Modern Baku Guided Tour

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

In this tour, you will have a change to get to know modern parts of Baku and learn how the city and country have developed in the past few years to become "Dubai of Caucasus". Tour covers Seaside Boulevard, Mugham Center, Carpet Museum, "Venice of Baku", view of Flag Square, Crystal Hall, Flame Towers, Heydar Aliyev Center and Fountain Square. The tour includes entrance fees to the museums and transportation to the Heydar Aliyev Center by private car/minivan.

What's Included

Local English speaking tour guide
0.5 Lt bottled water
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be requested as a special requirement)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Tour departs from the exit of Icharishahar metro station. Your guide will have a badge with their name and Baku Tours logo on it. See the image for the exact meeting point: http://bit.ly/IchariMeet

End point
Sahil

Tour ends back in the city center near Sahil metro station.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center

    Tour starts at the exit of Icharishahar. We will utilize private car to reach to our first stop: Heydar Aliyev Center, dedicated to former president of Azerbaijan and created by American-Iraqi architect Zaha Hadid who was famous for her strangely-shaped, interesting buildings in all over the world. Trump Tower which is also located nearby has become a forsaken building after the president of the US ended his licensing contracts in Azerbaijan.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Fountain Square

    Our second stop, the Fountain Square, was one of the first ever parks created in Azerbaijan and was full of mansions of oil magnates. It's located in the central street of Baku and was called "Torgovaya", translated as the trading street. Until 90s this street was full of merchants trading souvenirs, vintage accessories and clothings.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Little Venice (Pass by)

    Little Venice, restored into a new grand look, will be our third stop. It's not a long stop, but a view of the small oasis in Baku Boulevard.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

    Our stop at the Carpet Museum will be a juxtaposition of ancient art and the modern. You will discover the beauty of carpets like a newborn discovering the art of walking. A true gem that won't be missed in our Modern Baku Tour.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    International Mugham Center of Azerbaijan

    Our short stop at Mugham Center will give you a chance to see how and why this traditional folk music is always under the radar of everyday life.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Baku Funicular

    We'll utilize newly renovated funicular to reach to the Flame Towers. You'll truly appreciate serene view of the city while in funicular. The waiting time for funicular is between 5 to 20 minutes. The ride is 3 minutes approximately.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers

    According to the main construction plan of the city, Baku was built as an amphitheater. At the top of this “amphitheater” locates the highest and the most illuminated building of Azerbaijan – Flame Towers – symbol of modern Baku.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Baku Explorer

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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