Azerbaijan · HISTORICAL TOURS
Shirvanshah palace, the caravanserais, the oil boom mansions and the Soviet decades that followed — the city changes hands in every century you look at. These 15 are priced and timed, with a note on how much ground each one covers.
Small-group Baku walk through Icherisheher, Maiden Tower, Boulevard, Highland Park views, and Mini-Venice, with an English guide and photos.
“Ashraf was the perfect guide for this rich walking tour. I was amazed by his knowledge of Azerbaijan’s history. We did the tour at the perfect pace — no rush, with enough time to learn about Baku and take pictures”
A 2.5-hour Baku walking tour focused on oil barons, UNESCO Old City lanes, and Soviet-era change, led by top guides like Gani.
“We recently enjoyed a wonderful walking tour of Baku old city. Our guide, Gani, really brought the tour to life with his fantastic historical perspective and deep knowledge of Baku and Azerbaijan. This tour is a superb introduction to Baku anRead more”
4-hour Baku tour of Old City UNESCO, Flame Towers, and waterfront walks, plus funicular and photo stops. 30-plus sights, $27.
“Small group with a very knowledgeable guide. Perfect 4 hours.”
Walk Baku's UNESCO Old City, ride the funicular for views, and see oil boom and Soviet eras. Tea included, 3 to 4 hours.
“The tour was excellent, mainly because of the excellent guide Isu. However, it would be good if clients were aware that on Mondays and Fridays, a number of the main planned activities are not possible due to closure: the train, the carpet museum, etc.”
A guided 2 to 3 hour Baku highlights tour with bottled water, professional photos, and famous sights, plus a few paid entrances.
“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”
A fast 3-hour Baku mix of Flame Towers, Old City UNESCO sights, and fun extras, with a free night tour option when operating.
“Ruslan was an excellent tour guide, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and engaging, bringing history and culture to life through vivid storytelling. He was attentive, ensuring that I felt comfortable. With a deep passion for the subject matter, he made each stop memorable by sharing interesting facts, local insights, and personal anecdotes that enhanced the experience. His ability to adapt to a different audience and provide clear, informative commentary sets him apart, leaving a lasting impression on travelers like myself.”
Guba and Shahdag day tour from Baku with Quba culture, Gachrash Forest, Beshbarmak views, and 5 hours at Shahdag Mountain Resort.
“Tour was good. Vahid helped to understand location history and managed tour well”
Small-group Baku tour mixing old city icons, the first oil well, and modern Zaha Hadid design, with pickup and included snacks.
“We did multiple trips with Khayal and his extended references.”
One day in Baku that mixes Gobustan UNESCO petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, and Azerbaijan’s fire sights, plus a Caspian Sea mosque stop.
“I wouldn't recommend using their service. It's not a scam but it's close.”
Guided 4-hour walk through Baku Old City, Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs Palace, and Oil Boom streets, ending with tea for $19.
“Our tour was memorable. We enjoyed very much. Our tour guide Elmin is very friendly and has good knowledge of Baku and very good guide.”
Day trip from Baku to Sheki: caravanserai, palace, Kish church and fortress, plus supervised ziplining. Pickup, guide, and photos.
“Absolutely loved Sheki, such a charming place. Shopped from the small craft street. VIP Karuvan food and setting were also amazing. The group was a lot of fun. Our tour guide Elshad was very knowledgeable, engaging and took care of every little detail to ensure we were comfortable and enjoying the trip.”
A short Baku Old City walk with Heritage Travel, covering the Miniature Book Museum, Maiden Tower, Shirvanshahs Palace, and Diamond Arm.
“Azay was a knowledgeable guide for the Old City Baku Tour. He took us around the Old City and parts of the New City explaining everything and given some background from a local. A visit to the palace was unfortunately not included, as I thought from the description of the tour. Also, a sign to find the tour guide at the meeting point would be good.”
Private Sheki tour with hotel pickup, guide, Sheki Khan Palace, Kish Church, markets, photo stops. $310 per group up to 3.
12-hour Shamakhi to Gabala escape with Juma Mosque, Aghsu mountain roads, Seven Beauties Waterfall, Nohur Lake, cable car.
A 13-hour Gabala day trip from Absheron that mixes waterfall mist, Nohur Lake calm, and a cable car ride with big views.
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