Baku City and Absheron Tour 2 Nights (3 Days)

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Baku
8 stops
1
Tour starts from meeting in Baku International Airport named of national leader Heydar Aliyev by local guide or company representative. Having collected all the luggage in the car, we go to place of stay. Passing along one of the main avenues, you can see a modern city with many illuminations and beautiful buildings. We arrive at the hotel where friendly staff will help for check-in to the room. Time to relax.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
2
Highland Park
Highland Park is Baku’s highest point, offering the most spectacular, uninterrupted panoramic view of Baku Bay, the historic old city, and the Caspian Sea coastline. Known as the city's premier viewing square, it serves as the ultimate vantage point for travelers to capture postcards-ready photos of the capital.The park bridges Baku’s past and present. Visitors can walk along the beautiful stone terraces, view the elegant Mosque of the Martyrs, and stand directly beneath the towering Flame Towers—Baku's iconic modern skyscrapers that dominate the skyline. It is also home to the Alley of Martyrs, a deeply significant historical memorial lane dedicated to Azerbaijan’s national heroes, surrounded by quiet, pine-scented alleys.Accessible via a scenic funicular ride or a grand stone staircase, this open-air location requires no entrance fees, making it a seamless, high-impact stop for any Baku sightseeing itinerary, whether bathed in daylight or illuminated by vibrant evening lights.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
3
Baku Old City
The Old City, known locally as Icherisheher, is the historic heart of Baku and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enclosed by well-preserved 12th-century fortress walls, this living open-air museum features a maze of narrow cobblestone alleys, ancient caravanserais, historic mosques, and traditional residential quarters where local families still live today.Walking through its medieval streets feels like stepping back in time. The area boasts Baku's most iconic architectural treasures, including the mysterious Maiden Tower and the grand Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a 15th-century masterpiece of Azerbaijani architecture. Between the historic stone structures, visitors will find vibrant carpet shops, souvenir boutiques, and cozy local cafes serving traditional tea.Its unique labyrinth design makes it perfect for a walking tour, offering an authentic cultural contrast to the modern skyscrapers just outside the gates.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
4
Nizami Street
Nizami Street,known historically as Torgovaya (the Shopping Street), is Baku's premier pedestrian avenue and a vibrant social hub. Stretching through the downtown district, this bustling boulevard is famous for its grand, late 19th-century architecture, which reflects Imperial Russian, Neo-Gothic, and Baroque styles, earned Baku the nickname "the Paris of the Caucasus."The street is a lively blend of past and present. By day, visitors can admire the beautifully restored limestone facades, shop at upscale boutiques, and relax at open-air European-style cafes. By night, the avenue completely transforms under a canopy of spectacular, artistic overhead chandeliers, illuminating the stone walkways and creating a magical, festive atmosphere.Completely closed to vehicle traffic, this pedestrian paradise is perfect for a leisurely stroll, offering travelers an authentic taste of Baku's modern lifestyle, excellent people-watching opportunities, and beautiful architectural photography backdrops.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Fountain Square
Fountain Square, located in the heart of downtown Baku, is the city's most vibrant public plaza and a natural extension of Nizami Street. Originally known as Parapet Square, it serves as the central social hub for both locals and travelers, buzzing with energy, street performers, and a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere.The square is named after the numerous unique fountains scattered throughout the pedestrian zone. These water features range from classic stone structures to playful, modern art installations, including the iconic large metal spheres that reflect the surrounding city architecture. The plaza is beautifully framed by leafy trees, historic 19th-century buildings, and a diverse array of outdoor European-style cafes, restaurants, and upscale boutiques.Completely free of vehicle traffic, Fountain Square offers a perfect setting for a relaxed stroll, excellent people-watching, and capturing the authentic pulse of Baku's vibrant modern life.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Baku Boulevard
Baku Boulevard, or the National Seaside Park, is a historic promenade along Baku Bay. Established in 1909, this waterfront park runs parallel to the Caspian Sea, offering fresh sea breezes and views of the modern Flame Towers. Visitors can stroll the pathways, see the Baku Eye, or explore "Little Venice," a network of canals with Italian-style gondolas. It is also home to the unique Carpet Museum. Flat and pedestrian-friendly, the boulevard is a relaxing escape ideal for coastal photography.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
