What places are visited on the Baku Old City & Modern Baku Tour?

The route covers Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Icherisheher, the Heydar Aliyev Center, Mini Venice, the Carpet Museum area and Highland Park, with a lunch break in Icherisheher.

Is this a group tour?

Yes. Alov Travel’s current production listing identifies it as a Group experience and displays a group-size field of 15 people.

Are entrance tickets and meals included?

Museum and attraction tickets where required, as well as food and beverages, are not included in the controlled operational baseline.

Does the tour involve walking?

Yes. The Old City / Icherisheher part of the sightseeing route involves walking, so comfortable footwear is recommended.

Baku Old City and Modern Baku Tour

Duration
5 hours
Group Size
Max 15 People
Location
Baku
Languages
English / Turkish / Russian

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Overview

See Azerbaijan’s capital through two distinct layers of the city. The Baku Old City and Modern Baku Tour connects the stone lanes of Icherisheher with modern architecture, waterfront sights and panoramic city views. It is designed for travelers who want a clear first introduction to Baku without treating the historic center and the newer city as separate experiences.

The route begins among Old City landmarks such as Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, then continues through Icherisheher before moving to modern-city stops including the Heydar Aliyev Center, Mini Venice, the Carpet Museum and Highland Park. This Baku city tour balances heritage, architecture and city orientation, with walking in the Old City and sightseeing between modern landmarks.

The experience is especially useful for first-time visitors and short-stay travelers comparing a Baku Old City tour with a broader Baku sightseeing tour. For extra city context, see Alov Travel’s Baku destination guide, or browse other Alov Travel tours in Baku. The Baku Old City and Modern Baku Tour keeps the focus on the capital’s most recognizable historic and contemporary areas in one guided route.

Highlights

Explore Icherisheher, including Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.
Follow an Icherisheher tour segment through Baku’s historic core.
See the distinctive modern architecture of the Heydar Aliyev Center.
Visit Mini Venice and the Carpet Museum area along Baku Boulevard.
Take in panoramic views of Baku and the Caspian from Highland Park.
Travel between the historic and modern parts of the route with a professional guide and tour transportation.

01 :

Maiden Tower

Begin the Old City section at one of Baku’s best-known historic landmarks. The stop introduces the medieval character of Icherisheher and provides a natural starting point for the heritage part of the route.

02 :

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Continue through the Old City to the palace complex and its surrounding historic architecture. The visit adds royal and architectural context to the Icherisheher section of the tour.

03 :

Icherisheher / Old City

Walk through the historic core, following its stone lanes and traditional urban fabric. This part of the route gives travelers a closer look at the atmosphere and layout of central Old Baku.

04 :

Lunch in Icherisheher

Take a lunch break in the Old City area before continuing to modern Baku. Food and beverages are paid separately.

05 :

Heydar Aliyev Center

Move from historic Baku to one of the city’s most recognizable contemporary architectural landmarks. The stop highlights the contrast between the capital’s old and modern identities.

06 :

Mini Venice

Continue to the boulevard area for a stop around the canal-side leisure complex and nearby waterfront surroundings.

07 :

Carpet Museum

See the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum area and its distinctive building on Baku Boulevard. Museum entrance is not included if a ticketed visit is made.

08 :

Highland Park

Finish the sightseeing route at one of Baku’s principal panoramic viewpoints, with broad views over the city skyline and the Caspian waterfront.

Baku Old City & Modern Baku Tour

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