OVERVIEW
Step into Baku’s dramatic Soviet architectural tapestry—where concrete, ornamentation, and ideology intersect in stone and steel. From the early avant-garde experiments of the 1920s to the monumental classicism of Stalin’s era and the bold modernism of the 1960s-80s, this guided walking tour unfolds as a journey through time, witnessing how architecture echoed politics, dreams, propaganda, and everyday life in the Azerbaijan SSR.
Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, history buff, or simply curious traveler, this tour promises immersive insight and visual wonder. By the end, you’ll see Baku — its buildings, its streets, its mosaics — not just as structures, but as books of memory, ideology, and artistry.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore downtown on 2.5-hour architecture walking tour
- Gain architecture insights into daily life under Soviet rule
- Constructivist Beginnings: early 1920s experiments in geometric design and social purpose.
- Stalinist Grandeur: imposing neoclassical architecture symbolizing Soviet power and optimism.
- Modernist Landmarks: the architectural language of a new Soviet modernity.
- Mosaics & Public Art: discover propaganda turned into beauty through colour, symbolism, and local craft.
- Discover the work of leading Azerbaijani architects
- Uncover hidden gems and lesser-known architectural wonders of Baku’s Soviet era.
MEETING POINT & START TIMES
Out front of Icherisheher Metrostation (click to see on Google Map)
Start times: 11AM, 3PM & 6PM
PRICE
| Group Size | Group Price |
| 1 pax | 90 AZN |
| 2 pax | 140 AZN |
| 3 pax | 180 AZN |
| 4 pax | 200 AZN |
| 5 pax | 250 AZN |
| 6 pax | 300 AZN |
| 7 pax | 350 AZN |
| 8 pax | 400 AZN |
| 9 pax | 450 AZN |
| 10 pax | 500 AZN |
TOUR INCLUDES
- Guided sightseeing program
- Local certified guide
IMPORTANT INFO
- Duration of the walking tour 2.5-hours
- Start times are 11AM, 3PM & 6PM
- Tour is offered in English
- Operates in all weather conditions
- Subject to confirmation within 24 hours.
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