7
Maiden Tower
The Maiden Tower, or Qiz Qalasi, is Baku's most mysterious and iconic architectural landmark. Located within the walled Old City, this ancient 29-meter stone structure is a UNESCO World Heritage Site wrapped in local legends and historical riddles. Historians still debate whether it served as a defense tower, an astronomical observatory, or a Zoroastrian fire temple. Visitors can explore the museum exhibits inside its thick walls and climb to the rooftop terrace for a breathtaking panoramic view of Baku Bay.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included
8
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
The Palace of the Shirvanshahs is a 15th-century masterpiece of Azerbaijani architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located inside the Old City. Described as a "pearl" of the country's heritage, this grand limestone complex includes the main palace building, a royal courthouse, burial vaults, a majestic mosque, and the ruins of ancient bathhouses. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the royal lifestyle, medieval craftsmanship, and rich cultural history of the Shirvan dynasty.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Absheron Peninsula
6 stops
9
Ateshgah - Fire Temple
The Ateshgah Fire Temple is a captivating castle-like religious complex located on the Absheron Peninsula. Built during the 17th and 18th centuries, this historic site was a sacred place of worship for Zoroastrians, Hindus, and Sikhs, who revered the natural burning gas vents that ignited the earth. Today, visitors can explore the central altar and the surrounding stone cells, which house exhibits detailing the ancient fire rituals, ascetic lifestyles, and the rich silk-road history of the region.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
Yanardag
Yanardag, known as the "Burning Mountain," is a remarkable natural wonder located on the Absheron Peninsula. This rare site features a continuous, 10-meter stretch of natural gas flames that blaze perpetually along the edge of a sandstone hill. Unlike mud volcanoes, Yanardag burns constantly regardless of the weather, fueled by steady gas escaping from the earth's crust. It offers visitors a mesmerizing up-close look at the ancient elements that earned Azerbaijan its nickname, the "Land of Fire."
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
11
Gobustan Rock Art
Gobustan National Park is an extraordinary open-air museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its ancient rock carvings. The park features over 6,000 remarkably preserved petroglyphs that date back up to 40,000 years, depicting prehistoric humans, animals, battle scenes, and ritual dances. Visitors can also explore the unique musical Gaval Dash stone and a modern interactive museum that brings the lifestyle, hunting traditions, and spiritual culture of Azerbaijan's earliest inhabitants to life.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Mud Volcanoes
Azerbaijan is home to nearly half of the world's mud volcanoes, and the fields near Gobustan offer a surreal, lunar-like landscape. Unlike regular volcanoes, these formations erupt with cold, bubbling mud fueled by underground gas reservoirs. Visitors can walk among the active cones, watch the grey mud ooze and pop, and even touch the mineral-rich clay, which is famous for its therapeutic skin properties. It is a fascinating, hands-on encounter with one of nature’s most unusual geological phenomena.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Bibi-Heybat Mosque
The Bibi-Heybat Mosque is a majestic spiritual landmark overlooking Baku Bay. Originally built in the 13th century and beautifully restored in the 1990s, this architectural masterpiece serves as a prime example of the classic Shirvan school of architecture. It houses the sacred tomb of Ukeyma Khanum, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad, making it a deeply revered pilgrimage site. Visitors are captivated by its grand green-domed interiors, exquisite emerald tiling, and intricate stone carvings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
14
World's First Oil Well
The First Drilled Oil Well in Baku, located in the Bibi-Heybat area, is a monument to industrial history. Drilled manually in 1846, this historic well struck oil more than a decade before the famous Drake Well in Pennsylvania, making Baku the true birthplace of the modern oil industry. Today, the site features the meticulously restored wooden oil derrick and vintage machinery, offering visitors a unique look at the black gold rush that shaped the skyline, wealth, and global destiny of Azerbaijan.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Departure day
1 stop
(Pass by)
Breakfast. Check out hotel. Transfer to Airport 3 hours before departure

Additional info

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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