Baku Old City: Maiden Tower (Giz Galasi) Tickets
Explore at your pace
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Explore one of Baku’s most iconic landmarks and access all museum exhibits inside the historic Maiden Tower with your entry ticket.
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Show your ticket at the entrance and begin your self-guided visit, moving directly into the museum without waiting at the ticket counter.
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Admission includes access to all public floors and displays within the Maiden Tower, from carved stone interiors to domed ceilings.
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Discover centuries-old architecture, climb through eight unique levels, and view the exhibits that bring the tower’s story to life.
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Entry ticket for museums and monuments
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Access to museum exhibits and sites
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Guided tour
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Audio guide
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Transfers or transportation
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Step inside Baku’s iconic Maiden Tower with a ticket that grants access to all museum exhibits and historic interiors.
Getting started
Arrive at the Maiden Tower, located at 99 Neftchilar Avenue near the Seaside Boulevard in Baku’s Old City. Present your entry ticket at the main entrance during opening hours (10:00 am to 7:00 pm) and proceed directly inside, where museum staff will guide you to the starting point of your visit.
What to expect
Maiden Tower
The Maiden Tower is one of Baku’s oldest and most recognized landmarks, with origins dating back to the 6th–7th centuries BC and its current form completed in the 12th century. Now operating as a museum, the tower offers a unique journey through its eight floors, each constructed from carved stone and topped with a domed ceiling.
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Explore the interior museum exhibits, which detail the tower’s defensive role and its significance in Baku’s history. Displays are spread across multiple levels, allowing you to learn about the structure’s evolution and its place in Azerbaijani culture.
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Climb through the tower’s eight floors, observing architectural features such as thick stone walls (up to 5 meters) and the circular layout. Each level reveals a different aspect of the tower’s construction and use over the centuries.
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Your entry ticket includes access to all museum exhibits and sites within the Maiden Tower, so you can move at your own pace and take in the panoramic views from the upper floors.
Wrapping up
After exploring the museum and historic interiors, you are free to revisit any exhibit or enjoy the views before exiting. Meals, guided tours, audio guides, and transportation are not included with your ticket.
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What to bring
- Wear respectful attire when visiting religious sites, as modest clothing is recommended.
Additional information
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Some museums and monuments require a ticketed entry, so please check the price list for details before your visit.
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Free entry is available at certain sites, including the Sirataghli complex, Museum of Holy Relics, and Museum of Archaeology.
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Working hours vary slightly by site; most museums and monuments are open daily from 10:00am to 7:00pm, but some locations have different weekend or maintenance schedules.
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The House-Museum of Tahir Salahov is closed on the last Monday of each month for maintenance.
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Arrive directly at the listed addresses for each museum or monument, as hotel pickup or transfers are not provided.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- 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.
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