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The 15 Best Baku City Tours

26 tours  ·  from $3 a head

Baku packs a walled medieval town, an oil boom facade and three flame-shaped towers into one skyline. The 15 below cover the standard city run, the ones that add Absheron in the afternoon, and the private cars for people who want to stop for tea.

From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour) - Juma Mosque in Shamakhi: a brief but meaningful stop
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From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour)

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

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

Spend 12 to 14 hours traveling from Baku to Shamakhi and Gabala with an English-speaking guide such as Ramiz, Elshad, or Ruzi. Visit Juma Mosque, Seven Beauties Waterfall, Nohur Lake, lavender fields, and Tufandag Mountain Resort. The $28 price covers transport, guide service, pickup, drop-off, and water, but not lunch or mountain activities.

“The trip to Gabala and Shamakhi was an unforgettable experience! 🌿 Even though the weather was cold and foggy, it actually made the mountains and the lake look very mystical and unique. The road works on the way showed us how fast the country is developing, and despite that, our guide and driver made the journey smooth and comfortable. Sitting by the lake in such an atmosphere felt magical, like being in a movie scene, and reaching the mountain covered with thick fog was something I had never seen before – truly special! The tour was well organized, safe, and full of beautiful impressions. Definitely the kind of adventure I…”

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Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) - Starting at Gosha Gala and entering the Old City
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Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)

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

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

Walk Baku’s Old City with guides such as Nihad, Aysu, or Emil, then see the city from Highland Park and watch the Flame Towers light up. Morning and afternoon departures are available. The private option adds a car transfer to the Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center and gives you a more flexible pace.

“It was a morning private tour, and our guide Arsu( not sure if I spelt it right) was phenomenal. She was full of knowledge and patience. Explained everything related to the country and she had a pleasant and good feel factor in her and my entire family liked her. The trip was Read more”

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Baku City Group Tour - Starting at the Double Gates
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Baku City Group Tour

3.Baku City Group Tour

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

See Baku’s medieval core and modern waterfront in three hours with a live guide in English, Chinese, Russian, or Italian. The route includes the Old City, Shirvanshah Palace, Miniature Book Museum, Maiden Tower, Carpet Museum, and Baku Boulevard. Guides such as Ali, Rza, Suleyman, and Ulker have been praised for clear explanations and friendly pacing.

“Our guide was very nice and he knew a lot! He did a great job!”

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City Tour in Baku - Highland Park and the view across Baku
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City Tour in Baku

4.City Tour in Baku

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

This 3 to 4-hour private Baku tour combines Highland Park views, a Caspian Sea promenade, and a guided walk through the Old City. You’ll hear local history at the Maiden Tower, Juma Mosque, and Shirvanshahs Palace, with guides such as Elsever, Nurlan, Fuad, Zara, and Tahir Asimov praised for clear English and personal service.

“Professional and friendly guide. Knowledgeable and perfect English. Tour was tailored based on your preferences and questions. Guide even recommended a few local places to visit and restaurants which were amazing. Recommended.”

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The Best Baku City Tour - Palace of Happiness and Baku’s oil-era fortunes
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The Best Baku City Tour

5.The Best Baku City Tour

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

Explore Baku on a private three to four-hour walking tour with guides such as Abdullah, Mohammad, or Huseyn Ourbakli. See the UNESCO-listed Old City, Maiden Tower, Palace of the Shirvanshahs, miniature books, historic mosques, grand civic buildings, Highland Park, and the Caspian Boulevard. Mobile tickets are included.

“Insiders Baku…Mohammad shared a good overview of classic sites mixed with a peak at how and where “real Azeris “live outside the tourist zone. A historian with a good sense of humor, you’ll enjoy the tour.”

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Old and Modern Baku City Private Tour - Baku Boulevard and a Century of Caspian Waterfront
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Old and Modern Baku City Private Tour

6.Old and Modern Baku City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $25

Spend about four hours touring Baku with a private guide and your own group. Visit Highland Park, Baku Boulevard, the Heydar Aliyev Center, and the Old City, with hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle. Guides such as Ali and Ramiz have been praised for clear explanations, though lunch and museum entry should be confirmed before booking.

“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 - Highland Park, Flame Towers, and the city from above
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Best of Baku: 4-Hour City Tour Historic and Modern Landmarks

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

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

Explore Baku with guides such as Ali or Ayshen on a four-hour tour covering Highland Park, the Flame Towers, the Carpet Museum, Mini-Venice, and the UNESCO-listed Old City. You’ll walk a lot, ride the funicular, stop for photos, and finish near Fountain Square and Nizami Street.

“Our tour guide, Ali, was amazing! Very knowledgeable, friendly, and made the trip fun and memorable. He explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and made sure everyone felt included. I truly appreciated their enthusiasm and professionalism. Highly recommended! And approaching to take photos, good photos indeed. :) Thank you Ali :)”

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Baku: Historic and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & NIght Tour) - Starting behind the Bulgari shop
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Baku: Historic and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & NIght Tour)

8.Historic and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & NIght Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 3 - 4 hours · from $22

Spend 3 to 4 hours tracing Baku from medieval stone lanes to oil-boom mansions, Soviet-era stories, and modern waterfront sights. Your English, Russian, or Turkish-speaking guide leads you through the Maiden Tower, Juma Mosque, Shirvanshah’s Palace, Upland Park, and Baku Boulevard. Private groups and optional pickup are available.

