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Unlike traditional history tours that simply present facts, our experience brings the stories of Old Baku to life through a fully immersive audio-theatrical journey.
Featuring professional voice actors, rich atmospheric soundscapes, and authentic local music, each landmark becomes a vivid scene from the past. With complete offline GPS navigation, you can explore Icherisheher at your own pace, free from fixed schedules, crowded groups, or the constraints of a guided tour.
Discover the history, culture, and legends of Old Baku in a way that feels personal, cinematic, and unforgettable.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Start your self-guided audio tour at the Double Gates, the main entrance to Baku Old City. Open the Tales on Tours app and follow the map to begin your experience. You can start the tour at any time and explore at your own pace.
Tour ends at the final stop in Baku Old City.
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Stand before the historic Double Gates (Gosha Gala Gapisi), the main entrance to Baku's Old City. Through your smartphone audio tour, you will hear fascinating stories about the city's ancient defenses, medieval trade routes, and the legends surrounding the double fortification gates.
Admission ticket free -
YeraltI hamam (Underground Bath) (Pass by)
Step down into the subterranean world of a restored 17th-century bathhouse. The audio tour immerses you in the authentic atmosphere of medieval oriental leisure, architectural heating secrets, and social traditions of Old Baku.
Admission ticket free -
House of Baku Khans (Pass by)
Immerse yourself in the political intrigue and lavish social life of 18th-century Baku Khans. Through an engaging audio-theatrical performance complete with realistic voice acting and sound design, you will step back in time to experience palace secrets, diplomatic tensions, and the daily rituals of Baku's historical rulers.
Admission ticket free -
Multani Caravansarai (Pass by)
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Silk Road at the 14th-century Multani Caravanserai. Through a rich audio-theatrical narrative, listen to the stories of Indian merchants and fire-worshippers who once rested here, trading exotic goods, spices, and cultural traditions in medieval Baku.
Admission ticket free -
Maiden Tower (Pass by)
Walk around the iconic Maiden Tower while listening to a rich, audio-theatrical narrative on your smartphone via the Tales On Tours app. Discover the secrets and myths behind Baku's most famous landmark with professional sound design and storytelling.
Admission ticket free -
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Step into the bustling heart of medieval trade at the Two-Storeyed Caravanserai. Through a vivid audio-theatrical experience, listen to the lively sounds of ancient caravans arriving, weary travelers resting on the upper floor, and local merchants haggling over silk, spices, and carpets in the busy courtyard below.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Admire the spiritual heart of Old Baku at the Juma Mosque. Through an immersive audio-theatrical experience, discover how this sacred site evolved over centuries—from an ancient Zoroastrian fire temple to a medieval Islamic architectural masterpiece with its iconic minaret and intricate calligraphy.
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Stand before Bakus oldest dated Islamic monument, the 11th-century Muhammad Mosque. Through a dramatic audio-theatrical narrative, experience the intense 1723 naval bombardment by Peter the Great's fleet that damaged its minaret, earning it the heroic name 'Siniggala' (Broken Tower) as a symbol of resilience.
Admission ticket free -
Vahid Monument (Pass by)
Pause before the striking monument of Aliagha Vahid, a master of Azerbaijani ghazal poetry. Your audio-theatrical guide brings the bronze sculpture to life, revealing the hidden human faces carved within his hair while sharing poetic verses, philosophy, and the bohemian cultural spirit of Baku.
Admission ticket free -
Palace of the Shirvanshahs (Pass by)
Step into the crown jewel of Azerbaijan's medieval heritage, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs. Through an extraordinary audio-theatrical experience, walk through royal courtrooms, mausoleums, and stone halls while dramatic storytelling and atmospheric music bring the glory, secrets, and downfall of the Shirvan dynasty to life.
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Ovdan (Pass by)
Discover Ovdan, the ingenious medieval subterranean water reservoir of Old Baku. Through an immersive audio-theatrical narrative, uncover how Shirvanshah engineers brought fresh water to the fortress city and experience the unique atmosphere of this underground stone cistern.
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Marvel at the elegance of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall, inspired by the famed Monte Carlo Casino. Through a rich audio-theatrical narrative, immerse yourself in the glamour of Baku's 20th-century Oil Boom, classical musical traditions, and the aristocratic social gatherings that shaped the city's cultural golden age.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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