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Baku Old City Museum Pass with Maiden Tower & Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Name: Baku Old City Museum Pass with Maiden Tower & Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Start: 2026-08-08T00:00:00
End: 2026-08-08T23:59:00
Location: Icheri Sheher Parking, Baku, Azerbaijan

Access four of Baku Old City's top museums with a single pass, skipping separate ticket lines at each included site.

Start your visit by exchanging your mobile pass for entry tickets, then set your own pace across the Old City.

Explore Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Numismatics Museum, and the Museum of Azerbaijani Miniature Art.

Your pass covers entry to historic mosques, a royal palace, and Baku’s oldest surviving structure, all within the city’s ancient walls.

Choose your preferred pass: 24, 48, or 72 hours of access, with Premium Heritage adding priority entrance at every location.

Entry to Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve

Entry to Maiden Tower

Entry to Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Entry to Numismatics Museum

Entry to Museum of Azerbaijani Miniature Art

24, 48, or 72-hour validity from first use [as per option selected]

Priority entrance at all four sites [as per option selected]

Underground Hammam (Bath)

Tahir Salahov's House-Museum

Transportation to, from, or between sites within the Old City

Guided tour or audio guide at any of the four included museums

Food and beverages

Personal expenses and gratuities

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Explore Baku’s Old City at your own pace with a single pass granting entry to four historic museums and landmarks.

Getting started

Begin your journey by exchanging your mobile ticket for entry passes at the designated counter within the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve. Once you have your tickets, you’re free to chart your own walking route between the Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Numismatics Museum, and Museum of Azerbaijani Miniature Art. Each site operates daily from 10am to 7pm, so you can visit in any order within your chosen validity period.

What to expect

Maiden Tower

This ancient stone tower is Baku’s oldest surviving structure, with origins tracing back to the 6th–7th century BC and completion in the 12th century AD.

Climb eight floors via a narrow spiral staircase inside 28 meters of stonework, with walls up to 5 meters thick, and experience the unique interior that once served as a defensive fortification.

Entry is included with your pass, allowing you to explore the tower’s museum exhibits and enjoy panoramic views from the top.

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

A 15th-century royal complex built from golden limestone, the palace was the political and cultural heart of the Shirvanshah dynasty.

Walk through the main palace building, the Divankhana courtroom, the royal mausoleum, a mosque, a bathhouse, and underground water reservoirs, each offering a glimpse into Azerbaijan’s royal past.

Your pass provides access to all areas open to the public within the palace grounds.

Numismatics Museum

Located inside the 12th-century Ashur Mosque, this museum traces the history of currency and trade in Azerbaijan.

View collections of coins and currency spanning multiple eras, highlighting the region’s role in international commerce.

Admission is included, so you can explore the exhibits at your own pace.

Museum of Azerbaijani Miniature Art

Set within the 14th-century Molla Ahmad Mosque, this museum is dedicated to the intricate tradition of Azerbaijani miniature painting.

Discover works that showcase the evolution and preservation of miniature art in Azerbaijan, displayed in a historic mosque setting.

Your pass covers entry, inviting you to linger over the detailed artistry on display.

Wrapping up

Choose from 24, 48, or 72-hour validity to match your schedule. The Premium Heritage option adds priority entrance at all four sites, ideal for busy days or if you want to minimize waiting time. Please note, the Underground Hammam and Tahir Salahov’s House-Museum are not included with this pass and require separate tickets. Transportation between sites, guided tours, and food or beverages are not provided, so plan accordingly for a self-guided exploration of Baku’s Old City.

What to bring

Wear sturdy, comfortable footwear as you will be climbing 8 floors via a narrow stone spiral staircase in the Maiden Tower and walking on uneven stone paths and stairs at the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.

Bring a light jacket if visiting the Maiden Tower in the evening, as the tower is unheated.

Choose modest attire, especially when visiting the mosque and mausoleum sections of the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.

What's not allowed

Tripods are not permitted inside the Maiden Tower, and drones require prior authorization but are generally not allowed.

Flash photography is prohibited at the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and may be restricted at the Maiden Tower; follow posted signage for guidance.

Visitors are not allowed to touch exhibits or architectural surfaces at the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.

Accessibility

The Maiden Tower is not wheelchair accessible beyond the ground floor, as the upper 7 floors are only reachable via a narrow spiral staircase with no elevator or alternate route; visitors with mobility limitations should expect to experience the ground level only.

The Palace of the Shirvanshahs offers moderate accessibility, with main courtyards and the primary palace building navigable, but some sections have uneven stone surfaces and steps that are difficult for wheelchair users; there is no wheelchair or mobility scooter rental on-site.

Accessibility details for the Numismatics Museum and the Museum of Azerbaijani Miniature Art are not confirmed; visitors should be prepared for possible steps or uneven surfaces.

Additional information

All four included sites—Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Numismatics Museum, and Museum of Azerbaijani Miniature Art—are open daily from 10am to 7pm, making it possible to visit all in a single day if desired.

The locations are spread across Baku Old City: Maiden Tower (Neftchilar Avenue), Palace of the Shirvanshahs (1st Gasr Lane), Numismatics Museum (Asef Zeynally Street), and Miniature Art Museum (Sabir Street); plan your walking route accordingly, as there is no central check-in point.

Visiting the Maiden Tower requires climbing 8 floors via a narrow spiral staircase, and there are no restrooms inside; the nearest facilities are in the surrounding Old City.

The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is the largest site, with multiple buildings and 26 rooms; allow 1–2 hours for your visit.

This is a mobile ticket that must be exchanged for entry tickets at the designated redemption point; it cannot be scanned directly at each site.

The Underground Hammam and Tahir Salahov's House-Museum are not included in this pass and require separate tickets.

Transportation to, from, or between sites within the Old City is not included, and there are no guided tours or audio guides provided at the included museums.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.