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The 15 Best Things to Book in Baku

337 tours  ·  from $2

Nearly every tour in the country leaves from here, which makes the choice a question of direction rather than city. These 15 cover the walled town, the peninsula, and the roads south, north and west, with prices and how long each one really takes.

Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry - Bibiheybat Mosque begins the cultural story
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Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry

1.Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,246 reviews · from $6Our pick

Travel from Baku to Bibiheybat Mosque, Gobustan’s ancient rock carvings, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Guides such as Yashar, Nabat, Islam, Rza, and Mehri are praised for clear storytelling. The day ends with photos at the Heydar Aliyev Centre and I Love Baku sign.

“It was well organised, although I originally from Azerbaijan, my family learned so much and saw amazing places.”

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Baku: Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour - The road from Baku to the Candy Cane Mountains
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Baku: Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour

2.Guba, Shahdag, Laza & Lunch w/ Free City & Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,455 reviews · 12 hours · from $5Best value

Travel north from Baku to the Candy Cane Mountains, Khizi District, and Shahdag Mountain Resort on a 12-hour guided trip. Guides such as Nabat, Dinara, Ramiz, and Ulker are praised for warm, engaging service. Add lunch, cable cars, the Shahdag Coaster, or the optional off-road ride to Laza.

“Really well organized tour. Pickup was on time, the minibus was comfortable, and the stops along the way were fun. The guide kept us entertained and shared a lot about Azerbaijani culture.”

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BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private) - Bibi-Heybat Mosque begins the route
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BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)

3.BEST Gobustan, Volcanoes & Absheron Fire Tour (Group or Private)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,254 reviews · from $33Top rated

Spend about seven hours beyond Baku with a guide such as Leyla, Mahabat, or Ugur, visiting Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Gobustan’s petroglyphs, mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag. Expect long drives, a bumpy Soviet Lada ride, and an optional buffet lunch.

“Our trip had people doing both the full day and half day trip - which was annoying as we had to sit in traffic for at least an hour to drive back into the centre of Baku to drop of the half day people. It should be EITHER a full day OR a half day - and the company should not try to cram both groups together. In the event we decided to leave the trip half way through so as to not be stuck in traffic for another hour leaving the city after lunch, and another hour coming back. The guide said traffic was worse because of a driving…”

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Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive) - Bibi-Heybat Mosque and the Caspian edge
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Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)

4.Gobustan and Absheron tour (All inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,014 reviews · from $85

Spend 8 to 9 hours beyond Baku with an English or Russian-speaking guide, visiting Gobustan’s mud volcanoes and petroglyphs, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag. Expect a small group of up to 17, an off-road ride, lunch, entrance fees, and a full day of contrasts.

“From the beginning, pick up and communications were perfect. Comfortable transportation, clean & good drivers. Locations we explored were well worth seeing and many great pictures/videos were taken. But it was not only about viewing, our guide Vusala added so many stars to the day. From her happy nature, to her knowledge of all locations, presentation and her love for her country. This is a must tour whilst in Baku, and strongly recommend this company, and hope you are lucky enough to have the same guide.”

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Shamakhi And Gabala Tour (All inclusive) - Juma Mosque and Shamakhi’s early Islamic history
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Shamakhi And Gabala Tour (All inclusive)

5.Shamakhi And Gabala Tour (All inclusive)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 815 reviews · from $39

Spend 12 to 13 hours traveling from Baku to Shamakhi and Gabala with an English or Russian-speaking guide. Visit Juma Mosque, Tufandag Mountain Resort, Nohur Lake, and Seven Beauties Waterfall, with lunch, tea, dessert, and honey tasting included. Guides such as Zainab, Nazperi, Vusala, and Gunay have earned warm praise.

“Really disappointing. A very long ride from 8:30am to 11pm. Alot of milage for very few uninteresting stops. The stops a old metal platform unsafe, to take pictures. The Mosque was nice, lunch was decent, the falls was a 30 min in and out experience. And then the lake, a old soviet run downed park, where it was more a people watching experience. And the lift ride, just ok. And lastly the driver. There is only one way to describe.. Unsafe...on cell, watching soap opera on tv while driving, dangerous manoeuvers following too close, slamming on breaks for a car behind, following too close a hazardous material truck to pass.…”

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From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour) - Seven Beauties Waterfall and the seasonal question
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From Baku: Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour)

6.Gabala and Shamakhi Tour (Free Baku City Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 695 reviews · 12 - 14 hours · from $28

Travel from Baku to Shamakhi and Gabala on a long but rewarding day trip with stops at Juma Mosque, Seven Beauties Waterfall, Nohur Lake, lavender fields and Tufandag Mountain Resort. Guides such as Ramiz, Mehri and Ruzi are praised for history, humor and care. Cable cars and resort activities cost extra.

“I would like to thank the tour guide Ramzi for everything he provided during the trip. He deserves 7 stars out of 5 stars. The car is very comfortable and I will visit again.💓👍”

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Baku: Candy Cane, Guba, Khinaliq village with Homemade Lunch - Leaving Baku at 8:00 AM
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Baku: Candy Cane, Guba, Khinaliq village with Homemade Lunch

7.Candy Cane, Guba, Khinaliq village with Homemade Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 519 reviews · 12 hours · from $55

Travel north from Baku to the striped Candy Cane Mountains, Quba’s Red Settlement, and Khinaliq, one of Azerbaijan’s highest villages. Your English or Russian-speaking guide, often Leyla or Murad, handles the day while you enjoy scenic stops, a Soviet 4x4 ride, local culture, and optional homemade lunch.

“Absolutely unrepeatable experience! The landscapes were breathtaking and the visit in village very interesting, warm and exceptional. All the stops were very organised and absolutely worth it. Also no words for our amazing tour guide, Leyla, knowledgable and passionate about what she is doing, always filling us with positive energy. Thank you!”