“Had a great tour with our guide Shah. He was full of knowledge & it was an interactive tour. Would recommend this for all who are interested in having some quick info on Azerbaijan and Baku in particular.”

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Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours / All Entrance Fees Inc - Starting inside the Old City
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Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours / All Entrance Fees Inc

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $24

See Baku’s Old City, Shirvanshahs Palace, Maiden Tower, Carpet Museum, Ferris Wheel, and Little Venice in a small-group tour. Hotel pickup, water, photos, a guide, and walking are included. Rasul has earned praise for his fun, flexible guiding, but entrance fees are extra despite the tour title.

“First of all I want to say how impressed I was with Heritage Travel. They were so flexible and they rearranged the tour for me at the last minute. They also contacted me on Whatsapp to organise my pick up. Rasul was such an amazing guide and made the experience really fun. It was such a pleasant walking tour and I'd recommend it to everyone.”

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Baku Old City Tour (officially by Old City Tours) - The Miniature Books Museum’s tiny surprise
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Baku Old City Tour (officially by Old City Tours)

10.Baku Old City Tour (officially by Old City Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $25

This 2 to 3 hour Baku tour covers Icherisheher, the Shirvanshahs Palace, Maiden Tower, Miniature Books Museum, mosques, baths, and city viewpoints. Guides such as Tarlan, Ali, Samir, Seb, and Farid Pasha have led tours here. Hotel pickup and city drop-off are offered, with groups capped at 18.

“Great guide (we were with Tarlan), very knowledgeable. We saw the main sites and learnt about the history of the place. Highly recommend!”

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Baku Night City Tour - Little Venice and the optional boat ride
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Baku Night City Tour

11.Baku Night City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $47

Spend an evening seeing Baku’s illuminated waterfront, hilltop views, pedestrian streets, and central squares with a private English-speaking guide and driver. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the route covers Highland Park, Baku Boulevard, Little Venice, Nizami Street, and Fountain Square. Allow extra money for the Little Venice boat ride and personal purchases.

“Never came didn’t do the tour call and said it will be to pick me up 40 min so instead of 6 pm 8pm 🤦‍♀️”

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Full-Day Baku City Tour - The Heydar Aliyev Center and modern Baku
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Full-Day Baku City Tour

12.Full-Day Baku City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $140

Spend 6 to 8 hours seeing Baku with a local guide, from Highland Park and the Carpet Museum to Icherisheher, the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, and the Heydar Aliyev Center. English guide Aisu is named in the tour feedback. Transport, bottled water, and hotel pickup are included, while food and entry tickets are extra.

“Exceptionally great tour! The highlight was the highland park , and old baku walking tour. Was able to cover every nook and corner of the old baku alleys. The english guide Aisu was very knowledgeable and patient with us all along the tour”

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Half-Day Baku City Sightseeing Tour - Meeting your guide at Icherisheher metro station
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Half-Day Baku City Sightseeing Tour

13.Half-Day Baku City Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · from $88

Meet your Baku Explorer guide at Icherisheher metro station for a five to six-hour tour through Baku’s ancient Old City and modern boulevard. You’ll visit the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, Maiden Tower, Carpet Museum, Martyrs’ Lane, and Highland Park, with guides such as Gunay, Sabina, Jamil, and Shahin bringing local history and practical advice to life.

“Excellent guide Shaheen took us around for 7 hours explaining everything in great detail and meticulously. Saw pretty much every major sight in Baku”

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Baku City Tour with Guide Admission Include - Carpets, weaving, and a major waterfront museum
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Baku City Tour with Guide Admission Include

14.Baku City Tour with Guide Admission Include

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $47

Spend 3 to 4 hours exploring Baku from the Double Gates with a guide, air-conditioned vehicle, bottled water, walking time, and photo shoots. The route includes the Miniature Books Museum, Shirvanshahs Palace, Maiden Tower, Carpet Museum, Ferris Wheel, and Little Venice. Confirm which entrance fees are covered before booking.

“We had great time in Baku, gabala and shadab. And our guide "KHAN" is a best guide we ever had in our trips. We enjoyed all 7 days, even the hotels are good the pik palace in shadab, movenpik in Baku and qafqaz in gabala are the bestRead more”

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Old City tour - Starting beside the Maiden Tower
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Old City tour

15.Old City tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $19

Spend two to three hours in Baku’s Old City with an English or Russian-speaking guide, usually meeting at the Maiden Tower. You’ll walk past the city walls, Juma Mosque, Maiden Tower, and other landmarks, enter the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, then finish with a set meal of Azerbaijani dishes. Guide Nazperi is especially noted for lively storytelling and clear English.

“Baku is breathtaking! Exploring the Old City with Nazperi was a highlight – the views were incredible, and she took some amazing pictures. Highly recommend a visit!”

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