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Baku Audio Tour: Echoes and Legends of the Old City

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Behind Baku’s bustling modern streets, shadows of vanished cathedrals mingle with tales of forbidden love and poets who shaped empires. This city hides secrets in its fairy-tale palaces, golden domes, and storybook museums—if you know where to look. Plug in your headphones for a self-guided audio adventure that peels back centuries of drama, rebellion, heartbreak, and wonder most visitors never notice. Why was the mighty Alexander Nevsky Cathedral blown sky-high almost overnight? Which whispered rumor turned the Palace of Happiness from a symbol of romance into a stage for tragedy? And what forgotten poet’s birthday sparked the wild transformation of a grand hotel into Baku’s literary treasury? Move through time as cobblestones give way to ballrooms, battles, and celebrations. Feel every footstep pull you deeper into a city where every building has a secret voice waiting to be heard. Ready to chase the heartbeats echoing beneath Baku’s surface? Begin exploring now.

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About this tour

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    Duration 30–50 minsGo at your own pace
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    4.7 km walking routeFollow the guided path
  • headphones
    Audio guide1+ languages available
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    Works offlineDownload once, use anywhere
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    Lifetime accessReplay anytime, forever
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    Starts at Palace of Happiness

Stops on this tour

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Palace of HappinessHistoric building in Baku, Azerbaijanheadphones 02:14
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Baku
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Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, BakuChurch in Baku Governorate, Azerbaijanheadphones 02:46
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Nizami Museum of Azerbaijani LiteratureMuseum in Baku, Azerbaijanheadphones 02:33
Armenian Church, Baku
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Armenian Church, BakuChurch building in Baku, Azerbaijanheadphones 02:20
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Nizami StreetStreet in Baku, Azerbaijanheadphones 02:18
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National Museum of History of AzerbaijanNational Museum of History of Azerbaijan in Baku, Azerbaijanheadphones 02:14

Frequently asked questions

How do I start the tour?

After purchase, download the AudaTours app and enter your redemption code. The tour will be ready to start immediately — just tap play and follow the GPS-guided route.

Do I need internet during the tour?

No! Download the tour before you start and enjoy it fully offline. Only the chat feature requires internet. We recommend downloading on WiFi to save mobile data.

Is this a guided group tour?

No — this is a self-guided audio tour. You explore independently at your own pace, with audio narration playing through your phone. No tour guide, no group, no schedule.

How long does the tour take?

Most tours take 60–90 minutes to complete, but you control the pace entirely. Pause, skip stops, or take breaks whenever you want.

What if I can't finish the tour today?

No problem! Tours have lifetime access. Pause and resume whenever you like — tomorrow, next week, or next year. Your progress is saved.

What languages are available?

All tours are available in 50+ languages. Select your preferred language when redeeming your code. Note: language cannot be changed after tour generation.

Where do I access the tour after purchase?

Download the free AudaTours app from the App Store or Google Play. Enter your redemption code (sent via email) and the tour will appear in your library, ready to download and start.

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