Full Day Baku Layover Tour

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

Baku Layover Tour encompasses the major sightseeing points of Baku. Your local English speaking tour guide will present you the history, facts and legends of the ancient city, while walking and driving through the attractions you’ll visit. The tour length is 10 hours and it’s the best guided tour if you want to see major attractions of capital of Azerbaijan in one day. Especially recommended for travelers who are in Baku for a layover or stopover.

What's Included

Local professional guide
0.5 Lt bottled water
Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be requested on checkout on "special requirements)
Food & Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Depending on the number of people joining, we will meet you earlier or at the exact time mentioned in your ticket. Please check your TripAdvisor/Viator messages to get updated and detailed information from us.

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Meeting point

Tour departs from Baku airport or Icharishahar metro station. Your guide will have a badge with their name and Baku Tours logo on it.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Baku Old City

    Our first stop will be Icharishahar, the Old Town of Baku city.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Palace of the Shirvanshahs

    First museum we will enter is the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, the central part of ancient Shiranshahs kingdom. You will get to know the history of the palace and visit the mausoleums that witnessed many troubles for the past two centuries.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Maiden Tower

    Second place we will visit is the most remarkable and mysterious monument – the Maiden Tower, built in the south-east part of the Old Town. Once you immerse yourself into the experience of discovering such extraordinary building, you will know why it is considered as the symbol of Baku.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Ateshgah - Fire Temple

    We'll also pay a visit to Ateshgah temple, which was once inhabited by Indian travelers and merchants. During your visit to the Fire Temple, you will learn a lot about the temple from your guide, particularly, more about unique natural phenomenon as burning natural gas outlets.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Yanar Dag

    In the second part of visit, after visiting the temple you will directly go to the Yanar Dag ("Burning Mountain"), which is not far from Surakhani temple. It is the most famous and popular tourist site of the “eternal flame” in Azerbaijan. Yanar Dag, the burning mountain, will reveal the earthly wonders of the land of fire.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Baku Old City

    We will have a tea break in the Old Town after our visit to the Burning Mountain. Ever wondered how Azerbaijanis drink tea? :)

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Nizami Street

    Dinner time in Nizami street will energize you more to continue our tour inside the city center.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 8
    Baku Boulevard

    We'll walk to boulevard to enjoy the sea view.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Baku Funicular

    Short ride on a funicular, will be a nice break for you to see the whole city from the hilly parts of Baku.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Fairmont Baku, Flame Towers

    Right by the Martyrs' Lane, you will see the Flame Towers, famous for their unique architectural design.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Martyrs' Lane

    Martyrs' Alley is an exhibition of Azerbaijanis' courage against Soviet occupation. Get a glimpse of the end of totalitarian Soviet regime during our visit of Martyrs' Alley.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Highland Park

    At the Uphill Park, you will get a chance to see stunning night view of the bright city. Great spot for selfies to show off your visit to Azerbaijan! :)

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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