Baku by Night: Small-Group Walking Tour

Baku by Night: Small-Group Walking Tour

Explore night view of Baku city on “Baku Night Tour”. See panorama of the city and enjoy a walk in the city boulevard. You will get a chance to see old parts of the city, as well as modern buildings located nearby. Flame Towers and the city bay panorama will make your tour exquisite and memorable. After the funicular ride and exploring Martyrs Lane, walk through the boulevard to enjoy the fresh air and see the beautiful night view of Maiden Tower. The last stop (optional) will be a seaside restaurant or tea house where you can taste Azerbaijani local beer or tea depending on your choice. This 3-hour night tour will be an amazing experience for first time visitors who enjoy serene night walks.

Itinerary
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Stop At: City Walls, Baku Azerbaijan

Meet with your tour guide at the central Ichersheher metro station. You will pass through old city walls, built in 12th century by the ancient kingdom of Shirvanshahs. From there we’ll walk through the Philarmony garden and see the building of Philarmony, built in 1912 and inspired by the design of Monte Carlo casino.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Baku Funicular, Baku Azerbaijan

After 15 minutes walk we’ll arrive to the Funicular and take a train to the hilltop of the city. There you will be able to enjoy the city bay view in its fullest and take nice photos. The outstanding modern towers of Baku – the Flame Towers are located in this area. You will also get a chance to visit The Martyrs Lane and get informed about its history and significance for Azerbaijani people. We will also visit Uphill Park ("Daghustu Park") when coming back from the Martyrs Lane.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Martyrs' Lane, Baku Azerbaijan

Martyrs' Lane, formerly known as the Kirov Park, is a cemetery and memorial in Baku, Azerbaijan dedicated to those killed by the Soviet Army during Black January 1990 and in the Nagorno-Karabakh War of 1988–1994.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Flame Towers, 1A, Mehdi Huseyn, Baku Azerbaijan

Flame Towers is a trio of skyscrapers in Baku. Towers representing flames symbolize fire as a sign of Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrianism. The building was featured in Extreme Engineering, a documentary television series that airs on the Discovery Channel and the Science Channel.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Baku Boulevard, Neftchilar avenue, Baku Azerbaijan

Mesmerized by the city view, we will head back to the city center and walk through the city boulevard with the guide. "Baku Venice" and Carpet Museum are also located in the boulevard. We will pass by the ancient and mystical monument - the Maiden Tower, a must-see ancient monument included in the UNESCO Historical Heritage List. You will learn more about its history, different stories about its real architect and legends behind it.
At the end of the tour you can decide to taste local beer or tea by the shores of Caspian Sea, where you can enjoy fresh air and serene view of the city.

Duration: 40 minutes