The 15 Best City Tours in Baku

Baku: Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour - Candy Cane Mountains and Khizi’s unusual colors

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,455 reviews · 12 hours · from $5Our pick

Review of Baku’s 12-hour Shahdag, Guba and Candy Cane Mountains tour, with cable cars, optional Laza, lunch, and free city tour details.

“Provided excellent service of transportation and a well organised tour from Baku to Shahdag, Candy Mountains, Five Finger Mountain, Shahdag . Special thanks for Tour guide Hikmat, who was friendly, knowledgeable, and an all around nice guy. He made the experience enjoyable and smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend Travler and specially Hikmat for anyone looking to explore these beautiful places”

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From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour)

2.Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 695 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $28

Review of the $28 Gabala and Shamakhi day tour from Baku, covering mosques, waterfalls, lavender fields, Nohur Lake, and Tufandag.

“I did several day trips from Baku and this was the most tiring of all. You spend more than three hours each way in the bus travelling. Nonetheless, it was good. And it was more like - let’s not miss this. However, if someone has time crunch, this tour can be skipped in favour of Shahdag-Quba tour.”

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Baku: Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City

3.Stunning Walking Tour of Historical and Modern City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 270 reviews · 3h 30m · from $33

Explore Baku’s Old City, Maiden Tower, Highland Park, Boulevard, and Mini-Venice on a friendly 210-minute walking tour.

“Ashraf was so helpful and patient plus full of knowledge and good advice. his tour was a great way to be introduced to the fascinating city of Baku. Lots of variety and Ashraf was always very consultative with what I wanted to see. He was an outstanding guide. highly recommend.”

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Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)

4.Guba Khinalug & Candy Cane Mountains tour (by Old City Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · from $79

Review of Old City Tours’ 12-hour trip from Baku to Khinalug, with Candy Cane Mountains, mountain villages, local lunch, and practical tips.

“The guide, Samir, was great, the other group members were loads of fun, the food was good, and the mountain landscape was beautiful.”

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Baku: Caspian Sea Boat Tour with City Skyline Views

5.Caspian Sea Boat Tour with City Skyline Views

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 207 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Cruise the Caspian Sea for Baku skyline views, sunset lights, Azerbaijani tea, hotel transfers, and optional business-class seating.

“FANTASTIC guy I love him. He even helped me out with some local things as i asked him for rental apartment to help me or guide me the process and he shared the local websites and guided me. Best Tour in Azerbaijan. I will definitely use his services AGAiN!!!”

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Gabala + Shamakhi tour (by Old City Tours)

6.Gabala + Shamakhi tour (by Old City Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 198 reviews · from $59

Review of Old City Tours’ Gabala and Shamakhi day trip from Baku, with cable cars, waterfalls, mosque, lake views, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“This was the worst trip I have ever been on. The guide did not speak to the group and provided absolutely no information. He spent the whole time on his phone - exvept when he was smoking and drinking coffee. We stopped at places and theRead more”

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Baku City Group Tour

7.Baku City Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 197 reviews · 3 hours · from $3Best value

See Baku’s Old City, palace, Maiden Tower, Carpet Museum, and boulevard in three hours with a guide, for only $3 plus entrance fees.

“I recently participated in the Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours, and it exceeded my expectations. The tour offered a comprehensive and captivating exploration of Baku's highlights. Our guide was both informative and personable, sharing fascinating details about the city's history, architecture, and culture. From the stunning Flame Towers to the charming Old City and the modern waterfront, every stop was thoughtfully planned and engaging. The transportation was comfortable, and the pace of the tour allowed for both sightseeing and relaxation. I highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to experience the best of Baku in one go. Thank you, Heritage Tours, for an unforgettable experience!”

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City Tour in Baku

8.City Tour in Baku

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 180 reviews · from $70Top rated

Explore Baku’s skyline, Caspian Boulevard, Old City, Maiden Tower, and Shirvanshah Palace on a private guided tour.

“Tour was excellent. Elkhart is an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He is very passionate about telling us about the history of Baku. He is very patient and understanding to the needs of the group. I strongly recommend him to any tour group.”

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The Best Baku City Tour

9.The Best Baku City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $22

Explore Baku’s Old City, palaces, mosques, museums, boulevard, and viewpoints on a private 3 to 4-hour walking tour.

“We had a wonderful time! This tour was informative and enriching! I loved how our tour guide was walking us through major historical events in the context of historical landmarks! Felt great to reconnect with my roots and introduce my husband to our rich cultural history.”

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Baku Walking Tour (Old City)

10.Baku Walking Tour (Old City)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $18

Explore Baku’s Old City on a 90-minute guided walk covering Maiden Tower, city walls, mosques, palaces, and local history for $18.

“Really enlightening and wonderful walking Tour of the old city. Despite being a hot day, the interest in the history and current status of these marvellous old city structures and their rich history kept us going for couple of hours.”

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Old and Modern Baku City Private Tour

11.Old and Modern Baku City Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · from $25

Review of Baku’s private old and modern city tour, with Highland Park, Old City, Heydar Aliyev Center, lunch details, price, and tips.

“A wonderful introduction to Baku. Our guide, Ramiz was very knowledgeable, respectful, and took every opportunity to explain and informed us as we went around the key sights. It was at an easy pace. Lunch was delicious, and the service at the restaurant was very warm and welcoming. Overall, great experience!”

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Best of Baku: 4-Hour City Tour Historic and Modern Landmarks

12.Best of Baku: 4-Hour City Tour Historic and Modern Landmarks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $27

See Baku’s Old City, Flame Towers, waterfront, and 30+ landmarks in four hours with a guide, funicular ride, and flexible pickup.

“Ali was an amazing guide from start to finish! He's professional, kind and knows a lot about the history of Baku and Azerbaijan. I ended up being the only person on the tour which made it even better. I learned so much and saw a ton of beautiful sites. He even helped me with my transportation back to my apartment because the driver ended up being on a different street and I would have been lost haha. Great guy and great tour! Highly recommend.”

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Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours / All Entrance Fees Inc

13.Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours / All Entrance Fees Inc

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 52 reviews · from $24

Review of Baku City Tour with Heritage Tours, covering sights, costs, guides, timing, transport, entrance fees, and who should book.

“First of all I want to say how impressed I was with Heritage Travel. They were so flexible and they rearranged the tour for me at the last minute. They also contacted me on Whatsapp to organise my pick up. Rasul was such an amazing guide and made the experience really fun. It was such a pleasant walking tour and I'd recommend it to everyone.”

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Baku Old City Tour (officially by Old City Tours)

14.Baku Old City Tour (officially by Old City Tours)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $25

Explore Baku’s walled Old City, Shirvanshahs Palace, Maiden Tower, miniature books, and panoramic views on a practical 2-hour tour.

“Great guide (we were with Tarlan), very knowledgeable. We saw the main sites and learnt about the history of the place. Highly recommend!”

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Baku Old City Wonders: A Walking Tour Through Time

15.Baku Old City Wonders: A Walking Tour Through Time

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Explore Baku Old City on a two-hour small-group walk with Maiden Tower, Shirvanshah Palace, local stories, and skyline views.

“The guide knew a lot about the place, history, and people. We were also able to improvise and visit the palace and maiden towers as we liked. He even showed us places outside icheri sheher. Excellent overall!”

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