Category Baku City Tours

AZERBAIJAN · BAKU CITY TOURS

The 15 Best Baku City Tours

29 reviewed

One tour to see the whole shape of the city: the walled town, the boulevard along the Caspian, the Flame Towers and Heydar Aliyev Centre, and the panoramic viewpoint above Highland Park. Here are the best Baku city tours, with what each covers, how long it runs, whether entrance fees are in the price, and which ones travel on foot rather than by minibus.

From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour)

From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour) - Pickup in Baku: which meeting point actually matters

1.Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 695 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $28Our pick

Gabala and Shamakhi day trip from Baku with Juma Mosque, Seven Beauties waterfall, Nohur Lake, Tufandag views, plus bonus Baku tour.

“Elshad, our tour guide, was a gentleman and approachable. He could easily adapt to different personalities, be it old, young or of his age. We could easily ask him anything and he always checked on us whether we were comfortable or not. The driver was also friendly to us despite the language barrier. We communicated through actions and he was kind enough to oblige our requests with the AC. However, we truly missed the Lavender Field as it was not in season anymore. I wish there could be other options for this tour like instead of having the lake and the waterfalls which are common in my country, we could…”

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Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)

Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) - The Old City walking section: Maiden Tower, two mosques, and the palace complex

2.Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $29Top rated

Old and modern Baku in one guided half-day, with Old City icons, a funicular ride, panoramic views, and the Flame Towers lit up at night.

“Great tour, Emil our guide was helpful and friendly and really knowledgeable. The tour started at 6pm and covered the key spots in Old and New City, which we may have missed if we wouldn’t have booked this tour. Emil was great with taking photos too, along with tips whRead more”

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Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku

Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku - The morning flow: pickup, a small group, and a full day rhythm

3.Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 388 reviews · from $60

Small-group day tour from Baku to Gobustan, mud volcanoes, fire sites, and the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, with lunch and tickets included.

“The trip was amazing!!! We did everything and the guides- Riyadh and Sabinah were FANTASTIC!!! We really recommend this trip! It was very informative and really fun!! Azerbaijan is really underrated and thank god we had Riyadh and Sabinah for this awesome day!! ☺️☺️☺️”

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Baku: Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City

Baku: Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City - Starting at Nizami Street (and why that matters)

4.Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 270 reviews · 3h 30m · from $33

Baku in 3.5 hours with a guide: UNESCO Old City, Maiden Tower, Philharmonic Garden, Caspian Boulevard, Highland Park views, Mini Venice.

“I throughly explored the old city. It narrow streets told me their own story and with safe hands with my guide Ashraf the tour was further took a different favour on it. This is because of his excellence knowledge of the city and it history. His pleasant manner and attitude and his fluent in the English language made me understand better the history of the city and it's modern nchanges. Thank you Ashraf for the wonderful time.”

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Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)

Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours) - The Real Timing: 12 Hours, Short Stops, and Road Time

5.Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · from $79

Drive from Baku to Khinalug in the Caucasus, with Candy Cane Mountains, Beshbarmag Dag views, and a local-house lunch. Pickup included.

“This is a long day trip out of Baku (12 hours) but well worth the effort. The route up into the mountains was breathtaking, with regular stops provided for refreshments and photos. Dining with a local family was an enjoyable and memorable experience.”

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Gabala + Shamakhi tour (by Old City Tours)

Gabala + Shamakhi tour (by Old City Tours) - Tufandag Mountain Resort: cable car views are the main event

6.Gabala + Shamakhi tour (by Old City Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · from $59

Day trip from Baku to Gabala and Shamakhi, with Juma Mosque, Nohur Lake, Tufandag cable car views, and Yeddi Gozel waterfall.

“Very unorganized, it took two hours just to leave Baku in the morning. Awful driver, half the bus felt sick. We hoped to see more things with calm and to get more information.”

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Baku City Group Tour

Baku City Group Tour - Double Gates Start, Old City Walking, and Quick Photo Stops

7.Baku City Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · 3 hours · from $3Best value

3-hour guided highlights of Baku, including Old City, Shirvanshah Palace, miniature books, carpets, Maiden Tower, and skyline views.

