Baku Historical Tour: Exploring Ancient and Modern Landmarks

Discover the rich history of Baku on a historical tour that takes you to ancient landmarks and modern attractions. Explore the Ateshgah Fire Temple, Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex, and more!

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Tour itinerary

First Part:

9 am: Our driver/guide will take your from your accommodation

9:30 am: Ateshgah Fire Temple - 

10:30 am: Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex

10:45 am: “From Waste to Art” Museum

12:00 am: Fire Mountain Yanardag National Reserve

01:00 pm: Drop off to your hotel or we can recommend restaurant with national cuisine

Second part:

07:00 pm: Pick up from your accommodation

07:30 pm: Old City Tour - 

09:00 Highland Park - view of Baku from the best side. 

Drop off to your accommodation

Ateshgah Fire Temple - According to historical sources, before the construction of the Indian Temple Of Fire in Surakhani at the end of the 17th, the local people also worshiped at this site because of the “seven holes with burning flame”.

Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex - created on an archaeological site. This museum located in Gala village and the age of village is 5000 years.

“From Waste to Art” Museum - Handicrafts of artists from Azerbaijan, Germany, USA, Estonia, Romania, Georgia, Lithuania, Belarus and other countries demonstrated at the exhibition their handicrafts made from paper, useless mechanisms and items used in household, tire-cover, car windscreens, glass dishes, metal and other waste materials.

Fire Mountain Yanardag National Reserve - Yanar Dag Yanar Dag at night Yanar Dag at night Yanar Dag is located in Azerbaijan is a natural gas fire which blazes continuously on a hillside on the Absheron Peninsula on the Caspian Sea near Baku. Flames jet into the air 3 metres (9.8 ft) from a thin, porous sandstone layer.

Old City Tour - Old City or Inner City is the historical core of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The Old City is the most ancient part of Baku, which is surrounded by walls were well protected. In 2007, the Old City had a population of about 3000 people.

Highland Park - The best place to view Baku frop upper point.

This tour requires min 2 people to book.

You will get 2 free fridge magnetics per person as a gift.

Points of Interest

  • Baku
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • Driver/guide
  • Free fridge magnets, 2 per person
  • Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, harmoniously blends historical and contemporary architecture. This tour provides an opportunity to explore both the ancient and new aspects of Baku.

Places to visit on this tour:

Ateshgah Fire Temple

Qala Archaeological and Ethnographic Museum Complex

“From Waste to Art” Museum

Fire Mountain Yanardag National Reserve

Old City Tour

Highland Park

Location
Baku
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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