Tour name: Baku City Sightseeing Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Highlights: First Oil Well | Highland Park | Carpet Museum | Little Venice | Seaside Boulevard | Government House | White City | Heydar Aliyev Center | Flame Towers | Neftchilar Avenue | Mugham Center | Governor’s Garden | State Philharmonic Hall and more
Pick-up & Drop-off: at your hotel (within Baku city)
Category: Private tour
Language: English (other languages on request)
All prices are per group (in USD, not per person)
Group size |
With
guide |
Without
guide |
1–2 travelers
(Private car) |
$85 |
$45 |
3–6 travelers
(Minivan) |
$100 |
$65 |
7 or more travelers |
Upon request |
Upon request |
VIP (luxury car) |
Upon request |
Upon request |
Note:
In the “without guide” option, only driver and vehicle are included.
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.).
Experience the fascinating blend of history and modernity on our Baku City Sightseeing Tour. This 2-hour panoramic tour by private car is the perfect introduction to Azerbaijan’s capital for first-time visitors and seasoned travelers alike.
You’ll drive past iconic landmarks — from centuries-old fortresses to futuristic skyscrapers — as your guide shares stories about Baku’s ancient roots and modern transformation.
What You’ll See:
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The Maiden Tower (view from outside) – Baku’s most mysterious monument, standing tall since the 9th–12th century
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The First Oil Well – The site of the world’s first industrial oil drilling
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Baku Boulevard (Seaside Park) – A 100-year-old promenade along the Caspian Sea
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The Carpet Museum (drive-by) – A unique carpet-shaped building showcasing Azerbaijan’s rich weaving tradition
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Little Venice & Mugham Center – Quaint canals and cultural hubs along the coastline
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The Government House – A Soviet-era masterpiece of architecture
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White City – A redeveloped urban district that replaced the old “Black City” industrial zone
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Heydar Aliyev Center (photo stop from outside) – Zaha Hadid’s architectural marvel, among the world’s most futuristic buildings
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The Flame Towers – Modern skyscrapers shaped like flames, symbolizing Azerbaijan’s eternal fire
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Upland Park – The highest point in Baku, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the city and bay
Throughout the tour, you’ll discover how Baku evolved from an ancient Silk Road stop to a dynamic, world-class metropolis.