Baku Full Day Tour

The Old City, the Maiden Tower and Shirvanshahs’ Palace, skyline views from Highland Park and the Heydar Aliyev Center, at a relaxed pace with time for lunch.

  • 6–9 hours
  • In Baku
  • 1–4 guests, private
  • Hotel pickup included

Discover Baku with a local host and a private car. Walk the stone streets of Icherisheher, the UNESCO-listed Old City, see the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, take in the skyline from Highland Park, and finish with the modern curves of the Heydar Aliyev Center.

We keep the pace relaxed and leave room for a long lunch, shopping or a walk along the seafront.

What you will see

  • Icherisheher (Old City)
  • Maiden Tower
  • Palace of the Shirvanshahs
  • Highland Park & Flame Towers views
  • Heydar Aliyev Center
  • Bibi-Heybat Mosque
  • Baku Boulevard (optional)

How the day goes

  1. 09:30 Pickup from your Baku hotel.
  2. 10:00 Walk through Icherisheher: Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs' Palace, caravanserais and old lanes (about 2 hours).
  3. 12:15 Martyrs' Lane and Highland Park for panoramic views of the bay and the Flame Towers.
  4. 13:15 Lunch at a local restaurant of your choice.
  5. 14:30 Heydar Aliyev Center.
  6. 15:45 Bibi-Heybat Mosque.
  7. 16:30 Optional: Baku Boulevard, Little Venice, Carpet Museum or shopping.
  8. 17:30 Drop-off at your hotel.

Times are a guide. We adjust the pace and stops to your group on the day.

What’s included

Included

  • Private transportation
  • Local host & driver
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off in Baku
  • Fuel
  • Bottled water

Not included

  • Entrance tickets
  • Meals & drinks
  • Personal expenses

Good to know

Approximate entry prices per person, paid on site: Maiden Tower about $9, Shirvanshahs' Palace about $9, Heydar Aliyev Center about $9, Carpet Museum about $6. All visits inside are optional.

The Old City has cobbled streets and some slopes, so comfortable shoes help.

Questions travelers ask

Is the price per person?

No. Prices are for your whole private group of 1–4 guests, not per person. For 5 or more guests we arrange a larger vehicle and send you a quote.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. We pick you up and drop you off at your hotel or another address in Baku at no extra cost.

Are entrance tickets included?

No. Guests pay entrance tickets directly at each site. Approximate costs are listed on every tour page.

Can we change the route?

Yes. It is your private day: tell us what you would like to add, skip or swap and we adjust the plan.

Do I pay when I send the booking form?

No. The form only sends us your request. We confirm availability, pickup time and the price with you on WhatsApp.

What should we bring?

Comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket, sun protection and some cash in AZN for tickets and snacks.

from $150 per group
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