Photograph of Baku Boulevard & Mini Venice — to be added
Baku Boulevard & Mini Venice
The Caspian seafront promenade — parkland, canals, Flag Square and the Baku Eye.
Included in 1 tour
Baku Explorer
Perfect for short-stay visitors
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Overnight stays
- None — day tour
- Stops
- 9
Photograph of Baku Explorer — to be added
The Baku Explorer is a full day covering everything the capital is known for, in a single vehicle with your own driver. It is the right choice for a short stay, a stopover, or a first day that orients you before you head out of the city.
The route is built around the contrast that makes Baku interesting. You start on the Caspian seafront among canals and modern towers, climb to Highland Park for the panorama, then drop into a twelfth-century walled city that is still a residential neighbourhood. Finishing at Zaha Hadid's Heydar Aliyev Center closes the loop on nine hundred years of architecture in one day.
Because pricing is per vehicle rather than per person, a family of four pays the same 190 AZN for a sedan as a solo traveller. Airport pickup and drop-off are included, which makes this a practical option on an arrival or departure day.
Who this tour suits
- Short stays, stopovers and cruise passengers with one day in port
- First-time visitors who want the whole city before deciding what to return to
- Families and small groups, where per-vehicle pricing works out well
- Anyone arriving or departing the same day — transfers are included
On pace: This is a full day and it moves. If you would rather spend two hours inside the Palace of the Shirvanshahs than see everything, tell us and we will cut stops rather than rush you.
What's included
- Complimentary airport pickup & drop-off
- Baku City Tour — full day
Itinerary
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- Airport pickup — Heydar Aliyev International Airport
- Mini Venice & Dəniz Mall
- Flag Square & Baku Eye (Ferris Wheel)
- Funicular & Highland Park
- Shahidlar Monument & Flame Towers viewpoint
- Palace of the Shirvanshahs
- Maiden Tower & İçərişəhər — Old City (UNESCO Heritage)
- Nizami Street
- Heydar Aliyev Center
- Airport drop-off
Places you'll visit
Each stop has its own guide — what it is, how long to allow, and what to expect.
Photograph of Baku Eye — to be added
Baku Eye
The seafront observation wheel at Flag Square, with enclosed cabins over the bay.
Included in 1 tour
Photograph of Highland Park & Martyrs' Lane — to be added
Highland Park & Martyrs' Lane
The hilltop terrace with the best panorama over Baku bay, reached by funicular.
Included in 1 tour
Photograph of Flame Towers — to be added
Flame Towers
Three flame-shaped towers above the city, screened with LEDs that turn the skyline into a fire display after dark.
Included in 3 tours
Photograph of Palace of the Shirvanshahs — to be added
Palace of the Shirvanshahs
The 15th-century seat of the Shirvan rulers, and the largest surviving monument of the Shirvan-Absheron architectural school.
Included in 3 tours
Photograph of Maiden Tower — to be added
Maiden Tower
The enigmatic stone tower at the edge of the Old City — Baku's oldest and least explained monument.
Included in 3 tours
Photograph of İçərişəhər — Baku Old City — to be added
İçərişəhər — Baku Old City
The walled medieval core of Baku, a UNESCO World Heritage Site enclosing the Maiden Tower and the Palace of the Shirvanshahs.
Included in 4 tours
Photograph of Nizami Street — to be added
Nizami Street
Baku's pedestrianised main shopping street, running through the oil-boom quarter.
Included in 1 tour
Photograph of Heydar Aliyev Center — to be added
Heydar Aliyev Center
Zaha Hadid's landmark cultural building — a continuous white curve with no straight lines.
Included in 3 tours
Pricing
Retail price per vehicle. Choose the class that fits your group.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Price (AZN) | Price (USD) | Airport transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | 3 Adults + 1 Child | 190 AZN | $112 | Complimentary |
| SUV | 4 Adults + 1 Child | 215 AZN | $127 | Complimentary |
| Van | 7 Adults | 235 AZN | $138 | Complimentary |
Prices are per vehicle, not per person — the whole vehicle is yours. USD figures are indicative and converted from AZN.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Baku city tour?
A full day, typically eight to nine hours including airport transfers. The exact timing flexes around your flights and how long you want at each stop.
Is the Baku city tour private?
Yes. The vehicle and driver are yours alone — there are no other passengers, no additional pickup points and no fixed group schedule.
Are entry tickets included in the price?
No. Entry tickets for the Maiden Tower, the Palace of the Shirvanshahs and the Heydar Aliyev Center exhibitions are set by the venues and paid on-site. Your driver takes you there and waits.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. It is a private tour, so stops can be added, dropped or reordered. Tell us in advance or discuss it with your driver on the day.
Other packages
Photograph of Fire & Rock Adventure — to be added
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- Duration
- 2 Days
- Stops
- 7
from 350 AZN ≈ $206 per vehicle
View package Photograph of Mountain Escape — to be added
Mountain Escape
Candy Mountains, Five Finger Mountain & Shahdag ski resort
- Duration
- 2 Days / 1 Night
- Stops
- 6
from 370 AZN ≈ $218 per vehicle
View package Photograph of Valley & Vineyard — to be added
Valley & Vineyard
Wine, waterfalls, alpine cable cars & Gabala forest
- Duration
- 2 Days / 1 Night
- Stops
- 5
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View packageReady to plan your trip?
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