglaliyyat Street was one of the main streets of Imperial Russian time Baku. Here we will explore urban transformation that brought by oil barons and their quest for personal glory and fame. The attractions covered along Istiglaliyyat street are: Governor’s Garden, Town Hall, Philharmonic Hall, Sadikhov Brothers Residence, Palace of Happiness, Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Ismaliyya Palace (Muslim Charitable Society), Sabir Gardem, Literature Museum and the statue of Nizami.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Səadət Sarayı, 6 Murtuza Muxtarov, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Formerly Nikolayevskaya and Kommunisticheskaya, the Istiglaliyyat Street was one of the main streets of Imperial Russian time Baku. Here we will explore urban transformation that brought by oil barons and their quest for personal glory and fame. The attractions covered along Istiglaliyyat street are: Governor’s Garden, Town Hall, Philharmonic Hall, Sadikhov Brothers Residence, Palace of Happiness, Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Ismaliyya Palace (Muslim Charitable Society), Sabir Gardem, Literature Museum and the statue of Nizami.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Former Taghiyev School for Girls (Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan), 9R9M+76X, İstiqlaliyyət, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Formerly Nikolayevskaya and Kommunisticheskaya, the Istiglaliyyat Street was one of the main streets of Imperial Russian time Baku. Here we will explore urban transformation that brought by oil barons and their quest for personal glory and fame. The attractions covered along Istiglaliyyat street are: Governor’s Garden, Town Hall, Philharmonic Hall, Sadikhov Brothers Residence, Palace of Happiness, Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Ismaliyya Palace (Muslim Charitable Society), Sabir Gardem, Literature Museum and the statue of Nizami.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Fountain Square, Baku Azerbaijan
The walking tour ends at Fountains Square.
Duration: 10 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Fountain Square, Baku Azerbaijan
Fountains Square is downtown, entertainment and leisure centre in Baku. However, this neighborhood emerged as main trading street of boom town during the first oil boom era, late XIX and early XX century. This is where we meet and end the tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan
Known as Icherisheher, Old Town in Baku houses four UNESCO's World Heritage sites. We will walk and stop to offer explanation without entering the sights (Museums of Shirvanshahs Palace and Maiden Tower) with historic photos.
The sites covered are :
1. Gosha Gala gate (Main entry to Old City)
2. Citadel Walls (XII century, UNESCO site)
3. Maiden Tower, XII cent (No entry, however explanation is offered at entry)
4. Muhammad Mosue (XI century, UNESCO site)
5. Stroll through narrow streets in Old City
6. Shirvanshakh’s Palace, XV cent (No entry, however explanation is offered at entry)
7. Museum of Miniature Books
8. Vahid Garden and Aliaga Vahid Statue
9. Gasimbek’s Bath House
10. Salyan Gate (one of two original entry gates of Old City)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Philharmonic Fountain Park, Sabayil, Baku Azerbaijan
Formerly Nikolayevskaya and Kommunisticheskaya, the Istiglaliyyat Street was one of the main streets of Imperial Russian time Baku. Here we will explore urban transformation that brought by oil barons and their quest for personal glory and fame. The attractions covered along Istiglaliyyat street are: Governor’s Garden, Town Hall, Philharmonic Hall, Sadikhov Brothers Residence, Palace of Happiness, Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Ismaliyya Palace (Muslim Charitable Society), Sabir Gardem, Literature Museum and the statue of Nizami.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Baku City Executive Power, Bakı İcra Hakimiyyəti, Kichik Qala, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Formerly Nikolayevskaya and Kommunisticheskaya, the Istiglaliyyat Street was one of the main streets of Imperial Russian time Baku. Here we will explore urban transformation that brought by oil barons and their quest for personal glory and fame. The attractions covered along Istiglaliyyat street are: Governor’s Garden, Town Hall, Philharmonic Hall, Sadikhov Brothers Residence, Palace of Happiness, Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Ismaliyya Palace (Muslim Charitable Society), Sabir Gardem, Literature Museum and the statue of Nizami.