Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of Baku, Azerbaijan’s capital, on a full-day sightseeing tour. Explore historic landmarks, admire architectural marvels, and indulge in traditional cuisine.
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Baku Old City - Start from: Baku Old City.
The tour will start from the entrance of Double Gates which is also called Gosha Gala Gapisi. Your guide will explain brief historical information about Baku city from the first settling period of Baku to the modern period. Guests will walk through the narrow cobblestone paved streets in Old City and witness the Medival age’s heritage of Baku citizens.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Maiden Tower, Bazaar Square, Saint Bartholomew Church, Juma Mosque, Murtuza Mosque, Bukhara and Multani Caravanserais, Juma Mosque, Muhammad Mosque, sOld Hamams, Miniature Book Museum, Vahid’s Garden, Agha Mikayil Bath,and other important historical buildings.
Duration: 1 hour and half
Stop At: Shirvanshahs’ Palace, dated to the 15th century forming a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List as cultural property. Visitors will see the Palace Ensemble which has preserved its historic and architectural features to date.
Duration: 1 hour
- Highland Park - After completing the Old city tour tourists will visit Highland Park.
Pass by: Philarmonia Park: Baku’s Green Oasis.
Stop at: Upland/Highland Park. Guests will visit the highest point of the capital of Azerbaijan, from where a beautiful panorama of the city and the bay opens and also three Flame Towers.
Duration: 1 hour
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Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center - After ending up the Highland Park journey stop for the lunch.
Start the tour at 15:00 or 15:30 and head to Heydar Aliyev Cultural Centre which is a must-see for those who come to Baku which attracts the attention of tourists with its curved style architecture. - Baku Boulevard - Return Back to the City Centre and directly visit the Carpet Museum.
Pass by: Bahram Gur monument, not far from the local Carpet Museum.
Tourist will meet the carpets exhibited in the Azerbaijan Carpet Museum are classified in chronological order and according to the regions, they touch. The carpets in the museum were chosen from those that were woven in different ways. Each carpet has a unique weaving method and special patterns. There are over 6000 carpets in the museum. The museum, which contains carpets from various historical periods, offers a very valuable collection to its visitors. Some of the carpets in the museum are carpets such as Karabagh Carpets and Kasımusaghı Carpets, which were woven from the 14th century to the 20th century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Tour is completed with walking tour in Boulevard, Little Venice area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Note: we can take you to Nizami street or our first meeting point or your Hotel.
- A bottle of water per person
- Wi-Fi availability
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Expert guide services
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Entrance Fees will be paid by the customers. If they wish we can include it by extra payment
- Entrances to Maiden Tower, Shirv. Palace, H.Aliyev Centre, Carpet Museum are 65 Manats per person
- Total entrance fees are 39 USD per person. It is not included and will be paid by the traveler(s)
Explore the history of Baku from its beginnings to the present day with a comprehensive Sightseeing Tour. Delve into the historic quarter of the city, Icherisheher or the Old City, and see prominent sites as you uncover Baku’s development from the 5th century, through the times of Soviet influence, to its current independent status. Witness the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahs Palace, which UNESCO hails as ‘Pearls of Azerbaijan’s architecture’.
Marvel at the intricacy of carpets, artisanal crafts, and vintage items as you meander through the slender alleyways of the Old City. Discover the ancient and contemporary carpet designs of Azerbaijan and observe the living art of carpet weaving. Be captivated by the architectural sweeps and exhibits of the Heydar Aliyev Centre, a masterpiece crafted by the renowned Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. Experience the expansive green spaces where you can stroll, unwind, and escape city life. Navigate the vibrant thoroughfares and be awed by the assortment of stores, landmarks, dining spots, and high-end shops in the capital. Savor authentic Azerbaijani cuisine at a traditional eatery.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
