Baku City Tour (4-Hours): Top 30 Historical & Modern Highlights

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Baku City Tour (4-Hours): Top 30 Historical & Modern Highlights

By Old City Tours LLC

Free cancellation available

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Free cancellation available
5h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

This experience isn’t just a sightseeing tour — it’s a deep dive into Baku’s storey, from its ancient walls to its futuristic skyline. You’ll visit 30 hand-picked locations across Baku’s Old and Modern City in just 4 hours, guided by a passionate local expert.

The route blends iconic landmarks like the Maiden Tower, Flame Towers, and Fountain Square, with hidden gems like the Museum of Miniature Books and Caravanserais of the Silk Road.

Unlike typical city tours, this one offers real insight, personalised storytelling, flexible pacing, and photo stops that don’t feel rushed.

Perfect for first-time visitors who want to see the best of Baku in half a day without missing the depth.

Activity location

Highland Park
- Baku, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Old City Tours
- 25 Sabir Street
- 1095, Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

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Group Tour

Shared tour
Pickup included

Travellers

Starting time: 10:00

Price details

S$37.82 x 1 AdultS$37.82

Total

Private Tour

Individual service
Duration: 4 hours: Flexible duration
Pickup included

Travellers

Starting time

Price details

S$103.03 x 1 AdultS$103.03

Total

What's included, what's not

Hotel pickup & drop-off
Professional Tour Guide

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Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Highland Park

Admire panoramic views of Baku’s skyline and the Caspian Sea from this serene hilltop park.

Flame Towers (Pass by)

See Baku’s iconic trio of skyscrapers shaped like flames, symbolising Azerbaijan’s fire heritage.

Alley of Martyrs Mosque

Visit a peaceful mosque with striking tiles and a graceful dome nestled in the hillside.

Martyrs' Lane

Walk through a powerful memorial dedicated to national heroes, offering sweeping views of the city.

Eternal Flame Memorial

Witness a flame that continuously burns in honour of fallen soldiers at this symbolic monument.

Baku Panoramic View

Capture breathtaking cityscape photos from one of the best viewpoints in Baku.

Funicular Baku

5m
Admission ticket included

Enjoy a scenic ride connecting Baku Boulevard to Highland Park with coastal and city views.

Little Venice (Pass by)

See charming canals and gondolas in this whimsical park, inspired by Venice.

Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum

Admire the award-winning carpet-shaped building from the outside — a must-see for architecture lovers.

Baku Boulevard (Pass by)

Stroll along the Caspian waterfront lined with cafes, fountains, and beautiful landscaping.

Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Hall (Pass by)

View the grand architecture of this classical concert venue, inspired by Monte Carlo’s opera house.

Philarmonia Garden

Relax among fountains and flower beds in this elegant garden near the Philharmonic Hall.

Icherisheher

Pass by this stylish metro entrance, seamlessly blending modern design with ancient surroundings.

Baku City Executive Power (Pass by)

See this historic building from the Russian Empire era that once housed Baku’s city council.

Baku Old City (Pass by)

We enter to Old City Baku

Vahid Monument

Pause at this expressive sculpture dedicated to one of Azerbaijan’s beloved poets.

Miniature Books

Glance at the world’s only museum of miniature books — a record-holding literary gem.

Palace of the Shirvanshahs

Explore the majestic 15th-century royal residence, rich in Islamic architecture and history (No entrance to the sight).

Muhammad Mosque

View one of the city’s oldest mosques, also known as Siniggala, dating back to the 11th century.

Juma Mosque

Observe this active mosque in the heart of the Old City, known for its stone dome and calm courtyard.

Maiden Tower

See Baku’s most iconic symbol — a mysterious stone tower with UNESCO World Heritage status.

Hajinski Palace (Pass by)

Admire this elegant mansion where historical figures like Joseph Stalin once stayed.

Bukhara Caravanserai (Pass by)

Take in the sights of this 15th-century inn that once hosted traders on the Silk Road.

Multani Caravansarai (Pass by)

See another example of a Silk Road inn, built to accommodate merchants from India.

Monument to Lovers and Cats (Pass by)

Snap a fun photo at this playful sculpture tucked into an Old City alley.

House of Baku Khans

Glance at the restored remains of the 18th-century royal residence of the Baku Khans.

YeraltI hamam (Underground Bath)

Spot the domes of this subterranean hamam, part of Baku’s rich bathhouse culture.

Gosha Gala Tower

Walk through the main entrance to the Old City — once the stronghold of medieval Baku.

Nizami Museum of Literature

Marvel at the statues and architecture of this literary museum celebrating Azerbaijani poets.

Fountain Square

Relax in Baku’s lively pedestrian zone full of cafes, shops, and people-watching opportunities.

Nizami str. /Tarqovi

Enjoy a walk along this bustling shopping avenue lined with grand buildings and boutiques.

Location

Activity location

Highland Park
- Baku, Azerbaijan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Old City Tours
- 25 Sabir Street
- 1095, Baku, Baku, Azerbaijan

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