バクー: 歴史都市と近代都市の見事なウォーキングツアー

It was a beautiful experience with Ashraf on the tour. He took us to most of the important places and explained the history about it.

Very informative. Well paced . Our questions were answered well. Flexible guide for carrying my bags and gave us a time to explore museum. Recommend

Ashraf is what a quintessential example of a tour guide should be in a foreign place. The tour was so special that it was deeply fulfilling. The historical and contemporary details of Baku and Azerbaijan were so passionately, patiently and professionally explained by Ashraf leaving room for no questions. He went above and beyond to make the tour profound and soulful with a good sense of humor and honesty! It was a 5 star experience, thanks to Ashraf!

Professional and very knowledgeable. The guide was very respectful and accommodating according to each individual need.

The itinerary states free admission however that is purposely misleading as we have to pay for the funicular ride at Highland Park and “encouraged” to buy a local snack. The cost per person per funicular ride is 1 Manat. This tour guide- Ashraf, purposefully planned to scam us (two women tourists). When we met him he asked if we have cash on us- we found it odd but nevertheless. When we reached the Highland Park funicular queue he said do not worry he will pay and at the end we will sort out the money and I can pay him back (I found it odd but shrugged it off as I thought he was hinting at a tip even though tipping is not common in Azerbaijan- which there is nothing wrong with and I’d accounted for a tip for him already before the tour). He tried to block me from hearing or seeing what happened in the queue when he paid for the tickets, he spoke in native language when purchasing our tickets. I know the ride is 1 Manat, however in the funicular he told me it was 20 for my mother and I and we would sort out at the end. I was upset but my mother told me to pretend and it is okay and I should just minus it from the tip. At the end- we used the stairs to return instead of the funicular and Ashraf said that the funicular for the two of us cost us 40 manat (not 20 like he had earlier lied about) . We quietly paid him as we are two women that are alone. Our interaction with him left a bad taste in our mouth. We also witnessed him being racist to another Indian tourist- we are of Indian descent. Azerbaijan is beautiful and they are trying to boost their tourism, however it seems many if not all Azerbaijanis are scammers and out to trick tourists. During the tour he spoke of money problems and elderly parents. He told us he lives very far and it’s expensive to get back home. We just wanted to enjoy the walking tour of Baku. He still continued to WhatsApp me 2 days later, hounding me for a 5 star review after scamming us- we paid him his scam amount and still tipped him. Please be careful who you book in Azerbaijan and especially do not book this operator.

Ashraf has been a great guide. We receive a lot of information regarding the country and its history. The walking tour guide for Baku is outstanding. It highlights key landmarks like the Maiden Tower and Old Town, providing historical context that enriches the experience. The route is well-planned, ensuring a leisurely pace while covering major attractions. Detailed maps and insider tips on local eateries and hidden gems enhance the adventure. The guide's clear instructions and engaging narrative make it accessible and enjoyable for all. Highly recommended for a memorable urban exploration.