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Səadət Sarayı, 6 Murtuza Muxtarov, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Formerly Nikolayevskaya and Kommunisticheskaya, the Istiglaliyyat Street was one of the main streets of Imperial Russian time Baku. Here we will explore urban transformation that brought by oil barons and their quest for personal glory and fame. The attractions covered along Istiglaliyyat street are: Governor’s Garden, Town Hall, Philharmonic Hall, Sadikhov Brothers Residence, Palace of Happiness, Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Ismaliyya Palace (Muslim Charitable Society), Sabir Gardem, Literature Museum and the statue of Nizami.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Former Taghiyev School for Girls (Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan), 9R9M+76X, İstiqlaliyyət, Bakı, Azerbaijan
Formerly Nikolayevskaya and Kommunisticheskaya, the Istiglaliyyat Street was one of the main streets of Imperial Russian time Baku. Here we will explore urban transformation that brought by oil barons and their quest for personal glory and fame. The attractions covered along Istiglaliyyat street are: Governor’s Garden, Town Hall, Philharmonic Hall, Sadikhov Brothers Residence, Palace of Happiness, Institute of Manuscripts of Azerbaijan, Ismaliyya Palace (Muslim Charitable Society), Sabir Gardem, Literature Museum and the statue of Nizami.
Duration: 1 minute
Stop At: Fountain Square, Baku Azerbaijan
The walking tour ends at Fountains Square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
517elined
May 2022
It was a great tour! Gani is a fountain of knowledge about Baku. The pictures he showed brought the history alive. The perfect start for my Azerbeidzjan vacation.
It was a great tour! Gani is a fountain of knowledge about Baku. The pictures he showed brought the history alive. The perfect start for my Azerbeidzjan vacation.213phillipc
April 2022
Gani was a knowledgeable guide and gave us a great introduction to Baku and Azerbaijan. He did an excellent job explaining the significance of specific buildings and interspersing that with the broader context of Baku and Azerbaijani history. Highly recommend!
Gani was a knowledgeable guide and gave us a great introduction to Baku and Azerbaijan. He did an excellent job explaining the significance of specific buildings and interspersing that with the broader context of Baku and Azerbaijani history. Highly recommend!stephaniemh14
April 2022
My family and I had a great walking tour with Eldar. He was knowledgeable about the history of Baku, and very friendly as well. We were able to gain a good understanding of the history of Baku, see some interesting buildings, and learn more about the country's culture. We ended the tour chatting ...
My family and I had a great walking tour with Eldar. He was knowledgeable about the history of Baku, and very friendly as well. We were able to gain a good understanding of the history of Baku, see some interesting buildings, and learn more about the country's culture. We ended the tour chatting over tea. I definitely recommend this tour while in Baku.Culture58426475297
April 2022
We did the walking tour with Gani, he is knowledge of city, humor, openness made the tour enjoyable. It worthy 9f your time. I highly recommend it.
We did the walking tour with Gani, he is knowledge of city, humor, openness made the tour enjoyable. It worthy 9f your time. I highly recommend it.Slainte2015
April 2022
Gani, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and I would highly recommend a tour with him. His depth and breadth of knowledge was very impressive. He showed us so many different parts of the city, and was was always very pleasant and open. It was one of the best walking tou...
Gani, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful, and I would highly recommend a tour with him. His depth and breadth of knowledge was very impressive. He showed us so many different parts of the city, and was was always very pleasant and open. It was one of the best walking tours I have ever done.Rumskys
April 2022
Gani gave us a really informative and interesting tour of the old part of Baku. He is really knowledgeable and his tour was very engaging. The tour was so good that we will be taking his tour of the modern part of the city next. Highly recommended
Gani gave us a really informative and interesting tour of the old part of Baku. He is really knowledgeable and his tour was very engaging. The tour was so good that we will be taking his tour of the modern part of the city next. Highly recommended