“The tour guide Azay was so professional & so informative. He was so much fun & that made the city sightseeing tour very interesting. The tour itself is a very good introduction to the city. I highly recommend it on the first day of your visit to Baku.”

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City Tour in Baku

City Tour in Baku - Highland Park and the Martyrs Lane Views You’ll Remember

8.City Tour in Baku

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · from $70

See Baku’s highlights in a half-day private tour, with great views, Old City walking, and a Shirvanshah Palace stop, pickup included.

“The weather was pleasant so walking was comfortable. Our guide Tahir Asimov is very knowledgeable and articulate. His in-depth explanation was really fantastic. Left no stone unturned in relating details of history and monuments. A must do trip.”

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The Best Baku City Tour

The Best Baku City Tour - Muxtarov’s Valentine Palace and Taghiyev School That Became a Parliament

9.The Best Baku City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $22

A focused 3 to 4 hour Baku walk through UNESCO Old City landmarks, palaces, mosques, and waterfront views, with key entrances included.

“We had a wonderful time! This tour was informative and enriching! I loved how our tour guide was walking us through major historical events in the context of historical landmarks! Felt great to reconnect with my roots and introduce my husband to our rich cultural history.”

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Old and Modern Baku City Private Tour

Old and Modern Baku City Private Tour - Getting your bearings in Highland Park

10.Old and Modern Baku City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $25

Old and Modern Baku private tour pairs Highland Park views, Baku Boulevard promenade, Heydar Aliyev Center, and UNESCO Old City with pickup.

“A wonderful introduction to Baku. Our guide, Ramiz was very knowledgeable, respectful, and took every opportunity to explain and informed us as we went around the key sights. It was at an easy pace. Lunch was delicious, and the service at the restaurant was very warm and welcoming. Overall, great experience!”

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Best of Baku: 4-Hour City Tour Historic and Modern Landmarks

Best of Baku: 4-Hour City Tour Historic and Modern Landmarks - Funicular to the Blue Mosque, Islamic architecture in motion

11.Best of Baku: 4-Hour City Tour Historic and Modern Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

4-hour Baku tour with a live guide, funicular ride, UNESCO Old City sights, Highland Park views, and iconic photo stops for $27.

“Overall, it was a good tour. It turned out to be a private tour, as there was no one else who had booked it for the same day. However, the downside was, I had to wait for an hour, without any proper communication from the company. I reached the pick up point 30mins before, as I wasn’t informed the pickup time and then after multiple follow-ups, someone from the company came to pick me up. Then I had to wait another 30mins at their office, cos looks like the company had not informed the guide. But once Ali, the guide came, it all went smooth and we spent the day…”

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Baku: Historic and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & NIght Tour)

Baku: Historic and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & NIght Tour) - Entering Icherisheher at Gosha Gala Gapisi

Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours / All Entrance Fees Inc

Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours / All Entrance Fees Inc - Pickup, timing, and the group-size reality

13.Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours / All Entrance Fees Inc

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $24

Baku highlights in 2-3 hours with pickup, photo service, bottled water, and major sights like Maiden Tower and Baku Eye.

“No time management,two hours delay, informed 5 mnts before pick up time, delayed time resulted whole day in hot weather,no Lunch time, group 24 person instead of max.15 as mentioned in tour brochure,guide Ms Dinara was good,tried to make tour informative and was helpful but she had English in Azerbaijan accent,many times difficult to understand,but i appreciate her for effort best luck to her”

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Baku Old City Tour (officially by Old City Tours)

Baku Old City Tour (officially by Old City Tours) - Maiden Tower and the ticket decision you should make early

Baku Downtown Original Walking Tour

Baku Downtown Original Walking Tour - The Nizami Street mansion corridor and the millionaires’ touch

15.Baku Downtown Original Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $16

A 2-hour small-group walk through Baku’s downtown, mixing European and Soviet architecture with Caspian Sea views for about $16.39.

“Nice and informative walking tour. The guide was great and we walked around a lot seeing different places!”

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