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 trav...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cooking Masterclass
Lunch
Entrance fees (Not required)
Meeting Points
Departure
Old City Tours
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
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Dress code is smart casual
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May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We check-in the tour and start from our office in Old City Baku - Icherisheher.
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Gosha Gala Square
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.
5 minutes
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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.
15 minutes
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Juma Mosque
Juma Mosque or Friday Mosque is a mosque in Icherisheher, functioning since the 12th century.
5 minutes
5
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".
15 minutes
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Workshop Ali Shamsi
Workshop of Ali Shamsi in Old City
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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.
2 hours
Azerbaijani Cooking Class + Old City Tour + Lunch
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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 trav...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in Russian (Русский) & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cooking Masterclass
Lunch
Entrance fees (Not required)
Meeting Points
Departure
Old City Tours
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
Items | Azerbaijani Cooking Class + Old City Tour + Lunch