This is an excursion with which you can start your acquaintance with Azerbaijan. Baku is undoubtedly the most beautiful city in our country, its cultural, entertainment and tourist center. Here east and west, history and modernity intertwine. All this is very successfully combined in our beloved city and gives it a unique flavor. Baku can be called the “City of Contrasts”. Like a city, in the well-known film "The Diamond Arm", which by the way was filmed in the historical center of Baku - "Icheri Sheher" - the old city. The Old City is the heart of Baku, and during our excursion we will definitely plunge into its amazing atmosphere.

The excursion will acquaint the guests of the capital with both the historical architectural achievements and the achievements of modern Azerbaijan. You will see the Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev, the author of which is the world famous architect Zaha Hadid. The building of the center was recognized as the best architectural structure in the world in 2014. Futuristic buildings of 3 Flame Towers. We will drive along the Formula 1 race track. We will also visit the Bibi-Heybat Mosque. You will learn about the unusual history of the creation of this mosque, which for several centuries was considered one of the main shrines of the Islamic world. We stand at the first oil well in the world, from which the world industrial oil production began. This event took place in Baku already in 1848. Crystal Hall, where the Eurovision Song Contest was held in 2012. We will walk along the embankment, where we will see the carpet museum, as well as the "Little Venice" right in the center of Baku. Following this, we will ascend by funicular or by car to the upland park, where there is an observation deck. It is located on one of the highest points of our capital, from where an incredible view of Baku opens up. At the request of our guests, we can take a break, having tasted delicious dishes of Azerbaijani national cuisine or simply drinking tea with jam in one of the colorful restaurants right in the Old City.

In the old city (Icheri-Sheher) we will see one of the symbols of Baku - the Maiden Tower, covered with romantic legends. We will see the residence of the ancient rulers - the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Fortress or northern gate. Mosques built in different periods in this part of the city. Ancient caravanserais and market square, which were centers of social life in the old days. The ruins of the chapel of St. Bartholomew, who arrived in these places in the l century to preach Christianity. And also an integral part of the eastern culture of the hamam, some of which are still functioning today. In addition, we will walk through the places where the films "The Diamond Arm", "Tehran-43" and "Amphibian Man" were filmed. Let's get acquainted with the Ismailiyya Palace, as well as the Palace of Happiness, the building of the Baku City Hall, built during the oil boom.

At your request, you can visit the oriental bazaar, where you can buy various sweets, dried fruits, nuts, spices and even natural black caviar, having tasted all this in advance while drinking natural Lankaran tea.
What is included: auto-transport costs, guide services.
What's not included: personal expenses, entrance tickets to internal museums on the route.
Excursion cost: for a group of up to 3 guests - $ 90, up to 7 guests - $ 130, up to 17 guests - $ 180.
Duration 4-5 hours.