Baku Soviet Architecutre Gudied Walking Tour

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About the Activity

Over three hours we will walk into social and cultural formation of Baku City Centre, Fountains Square (then Parapet), Nizami (then Torgovaya), 28 May and Khagani (Xəqani; then Molokanskaya) streets, based on exquisite life stories, urban legends and myths relates to love and hatred, rise and fall, happiness and tragedy, turmoil and tranquility, contrast and harmony from the confluent life of oil barons and everyday people throughout last 100 years of the city.

2 hours 30 minutes

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Food and drink : Tea and coffee. We finish tour with a cup of local tea at local coffee shop.

Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch

Transportation amenities : Private transportation. Private transportation

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Locations in the itinerary

Fountain Square

20 Nigar Rafibeyli, , Baku, Azerbaijan, 1005Fountains Square is downtown, entertainment and leisure centre in Baku. However, this neighborhood emerged as main trading street of boom town during the first oil boom era, late XIX and early XX century. This is where we meet and end the tour.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Nizami Street

Baku, AzerbaijanNizami street is the central shopping and entertaining core of modern day Baku. 800 m of 3.5 km long street is traffic free and it is one of the most busiest part of the city with full of people who take their time after work to stress out and relax in restaurant, shops and concert halls and theatres.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Nasimi Monument

24 Samad Vurgun Street, Baku, AzerbaijanIntersection of Samad Vurgun and Nizami streets is one of the busiest streets of Baku with great view of Stalinist Architecture from 1950s.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

28 May street is a commemorative street to declaration of Azerbaijan's first independence in 1918. The statue of Qara Qarayev, one of the greatest composer of classic music, locates in here. Here we discuss how musics, literature contributed to nation-building process for Azerbaijanis. 15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater

Nizami st., 95, Baku, Azerbaijan, 1001Over half an hour we will walk through cultural sections of Nizami street, where Song Theatre, National Library, Opera and Ballet Theatre and Lev Landau, Nobel Prize Winner, to talk rich artistic cultural heritage of Baku.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

The street and the park historically known as Molokanskaya as it named after spiritual Christians exiled to Azerbaijan from Russia. It's been one of the central streets of downtown Baku. Here locates (a) Khagani (formerly Molokan) Park and (b) Russian Drama Theatre. We will discuss Russians and Russian language and Azerbaijani Society.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

The History Museum was the private residence of Haji Zelnalabdin Taghiyev, aka the father of the nation. Due to its ornate and decorative interior beauty and spatial structure, many modern historic events took place in the museum. Here we tell Taghiyev's story of rags to riches.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

Government House

Uzeyir Hajibeyov Street, Baku, Azerbaijan, 1000Gigantic and Iconic Soviet Landmark in Baku15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location

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Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

We meet out front of KFC/Pizza Hut at Fountains Square. The guide carries a red umbrella with a badge.View Location

End point

We meet out front of KFC/Pizza Hut at Fountains Square. The guide carries a red umbrella with a badge.View Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

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

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticket

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Suplier may cancel the activity on account of bad weather conditions.
Suplier may cancel the activity due to too few participants.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Baku time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by Azerbaijan TravellerCreated on 27 Dec 2019Created on 02 Jul 2024

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