Tour name: Baku Full Day Tour: City Sightseeing, Old City & Cultural Icons

Duration: 7 hours

Tour availability: every day except Monday

Highlights:  Old City (Icherisheher) | Maiden Tower | Juma Mosque | Shirvanshahs’ Palace | Caravanserais | First Oil Well | Highland Park | Azerbaijan Carpet Museum (visit) | Little Venice | Seaside Boulevard | Government House | “White City” | Heydar Aliyev Center (visit) | Flame Towers | Neftchilar Avenue | State Philharmonic Hall, and more.

Optional visit (extra cost): Eastern Bazaar

Pick-up & Drop-off: at your hotel (within Baku city)

Category: Private tour

Language: English (other languages on request)

All prices are per group (not per person)

Note:

VIP option includes premium cars (Mercedes S-class, E-class, V-class).
Prices may vary during holidays or major events (New Year, Formula 1, international conferences, etc.).

✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off (within Baku)
✓ Private English-speaking guide (other languages available)
✓ Private driver and air-conditioned vehicle

✕ Entrance fees (Heydar Aliyev Center, Carpet Museum)

Baku Full Day Tour: City Sightseeing, Old City & Cultural Icons

Discover Baku’s rich history, vibrant culture, and modern landmarks — all in one unforgettable day. From panoramic views and medieval streets to world-class museums, this full-day experience offers a deep dive into the heart of Azerbaijan’s capital.

09:30 – 11:00 | Panoramic City Tour (By car & short walks)

• World’s First Oil Well – Drive past the birthplace of the global oil industry.
• Aquatic Palace – Glimpse the impressive venue built for the first European Games.
• Highland Park – Soak in sweeping views of Baku Bay from the city’s highest viewpoint.
• National Flag Square – One of the tallest flags in the world flying high above the Caspian coast.
• Baku Boulevard – Enjoy a ride along the city’s beloved waterfront promenade.
• Neftchilar Avenue – See iconic landmarks like the Maiden Tower, Carpet Museum, Mini Venice, Puppet Theatre, and the modern Flame Towers.
• White City – Drive through the former oil district, now a model of urban transformation.

11:00 – 13:00 | Old City Walking Tour (Icherisheher)

Step into Baku’s walled Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through cobbled alleys, discover hidden courtyards, and explore:

• Shirvanshahs’ Palace – A royal complex dating from the 13th–16th centuries.
• Maiden Tower – Baku’s most iconic and mysterious structure, home to legends and views.
• Historic Mosques – Including Muhammad Mosque (1078), Juma Mosque (XV c.), and more.
• Caravanserais – Multani and Bukhara inns, once shelters for Silk Road traders.
• Miniature Book Museum – A charming collection of 6,500 tiny books from around the globe.

Fun fact: Many Soviet films like “The Diamond Arm” were filmed in these very streets!

13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch Break (free time)

14:30 – 15:30 | Azerbaijan Carpet Museum

Explore the world’s first museum dedicated to carpets. Inside a building shaped like a rolled carpet, discover 14,000+ items — rugs, embroidery, jewelry, and more. The collection highlights Azerbaijan’s deep textile heritage and design excellence.

15:30 – 16:30 | Heydar Aliyev Center

End the day at Baku’s most iconic piece of modern architecture. Designed by Zaha Hadid, this flowing, futuristic complex houses exhibitions, cultural displays, and offers photo-worthy views both inside and out. A true masterpiece of 21st-century design.

Entrance fees: Shirvanshahs’ Palace (optional) ($9), Heydar Aliyev Center ($9), Carpet Museum ($7)