The 8 Best Lahij Village Tours

1.2 days 1 Night Shamakhi – Gabala – Lahij – Sheki Tour ( Northern Route)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 18 reviews · from $215Our pick

Travel from Baku through Shamakhi, Lahij, Gabala, and Sheki in a small group of up to 18. You will see a Sufi mausoleum, ancient mosque, copper workshops, Nohur Lake, mountain views, Sheki’s palace, and a caravanserai, with a five-star hotel and breakfast included. Guides such as Rustam, Vahid, and Senan have earned praise for helpful local support.

“I have to dedicate this trip to Mr Rustam, because for the 2 days , he was our guide, driver and local support for any help... This trip was great, incase you want to see the region outside Baku, which itself was so beautiful with varied terrain like arid land, green forest to high Read more”

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2.Shamakhi & Lahij Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $130Top rated

Travel from Baku with guide El and driver Nazir to Shamakhi’s Juma Mosque, Yeddi Gumbaz, and Diri Baba Mausoleum, then follow forest roads to Lahij. You’ll see a canyon and Zernava suspension bridge before exploring cobbled lanes, copper workshops, and old two-storey homes. Pickup, bottled water, and private transport are included.

“El and Nazir were a wonderful team of guide and driver. I thoroughly enjoyed their company as well as getting acquainted with this area of Azerbaijan.”

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3.Private Tour to Shemakhi & Lahij From Baku

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Travel privately from Baku to the Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi’s Juma Mosque and mausoleums, then Lahij’s stone lanes and craft workshops. Expect an eight-hour day with an English, Russian, or Azerbaijani guide, hotel pickup, and a scenic drive through the Girdimanchay canyon. Driver Rafael has been praised for being professional and helpful.

“Professional and very helpful driver Rafael. Nice small village.”

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4.Independent tour to Shamakhi & Lahij

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $98Best value

Spend 10 to 11 hours in a private vehicle from Baku, stopping at the Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi’s Juma Mosque, and the old craft village of Lahij. The $98 price includes hotel pickup, drop-off, and transport, but not lunch or a guide. Guides such as Isa, Elmar, and Gulshan Kariim have led past departures.

“Lahij is magnificent, I advise everybody to go there, azerbaijan is so beautiful country with its sea and mountains”

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5.Azerbaijan tour in 2 days/Sheki+Lahij+Gabala up to Georgia Border

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $260

Travel privately from Baku through Shamakhi, Ismayilli, Lahij, Nohur Lake, and Sheki, then continue to the Georgia border. Expect long road days, mountain scenery, historic mosques, the Sheki Khans’ Palace, caravanserais, and two old churches. Transport and water are included, while meals, lodging, and several entry fees are extra.

“It was very interesting. I visited many beautiful places, historical castles and palaces, tried national cuisine and rode a horse, what was a amazing experience!”

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6.Baku to Shamakhi and Lahij Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews

Travel from Baku with a private driver and guide to the Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi Juma Mosque, Yeddi Gumbaz, and the old craft village of Lahij. Ferhad may guide your day, with hotel pickup, bottled water, entrance fees, and a fridge magnet included. Lunch is not included.

“Excellent guide, fascinating sites. Ferhad was so knowledgeable and able to answer every question. 5 star experience.”

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7.village of masters

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Spend 10 to 12 hours traveling from Baku to Lahij with a guide such as Anar or Habib. Walk cobbled streets, see old baths and ancient water systems, and visit workshops where hereditary craftspeople make copper, leather, wood, and metal goods. Pickup and mobile tickets are included.

“I am interested in ancient places and before coming to Azerbaijan I found that there is a village called Lahij. So after search I found trip to Lahij from Jintravel. Though it was a day trip I liked it very much. Everything was planned great. Car, timing, visiting Lahij etc. My guide was Habib and he knew his job. Would recommend this company to anyone. Thanks to Habib and other members of Jintravel.”

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8.Private Shamakhi – Lahij tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $120

Travel from Baku with a private guide and driver to Diri Baba Mausoleum, Shamakhi’s Juma Mosque and Seven Domes, then spend two hours in historic Lahij. Air-conditioned transport, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Ask for guide Aylan if available, whose friendly service earned special praise.

“It was a very beautiful tour as we visited several spots. The Lahic village is a bit far but it's worth the trip and we could see a coppersmith working. The Juma mosque, the Shirvanshas Tombs and the Diri Baba mausoleum are very interesting. A big thank you to our professional and nice guide Aylan.”

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