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Baku: Guba & Sahdag Tour Lunch included and Laza Waterfall - Five Fingers Mountain and the old Silk Way
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Baku: Guba & Sahdag Tour Lunch included and Laza Waterfall

8.Guba & Sahdag Tour Lunch included and Laza Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 506 reviews · from $15

Travel from Baku into Azerbaijan’s northern mountains with a professional guide such as Servi, Gani, Solmaz, Adil, or Zeyneb. Expect Candy Cane Mountain, Five Fingers Mountain, Guba forest, Red Jewish Village, lunch, Shahdag activities, and an optional off-road ride to Laza Waterfall.

“We had an amazing experience with Servi as our guide for Guba, Shahdag, and Laza Waterfall. She was incredibly friendly and made everyone feel comfortable right from the start. What really stood out was how she kept the whole group engaged with her stories and fun facts about the places we visited ,it really broke the ice among all the tourists and created such a lively atmosphere. She also went out of her way to take beautiful couple pictures for us, which we’ll always cherish. Overall, Servi turned the trip into not just sightseeing, but a truly memorable experience. Highly recommend her if you’re visiting Azerbaijan!Read more”

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Baku: Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch - Candy Cane Mountain is made for photographs
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Baku: Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch

9.Guba Khinalig & Candy Cane Tour with Homemade Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 447 reviews · 11 hours · from $54

Spend 11 hours traveling from Baku to Khinalig, the Caucasus mountain village marketed as Europe’s highest, with stops at Beshbarmag, Candy Cane Mountain, Quba, Red Jewish Village, Gachrash Forest, and Eagle Mountain. Guides such as Murad, Adil, Sahil, and Narmin lead the trip in English, Turkish, or Russian.

“Everything was fine thanks and Adil was great tour guide”

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Baku: Gobustan, Volcanoes, Fire Temple and Yanardag Day Trip - Bibi-Heybat and the first oil well
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Baku: Gobustan, Volcanoes, Fire Temple and Yanardag Day Trip

10.Gobustan, Volcanoes, Fire Temple and Yanardag Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 433 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $29

Leave Baku with an English or Russian-speaking guide such as Sayed, Mahabat, Leyla, or Elcan. See an early industrial oil well, Stone Age rock art, erupting mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, and Yanardag. Pickup, transport, and entrance fees are included when you select the ticket option.

“The tour covered the main highlights around Baku. Our guide Asaf impressed with his language skills and broad knowledge, always adding interesting extra insights.”

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Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private) - Mud volcanoes: Azerbaijan’s strangest stop
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Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)

11.Gobustan & Mud, Fire Temple, Burning Mountain (Group & Private)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · from $10

Travel from Baku to Gobustan, its ancient rock carvings, and cold mud volcanoes, then visit Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanardag, and the Heydar Aliyev Center. Guides such as Samir and Amir explain Azerbaijan’s past and traditions. Hotel pickup, transport, and a group size of up to 17 are offered.

“Mr Samir is a great tour guide- very knowledgable and entertaining. Great eclectic music taste too! 🤗”

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Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time) - Walking through Baku’s Old City
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Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)

12.Old and Modern Baku Tour ( Day & Night Time)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 400 reviews · from $29

Walk Baku’s walled Old City with a guide such as Nihad, Aysu, or Emil, then see Upland Park, the Flame Towers, Boulevard, and Baku’s illuminated skyline. The private option adds a car transfer to Zaha Hadid’s Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center.

“Average tour. Most places were closed so we weren't able to visit. Be prepared fo a lot for walking.”

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Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku - Bibi-Heybat Mosque and a living place of worship
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Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku

13.Full Day Sightseeing Tour of the main Attractions around Baku

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 388 reviews · from $60

Spend about nine hours touring Baku’s outer sights with a professional guide such as Reza or Riad. Visit Gobustan, bubbling mud volcanoes, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanardag, and the first oil well, with transport, tickets, lunch, and selected hotel pickup included.

“The trip was amazing!!! We did everything and the guides- Riyadh and Sabinah were FANTASTIC!!! We really recommend this trip! It was very informative and really fun!! Azerbaijan is really underrated and thank god we had Riyadh and Sabinah for this awesome day!! ☺️☺️☺️”

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Baku: Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included - Mud volcanoes and the Lada ride
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Baku: Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included

14.Gobustan Absheron Tour Entry Tickets included

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 329 reviews · from $6

Join Baku Khan Tours for a full-day trip from Baku to Gobustan, the mud volcanoes, Bibi-Heybat Mosque, the first oil wells, Ateshgah, Yanardag, and the Heydar Aliyev Center. Guides such as Murad, Gani, and Adil add history, humor, and practical help along the way.

“Fantastic trip. Gobustan, mud volcanoes, Fire Temple, and Yanar Dag were all amazing! Our guide Murat was the best,super knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day really fun. Highly recommend asking for him!”

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Sheki - Full Day Tour to Five Regions of Azerbaijan - Leaving Baku through Khirdalan
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Sheki – Full Day Tour to Five Regions of Azerbaijan

15.Full Day Tour to Five Regions of Azerbaijan

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 279 reviews · from $75

Leave Baku at 8 a.m. for Shemakha’s Juma Mosque, Ismailli’s hanging bridge, Nokhur Lake, Khal-Khal Waterfall, and Sheki’s Khan Palace and caravanserai. Small groups, guides such as Tabriz, Behbud, Sayeed, and Natiq, hotel pickup options, and a free Baku night tour add value, but expect 13 to 14 hours on the road.

“The English guide Natiq was very experienced & knoladgeble . was,able to get lot of info compared to the previous tour guide from the same company”

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