Full Day Baku Layover Tour

Full Day Baku Layover Tour

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.

Itinerary
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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, Baku 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 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, 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, 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, Baku 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), Baku 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