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Old City Baku Tour & Azerbaijani Cooking Class

Location Baku, Azerbaijan
$55.00
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Overview

Experience the best of Baku in one unforgettable half-day. Begin with a guided walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old City, visiting iconic landmarks such as the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.

Then, step into a traditional Old City restaurant for a hands-on Azerbaijani cooking class. Under the guidance of a local chef, prepare and enjoy three beloved dishes: dolma (vine leaf), qutab (stuffed flatbread), and ayran (refreshing yogurt drink with mint).

Conclude with samovar-brewed tea served alongside local sweets and jams. This halal-friendly tour blends history, culture, and cuisine, offering authentic tastes and unforgettable memories in the heart of Baku. Perfect for travelers seeking an immersive, small-group experience.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

Group tour
Shared tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Lunch
  • Cooking Masterclass
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tour guide
  • Entrance fees (Not required)

Meeting point
Our office in Old City Baku: Once entered to Old City Baku from the Double Gates, turn right after Information Center. You will see our office after walking up 20 meters in your left.
Return details
Our office in Old City Baku: Once entered to Old City Baku from the Double Gates, turn right after Information Center. You will see our office after walking up 20 meters in your left.

  • We check-in the tour and start from our office in Old City Baku - Icherisheher.
  • The Double Gates (Gosha Gala Gapysy, in Aze: Qoşa Qala Qapısı) are the main entrance to Icherisheher, the historic Old City of Baku. Built in the 12th century, these fortified gates stand approximately 8 meters tall and 20 meters wide, serving as a vital part of the city's ancient defense system. The Double Gates have long been a symbol of Baku's rich cultural heritage, connecting the old walled city with the modern urban landscape.
  • Maiden Tower
    The Maiden Tower is a 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan. Along with the Shirvanshahs' Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property.
  • Juma Mosque
    Juma Mosque or Friday Mosque is a mosque in Icherisheher, functioning since the 12th century.
  • Palace of the Shirvanshahs
    The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century palace built by the Shirvanshahs and described by UNESCO as "one of the pearls of Azerbaijan's architecture".
  • Workshop of Ali Shamsi in Old City (pass by)
  • Baku Old City
    Cooking masterclass in a national restaurant. You’ll prepare and taste some of the country’s most beloved dishes: Dolma, Qutab and Ayran. After the class, enjoy the dishes you’ve made together in a relaxed, communal setting. The experience ends with the quintessential Azerbaijani tea ritual — fragrant samovar tea accompanied by local sweets and homemade jams, a tradition deeply tied to hospitality.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Old City Baku Tour & Azerbaijani Cooking Class

    Location Baku, Azerbaijan
    $55.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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