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

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Activity provider:
Baku City Tours
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Baku: Historic and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & NIght Tour)
4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6
59 reviews

Explore the architecture and heritage sites of Baku on a group or private guided tour.

About this activity

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Duration 3 - 4 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Russian, Turkish
Pickup optional
Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time.
Private group available

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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5 out of 5 stars
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Margarida – Portugal

This tour is very well planned. Our guide, Nihad, was the best! He is very knowledgebale about the places, History and traditions of the country what makes this tour really interesting. I definetly recommend. 🏆🥇

5
5 out of 5 stars
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Fathma – Oman

We had the best time on this tour with guide Ramil. He was incredibly knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and shared fascinating history. It honestly felt like exploring Baku with a local friend. He also gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip. This tour has honestly been the highlight of our time in Azerbaijan so far – we can’t recommend Ramil highly enough. If you want a memorable and informative experience in Baku, don’t miss a tour with him!

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Itinerary

  • Starting/pickup location

    Depends on the selected option

  • Icherisheher, Baku

    Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Walk (1 hour)

  • Car

    (15 minutes)

  • Highland Park, Baku

    Photo stop, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • Tram

    (15 minutes)

  • Baku Boulevard

    Photo stop, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • 2 drop-off locations:

    Baku, Baku City Tours - Meeting Point

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Walk through the ancient streets of the Old City
  • See the architecture from the oil boom period
  • Visit Upland Park to see the best panoramic views of Baku

Full description

This spectacular tour is made up of three parts and will first show you examples of medieval architecture in Baku from the 12th century, followed by more recent architectural developments.

The excursion will begin by the entrance gates to Gosha Gala Gapisi in the Old City. The Old City is a UNESCO world-heritage listed site and is almost an open-air museum with many sights to see.

After that, you will get to see some of the 19th and 20th-Century buildings in the city, which are mainly linked to the oil boom and the history of the Russian Empire. The final part of the tour discusses the Soviet occupation of Azerbaijan and life in Baku today.


All the key parts in the old city are covered during the Baku tour, such as the Maiden Tower, Juma Mosque, and Shirvansah's Palace, along with a Funicular ticket.

Includes

  • Professional guide
  • Transfer from the old city to Upland Park and Haydar Aliyev centre (for private option)
  • Funicular Ticket
  • Local Tea Tasting & Sweets
  • Food
  • Hotel pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point for your tour is the Meeting Point of Baku City Tours, located at the following address: Aziz Aliyev Street 1, Baku – Behind the Bulgari Shop Once you turn right from the Bulgari shop, you will see the security post on your right. The Baku City Tours sign is located there. If you get in trouble find the location please get in touch with WhatsApp number

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Important information

Know before you go

  •  In the Old City part of the tour, you will have to walk through narrow streets and on steps

From $34 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5
4.6 out of 5 stars

based on 59 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.7/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.4/5

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Margarida – PortugalJune 16, 2025 – Verified booking
This tour is very well planned. Our guide, Nihad, was the best! He is very knowledgebale about the places, History and traditions of the country what makes this tour really interesting. I definetly recommend. 🏆🥇
5
5 out of 5 stars
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Fathma – OmanJune 6, 2025 – Verified booking
We had the best time on this tour with guide Ramil. He was incredibly knowledgeable, answered all our questions, and shared fascinating history. It honestly felt like exploring Baku with a local friend. He also gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip. This tour has honestly been the highlight of our time in Azerbaijan so far – we can’t recommend Ramil highly enough. If you want a memorable and informative experience in Baku, don’t miss a tour with him!
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Daniela – RomaniaSeptember 15, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour was fantastic and our guide, Aysu, was so nice and helpful! We also had to reschedule the visit and the company was very kind to help! Everyone needs to try this tour!

Product ID: 306348

Activity provider:
Baku City Tours

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