Full Day Baku Layover Tour

0.5 Lt bottled water
Local professional guide
Lunch, tea and dinner (F&B included option has to be chosen when booking)
Entry/Admission - Palace of the Shirvanshahs
Entry/Admission - Maiden Tower
Entry/Admission - Ateshgah - Fire Temple
Entry/Admission - Yanar Dag
Entry/Admission - Baku Old City
Entry/Admission - Nizami str. /Tarqovi
Entry/Admission - Baku Funicular

Excluded
Hotel pickup and drop-off (can be requested on checkout on "special requirements)

Academy of Public Administration, Baku, Azerbaijan

Traveler pickup is offered
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.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan

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

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Palace of the Shirvanshahs, Zamkovskaya Side-street, 76 Icherisheher, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Maiden Tower, Downtown Baku Old City, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan

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.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ateshgah - Fire Temple, Сураханский район, Baku Azerbaijan

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.

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Yanar Dag, Binagadi-Balakhany Highway Absheron Peninsula - Village of Mammadli, Baku 0125 Azerbaijan

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Baku Old City, Neftchilar Ave, Baku 1000 Azerbaijan

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

Duration: 40 minutes

Stop At: Nizami str. /Tarqovi, Nizami street, Baku Azerbaijan

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

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Baku Boulevard, Neftchilar avenue, Baku Azerbaijan

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Baku Funicular, Baku Azerbaijan

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

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Flame Towers, 1A, Mehdi Huseyn, Baku Azerbaijan

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

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Martyrs' Lane, Mehdi Huseyn Street Dagustu Park, Baku 1006 Azerbaijan

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Dagustu Park (Upland Park), Mehdi Huseyn Street Near Martyrs' Lane, Baku 1006 Azerbaijan

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! :)

Duration: 15 minutes

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands